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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There is huge potential for AI to transform our world for the better. From enabling early disease detection and accelerating drug discovery, to addressing critical environmental challenges by ...

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 ...

Magnetic materials are used to make MRI machines, hard drives, wireless chargers, and phone speakers. It takes a lot of expensive research and development to create new materials. “And there’s no ...

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 ...