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Science & Academia
This category focuses on discoveries and explorations. It is dedicated to uncovering and discussing the latest discoveries and explorations in fields that promote sustainability and health for both the planet and its inhabitants.
Environmental Performance Index offers a global scorecard of climate and nature progress
A Yale and Columbia-led index ranks 180 countries and updates its metrics, as governments face widening trade-offs and data gaps
Editorial Team SDG15
6 hours ago5 min read
NGOs working on school dropout in later adolescence are filling gaps that states still leave open
As upper secondary dropout remains high, civil society groups are targeting poverty, gender, conflict and exclusion
Editorial Team SDG4
2 days ago6 min read
Teacher training in climate literacy and critical thinking is becoming an education test
Schools are being asked to teach the climate crisis, but many teachers are still being left to improvise
Editorial Team SDG13
4 days ago6 min read
European NGOs tackling household debt and basic financial education amid Europe’s cost-of-living strain
From debt counselling to school lessons, civil society is filling gaps as EU rules tighten and borrowing shifts online
Editorial Team SDG4
Mar 97 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
Locally controlled forest restoration programme targets market access for community-led management
A LoCoFoRest initiative aims to link SDG 15 ambitions with land rights, livelihoods and governance ahead of a planned shift to digital monitoring
Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 153 min read
Fundación Aquae centres 2026 strategy on water sustainability through ecosystem recovery and industrial water cycle efficiency
Reforestation, wastewater reuse and youth-led research sit at the heart of the foundation’s water agenda for 2026.
Editorial Team SDG6
Feb 132 min read
Science begins before the laboratory
Curiosity starts young: with role models, access, and encouragement, more girls can stay in STEM and help shape the science we need
Gabriela Casuso
Feb 113 min read
Global finance still fuels destruction despite urgent call for nature positive investment
A 30 to 1 imbalance in global funding shows the world is still financing its own extinction as nature based investment lags far behind
Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 104 min read
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine supports India’s response to Nipah virus outbreak
LSHTM experts strengthen surveillance and containment efforts amid rising public health concerns in west bengal
Editorial Team SDG3
Feb 55 min read
Forward Faster initiative drives global investment in education and skills development
Corporate action on sustainability intensifies as the Forward Faster campaign links business strategy with education and equality
Editorial Team SDG4
Feb 32 min read
New agricultural research tightens its focus on affordable protein and climate resilient staples
Late 2025 and early 2026 mark a shift from bold prototypes to scalable tools for food security, from hybrid grains to faster gene guided breeding
Editorial Team SDG2
Jan 273 min read
Global education challenges 2026: the SDG 4 funding gap & AI's equity paradox
UNESCO's Intl. Education Day 2026 focuses on youth co-creation amidst a $97bn annual funding deficit
Editorial Team SDG4
Jan 243 min read
The High Seas Treaty begins in the classroom
From classrooms to communities, ocean literacy turns the High Seas Treaty into shared action for Caribbean resilience and global stewardship.
Gabriela Casuso
Jan 143 min read
Heterojunction technology becomes the new benchmark for solar efficiency in 2026
High bifacial performance and durability reinforce photovoltaic innovation worldwide
Editorial Team SDG7
Jan 133 min read
Global Society Institute opens the door to youth leadership
How the new youth advisory board brings expertise, diversity and future focused thinking into global governance
Editorial Team SDG17
Jan 83 min read
A solar driven shortcut to affordable green hydrogen
A new co electrolysis route cuts costs below fossil fuels by pairing solar power with biomass waste
Editorial Team SDG7
Jan 63 min read
Alzheimer’s breakthroughs offer new promise for reversing and preventing brain decline
Two late-2025 studies reveal potential ways to restore brain energy balance and block early toxic processes before symptoms appear
Editorial Team SDG3
Jan 43 min read
Last day of the year: when change did not come from governments
An end-of-year reflection on real progress driven by people and civil society, one Sustainable Development Goal at a time.
Editorial Team SDG17
Dec 31, 20254 min read
Year in review: twelve stories that shaped 2025
A month-by-month selection of the most meaningful shifts, voices and ideas featured on Global Society News.
