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Global cancer burden projected to cost world economy $25 trillion by 2050A modelling study covering 204 countries and territories estimated that the economic toll of 29 types of cancer between 2020 and 2050 will reach $25.2 trillion in today's dollars.…
Global coastal phytoplankton blooms are expanding and becoming more frequentResearchers analyzing satellite data from 2003 to 2020 found that the spatial extent of coastal algal blooms has increased by 13.2% globally. The study, which examined 153 coastal…
Global cooling and drying triggered a burst of turtle diversificationResearchers studying a massive molecular dataset of 591 turtles found that the group's evolutionary history was marked by a sudden threefold increase in diversification. This burs…
Global cropland expansion has accelerated over the last two decadesResearchers analyzing satellite data found that global cropland area grew by 9% between 2003 and 2019. This expansion has sped up recently, with the annual rate nearly doubling, d…
Global excess deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic were three times higher than reportedResearchers who analyzed global mortality data from 2020 to 2021 found that the COVID-19 pandemic caused approximately 18.2 million excess deaths worldwide. This figure is signifi…
Global extreme poverty is falling, but a demographic shift threatens to reverse decades of progress.For decades, the world has seen a steady decline in extreme poverty, dropping from 60 percent in 1950 to about 10 percent today. Yet, this historic momentum is stalling. As popula…
Global fast food menus feature bizarre creations that defy local expectationsMajor chains like McDonald's and Domino's adapt their menus globally, resulting in unexpected and strange regional offerings. This video explores the most unusual international fa…
Global forest die-offs show a distinct fingerprint of extreme heat and droughtResearchers who analyzed a global database of forest mortality events found a consistent climate signature linked to widespread tree death. By examining 154 peer-reviewed studies …
Global forest loss from wildfires has shown a steady upward trend since 2001Researchers created the first high-resolution global map to track how much forest is lost to fire each year. By analyzing satellite data from 2001 to 2019, they found that forest …- Global forests hold significantly more carbon than is currently storedResearchers who combined ground-sourced data with satellite observations found that global forest carbon storage is significantly below its natural potential. In areas with low hu…
Global fracture numbers rose significantly even as age-standardised rates declinedA systematic analysis of 204 countries and territories found that while the age-standardised rates of bone fractures, prevalence, and years lived with disability decreased between…
Global freedom has declined for nineteen consecutive years, affecting billions across the planet.The 2025 Freedom in the World report reveals a sobering reality: global liberty is in a nearly two-decade recession. With political violence marring elections in over 40 percent o…
Global genetic diversity improves the discovery of genes linked to tobacco and alcohol useResearchers who analyzed the genomes of 3.4 million people found that including diverse ancestries significantly improves the ability to identify specific genetic markers for toba…
Global genetic mapping identifies specific regions linked to COVID-19 severityA global collaboration of researchers analyzed the genetic data of up to 49,562 patients across 19 countries to understand how human genetics influence COVID-19. The study identif…- Global glacier mass loss is projected to increase alongside rising temperaturesA modelling study of global glaciers found that mass loss is linearly related to temperature increases. Researchers projected that glaciers could lose between 26% and 41% of their…
Global glaciers are shrinking, accelerating sea level rise and threatening freshwater supplies.Researchers have synthesized two decades of data to track the world's changing glacier mass. This video explains the diverse observation techniques used in this massive community …- Global greenhouse gas emissions show limited progress toward reduction across most economic sectorsA review of global greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2018 found that progress in reducing emissions has been limited. While Europe and North America have seen moderate decarbo…
Global heatwave frequency and intensity are rising across nearly all regionsA systematic study using the Berkeley Earth temperature dataset found that heatwaves are increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity. Researchers observed that in almost all …
Global honey bee colonies have increased significantly despite rising winter mortality ratesA review of global databases and literature found that the number of managed Western honey bee colonies has grown by 85% since 1961, largely driven by trends in Asia. However, thi…- Global insect populations are declining across many different lineages and environmentsA review of global insect data found that populations are declining across flying, ground, and aquatic lineages. While much of the existing data comes from well-studied regions li…
