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Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them

The most colorful gemstones on Earth

A brief history of plastic

We need to track the world's water like we track the weather

Are indoor vertical farms the future of agriculture?

The architectural wonder of impermanent cities

Are we running out of clean water?

What's a smartphone made of?

What would happen if every human suddenly disappeared?

Why Africa must become a center of knowledge again

The hidden opportunities of the informal economy

Doesn't everyone deserve a chance at a good life?

Poverty isn't a lack of character; it's a lack of cash

We need nuclear power to solve climate change

How to build a business that lasts 100 years

Where does gold come from?