In the intricate realm of national governance, few tools hold more weight than forecasting and fiscal policy—pillars that lay the foundation for shaping a nation’s economic future. These mechanisms empower governments to chart courses through intricate financial terrains, foresee challenges ahead, and construct strategies that drive growth, stability, and collective prosperity. By merging
In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, Research and Development (R&D) stands as the bedrock of progress. It acts as the engine driving innovation, enabling industries to chart new territory, forge transformative creations, and retain their competitive edge within the global arena. The pivotal role of R&D in fueling technological evolution is beyond dispute. Whether
We need a new language to describe the reality that animals love, grieve, and fear. By Ula Chrobak We all anthropomorphize at times, projecting our emotions onto other animals. It may be a fundamental part of our emotional wiring. One study found that injury to the amygdala, an emotional center of the brain,
In questo articolo, ci addentreremo nel mondo della psicobiologia della resilienza e dell’antifragilità, esplorando come la mente umana non solo si adatta alle sfide, ma può addirittura prosperare grazie a esse. Capiremo come la resilienza non sia semplicemente una capacità innata, ma un insieme di competenze e abitudini che possono essere coltivate, migliorando
ph. A white-browed sparrow weaver looks up at a neighbouring roost. Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images Maria Cristina Tello Ramos, University of Hull From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass pom-poms. The birds have been busy, building shelters of straw and grass. Up close the real shape
Europe needs to spend much more on research and innovation and put them at the centre of its economy if it wants to boost competitiveness, the chair of an expert group evaluating the EU’s flagship research funding programme said in an interview with Horizon Magazine. Professor Manuel Heitor, the former Portuguese minister of
ph. Members of the Utah National Guard were deployed to Washington in June 2020 in response to public protests and demonstrations. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Marcus Hedahl, United States Naval Academy and Bradley Jay Strawser, Naval Postgraduate School On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has declared there are serious threats to the
Illustration of the Extremely Large Telescope, currently under construction in Chile’s Atacama desert. ESO, CC BY Richard Massey, Durham University In recent decades, we’ve learnt huge amounts about the universe and its history. The rapidly developing technology of telescopes – both on Earth and in space – has been a key part of
Leonie Fleischmann, City St George’s, University of London Western political leaders were quick to argue that the killing of Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, on October 17 presented a window of opportunity. Perhaps the decapitation of the militant group’s senior command would be a chance for renewed ceasefire talks and the release of the
As metropolitan landscapes continuously stretch and populations swell, the necessity for sustainable development becomes increasingly urgent. Urban environments are frequently besieged by problems like surging air pollution, escalating temperatures, and diminishing green spaces. Among the myriad solutions proposed to mitigate these issues, green roofs have emerged as a crucial component in elevating urban