Maya Mathematics
by In the expansive tapestry of world history, certain civilizations stand out for their remarkable contributions to the development of mathematics. Mathematics, often regarded as the …
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Why Emerging Economies also need Knowledge Transfer of Environmental Engineering
by How did you get involved in sustainability? Originally, I am an environmental chemist graduated from University of Copenhagen. My path into my current work is …
All of Us Need to Build Capacity – in South as well as North
Research collaboration is capacity building in itself, says Professor Jens Seeberg, Aarhus University. Every university on the globe has a constant need of capacity building. …
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Funding Policies in the North Hurt Capacity Building in the South
Denmark has valuable experience in running an efficient research administration. It’s important to continue sharing this experience with the global South countries like Ghana in …
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Sorting Out India’s Mounting Waste Crisis
India’s economic growth story is remarkable: from a less than $500 billion economy at the turn of the millennium to the world’s third-largest economy with …
From Clean to Contaminated: Indian Rivers Call for Urgent Action
On a sun-drenched summer day, Vejle Ådal’s serene banks come alive with people strolling along its picturesque shores, casting their lines in tranquil waters, or …
Sustainability Without Lab Coats: Citizen Science in Service of the SDGs
Enlisting the Public The universality of the themes covered by the SDGs speaks to the fact that there is not only space, but also interest, …
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The Importance of Studying Latin America When it Comes to Sustainability
A British researcher in Aalborg is working with anti-fracking movements and environmental issues in Latin America. According to her, Latin America adds something extra to …
Mexico: Researching the Brain Plasticity and Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness
He has a passion for understanding that, what makes us human. It all started with observing neurons in a microscope, just like a Nobel Laureate …
Vulnerable Infants: The Burden of Being Born Too Small, Too Soon
In a pristine, organised room a repeating beeping sound is suddenly masked by high-pitched crying, followed by sighs of relief as a baby is born. …