Nearly a million acres have been destroyed in wildfires across the western Canadian province of Alberta, with more than 30,000 people forced to evacuate and oil production forced to halt after a state of emergency was declared this weekend. The province, which is the country’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas,
What if governments finally decided to act on climate change and environmental degradation? Later this month world leaders will gather in Hiroshima, Japan for the 49th G7 summit, the annual meeting devoted to issues of global diplomacy. Will they listen to the voices of their youngest constituents and act on climate change? A
On April 25th, Washington State took decisive action in reducing the risk of gun violence and particularly mass shootings within their borders with the introduction of three new gun control bills. The bills bring into law a ban on some styles of semi-automatic rifles, introduce a ten-day waiting period between the purchase of
Hawking and the author. Photograph: Thomas Hertog and Jonathan Wood, Author provided Thomas Hertog, KU Leuven The late physicist Stephen Hawking first asked me to work with him to develop “a new quantum theory of the Big Bang” in 1998. What started out as a doctoral project evolved over some 20 years into
Mark Greeven, International Institute for Management Development (IMD) A meeting of some of China’s most senior politicians at the end of April 2023 concluded with a fairly cautious assessment of the country’s economic recovery. Things are improving, they said, but domestic demand needs to improve. The meeting in Beijing, headed by President Xi
Some Luddites simply want to press ‘pause’ on the uninhibited march of technological progress. Stan Eales/iStock via Getty Images Andrew Maynard, Arizona State University The term “Luddite” emerged in early 1800s England. At the time there was a thriving textile industry that depended on manual knitting frames and a skilled workforce to create
China’s peace envoy is actively involved in talks regarding the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. This reflects China’s emerging role as a mediator on the global stage. The envoy’s participation aims to address escalating tensions and find a peaceful resolution. China’s involvement is driven by its economic interests in the region, as
Burnout syndrome is included by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the International Classification of Diseases, and it has a direct impact on the health of workers and also on the performance of companies. In this work, we propose a comprehensive methodology for evaluating work stress and burnout in various occupations within a
Amer Fort is a magnificent historic fort located in Jaipur, India. Built in the 16th century, it is an architectural marvel that showcases the opulence and grandeur of the Rajputana era. For families, Amer Fort offers a rich cultural experience with plenty of activities for all ages. Here is a suggested itinerary: Day
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors has brought about transformative changes, and the world of sports is no exception. AI has the potential to revolutionise sports performance, helping athletes and teams achieve greater efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness. This article explores the ways in which AI can be utilised to enhance