World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023, held on May 17, focused on "Empowering the least developed countries (LDCs) through information and communication technologies."

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023, held on May 17, focused on "Empowering the least developed countries (LDCs) through information and communication technologies." The ITU urged public and private sectors to pledge universal connectivity and digital transformation in these nations via its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.

LDCs are a vital untapped resource, home to one-third of the world's 2.7 billion unconnected people. Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 critically depends on addressing their needs, a priority underscored by the LDC5 Conference in Doha. Investing in these vibrant countries can drive sustainable growth for generations, making 2023 a key year for their digital progress.

Bio-inspired packaging could revolutionize food shipping and spoilage. Currently, 40-60% of produce spoils before consumption, especially where cold storage is lacking. This wastes half of

Bio-inspired packaging could revolutionize food shipping and spoilage. Currently, 40-60% of produce spoils before consumption, especially where cold storage is lacking. This wastes half of humanity's harvest while a billion people face hunger.

GreenPod Labs has developed sachets that harness natural signaling substances from fruits and vegetables. Placed in produce crates, these natural, residue-free sachets extend shelf life by 40-60% without affecting safety or nutrition. Visit GreenPod Labs for details.

This innovation, inspired by biomimicry, offers a sustainable solution to dramatically lower food waste. Explore more at AskNature or Biomimicry Institute.

Explore the first episode of our new series on redesigning the food system. Discover how a circular economy for food can tackle major global issues like biodiversity loss and climate change. This

Explore the first episode of our new series on redesigning the food system. Discover how a circular economy for food can tackle major global issues like biodiversity loss and climate change. This episode features insights from Reniera O'Donnell (Ellen MacArthur Foundation), Dr. Catherine Chong, and Philippe Birker. Listen now.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Subscribe for more insights, learn about our work, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Professor Paco Calvo and author Natalie Lawrence present "Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence." This book offers an astonishing window into plant intelligence, revealing

Professor Paco Calvo and author Natalie Lawrence present "Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence." This book offers an astonishing window into plant intelligence, revealing cutting-edge science. Decades of research document plants' impressive abilities to communicate, manipulate, and move, with new evidence even suggesting sentience.

Paco Calvo is a Professor of Philosophy of Science specializing in plant neurobiology. Natalie Lawrence, an author and illustrator, explores our relationship with the natural world through a scientific lens. Get the book here: Planta Sapiens. Moderated by Rachael Kline. #talksatgoogle #nature

Redesigning our food system to help nature thrive—by increasing biodiversity, reducing waste and pollution, and enhancing production—starts with product design. The series 'Circular Design for

Redesigning our food system to help nature thrive—by increasing biodiversity, reducing waste and pollution, and enhancing production—starts with product design. The series 'Circular Design for Food: Rethinking Products to Regenerate Nature' explores what circular design for food is and why it's important.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, develops and promotes a circular economy. This approach, driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

Watch other videos in this series. Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation for more insights: YouTube. Find out more about their work: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow them online: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

Nick Jefferies returns to answer community questions on the circular economy. He will discuss the difference between regeneration and recycling, how to connect the circular economy with indigenous

Nick Jefferies returns to answer community questions on the circular economy. He will discuss the difference between regeneration and recycling, how to connect the circular economy with indigenous knowledge systems, and initial steps for elementary schools to implement a mini circular economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes the circular economy—a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products, and regenerate nature.

For more insights, subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Find out more about their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

A new surgical robot from Catalonian startup Rob Surgical enables surgeons to operate remotely worldwide. Designed to universalize precision surgery, this innovative system debuted at Mobile World

A new surgical robot from Catalonian startup Rob Surgical enables surgeons to operate remotely worldwide. Designed to universalize precision surgery, this innovative system debuted at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona.

Founded in 2012 as a spin-off of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Rob Surgical develops robotic systems tailored to patient and surgeon needs. Discover more at Rob Surgical.

For additional tech stories and news, visit ITU.

This March, celebrate B Corp Month 2023: #WeGoBeyond. As the world faces critical environmental and social challenges, most businesses prioritize profit, exacerbating problems. B Corps, however,

This March, celebrate B Corp Month 2023: #WeGoBeyond. As the world faces critical environmental and social challenges, most businesses prioritize profit, exacerbating problems. B Corps, however, are transforming the economic system by putting people and the planet first, demonstrating business as a powerful force for good.

The #WeGoBeyond campaign highlights how certified B Corps exceed expectations, choosing impactful paths for all. B Corp Certification signifies a global movement of companies committed to going beyond business as usual to make a positive mark on the world.

Discover more about this movement and how B Corps are leading change: bcorporation.net/en-us/b-corp-month

Scientists recently filmed octopuses throwing seashells and debris at each other, possibly for social reasons. This adds them to a select group of animals known to hurl objects. Females initiated

Scientists recently filmed octopuses throwing seashells and debris at each other, possibly for social reasons. This adds them to a select group of animals known to hurl objects. Females initiated most throws (66%), often during mating, with 17% hitting their underwater targets.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Tucson, Arizona. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature and biodiversity. Through science, law, and creative media, we work to protect lands, waters, and climate, securing a future for all species on the brink of extinction.

Learn more and take action on our website. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.