The intricate dance between waterways and geological phenomena has profoundly moulded the Earth’s exterior for eons. Rivers, lakes, and oceans, intertwined with the substrata of geology, do not merely etch the terrain; they sustain ecosystems, bolster civilisations, and furnish essential resources. This discourse delves into the dynamic interplay of waterways and geological processes,
Title: Black Arsenal Author: Clive Chijioke Nwonka , Matthew Harle Pages: 320 In Black Arsenal, a remarkable cultural study, the intricate relationship between Arsenal Football Club and Black British identity is meticulously unravelled, offering readers a compelling lens through which to view the intersection of sport, race, and societal evolution. This is not
Bacterial infections are a major health challenge, killing around 100 Europeans a day as they become increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. To address this, researchers like Dr Rienk Pypstra are working together to create more effective treatments. The problem with bacteria – one of the simplest life forms – is that they evolve
In an era characterised by rapid metamorphosis, technological Research and Development (R&D) serves as the cornerstone of ingenuity and advancement. It moulds industries, redefines societies, and propels economies toward sustainable horizons. By transcending traditional knowledge boundaries and ushering in groundbreaking paradigms, Tech R&D acts as the architect of a future rich with boundless
Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland – coupled with clan politics and governance challenges – makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto independent state’s recent presidential election outcome. The opposition coalition Waddani won the November election over the ruling party, Kulmiye. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
Ph. IRENA/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Isabela del Alcázar, IE University If I had to sum up COP29 in a single word, it would be entropy. Borrowed from thermodynamics, this concept describes the delicate balance between order and disorder, a principle that governs both natural and human systems. An ecosystem, much like the climate negotiations,
Geoff Beattie, Edge Hill University The war in Ukraine has just edged up another notch. It has not been going well for Ukraine in recent months, and this week Joe Biden’s administration made the decision to allow Ukraine to fire US-supplied army tactical missile systems (Atacms) long-range missiles deep into Russia for the
Donald Trump at an election night celebration early on Nov. 6, 2024, when he claimed “an unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Julia R. Azari, Marquette University Shortly after the 2024 election was called in Donald Trump’s favor, he declared that voters had given him “an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
Beneath the vast curtain of the cosmos lies an intricate choreography of celestial grandeur—a ballet of galaxies swirling and evolving amidst the boundless expanse of spacetime. Each galaxy, a resplendent tapestry of stars, gas, and enigmatic dark matter, tells a tale forged over billions of years. Guided by the unyielding principles of astrophysics,
Roukaya Kasenally University of Mauritius Mauritius’ opposition coalition – the Alliance of Change – won the country’s 10 November 2024 election by a landslide, taking all the seats in parliament. Its leader, Navin Ramgoolam, has been appointed prime minister. Mauritian politics scholar Roukaya Kasenally spoke to The Conversation Africa about what drove this