- Global land use changes are four times larger than previous estimates suggestResearchers using a new high-resolution assessment found that land use change has affected nearly one-third of the world's land area between 1960 and 2019. This scale of change is…
Global land-based climate mitigation potential depends heavily on overcoming barriers in developing nationsA study of over 200 countries found that cost-effective land-based climate mitigation could reach up to 13.8 GtCOEs per year between 2020 and 2050. Researchers observed that while…
Global leaders meet in Hiroshima to coordinate a unified health responseIn May 2023, G7 leaders gathered at the site of the first atomic bombing to address the world's most pressing crises. Among these high-stakes geopolitical tensions was a commitmen…
Global learning progress remains limited despite rising school enrollment ratesResearchers constructed a new global database covering 164 countries from 2000 to 2017 to track human capital, representing 98% of the world's population. They found that while mo…
Global lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic triggered widespread societal and economic disruptionsA review of existing literature regarding the COVID-19 pandemic found that global lockdowns had far-reaching consequences beyond virus containment. The research highlights how the…- Global macroalgal forests are as vast and productive as the Amazon rainforestResearchers conducting a data-driven assessment of the world's oceans found that macroalgal habitats cover between 6.06 and 7.22 million km2. This massive biome, which includes re…
- Global mapping reveals specific hotspots where flash droughts are intensifyingResearchers analyzing climate data from 1980 to 2015 found that flash droughts—periods of extremely rapid drying—are not distributed evenly across the planet. By tracking anomalie…
Global marine heatwaves have become more frequent and longer over the last centuryResearchers analyzing a century of ocean temperature data found that marine heatwaves are increasing in both frequency and duration. By examining satellite records and various sea…
Global mountain warming does not show a universal pattern of amplificationA comprehensive analysis of temperature and precipitation data since 1900 found that while some regions experience accelerated warming at higher altitudes, there is no consistent …
Global pandemic protests were driven by economic despair, civil rights concerns, and government distrust.From 2019, governments worldwide enforced strict health measures to curb COVID-19. These mandates sparked an estimated 50,000 protests by July 2021, ranging from peaceful marches …
Global permafrost temperatures increased significantly between 2007 and 2016Researchers analyzing a global dataset of temperature time series found that permafrost is warming across the planet. By examining data from the Global Terrestrial Network for Per…- Global plant growth increased as climate changes eased environmental constraintsResearchers analyzing 18 years of satellite observations and climate data found that global terrestrial net primary production increased by 6% between 1982 and 1999. This growth, …
Global plastic production reaches 370 million tons with very low recycling ratesA review of plastic pollution trends found that in 2019, global plastic production reached 370 million tons. However, the study highlights a massive management gap, noting that on…
Global preterm birth rates reached 11.1 percent of all livebirths in 2010Researchers conducting a systematic analysis of 184 countries found that approximately 14.9 million babies were born preterm in 2010. This accounted for 11.1% of all livebirths wo…
Global prevalence of anxiety disorders varies significantly by culture and demographicsA systematic review of 87 studies across 44 countries found that the global current prevalence of anxiety disorders, when adjusted for methodology, is approximately 7.3%. The rese…
Global prevalence of sarcopenia varies widely based on diagnostic criteriaA systematic review and meta-analysis of 151 studies found that the global prevalence of sarcopenia ranges from 10% to 27%. Researchers noted that these figures fluctuate signific…
Global rates of insufficient physical activity have risen steadily since 2000A pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys involving 163 countries and territories found that the global prevalence of insufficient physical activity rose from 23.4% in 200…
Global rates of pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease are steadily increasingA systematic review of 131 studies across 48 countries found that the incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in people under 21 are rising internationally. W…
Global research trends show magnesium alloys moving toward functional and biological usesA bibliometric analysis of over 3,000 scientific papers published in 2020 found that magnesium alloy research is expanding beyond traditional structural uses. While scientists con…- Global sea levels are rising faster today than at any point in three millennia.The oceans are swelling at an unprecedented pace, driven by melting ice and the thermal expansion of warming water. While sea levels have shifted throughout Earth's history, the c…
