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China aims to become a major player in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and this video from the Wall Street Journal highlights one of the country’s experimental projects that has caused divided opinions. At the Jinhua Xiaoshun Country Primary School, children wear brain-wave sensing gadgets that track concentration levels using Electroencephalography (EEG) …
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This video introduces how CRISPR technology can be used in food production. Unlike genetically modified (GMO) crops, which contain genetic material from other organisms, CRISPR-edited crops have their own genetic code altered without the introduction of foreign genetic material. CRISPR-edited crops are also claimed to be more resistant to disease, …
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World's most effective climate policies identified in new study
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Government
A recent global study compared the climate policies and carbon emissions reductions of 41 countries, identifying 63 of the most effective policies. The study offers valuable insights for policy makers as its success stories include a mix of incentives (“carrots”) and disincentives (“sticks”) to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate …
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Green roofs are one alternative to combat heat, as they are one way to help mitigate the heat island effect. Green roofs are a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop that provides a shade to help mitigate high temperatures of heat, many green roofs have been proven to help decrease …
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Brooklyn’s urban forest: Prospect Park
Arts & Culture Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Parks & Public Space
The Wilderness Society highlights New York City’s (NYC) dualism. Contrary to its image as a “concrete jungle,” it is one of the greenest cities in the world with approximately 27% of land reserved for public green space. Brooklyn, the city’s most populous borough, hosts Prospect Park—an ecologically significant green space—at …
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The benefits of public spaces in cities
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Health Parks & Public Space Safety & Security
This article from Evergreen highlights the transformative power of public spaces in building stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities. They allow people to congregate and connect, fostering a sense of community; and create spaces for diverse groups of people to collaborate through placemaking. Public spaces also play a role in …
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Public/Private Mix Key To Rockefeller Center
Arts & Culture Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Parks & Public Space
This article from the Project for Public Spaces highlights New York’s Rockefeller Center – a six-block Manhattan complex that owes its success to the deliberate integration of public spaces and private enterprises. Built in the 1930s by John D. Rockefeller, the complex comprises of Art Deco office buildings, retail spaces, …
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