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
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