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The Perks Of Positivity May Depend On Race And Culture
The supposedly universal benefits of positivity may not generalize across races, research indicates. Studies have consistently shown that…
How 9/11 Changed American Culture
Culture is the overview of a person’s beliefs, principles, law, religion, and tradition. It embodies an individual’s identity…
Why is biosecurity important in agriculture?
The events of the coronavirus pandemic have proven just how important biosecurity is on a global scale. While…
The Rise And Significance Of Urban Agriculture
The term ‘agriculture’ might evoke thoughts of a rural landscape. You might think of rolling fields and farmland.…
How The Global Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Is Reshaping Modern City Work Culture
There has been a growing trend in for many years, a call to the better nature of managers…
What To Watch Out On Ontario Culture Days 2019
Ontario Culture Days is happening this coming September 27-29. This year’s edition is a big one — it’s the…
The Infantilization Of Western Culture
If you regularly watch TV, you’ve probably seen a cartoon bear pitching you toilet paper, a gecko with…
Investing In Corporate Culture Is Fine, But What About Corporate Environment?
We hear a lot about corporate culture. It can mean anything. For some businesses, corporate culture is an…
Redefining Agriculture With IoT-Based Monitoring
Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of objects which can directly exchange data with one another without…
The Secret Ingredient Of Resilient Cities: Culture
Investing in cultural cohesion and preservation can help rebuild cities devastated by war or natural disasters, says a…
Can We Fix It? The Repair Cafes Waging War On Throwaway Culture
When fixing items is actively discouraged by manufacturers, recycling becomes a political act, say Repair Cafe volunteers. A vacuum…
How Knowledge About Different Cultures Is Shaking The Foundations Of Psychology
The academic discipline of psychology was developed largely in North America and Europe. Some would argue it’s been remarkably successful…
What Americans Can Learn From Other Food Cultures
Food feeds the soul. To the extent that we all eat food, and we all have souls, food…
Why Culture Should Drive City Planning
In my view, while infrastructure and services are necessary for environmental health, it is culture that provides identity,…
Denmark Capitalizes On Culture To Stop Food Waste
Nobody fights food waste like the Danes. Over a recent five-year period, Denmark slashed its discarded food by…
How Bartering Unites Our Culture & Cities, Then & Now
If you thought barter system was passé, you’re probably mistaken. Because, it’s been here for quite a long…
Why Do We Keep Ignoring How Important Culture Drives Our Cities, Not Just Technology
How can you build a bridge without considering the impact on the communities it connects? There is a…
Microsoft + Urban Agriculture = An Amazing Harmony
There’s a quiet, green revolution growing in the middle of Microsoft’s Café 34. Under plasma lights, lettuce thrives…
The Sounds Of The City Reflects Its Culture And Integrity. What’s Yours?
Researchers at MIT are asking people to record the sounds of their streets, which can reveal the social…
8 Surprising Discoveries In Amsterdam Cycling Culture
Amsterdam is a city where 48% of all trips made in the city centre are made by bicycle.…
Why Friends & Communities Are Key To Bike Culture In Brazil
Nossa Cidade explores critical questions for building more sustainable cities. Every month features a new theme. Leaning on…
Why Sustainable Cities Are Centres Of Culture And Purpose
Cities have long been centers of innovation and economic might, and the information economy has coincided with a…
What Government Can Learn From The Culture Of Apple
It’s not about simply delivering services more efficiently. It’s about passion, surprise and invisible opportunities. Apple has been…
Evolving Cities And Culture
Innovation is critical to economic growth, progress, and the fate of the planet. Although innovation may seem to…
City Agriculture, China’s Urban Farms and Gardens
For centuries, the Chinese have referred to the fertile region around Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province in southwestern…
G7 2023: The Real Threat To The World Order Is Hypocrisy.
When assessing people’s achievements or situations, it’s crucial to consider the unique challenges they’ve faced. This could be…
London & UK Is The Best For International Students! You Have Been Warned.
Note: An earlier version of this article has been published. This version contains some updates to reflect some…
G7 summit in Hiroshima will force world leaders to confront the continuing nuclear threat
The current crises facing the world will be brought into sharp relief as Hiroshima – the first city…
London & UK Is The Best! You Have Been Warned. Part 1-ish.
London is often hailed as one of the greatest cities in the world. By many measures, the question…
Fostering Workplace Wellness: Thriving In Remote, Home, & Office Environments
The modern work landscape has evolved, presenting us with new opportunities and challenges in achieving wellness in the…
The Royal Reading List: Understanding the British Monarchy Through Books
The British monarchy is one of the oldest and most iconic institutions in the world. With a history…
5 ways fusion energy can change the world for the better
Commercial fusion energy has been making headlines since scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California achieved…
Top Travel Destinations to Visit This Springtime 2023
As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, it’s time to start planning your springtime…
Why Do Banks Collapse? An Exploration Of Bank Failures
Barely three months into 2023 and we have seen a spate of bank failures and instability in the…
Celebrate International Women’s Day With These 8 Inspiring Books
International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March, is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural,…
Global Politics Unveiled: 23 Highly-Recommended Books for Understanding Today’s Complex World
The global political landscape in our rapidly changing world is constantly evolving. We are seeing shifting power dynamics…
Supporting Foreign Workers In Your Business
Around 281 million people work in countries outside of their birth countries. That’s approximately 3.6 percent of the…
A year on, Russia’s war on Ukraine threatens to redraw the map of world politics – and 2023 will be crucial
Wars are world-shaping. Beyond their immediate human and physical tolls, wars alter the fates of societies and states;…
5 trends shaping the world of work -and how ministers and CEOs are addressing them
Global labour markets are on divergent paths. Low and middle-income countries have a growing working-age population amidst high…
23 Books To Add Your Reading List This 2023
2023 is a year full of promises and opportunities. This new year, take the time to stock up…
Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy
Benedict XVI leaves behind a complex legacy as a Pope and theologian. To many observers, Benedict, who died…
Top 5 Books To Read This 2023
As we welcome the new year 2023, gain new knowledge and fresh insights with these five recommended books…
Russia-Ukraine War Could Spike Global Food Insecurity, Emissions
If the war in Ukraine significantly cuts grain exports, surging prices could increase food insecurity and carbon dioxide…
5 Key Predictions For The Future Of Talent Migration
Many migrants today travel farther distances, consciously seeking cities of choice – a sociological metric designed by Boston Consulting Group…
Loss and Damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world’s poorest countries, and what does compensation look like?
You may be hearing the phrase “loss and damage” in the coming weeks as government leaders meet in…
The Wealthiest Cities in the World in 2022
The USA dominates the world’s Top 20 Cities with the Most Millionaires in 2022, with New York taking the crown…
Karl Marx: His Philosophy Explained
In 1845, Karl Marx declared: “philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to…
Exploring the Evolution of Urban Fashion
Urban fashion has long been around, but it’s really only in the 20th century that this style of…
Queen Elizabeth II: The end of the ‘new Elizabethan age’
When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, Britain was just seven years out of the…
The fall of Boris Johnson: Any democracy should look to his case and ask if it is enabling Machiavellian leaders
Boris Johnson’s resignation as prime minister is not just a portentous political event. His time in office –…