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
South Korea embodies an extraordinary confluence where millennia-old traditions coexist effortlessly with a pulsating modern pop culture. The country, rooted in deep historical legacies while commanding global attention through its thriving entertainment industry, offers an exceptional cultural spectrum that captivates tourists, historians, and pop culture devotees alike. The vibrant metropolis of Seoul stands
Humanity’s quest to traverse the cosmos has long ignited profound curiosity, compelling us to transcend earthly limitations and innovate at an astonishing pace. The dynamic interplay between space exploration and the accompanying technological breakthroughs has catalyzed monumental progress—not only within the spheres of science and engineering but in transforming everyday life on Earth.
Title: The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea Author: Yukio Mishima Pages: 144 There are few novels that strike with the chilling precision and haunting beauty of Yukio Mishima’s The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea. First published in 1963, this novel remains an indelible work of Japanese literature,
When the makeover of Piazza del Popol Giost is completed this December, residents of Reggio Emilia will find themselves strolling through a tree-lined, pedestrianised square that until recently was just a car park. The overhaul of the 1 300m2 piazza is part of the northern Italian city’s broader sustainable urban mobility planning and was
Il concetto di motivazione è spesso visto come una forza invisibile che ci spinge verso i nostri obiettivi, un’energia interna che ci guida nelle decisioni e nelle azioni quotidiane. Ma cosa accade davvero nel cervello quando siamo motivati a fare qualcosa? E come le forze meccaniche all’interno del nostro sistema nervoso possono influenzare
Bethany Rebisz, University of Bristol Each year in Kenya, familiar faces are feted at the national remembrance of the country’s heroes and heroines. Dedan Kimathi is arguably the most commemorated of figures. As one of the most prominent leaders of the anti-colonial Land and Freedom Army, Mau Mau, he has become a symbol
The Federal Trade Commission is one of the main venues for government regulation of big tech and its wares. Alpha Photo/Flickr, CC BY-NC Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University It’s not surprising that technology regulation is an important issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. The past decade has seen advanced technologies, from social
Vanessa Newby, Leiden University and Chiara Ruffa, Sciences Po The United Nations security council has expressed strong concern for the safety of peacekeepers in Lebanon after a series of incidents over the past week in which UN positions have come under fire from the Israel Defense Forces as they continue their push in