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Gender Equity In Biodiversity Conservation

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Women play a crucial role in agrobiodiversity and are key decision-makers in biodiversity conservation. However, gender blindness and a lack of gender equality persist, limiting conservation and resilience. Recognising the vital role women play in biodiversity conservation and increasing resilience to climate change is important at the international policy level. This increased recognition will lead […]

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Environment, Human Rights, Society

Back from Extinction: The Dire Wolf’s Second Chance

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Introduction Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have brought back the Dire Wolf by using advanced cloning and gene-editing technology (Colossal, 2025; Gaj et. al, 2016). The scientific name of the Dire Wolf is Aenocyon Dirus (Britannica, 2025). This project represents Value-Based Innovation by using science to restore biodiversity in alignment with ethical and ecological values, and

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Technology
Empowering young minds through inclusive and joyful learning environments

Universal Design for Learning: A Framework for Classroom Inclusivity

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Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of their abilities or background, has an equal opportunity to succeed. This vision lies at the heart of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an innovative educational framework that redefines how we approach teaching and learning. By focusing on inclusivity and adaptability, UDL ensures that all learners can thrive

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Education, Innovation, Lifestyle
AI in mental health

Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Mental Health Care

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Introduction With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), its application in the field of mental health is gaining increasing attention. AI in mental health care leverages technologies such as emotion recognition, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics to assist in identifying potential mental health conditions. AI-powered tools can provide emotional regulation support, psychological interventions, and

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Health, Lifestyle, Society
Social Governance

Global Partnership Group BRICS and its Implications

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In recent years, more than 30 new countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc to create BRICS+. This allows these nations to act in their respective economic and geopolitical interests. The global partnership group also has the purported capacity to assist and advocate for the Global South

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Government, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
pinkwashing, the pink tax, rainbow capitalism

Pinkwashing, the Pink Tax, and Rainbow Capitalism

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In today’s marketplace, social causes and identities have become powerful marketing tools. Companies market products as environmentally friendly when they’re not, a practice known as greenwashing. Companies drench products in pink for breast cancer awareness or paste rainbows on logos for Pride, hoping to signal their solidarity with women and LGBTQIA+ communities. Yet, are these

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Lifestyle, Media

Fast Forests, The Miyawaki Way

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Akira Miyawaki, an award-winning botanist and former professor, developed the Miyawaki Method of reforestation/afforestation after observing natural Shinto shrines. These shrines are part of the natural landscape and the vegetation that grows around them is reminiscent of ancient forest structures (Nordson Green Earth). Based on the plant interactions around these shrines, Miyawaki turned his observations

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability
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