Though world events may seem depressing in 2017, we are in the midst of a new age that will usher in global peace and cooperation.
The Birth Whisperers of Timor-LesteIn a country with one of Southeast Asia’s worst infant mortality rates, one clinic is striving to bring improved birthing assistance to local women.
Do Mobile Phones Set Citizens Free?Mobile phones and social media can help create a better society. They can also be used to surveil, deceive, threaten, and incite violence.
Natural Disasters Are Less Natural Than You ThinkIt’s become apparent that “natural” disasters are largely human creations. So why do we keep creating them?
In Deforestation’s Wake, Wild Animals Turn TroublesomeThe destruction wrought by the expansion of large-scale oil palm plantations in West Papua is transforming once-wild animals into problematic pets.
Will GMOs Put an End to Hunger? Ask the HungryScientists and activists battle over the pros and cons of genetically modified organisms. In the midst of this heated debate, important voices have been lost.
The Birth of Indonesia’s Cyber VillageA small neighborhood in the developing world built fame and fortune through their connection to the internet. Can the lessons it offers help wire the world?
The Flipside of Counterfeit GoodsWhile imitation electronics bearing brand names like Apple are often illegal, partaking in these forbidden fruits may not be as sinful as it appears.
