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What if the Key to Revolutionizing Indonesia’s Agricultural Industry Lies in Simple Gathering Point/Titik Kumpul?

The agricultural industry in Indonesia has long been a crucial sector in the national economy. However, a major issue hindering its growth is the relatively small scale of household-based production…

IDM’s Sustainable Science Initiative: A first for Africa in greener research

As the global impacts of climate change and environmental harm worsen, the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has taken a step towards…

There Are Now More Electric Vehicles Than Gas-Powered Cars in Norway

Norway’s sizable oil and gas deposits have made it one of the wealthiest countries in the world. That’s why it might come as a surprise that it’s the first country to have more electric vehicles than…

Four-day school week: Research suggests impacts of a condensed schedule vary by student group, school type

To help recruit teachers, many U.S. schools have moved to a four-day schedule. Denise-Marie Ordway looks at research on its effect on students and schools.

Public funding for sports stadiums: A primer and research roundup

Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments…

Rethinking the role of the office

What should organizations with underused office spaces do? Is the pre-pandemic hum necessary, and if yes, how can this vibrancy happen when workers are not in shared workspaces? What will happen if…


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— African Proverb


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