ARTICLE: Arts and culture contributed a record $1.2 trillion to United States GDP in 2023.
ARTICLE: A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases.
ARTICLE: Research reveals that personal ties and social capital within communities, rather than government aid or emergency services, are the key determinants of survival and recovery during disasters.
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ARTICLE: Inspired by elephant skin, researchers have developed mycelium-based wall tiles with a bumpy texture that enhance passive cooling by up to 70%, offering an energy-free solution for tropical climates.
ARTICLE: New projections reveal a 4 degree Celsius rise in global temperatures would cut world GDP by around 40% by 2100 -- a stark increase from previous estimates of around 11%.
