Rewriting their fate: how the world’s ‘invisible’ widows are fighting prejudice
Millions of women are ostracised when their husbands die. Many are now empowering themselves to right the wrongs.
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Syria: journey through a country in ruins
Our team of researchers travelled through some of Syria’s devastated cities to find out how people are rebuilding their lives after the civil war.
Reducing poverty can actually lower energy demand, finds research
Firewood and charcoal are replaced with more energy-efficient electricity.
To defeat superbugs, everyone will need access to clean water
The problem of antimicrobial resistance won’t go away as long as people in poor countries don’t have access to clean water.
Everest: does it take a movie to move mountains (and change laws)?
The ban on inexperienced climbers attempting Everest came four days after the film of the same name opened in cinemas worldwide. What a coincidence. Or perhaps not.
How virtual reality could help revive endangered language and culture
Virtual reality technology is providing people with immersive and affecting experiences that could help avert the loss of heritage and languages under threat.
Young people around the world are leading protests against their governments
A series of protests are taking place across the world, largely led by young people.
Earthquakes or tiger attacks: understanding what people fear most can help prevent disasters
To reduce the risks posed by natural hazards, governments need to address residents’ everyday fears, too.
Women are south Asia’s ‘silent contributors’ – changing that could transform economies
Women in South Asia often work informally – meaning their economic contribution isn’t counted.
Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years, here’s how we found a new way to measure it
Researchers designed a new way of collecting data about snowfall in the Himalayas which is much more accurate than the ones used before.
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