What Can Bridge Education’s Racial Gap?
The achievement gap separating black and white students, particularly boys, remains—and may be even wider than originally thought.…
2018-07-06
Too Much Noise Really Stresses Birds Out
Birds exposed to noise pollution created by natural gas compressors show symptoms similar to those humans exhibit when…
2018-07-05
The Story Behind The Star Spangled Banner
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry inspired an anthem and made its way to the…
2018-07-04
Two Things To Know About Crime Rates In The US
Violent crime in the US dropped by about half since the 1990s. But why? In this quick video,…
2018-07-04
Steps You Should Take When Starting Your Own IT Business
There may come a time in your life when you question why you’re not working for yourself given…
2018-07-03
The Most Excellent Cities In The World
Are you looking for your next travel destination? With thousands of cities in the world, it can be…
2018-07-03
Should States Have Their Own Foreign Policy?
A new paper raises crucial legal and political questions about states having their own foreign policy and suggests…
2018-07-02
Cities Offer Hope For Saving Native Species
The rapid conversion of natural lands to cement-dominated urban centers is causing great losses in biodiversity. Yet, according…
2018-06-29
Cities Make Us Forget What’s Great About Nature
Modern cities have lots to offer, but what does their lack of nature cost us? That’s the question…
2018-06-28
Cities Change How Much It Rains & Where Storms Hit
Urban development changes storm patterns and rainfall amounts, two new papers suggest. The research highlights the need for…
2018-06-28
The Way Forward For Intersection Design?
A major issue for road safety is collisions at intersections between vehicles and vulnerable road users such as cyclists,…
2018-06-28
Why Now Is The Time To Launch Your Startup
If you dream of launching your own venture but have been putting this off for months or even…
2018-06-27
A Walking Tour Of Quebec’s Old City
Four hundred years of history and culture literally fill the walls of Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec). This UNESCO world heritage treasure…
2018-06-27
Why Peace Walls & Other Social Frontiers Can Breed Crime & Conflict In Cities
In several cities across Northern Ireland, so-called “peace walls” mark the boundaries between Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods. Erected…
2018-06-26
What Living Abroad Does To Your Self-Awareness
Need another reason to consider moving abroad? If you’re looking for a new challenge or hoping to improve…
2018-06-26
How Up & Coming Online Fashion Brands Could Change The Way We Buy Clothes For Years To Come
The online fashion retail industry is doing wonders for millions of customers all over the world. It seems…
2018-06-25
Warming Oceans May Spark International ‘Fish Wars’
Climate change is forcing fish species to shift their habitats faster than the world’s system for allocating fish…
2018-06-25
The Dreadful History Of Children In Concentration Camps
Children and family have been central to the institution of the concentration camp from its beginnings 120 years…
2018-06-25
We Need A New International Order. Here’s Why
Few global issues have taken on more current importance than the future of the postwar, rule-based international order.…
2018-06-22
These Charts Show Where The World’s Refugees Came From In 2017 – And Where They’re Heading
Where do most of the world’s refugees come from? And where do they end up? If you’re conjuring…
2018-06-22
Trump’s Separation Of Families At The Border : A Visual Explainer
Each day, dozens of immigrant families come to the US-Mexico border seeking asylum — and now the parents…
2018-06-21
NewCities Launches Wellbeing City Award
Montréal, Canada – June 20, 2018. The NewCities Foundation today announced the launch of its Wellbeing City Award,…
2018-06-21
Even If You Build It, The Poor Can’t Come : Against Supply-Side
‘If you build it, they will come.’ It’s a Latin saying – Si tu id aeficas, ei venient – but…
2018-06-20
What Are The Universal Human Rights?
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or…
2018-06-20
Yemen : Understanding The Conflict
The military conflict now escalating in Yemen threatens the lives of more than 250,000 people in the port city…
2018-06-19
Why Puerto Rico Is Not A US State
Nearly half of Americans don’t know that Puerto Ricans are US citizens. But they are, and have been…
2018-06-19
4 Tips To Start A New Business After Bankruptcy
Entrepreneurs often end up losing their business due to various issues. It does not mean that it is…
2018-06-18
Is Russia Worthy Of Hosting The World Cup?
With the FIFA World Cup just days away, I have been chatting with people on my travels through central and…
2018-06-18
Trade Wars, Explained
The “weapons” in a trade war are everywhere. It’s the food you eat, the train you ride to…
2018-06-15
The World’s Biggest Sources Of Renewable Energy
In the last few decades, we have come to realise the potentially devastating impact of fossil fuels on…
2018-06-15
Why Are White People Expats When The Rest Of Us Are Immigrants?
Surely any person going to work outside their country is an expatriate? But no, the word exclusively applies…
2018-06-15
Top U.S. Cities For Dating In 2018
While there’s a lot of things that go into a good first date, such as compatibility, physical attractiveness and…
2018-06-14
Almost Three-Quarters Of Women ‘Never Cycle’
Almost three-quarters of women in seven UK cities never ride a bike for local journeys, despite having a…
2018-06-14
How This Town Produces No Trash
Do you find separating trash by paper and plastic a chore? Then think about the residents of Kamikatsu,…
2018-06-14
How Technology Has Changed Online Gambling
The world of technology is continuously striving forward, meaning technology advancements have allowed society to feel the benefit…
2018-06-14
Inside North Korea : Photos From A Secretive State
In a breach of Kim Jong-un’s strict closed of society, two photographers risked arrest to smuggle a series…
2018-06-13
Trump-Kim Summit : Handshakes, Thumbs-up, A Courtyard Stroll & Other Key Moments
SINGAPORE – The world watched as United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
2018-06-12
We Made Plastic. We Depend On It. Now We’re Drowning In It.
The miracle material has made modern life possible. But more than 40 percent of it is used just…
2018-06-11
What Each Of The G7 Countries Wants, And What They Need
With many of the Trump administration’s recent decisions running directly counter to the other members’ interests, the summit…
2018-06-11
The Secret Solution To Urban Heat As Taught By Termites
How do you cool a building without air conditioning? In nature, termites build skyscraper-like mounds that are ventilated…
2018-06-11
The Challenges Of Keeping The Masses Moving Up, Down & Across
Cities worldwide face the problems and possibilities of “volume”: the stacking and moving of people and things within…
2018-06-09
2018’s Most Expensive Cities For Business Travel
Business travel can be a pricey affair — whether it’s grabbing that extra takeaway coffee to battle jet lag…
2018-06-08
African Cities Must Address Social & Economic Issues When Upgrading Slums
In sub-Saharan Africa, over 55% of the urban population are estimated to live in areas categorised as slums and informal…
2018-06-07
How Vultures Can Help Solve Crimes
Can a bird that symbolizes death help the living catch criminals? In this informative and accessible talk, forensic…
2018-06-06
These Are The Richest Countries With The Weakest Passports
Citizens of rich nations don’t necessarily have the best passports. In fact, some have incredibly limiting ones. Henley…
2018-06-06
Why You Should Do A Background Check On Yourself Before An Interview
When looking for a job or changing careers, the last thing you think of doing is your own…
2018-06-05
New Zealand’s Pacific Reset : Strategic Anxieties About Rising China
China’s expanding influence is complicating strategic calculations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Small states, dependent on maintaining high levels…
2018-06-05
Living In A Small Town Could Be The Key To Happiness
Heaven is wide open spaces — at least, it is for most people, according to a massive new…
2018-06-05
Here’s How Data Could Make Our Cities Safer
Across Europe, fast-growing cities and city regions are increasingly confronted with urban violence from extremists seeking to further…
2018-06-04