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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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Green roofs are one alternative to combat heat, as they are one way to help mitigate the heat island effect. Green roofs are a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop that provides a shade to help mitigate high temperatures of heat, many green roofs have been proven to help decrease …
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Brooklyn’s urban forest: Prospect Park
Arts & Culture Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Parks & Public Space
The Wilderness Society highlights New York City’s (NYC) dualism. Contrary to its image as a “concrete jungle,” it is one of the greenest cities in the world with approximately 27% of land reserved for public green space. Brooklyn, the city’s most populous borough, hosts Prospect Park—an ecologically significant green space—at …
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