Roads don't just fragment forests—they create 5-kilometer zones of degradation that current planning ignores. Every highway decision today locks in decades of forest decline across areas 10 times larger than expected.
Men and women experience infrastructure impacts differently, yet most projects ignore gender dynamics. In conservative regions, this oversight can doom even well-intentioned development initiatives. Read the original article
The question isn't whether AI will replace human scientists, but how we preserve and cultivate the uniquely human contributions to knowledge creation. Read the original article
Machine learning reveals that green innovation hinges less on technology itself, and more on the strength of supporting institutions. A crucial reminder that infrastructure's future depends on more than just engineering. Read the original article
Sustainable innovation hinges on more than just technology; it demands a 'triple helix' of trust between academia, industry, and government, actively shaped by governance and openness. Read the original article