Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Emma Varvaloucas
08/04/2022
What Could Go Right? Advice for positive political change
First step: are you registered to vote? Plus, peering into the protein universe, Kansas rejects potential abortion restrictions, and more
08/03/2022
Why do we so consistently underestimate progress?
Three reasons why a radically better future is more likely than we think
07/21/2022
How Progress Compounds and Why It Matters
Thinking about the future does not require endless hyperbole or even forecasting. There are patterns, from a long-term perspective.
06/13/2022
Brewing Milk in Bioreactors
Cellular agriculture startups are culturing human and bovine cells in bioreactors to produce more sustainable milk without animals.
06/08/2022
Have we made any progress on climate change?
Yes. We're not on track for 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, but we're in a very different place than we were even five years ago.
06/06/2022
Taking the Bold Step Out
Civic organizations in gang-riddled Cape Town are helping female gangsters exit gangs and build a better life for themselves.
05/23/2022
We have the first fully complete human genome. So what?
With genome sequencing becoming more accessible, more rare disease patients can get an accurate diagnosis of their conditions.
05/17/2022
Punishing the Symptoms
When the judicial system sticks to the same old script, it misses the chance to resolve the real issues causing crime.
05/09/2022
Robin the Robot
An AI creation brings smiles to the faces of sick children—and plugs the current gap of care providers
04/04/2022
Africa Is Finally Starting to Act Independently
From the economy to mRNA to TikTok stars, it’s time to celebrate the continent’s steps forward.
03/31/2022
What Could Go Right? A positive perspective on a complicated world
The second season of our podcast is out! Plus, smart homes and cities, and Ukraine's digital resilience
03/22/2022
