El Salvador currently holds the highest incarceration rate in the world, with over 1,000 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants as of 2024, according to World Prison Brief.

The evolution of the long jump world record tells a story of athletic achievement and era-defining moments in sport. It began over a century ago when Peter O’Connor of Ireland made history in 1901 with a jump of 7.61 metres. This was the first officially recognised long jump world record. Remarkably, it stood unchallenged for nearly two decades before a series of athletes gradually pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible.

Recent international data on average bedtimes offers a fascinating look into how people around the world approach rest. The findings highlight meaningful differences in sleep timing across regions and point to broader questions about how bedtime habits influence sleep quality.

Cities have always been in flux, shaped by trade, industry, and geopolitics. From ancient commercial hubs to modern megacities, urban centres have expanded and adapted in response to economic and technological changes. But what forces have driven these shifts, and what can we expect in the future?

The speed at which the world’s largest corporations generate $100 million in sales reveals their operations' immense scale and ability to dominate global markets.

By 2050, an estimated 16% of the global population will be aged 65 or older, doubling the share recorded in 2022, according to the United Nations Population Division. This dramatic demographic shift reshapes societies worldwide, with Monaco leading the way. In the tiny European principality, 36% of the population is aged 65 or older, the highest proportion globally.

Recycling offers a pathway to sustainable resource management, helping to reduce waste and lessen environmental impact. According to IPEN research, each material—plastic, glass, paper, or aluminium—has its challenges and benefits.

The Nobel Prizes honour transformative achievements in science, literature, and peace. Let’s take a look at some countries whose Nobel laureates have made significant contributions and some of their notable winners:

The Earth we live in is far from a solid, uniform mass. Instead, it’s an intricate structure with layers that vary in thickness, composition, and extreme temperatures.

Beyond fingerprints, eye colour is another unique and fascinating aspect of our identity. Eye colour is determined by the amount of melanin in the iris, which can result in a range of hues—each with its own geographical and demographic distinctions.