Editorial
Dec 30, 20258 min read
Melting glaciers are rewiring water security
The slow loss of mountain ice is becoming one of the most underestimated risks to global stability
Editorial Team SDG13
Dec 24, 20253 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
The launch of the “be hope – end aids” campaign
Global solidarity, innovation and shared responsibility place the end of AIDS within reach
Editorial Team SDG3
Dec 12, 20254 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
The continent without youth that shapes the future of all
Why understanding Antarctica will be essential in 2026
Gabriela Casuso
Nov 29, 20252 min read
Education under pressure: why student mental health defines true quality in learning
Social media, fear of failure, and academic demands are shaping a generation at risk, but also one capable of redefining what real educational excellence means
Editorial Team SDG4
Nov 23, 20253 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
Understanding anxiety: what it is, what causes it and how to address it
Exploring anxiety, its origins, its signs, and the pathways that support effective relief
Editorial Team SDG3
Nov 18, 20256 min read
Animals that teach and heal: how integrating animal-assisted interventions in education and healthcare enhances quality of life
The growing evidence shows that structured interaction with animals benefits children, patients, older adults and students alike, improving wellbeing, learning and emotional resilience
Editorial Team SDG3
Nov 11, 20254 min read
Young scientist’s hydrogel breakthrough offers hope against microplastic pollution
Fourteen-year-old innovator develops hydrogel that removes up to 93 per cent of microplastics from water, signalling a new step in sustainable purification
Editorial Team SDG14
Nov 7, 20252 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
How immunology is redefining its frontiers after the 2025 Nobel Prize
The discovery of regulatory T cells and the FOXP3 gene opens a new era in precision therapies, autoimmunity, and cancer research
Editorial Team SDG3
Oct 24, 20253 min read
Rediscovering Eunice Newton Foote the woman who saw climate change coming
Reflecting on how one forgotten scientist in 1856 uncovered the link between carbon dioxide and global warming, and how women’s voices in science were silenced
Editorial Team SDG13
Oct 21, 20253 min read
The 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine reveals the immune system’s brakes
Three scientists uncovered regulatory T cells and FOXP3 to explain immune self-control
Editorial Team SDG3
Oct 14, 20253 min read
Scaling algae, not oil: rethinking industrial sustainability from the laboratory outwards
A student-led algae biorefinery project challenges universities to move from symbolic sustainability to scalable solutions
Editorial Team SDG7
Oct 12, 20253 min read
Planetary boundaries in peril but a narrow window remains open
Seven of nine planetary boundaries are now breached as the Anthropocene reshapes Earth’s life-support systems
Editorial Team SDG15
Oct 8, 20254 min read
Jane Goodall leaves a legacy of science, empathy and hope
From Gombe’s forests to global conservation, her work reshaped how humanity sees its place among other species
Editorial Team SDG15
Oct 4, 20253 min read
Alliance on mental illness, essential inclusion and resilience in mental health
Why NAMI’s advocacy highlights the psychological need for belonging and fair support
Editorial Team SDG3
Sep 30, 20253 min read
Khan Academy rolls out AI-powered teaching tools as school districts scale up adoption
Khanmigo expands from pilot trials to nationwide and global classrooms, promising to ease teacher workloads and personalise learning
Editorial Team SDG4
Sep 29, 20252 min read
Electra and her calf: 239 days that changed the tide
A whale’s epic 18,087 km odyssey reveals resilience, motherhood, and a call to protect our ocean’s living routes
Gabriela Casuso
Sep 23, 20252 min read
Six Seconds leading global change through emotional intelligence
Building sustainable growth and human connection with science-based emotional intelligence training
Editorial Team SDG3
Sep 21, 20253 min read
Small islands turn to big earth data to track climate and ocean progress
Beijing workshop equips island policymakers with practical satellite skills, cloud analytics and foresight for resilient development
Editorial Team SDG13
Aug 30, 20254 min read
Ethical AI in public health: a global path to reduce inequalities
Ethical AI in public health offers a path to reduce inequalities and improve care, advancing SDGs 3 and 10 worldwide
Editorial Team SDG3
Aug 21, 20253 min read
Argentine deep-sea expedition captivates millions with live ocean extraordinary discoveries
Live-streamed dives from the Mar del Plata Canyon unite science and public wonder, drawing millions to explore the ocean’s depths.
Editorial Team SDG14
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Marine protected areas: connecting hope
Exploring how Marine Protected Areas connect species, ecosystems, and people for a more sustainable future.
Gabriela Casuso
Aug 19, 20252 min read
Coral reefs bleaching crisis: scale of the problem
Subheadline: Record coral bleaching threatens 84% of reefs, urging global action to protect marine life, economies, and climate resilience
Editorial Team SDG14
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Harnessing AI for climate resilience: University of Chicago’s AICE initiative
University of Chicago’s AICE merges AI and climate science to enhance resilience, predict extremes, and support sustainable development.
Editorial Team SDG13
Aug 16, 20253 min read
Science Day at HLPF 2025: International partnerships for sustainable development
Science Day 2025 highlights urgent need to turn research into action through global partnerships to meet lagging sustainable development goals
Editorial Team SDG17
Aug 15, 20253 min read
Quantum future: current progress of quantum technologies
YQ 2025 champions quantum science to drive innovation, education, and global partnerships for a more sustainable, inclusive future
Editorial Team SDG4
Aug 13, 20253 min read
Nuclear fusion: A sustainable energy revolution. 2027 vision.
Fusion energy promises carbon-free power for all, driving global progress on clean energy, innovation, and climate action goals
Editorial Team SDG7
Aug 11, 20255 min read
Science & Academia
This section serves as a vibrant hub for academic scholars, researchers, and science enthusiasts who are committed to understanding and solving the complex challenges facing our environment and societies today.
Our coverage delves into the groundbreaking research and innovative projects from universities, research institutes, and think tanks that are pioneering new knowledge and technologies. These initiatives are crucial in developing sustainable solutions that ensure the well-being of Earth and its diverse populations. Topics explored include advancements in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, conservation efforts, and breakthroughs in medical research that promise better health outcomes while minimizing environmental impact.
It not only highlights the successes but also examines the ongoing challenges and debates within the scientific community. It offers a foundation for discourse on how academic pursuits and scientific inquiry can drive systemic changes and influence policy decisions for a sustainable future. Through feature articles, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis, this category aims to educate, inspire, and ignite a passion for continued exploration and innovation in the service of humanity and the planet.
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