Indigenous knowledge systems can be useful tools in the G20's climate change kit

Indigenous knowledge systems are bodies of knowledge that were developed and used by local communities for centuries. They ...
PBS

Why Useless Knowledge Can Be So Useful

How a chemical in lizard spit inspired one of the most important medical advancements. Our lizard friend the Gila monster probably has no idea that a chemical in its spit inspired one of the most ...
Mathrubhumi English

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt win 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for work on innovation-driven growth

Breaking: Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion & Peter Howitt awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for transformative work on ...
New Atlas

We choose ignorance as we age – even when knowledge is more useful

Whether it's avoiding the news or checking a bank account, adults often deal with uncertainty by switching off and not ...
Los Angeles Times

Opinion: Grey’s Anatomy teaches useful knowledge with a unique storyline

When my family first got our Netflix subscription, I started to make good use of it and watch shows available on this streaming service. One of the first shows I watched was “Grey’s Anatomy“ because I ...
East Asia ForumOpinion

Traditional ecological knowledge is under threat in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta

Rural communities in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta are losing traditional ecological knowledge as climate change, agricultural ...
insider.si.edu

The American school library / published under the direction of the American Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

Issued as a set, in a custom-made wooden box (57 x 41 cm.) with three shelves and a hinged cover. The box apparently had a metal lock, which has been removed. DSI A printed advertisement for the set ...