Modern advancements in areas such as transportation, technology, healthcare, and education have improved the quality of life for a considerable portion of the global population. However, we humans are ...

Technology has delivered groundbreaking advances in recent decades—from life-saving medical treatments to the everyday convenience of carrying a powerful computer in a pocket. Yet despite the rapid ...

Your flight is canceled, you make a stupid remark at a staff meeting, or you're running late for a job interview—out of the blue you're thinking about your ex and are suddenly filled with regret. The ...

Even though they bear little responsibility for the current state of the world's environment, young people have been taking the initiative in tackling problems from rising global temperatures to ...

In my weekly column for World Politics Review, I preview a few of the UN General Assembly’s notable events and initiatives, which include advancing sustainable development, arresting biodiversity ...

Four New Jersey high school juniors formed a nonprofit organization to address real-world problems through STEM education. The group has sent experiments to Senegal to teach students about basic ...

During a sold-out appearance in London, former President Barack Obama delivered sharp commentary on political power, warning that the world’s biggest issues often stem from leaders who refuse to move ...

What are the most pressing global crises in 2026? Each year, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Emergency Watchlist identifies the countries at greatest risk of new or worsening humanitarian ...