Anthropologist Jeremy Narby observes a fascinating convergence: scientists are adopting shamanic language, and shamans, scientific. He emphasizes the critical role of words, arguing that our

Anthropologist Jeremy Narby observes a fascinating convergence: scientists are adopting shamanic language, and shamans, scientific. He emphasizes the critical role of words, arguing that our language reveals the boundaries of our worldview. This includes Western culture's long-held, but now challenged, belief that intelligence is exclusive to humans.

In this Bioneers episode, Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies discusses these insights with Narby, exploring how our linguistic choices shape and reflect our understanding of the world.

Tanzania is prioritizing judicial modernization and justice service delivery. This involves expanding court services to underserved areas and implementing operational changes to decrease delays

Tanzania is prioritizing judicial modernization and justice service delivery. This involves expanding court services to underserved areas and implementing operational changes to decrease delays and improve efficiency.

The World Bank’s IDA fund supports this initiative, aiming to ensure justice services reach communities most in need. Learn more at IDA.

Arizona's Santa Rita Mountains, ancestral land of the Tohono O'odham (who call it Ce: wi Duag, or "Long Mountain"), are renowned for their natural beauty and rare wildlife, including ocelots and

Arizona's Santa Rita Mountains, ancestral land of the Tohono O'odham (who call it Ce: wi Duag, or "Long Mountain"), are renowned for their natural beauty and rare wildlife, including ocelots and jaguars. Despite this, a Canadian company seeks to blast a mile-wide, open-pit copper mine in this invaluable area.

For over a decade, a coalition of organizations and local governments has successfully resisted this project. A video, directed by Leslie Ann Epperson, features Austin Nuñez, Chairman of the San Xavier District of the Tohono O'odham Nation, and allies recounting their tale of resistance.

Remanufacturing offers clear benefits, yet remains a niche practice. Our guest will discuss its potential to triple by 2050, enabling better design, material, and energy choices for the

Remanufacturing offers clear benefits, yet remains a niche practice. Our guest will discuss its potential to triple by 2050, enabling better design, material, and energy choices for the future.

The show will also explore criticisms of conventional economic growth. Our guest argues we should stop trying to enlarge the economy, and instead learn to "make ourselves at home with this wealth." This involves considering implementation, ensuring inclusivity, and convincing policymakers.

B Lab is undertaking a multi-year, collaborative process to evolve its standards, as explained by Director Judy Rodrigues. This initiative aims to raise the bar for businesses and requires broad

B Lab is undertaking a multi-year, collaborative process to evolve its standards, as explained by Director Judy Rodrigues. This initiative aims to raise the bar for businesses and requires broad input.

Whether you're a B Corp employee, aspire to join the community, or simply have thoughts on business's role in society, your perspective is crucial. The deadline to share your input is March 26.

Review the draft standards on our multilingual website and contribute your feedback today: https://bit.ly/3vjPuvT

The Great Australian Bight, a pristine wilderness and one of the world's last unexploited areas, is a vital treasure. It hosts thriving coastal communities, whale sanctuaries, and more unique

The Great Australian Bight, a pristine wilderness and one of the world's last unexploited areas, is a vital treasure. It hosts thriving coastal communities, whale sanctuaries, and more unique marine life than the Great Barrier Reef.

However, this incredible ecosystem faces severe threats from dangerous and experimental oil drilling and seismic blasting.

It's crucial for all who care about our climate, oceans, and way of life to protect our Southern coastline. Join us in making oil history: act.gp/makeoilhistory

Join us for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on May 17, 2024, broadcasting live from Geneva. This event commemorates ITU's 159th anniversary and celebrates the

Join us for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on May 17, 2024, broadcasting live from Geneva. This event commemorates ITU's 159th anniversary and celebrates the transformative power of digital innovation for global prosperity.

Our hour-long program will feature digital experts and innovators exploring thriving digital hubs worldwide. Discover the future of digital innovation and your role within it. Be part of this vital global conversation.

This entry, part of the Employment Law 101 series by Ross Runkel, discusses the employment at-will doctrine. It covers its definition,

This entry, part of the Employment Law 101 series by Ross Runkel, discusses the employment at-will doctrine. It covers its definition, operation, and key exceptions.

In U.S. labor law, at-will employment allows an employer to dismiss an employee for any non-illegal reason, without prior warning.

NASA scientists utilized 30 years of Landsat satellite data to track vegetation changes across 4 million square miles of Alaska and Canada. Their findings reveal a significant "greening" trend,

NASA scientists utilized 30 years of Landsat satellite data to track vegetation changes across 4 million square miles of Alaska and Canada. Their findings reveal a significant "greening" trend, with 30% of the area showing increased vegetation, while only 3% experienced "browning."

This pioneering study, the first to provide continent-scale detail alongside local information, underscores the impact of rapid Arctic warming. Elevated temperatures lead to extended growing seasons and altered soils, transforming tundras into shrublands. Future research will investigate local factors influencing these greening patterns and explore forested regions.

For more information, visit NASA's feature page. The full study is available online.