Agenda articles

The world's oldest populations

The number of people aged 65 and older is expected to double over the next three decades, reaching 1.6 billion in 2050. Asia is leading this trend.

Degrowth: Everything you need to know

Degrowth is the idea that the purpose of the economy should not be growth but people's well-being. It emerged as a theory in the early 21st century.

How to recover from a layoff, according to positive psychology

Layoffs are affecting multiple sectors − but experts explain how positive psychology can help people recover and build back stronger after being let go.

Morning exercise could burn more body fat, study suggests

In this study on mice. late-morning exercise increasing genes were related to fat burning (breakdown), heat production, and blood vessel production.

Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist

To improve your happiness, you must tend to have strong relationships, good physical health and regularly contribute to your community, says a psychologist

5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare

Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented scale, the WHO says. From AI to gene editing, here are 5 innovations that are pushing boundaries.

Owning an electric vehicle in Europe could be cheaper than you think, new research shows

Owning a fully-electric vehicle in many European countries is less expensive than petrol or diesel models, according to new data.

Who is responsible for cybersecurity in the home?

Home IT networks are becoming more difficult to protect as consumers use more connected devices, many of which are unable to run cybersecurity software.

These countries have been the hardest hit by food price inflation

The cost-of-living crisis has seen global food price inflation soar. Here’s what can be done to reduce its impact in the hardest-hit countries.

Is blockchain really secure? Here are four pressing cyber threats you must consider

Blockchain technology will help enable the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but we must act now to secure its large infrastructure and mitigate cyber threats.

Fossil fuel consumption subsidies soared to record heights in 2022

World leaders pumped a record $1 trillion of subsidies into fossil fuels in 2022. Subsidies for gas and electricity doubled, while oil subsidies rose 85%.

Here's what Americans think of news organizations

Over 50% of respondents to a US survey believes that national news misleads or misinforms people. But there is a more favourable view of local outlets.