Rights

Indigenous peoples and local communities solidify decision-making powers at COP17

A new biodiversity treaty body gives Indigenous groups a stronger say in decisions.

According to science, you may be more likely to gain respect and status by helping others

In Norway, people gained respect through useful problem-solving, not intelligence alone.

Brand enchantment: How luxury brands become a source of meaningfulness for employees

Interviews with 39 luxury workers show how brand stories can add meaning to a job.

How Many People in the U.S. Are Middle Eastern or North African?

The U.S. MENA population could be as high as 5.2 million, Pew estimates.

Zanzibar’s seaweed farmers see better future through science and partnership (commentary)

Local seaweed varieties may help Zanzibar’s women farmers adapt to warmer seas.

Surgeons take major step toward artificial vision

The third implant placed 544 electrodes in one participant's brain to test artificial vision.

Simple exercises and workplace changes may help Florida landscape workers manage back pain

A Florida study is testing simple back-pain tools with 127 outdoor workers.

How bats can be forest architects

Tiny bats may help regrow Amazon forests by spreading seeds in their droppings.

Beyond 'just lose weight': How gyms and clinics can welcome people of all sizes

A visit for constant tiredness should lead to care, not just weight-loss advice.

‘They assume the man next to me is the owner’: four women doing business in Africa in their own way

A Nigerian factory turns discarded tyres into useful goods and employs 62 people.

The women’s boxing nights helping abuse survivors

The first fight night could fund free boxing places for 40 to 60 abuse survivors.

Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes

Crews found a well listed as sealed that had no cement plug below its top foot.

The England team who can still win the Rugby League World Cup

One England team still has a shot at Rugby League World Cup glory.

Wales not finished product but all roads lead to 2029

After nine straight losses, Wales won three of four WXV matches.

Russo rescues late point for Arsenal against Villa

Alessia Russo's late header rescued a point for Arsenal against Aston Villa.

Chelsea put six past Charlton to top WSL table

Chelsea hit six to reclaim the WSL lead, with 27 goals in eight games.

Spence 'very proud' to break WSL appearance record

Drew Spence is now the Women's Super League's all-time appearance leader.

Dart reacts to her first WTA title after 'incredible week'

Harriet Dart turned a run through qualifying into her first WTA singles crown.

Cox wins second gold at Para-cycling Worlds

Kadeena Cox earned a second gold after setting a qualifying world record.

How Cruzeiro's self-belief inspired Libertadores glory

Cruzeiro won a continental crown in its very first season in the tournament.