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Finland’s education system consistently outperforms countries like Norway and America, but why is that? This article from the Smithsonian Magazine attributes the country’s success to its holistic, student-centered approach. The system prioritizes equity to ensure children receive personalized, high-quality education, regardless of class, race, ethnicity, and mental and physical ability. …
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See the new 'intelligent' crosswalk lighting up a Candiac, Que., intersection
Safety & Security Video
This CBC News video highlights an innovative approach to improving intersection safety. A pilot project in Candiac City, Quebec, embeds smart technology into the pavement, causing crosswalks to light up whenever a pedestrian is present. The goal is to boost driver awareness and reduce accidents. A similar initiative in Paris, …
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China aims to become a major player in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and this video from the Wall Street Journal highlights one of the country’s experimental projects that has caused divided opinions. At the Jinhua Xiaoshun Country Primary School, children wear brain-wave sensing gadgets that track concentration levels using Electroencephalography (EEG) …
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This video introduces how CRISPR technology can be used in food production. Unlike genetically modified (GMO) crops, which contain genetic material from other organisms, CRISPR-edited crops have their own genetic code altered without the introduction of foreign genetic material. CRISPR-edited crops are also claimed to be more resistant to disease, …
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World's most effective climate policies identified in new study
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Government
A recent global study compared the climate policies and carbon emissions reductions of 41 countries, identifying 63 of the most effective policies. The study offers valuable insights for policy makers as its success stories include a mix of incentives (“carrots”) and disincentives (“sticks”) to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate …
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An overview of Tactical Urbanism
Density Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Parks & Public Space Smart Cities
“Tactical Urbanism,” a term that is commonly used amongst urban planners, yet there are no exact representations of tactical urbanism. The term itself is very broad, and the results are a form of temporary urbanism to which the definition is ever changing throughout every urban sector of the world. From …
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How an Abandoned Railroad Became One of NYC’s Most Popular Parks | Architectural Digest
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Parks & Public Space Video
Once considered a hazardous and obsolete mode of transportation, the High Line has been transformed through urban revitalization into one of New York City’s most iconic public spaces. The redevelopment began with projects like Chelsea Market, which acted as a catalyst for further commercial growth along the former elevated railway. …
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