May Darwich, University of Birmingham The United Nations has accused foreign players of prolonging the war in Sudan, making it harder for the country to find peace. The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces started in April 2023. It was sparked by two generals competing for power after
Ph. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen on a screen as they debate for the first time in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University The Sept. 10, 2024, debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was a referendum
In the current global milieu, carbon neutrality has emerged as a pivotal aspiration for nations, enterprises, and individuals alike. As the world faces the devastating impacts of climate change, curbing carbon emissions has transformed from a mere ethical obligation to a critical factor driving the long-term sustainability of our environment. Achieving carbon neutrality
In the modern age, science communication has become more important than ever before. The way the public perceives scientific information plays a critical role in how that information is understood, accepted, and acted upon. As technological advancements shape our world at an accelerated pace, scientists, researchers, and institutions are increasingly reliant on public
Art, in its myriad forms, has long served as a societal mirror, capturing and reflecting the pulse of the times. Far from mere personal expression, it embodies the cultural, political, and economic landscapes that shape the human experience. Through the academic prism of the humanities, one can delve deeper into how art and
Noah Cohan, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have gradually changed, from the leather head coverings of the early 20th century
When Dr Andrés de la Escosura, an organic chemistry researcher at the Institute for Advanced Research in Chemical Sciences (IAdChem) in Madrid, Spain, set out to fundamentally change the way that we produce the chemicals used in everyday life, his rationale was simple. Chemistry in nature is clean and efficient, whilst industrial chemistry
India, a nation imbued with centuries of profound heritage and economic gravity, holds an unparalleled stature in the modern world. From its ancient civilisations to its present-day innovations, it has deftly maintained its singular identity while embracing waves of transformation. The confluence of India’s vast cultural wealth and its burgeoning economic prowess has
EU-funded researchers are advancing new technology that allows them to monitor brain activity as the patient moves. Their work should pave the way for early detection of Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders affecting millions worldwide. Until recently, it was impossible to observe what is happening in the brain during movement. Standard brain
Roger Lawrence Gibson, University of the Witwatersrand and Deon van Niekerk, Rhodes University On a Sunday morning in late August 2024 a nine-year-old girl named Eli-zé du Toit was sitting on her grandparents’ porch near a small town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, when she heard a long rumble, then heard a