In a country where social stigma and fear often delay diagnosis, an app that teaches women to perform self-exams is revolutionizing health care ...

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The country incinerates nearly half its garbage to create the energy that powers its homes and buildings.

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Why do half of all Finnish citizens visit the library every month? The answer lies in Oodi Library, a blueprint for fostering human convergence.

With “green corridors” that mimic the natural forest, Medellín is driving down temperatures — and could become five degrees cooler over the next few decades.

The massive project — a years-long deep dive into sustainable forestry — used only timber from within 300 miles of the airport.

Cristina Juan, reserve manager. Credit: Peter Yeung Here, in one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in the U.K., a pioneering rewilding project is bringing back biodiversity to Britain amid an ...

The Maanasi model integrates psychiatric care with primary care. Courtesy of Maanasi Mental health care remains scarce in India, especially in rural regions, and the needs are enormous. Over 197 ...

Stitchers around the world are repairing their clothes with pride, turning a once-hidden process into a bold fashion statement.