Michael Toomey, University of Glasgow The assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico on May 15 has sent a shockwave through Europe. Unfortunately political assassinations are not unheard of in this part of the world – indeed, Slovakia itself continues to reverberate from the 2018 assassination of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak, an
As the global community faces the dual challenges of climate change and resource depletion, the quest for sustainable solutions has led to an innovative intertwining of renewable resources and green engineering, a synergistic approach that promises not only to mitigate environmental impacts but also to revolutionise the very paradigms of industrial design and
In an age where information is as accessible as it is overwhelming, science blogs have emerged as crucial platforms for demystifying complex scientific ideas and discussing the latest research breakthroughs in an approachable and engaging manner. These digital outlets are increasingly influential, not only in how the public understands science but also in
Title: You Never Know Author: Tom Selleck, Ellis Henican You Never Know: The new 2024 memoir from the beloved Hollywood actor and star of Magnum P.I. In You Never Know, Tom Selleck invites us into the intimate quarters of his life and career, a journey that is as serendipitous as it is iconic.
In a world rife with inequality and conflict, the humanities—encompassing philosophy, literature, history, art, and languages—play a pivotal role in driving social change. As society grapples with issues like racial injustice, gender inequality, and environmental crisis, the humanities offer not only a critical lens through which to view these problems but also practical
Klara Fischer, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences South African smallholders are abandoning farming. The decline in field cultivation is a problem, since many of these smallholder households struggle to make ends meet. If people were able to produce more of their own food this would improve their lives. The current situation is a
Nel vasto mare della vita, ogni individuo è come una nave che solca le onde dell’esistenza alla ricerca di tesori e destinazioni che danno significato al proprio viaggio. Tuttavia, mentre ci addentriamo nelle profondità di questo oceano tumultuoso, ci troviamo spesso ad affrontare una scelta cruciale: lasciarci guidare dalle stelle delle nostre credenze
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that dairy cows in nine states have been infected with bird flu in 2024. U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC BY Jason Lombard, Colorado State University Colorado has highly pathogenic avian influenza – also known as HPAI or bird flu – on a dairy farm, the ninth
In the realm of global gastronomy, Asian cuisine stands out as a monumental testament to diversity and complexity. Spanning a vast geography from the frigid highlands of Mongolia to the tropical archipelagos of Southeast Asia, the culinary practices of this vast continent are as varied as its cultures and languages. This exploration into
Dr Lina Gálvez is as certain about science’s ability to improve people’s lives in Europe as she is about the risks of failing to attract enough women into scientific careers. A Spanish member of the European Parliament since 2019, Gálvez hails the Horizon Europe research programme running for seven years through 2027 with