📈 Human Progress
In the last decades humanity has made great progress with less extreme poverty, increased health, wealth and democracy. We follow in the tradition of professor Hans Rosling.
🇮🇳 Optimist's Edge: Billions at stake when India opens up – what will be your role?
India is considered cumbersome and expensive to trade with. But that may be about to change when the free trade agreement is on the agenda again after several years delay.
🔥 Satellite-technology reduces fire damage in Zimbabwe
The use of satellite-based fire information technology has drastically reduced fire-related damages in Zimbabwe, especially during the dry season.
🎓 The students did just as well during the pandemic
University students not only managed their studies during the pandemic but also managed to improve their results somewhat.
🕺 Clubbers help venues recycle energy - by dancing
This Scottish nightclub has found an innovative way to make use of the energy accumulated by people dancing.
🌆 African dream of "smart cities" remains strong
Despite slow progression and plenty of challenges, smart cities in Africa are taking form.
♻️ Start-up tackling microplastics problem secures new funding
A Paris-based startup aims to make microplastics a thing of the past. 2022 could mean "make or break" for this business.
🛰 Capsule Lucy to investigate Trojan Asteroids
NASA's Lucy asteroid probe is set to begin its 12-year space mission in just a few weeks. The craft will set several records and grant us more knowledge on the creation of the solar system.
🩸Artificial kidney could save more lives - and make dialysis unnecessary
The invention of an artificial kidney could help many more in need of a new kidney than what is possible today.
🌍 World Cleanup Day attracted 50 million volunteers
50 million volunteers from 180 countries participated in World Cleanup Day 2021.