Society & Health

As global biodiversity is threatened by anthropogenic activities, there is an opportunity to braid Indigenous knowledge with conservation science to benefit people and the environment alike. Some species in particular, like the Arctic Tern, are strongly benefitting from the information provided by Indigenous peoples.

Urban residents might like to think that city funds marked for equity go towards its most vulnerable members. A closer look at Chicagoan neighborhoods reveals that public spending often goes towards business interests instead.

The pandemic has shaken global supply chains, highlighting the importance of enhanced management and fresh priorities. New research finds top factors to increase supply chain resilience to future disruptions.

Many recent studies have reported that shifting to a more sustainable diet can help reduce the impacts of climate change, but it remains unclear what can actually drive widespread diet changes.  A new study investigates the behavioral drivers that motivate dietary changes and finds that peer pressure is a significant factor.