Global sea levels are rising, but how much will they submerge by 2100?Since the industrial revolution, global sea levels have risen over 20 centimeters. As polar ice sheets melt and oceans warm, this rate is accelerating. With half the global popula…- Global seagrass meadows are disappearing at an accelerating rateA global review pulling together 215 separate studies found that seagrass meadows have been shrinking by about 110 square kilometres every year since 1980, with nearly a third of …
Global sediment patterns reveal how Earth recycles elements between crust and mantleResearchers evaluating global marine sediments found that subducting material plays a vital role in recycling elements between the Earth's crust and mantle. By analyzing the chemi…
Global smoking prevalence has fallen while total number of smokers increasesResearchers who analyzed data from 204 countries and territories found that while the percentage of people smoking has decreased significantly since 1990, the total number of smok…- Global temperature extremes have shifted toward warmer nights and fewer cold nightsResearchers analyzing decades of global weather station data found widespread significant changes in temperature extremes. By examining indices from approximately 200 temperature …
Global temperatures have warmed to levels unseen in most of the Holocene epochResearchers reconstructing global temperatures over the last 11,300 years found that recent warming is unprecedented in the last 1,500 years. By analyzing 73 distributed records, …
Global terrorism deaths fell by over a quarter in 2025, yet risks remain high.The latest Global Terrorism Index reveals a significant worldwide decline in both attacks and fatalities. While 81 countries saw improvements, the landscape of global conflict rem…- Global tree restoration could store massive amounts of carbon from the atmosphereResearchers mapping global canopy cover found that 4.4 billion hectares of tree cover could exist under our current climate. By adding 0.9 billion hectares of trees to areas that …
Global vaccine acceptance rates vary significantly by country and professionA systematic review of survey literature found that COVID-19 vaccine acceptance varies widely across different nations and populations. While many countries reported high levels o…
Global wastewater production and treatment levels are significantly higher than previously estimatedResearchers compiled a comprehensive global database to estimate the scale of domestic and manufacturing wastewater. They found that while 359.4 billion cubic meters of wastewater…
Global water security requires integrating social, economic, and environmental systemsA narrative review of global water resources found that achieving water security is vital for sustainable development, yet faces unprecedented pressure from climate change, urbani…
Globalization is dying, but a new world order based on shared values is emerging.Economist Mike O'Sullivan argues that globalization has reached its end. In this talk, he examines the historical trajectory of global integration and predicts a shift toward regi…
Globalization offers a path to prosperity, but only if we manage its uneven risks.Ian Goldin, director of the 21st Century School at Oxford, examines the dual nature of our integrated future. While technological progress and globalization promise widespread imp…
Globular clusters are ancient stellar dinosaurs that hold the secrets of galactic evolutionThese massive, spherical collections of stars are among the oldest objects in the universe. Packed with hundreds of thousands of stars, they orbit galaxies like the Milky Way in a…
Glomerulonephritis: When Your Kidney's Tiny Filtration System Turns Against Your Own BodyYour kidneys contain millions of tiny filters called glomeruli that clean your blood. When these filters become inflamed, a condition known as glomerulonephritis occurs. This can …
Gloria Jones: The Motown songwriter who became the undisputed Queen of Northern SoulBefore she was known for her tragic link to T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan, Gloria Jones was a powerhouse of the American music scene. From gospel prodigy to Motown hitmaker and glam …
Gloria Steinem on the revolutionary roots of the feminist movementIn this conversation with Pat Mitchell, activist Gloria Steinem reflects on her life spent defying stereotypes and breaking social barriers to fight for equality.
Glosa is a language where words never change, regardless of their grammatical function.Imagine a language without plurals, verb tenses, or gendered pronouns. Glosa, an international auxiliary language derived from Latin and Greek roots, achieves this by keeping ever…
Gloves leave fingerprints as unique as skinCriminals don gloves to hide prints—yet the gloves themselves can identify them just as precisely. From Egyptian tomb paintings to Elizabeth I flaunting jewelled hands at court, t…
Glowing bacteria taught scientists that microbes take a headcount before actingThe marine bacterium Aliivibrio fischeri only starts producing light once enough of its neighbours are around. Each cell releases a signalling molecule and senses how much others …