Preliminary Reflections Since time immemorial, humans have gazed upon the sky, the seas, and the vast landscapes that blanket our world. The Earth has been a nurturing mother, a giver of life, and a sanctuary of dreams. Yet, in recent epochs, our abode’s vitality has been questioned. Dare you to ponder the vitality
by GIJN Staff for Global Investigative Journalism Network This week, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime released its second worldwide assessment, the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, an eight-chapter report that found economic crises and political realignment have fueled global organized crime, which preys on the resulting civic instability, financial vulnerability, and
px. Alex Andrei/Shutterstock Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning – mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky. As a microbiologist, I’m probably more acutely aware of the risk
The health needs of people living in rural and remote Australia differ greatly in comparison to their metropolitan counterparts. Access to healthcare, maldistribution of the health workforce, as well as the social determinants of health (such as education, employment, housing and social inclusion) all impact the ongoing health and wellbeing of regional communities.
ph. NASA Eleanor K. Sansom, Curtin University and Nick Timms, Curtin University After a journey of billions of kilometres, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has culminated in a small black capsule blazing through the sky before touching down in the Utah desert. Inside is likely to be the largest ever sample of dust and rock
Alexander Titov, Queen’s University Belfast When Vladimir Putin called for a partial mobilisation in September 2022 it was a sign to ordinary Russians that – despite all the Kremlin’s denials – this was no longer a “special military operation” but a real war. In response to Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive which recaptured swaths of
Amidst the effervescent rhythm of London’s finance heartland, ensconced in gleaming edifices and serenaded by ceaseless transactional cadences amassing unfathomable sums, a discreet metamorphosis stirs. This metamorphosis, tethered to the profound and enigmatic quantum computing, offers a paradigm shift from the accustomed: traditional computing. While conventional mechanisms of computation draw power from bits—binary
In the epochal journey of human ascension, philanthropy has been venerated as an illustrious undertaking, a selfless gesture to uplift the downtrodden. However, as the tapestry of the international socio-economic sphere transmutes, the nuances of benevolence deepen. Philanthropy has transcended the simple bequest of aid; it now teems with moral quandaries, one of
Title: The First Half Author: Gabby Logan In “The First Half,” much-loved broadcaster Gabby Logan opens up her life’s journey in a refreshingly candid and non-linear fashion. Choosing to focus on the turning points and life-changing moments that have shaped her, Gabby weaves a fascinating, inspiring, and often humorous memoir that takes readers
Australia has set a target to increase its clean energy generation by 2030, aiming for 82% of it to come from renewable sources, a significant rise from the current 27%. The International Energy Agency’s report indicates Australia is making progress in renewable energy, thanks to successful rooftop solar installations, ambitious goals, and increased