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Zooniverse, the civic value of people-powered research
Volunteer-led citizen science is expanding research capacity, but its public value depends on access, trust and good design

Editorial Team SDG9
7 hours ago6 min read


From demographic dividend to digital power: AI and the future of work in Africa
Closing the skills gap is now central to competitiveness, productivity and long-term prosperity

Edwin Ochola
2 days ago3 min read


Citizen science as a driver of a changing world
From polluted air to biodiversity loss, public participation in research is changing how evidence is produced, challenged and used

Editorial Team SDG9
2 days ago6 min read


Michigan SPARC alliance aims to accelerate supercomputing and AI research
Los Alamos and the University of Michigan plan a dual-facility campus designed to expand high-fidelity simulation for security and public science

Editorial Team SDG9
Feb 183 min read


News from the BedrettoLab – earthquakes explicitly welcome
Research deep beneath the Alps reveals how controlled seismic tests and microbial discoveries are reshaping our understanding of the Earth

Petra Fritz
Dec 14, 20255 min read


Harnessing evolutionary intelligence: young scientists drive a breakthrough in biogenic materials
Emerging talent leads a breakthrough in biogenic materials, merging AI and evolution to tackle tomorrow’s environmental challenges

Editorial Team SDG9
Dec 10, 20254 min read


Bamboo rising as a sustainable alternative to timber
An emerging natural material offering rapid renewal, soil restoration and lower-impact production for a changing world

Editorial Team SDG12
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Snow and avalanche research for the sustainable protection of people and nature
Advancing safer mountain environments and strengthening protection for communities and nature

Petra Fritz
Nov 22, 20257 min read


A plastic-eating fungus in the Amazon: promise, hype and hard questions
A detailed look at the Amazonian fungus that can digest polyurethane and what its discovery might mean for future waste treatment

Editorial Team SDG9
Nov 21, 20254 min read


Concrete on demand: 3D-printed homes are reshaping housebuilding
From prototypes to communities, automated concrete printing edges toward the mainstream, with NGOs proving real-world value

Editorial Team SDG9
Nov 14, 20255 min read


Global innovation faces slowdown despite wider investment
Why rising participation in science and technology is failing to translate into stronger global momentum

Editorial Team SDG9
Nov 4, 20254 min read


Corporate leadership in sustainability: Driving global goals forward
Sustainability shapes the future of global business. Are companies truly committed?

Editorial Team SDG9
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Biodegradable robots of the future: Soft tech advancing sustainable environmental solutions
Eco-robots that disappear after use are reshaping sustainability goals under SDG 9, SDG 13 and SDG 15

Editorial Team SDG9
Jun 30, 20254 min read


Colorifix’s DNA driven dyeing innovation scales up sustainability
How microbe powered pigments are reshaping textile production

Joan Ubide
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Synthetic biology: Powering the future of sustainability
Innovative bioengineering solutions are transforming carbon capture, materials, and agriculture to meet global sustainability goals

Editorial Team SDG9
Jun 21, 20254 min read


The case for binding AI regulation: Why ambition alone is no longer enough
Voluntary commitments are a welcome start, but only enforceable laws can truly govern AI’s future

Ira Grange
Jun 16, 20254 min read


Georgia Tech deepens sustainability education with $150,000 in innovation grants
Fourth round of funding integrates UN SDGs into undergraduate curriculum across six colleges

Editorial Team SDG9
Jun 14, 20252 min read


Hamburg Declaration sets global benchmark for responsible AI in sustainable development
Global leaders unite to align artificial intelligence with the Sustainable Development Goals

Editorial Team SDG9
Jun 10, 20253 min read


AlgaEnergy and the future of sustainable agriculture
Microalgae-based crop solutions are transforming global agriculture with sustainability, innovation and advanced biotechnology

Editorial Team SDG9
May 23, 20253 min read


10th multi-stakeholder forum on science, technology and innovation for the sustainable development goals
Driving evidence-based solutions for a more sustainable, inclusive future

Editorial Team SDG9
May 17, 20253 min read


Smart manufacturing for a sustainable future
The CESMII Institute is leading the digital transformation of industry, promoting climate action, economic equality, and environmental protection through smart manufacturing solutions

Editorial Team SDG9
May 7, 20253 min read


365 days of non stop river cleaning: Continuous innovation for a cleaner future
Plastic pollution has escalated into a critical environmental crisis, with rivers serving as major conduits transporting waste to our oceans

Editorial Team SDG9
Mar 8, 20252 min read


Transforming human energy into power: Innovations driving sustainability
As the world strives for sustainability and innovative energy solutions, one question resonates with researchers and consumers alike

Editorial Team SDG9
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Latvia’s Tome Aquaculture Centre: A sustainable leap towards global food security
Aquaculture plays a crucial role in global food security and sustainable development. As the demand for aquatic products increases, the need

Editorial Team SDG9
Feb 1, 20253 min read
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