Iraq’s Ancient Water Wisdom Faces a Modern Reckoning

Iraq’s Ancient Water Wisdom Faces a Modern Reckoning

The land between the Tigris and Euphrates was once a wellspring of invention. Thousands of years before modern irrigation, the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians carved canals, engineered flood basins,…
As Planes Go Green, Is Sustainable Space Fuel Next?

As Planes Go Green, Is Sustainable Space Fuel Next?

Meanwhile, Singapore’s GenZero, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, has launched the Green Fuel Forward Initiative, aiming to scale SAF across the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative unites airlines, aerospace…
Ayahuasca in 2025: Where the Sacred Vine Still Grows

Ayahuasca in 2025: Where the Sacred Vine Still Grows

But with popularity comes complexity. Indigenous leaders and activists have raised concerns about cultural appropriation, overharvesting of ayahuasca vines, and the commercialization of sacred traditions. Some Amazonian communities are pushing…