Tag: Developments

When ChatGPT was first released in late 2022, its capabilities were simultaneously impressive and unimpressive. It could rap battle and write differential equations in LaTeX but didn’t know anything about the war in Ukraine and sometimes couldn’t even do simple m...

Only 15% of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are currently on target. Progress on half of The Goals is either “moderately” or “severely” behind, and as many as 30% of The Goals have regressed behind where they were when conceived in 2015. But it is not...

In the pursuit of urban progress, the concept of Smart Cities has emerged as a transformative force, integrating technology to enhance the quality of life, sustainability, and efficiency of urban spaces. This article explores the multifaceted aspects of Smart Cities, delving into how technology is s...

If you are just getting into housing policy, the terms ‘public housing’ and ‘affordable housing’ may seem to mean the same thing; however, they are two different strategies that local governments have/are using to help house individuals and families who generally make below 1...

Irecently met a white person who was starting an organization to improve something in the so-called “developing” world. It was a social occasion, but I deeply regret that I didn’t ask questions like, “Why you? Why now? Why not support some of the many excellent init...

This article originally appeared here. Fermentation is a fundamental process in the bioeconomy. This time-honoured process, once limited to the fields of food preservation and flavour enhancement, has now unfolded into a wide range of applications. It’s particularly played a key rol...