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The Eras Tour: The Intricate World-Building Behind Taylor Swift’s Most Ambitious Sets Ever
As the singer kicks off the 52-date sold-out tour, AD explores how Swift is paying homage to her past with…
Joe Biden Has Raised More Than Trump So Far – Here’s How US Election Fundraising Is Working Out
Paul Whiteley, University of Essex Americans spend mind-blowing amounts of money on their elections. According to the Federal…
Does Blockchain Technology Hold the Key to a New Era of Automation?
The history of humankind started with the Stone Age and today reached the matters of robotics, computing systems,…
Splendid Structures of Sydney
Sydney Australia has a ton of architecture. Including modern and world famous like the Sydney Opera House. Then…
Becoming A Texas Home Builder: A Comprehensive Guide
Embarking on a journey to become a home builder in Texas can be both lucrative and fulfilling. With…
Middle Powers: What are they and why do they matter?
António Guterres’ Special Address at Davos 2024 was stark. The United Nations Secretary-General warned that the world must…
The 5 Astonishing Architecture of Melbourne Australia
The Eras Tour in Melbourne is around the corner! As swifties fans appreciate the melodic art of Taylor…
The Super Bowl Gets The Vegas Treatment, With 1 In 4 American Adults Expected To Gamble On The Big Game
Billions of dollars are being bet on the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.…
Allegiant Stadium: A Technological Marvel in the Heart of Las Vegas
As the lights of Las Vegas shine brighter with anticipation, the city readies itself for an event of…
Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Is The Two-State Solution Now Dead?
Ian Parmeter, Australian National University The growing rift between the Biden administration and the Netanyahu government over Israel’s…
Love Him or Hate Him, Trump’s Unavoidable and Dangerous Appeal Persists Towards 2024
In the tumultuous panorama of American politics, Donald J. Trump stands as a figure who, regardless of where…
How Trade Can Power Economic Revitalization For Growth, Jobs And Nature
Trade powers productivity. Trade powers productivity. It is an engine of innovation, driving knowledge spill-over and technology upgrading.…
Why Decoupling Economic Growth From Emissions Is The Key Net-Zero Mindset Shift
Harness digital transformation to grow your business while lowering emissions. One of the biggest mental obstacles to adopting…
How Universities Can Play A Pivotal Role In Building Economic Resilience
We are all vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, supply chain disruptions, cybersecurity lapses, and armed conflict…
Renewables Now Generate More Of Britain’s Electricity Than Fossil Fuels – But What Happens Next?
David Falconer / Shutterstock Will de Freitas, The Conversation At the start of 2016, in an article noting…
6 Ways To Grow Our Cities In A More Sustainable Manner
As we stand at the crossroads of urban development and environmental sustainability, the challenge of growing our cities…
EU Sets Global Standards With First Major AI Regulations: Here’s What You Need To Know
Europe becomes the first major world power to enact comprehensive AI regulations, covering areas like transparency, use of…
Why The COP28 Climate Summit Mattered, And What To Watch For In 2024
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, had front-row seats at…
5 Ways Asia-Pacific Economies Can Operationalize AI To Unlock Economic Opportunity
Singapore is number one in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to AI readiness, thanks to its conducive…
COP28: The Scientific Basis For A Rapid Fossil Fuel Phase Out
COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber, centre, attends a plenary session at the COP28 UN Climate Summit, Dec. 8, 2023,…
Don’t Applaud The Climate Summit’s Loss And Damage Fund Deal Just Yet – It Might Not Warrant That Standing Ovation
Some countries like the Philippines have been hit by repeated climate change-fueled disasters. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images Shannon Gibson,…
How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney; Ashley Quigley, UNSW Sydney; Haley Stone, UNSW Sydney, and Rebecca Dawson, UNSW Sydney…
AI: The World Is Finally Starting To Regulate Artificial Intelligence – What To Expect From US, EU And China’s New Laws
Have a nice day Photo / Shutterstock Alina Patelli, Aston University Most mainstream applications of artificial intelligence (AI)…
The Long And Complex History Of Israel And Palestine
The history of Israel and Palestine is a centuries-spanning narrative, richly layered with the influences of religion, geopolitics,…
The State Of Global Gender Equity
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Despite efforts to advance gender…
Reconciling Capitalism And Sustainability
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Investors and business executives can…
Autonomous Mobility: 3 Lessons For Success From Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is currently at the nascent stages of incorporating autonomous mobility technology into its transportation landscape. Ambitious…
US Housing Recovery Offers Sustainable Recovery
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Increased activity in U.S. housing…
Electrification May Cut European Household Energy Bills In Half
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. After 300 years of hydrocarbons driving the…
Eliminating Problematic Pollutants From Wastewater
A novel technology can efficiently eliminate a wide range of toxic and persistent organic pollutants from wastewater, including…
Despite Low Financial Literacy, Many Americans Manage Their Own Retirement
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Americans who are less familiar…
The World’s Most Innovative Countries
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2023 Global Innovation Index. It evaluated innovation levels across 132…
NEOM Announces Leyja, Its Latest Sustainable Tourism Destination
NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 15, 2023 – The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development…
An Israeli Dilemma
While there must be a military component to Israel’s response to its security challenge, there is no solely…
How Saudi Arabia Is Investing To Transform Its Economy
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Saudi Arabia’s focus on diversifying…
The Gaza Strip − Why The History Of The Densely Populated Enclave Is Key To Understanding The Current Conflict
Destruction from the latest siege of Gaza. Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images) Maha Nassar, University of Arizona The…
New NEOM Progress Film Showcases Rapid Development – Up To October 2023
Key highlights The construction of NEOM is now well underway, with significant development achieved since the last progress…
What The Booms In Electricity And Internet Show About AI
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As investors look to understand…
Hamas assault echoes 1973 Arab-Israeli war – a shock attack and questions of political, intelligence culpability
The parallels were striking – and surely not coincidental. Exactly 50 years and a day after being taken…
Is China’s Economy Facing Japanification?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As China’s economy sputters, investors are asking…
Nagorno-Karabakh: the world should have seen this crisis coming – and it’s not over yet
Svante Lundgren, Lund University As a result of the Azerbaijani attack on the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh on September…
Why was the US House speaker just ousted from his job? And what does it mean for the Republican Party?
Lester Munson, University of Sydney US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted – by his own Republican…
Climate Change And The Impact On Agriculture
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. How is climate change and…
It Takes A Village: Defining Sustainable Infrastructure
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Infrastructure investments offer very concrete…
Deflation In China: The Spillover Effects For Global Markets
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. What’s the impact of China’s…
Evolutions in finance: five key takeaways from Sibos 2023
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. With Sibos 2023 already at…
India And Vietnam Are Partnering With The US To Counter China − Even As Biden Claims That’s Not His Goal
United States and Chinese flags are set up before a July 8, 2023, meeting between officials of the…
India’s Smartphone Market Set To Surge
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. With a thriving economy and…
Why Is Cybersecurity Important To ESG Frameworks?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. On top of cybersecurity’s critical…
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), the future of money?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)…