Pauline Costes, Sorbonne Université An elephant uses its trunk for eating, drinking water, communicating, exploring the environment, social behaviour, and making and using tools. The trunk, which contains six muscle groups, is not only very strong – it can uproot a tree – but can be used with great precision. Elephants use a
In June 2007, a boat carrying 28 migrants went ashore on a beach on the southernmost tip of the Italian island of Sicily. Among the personal belongings of the people who made the dangerous crossing from Africa, rescue volunteers found a Bible and a Koran – both underlined and encrusted in sea salt.
The relentless march towards sustainability has ushered in a new era for industries worldwide, driven by the imperative to adopt green engineering principles. As environmental concerns intensify and regulatory frameworks tighten, businesses are increasingly recognising the need to transition towards more sustainable practices. Green engineering, which focuses on designing, commercialising, and using processes
Introduction The visual arts have perpetually been a pivotal component in the evolution of human societies. From primordial cave paintings to avant-garde digital art, visual arts mirror cultural mores, societal frameworks, and historical epochs. This article elucidates the profound interplay between visual arts and society from a humanities viewpoint, exploring how art shapes
Title: Wimbledon: A personal history Author: Sue Barker Pages: 320 In “Wimbledon: A Personal History,” Sue Barker takes readers on an extraordinary journey through one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world. This isn’t just a memoir; it’s a vivid tapestry woven with decades of tennis history, personal anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern technology, research and development (R&D) stands as the cornerstone of innovation, driving forward the boundaries of what is possible and laying the foundation for future advancements. As we delve into the intricate world of R&D, it becomes apparent that this domain is not merely a support
Paul Barrett, Natural History Museum; Jonah Choiniere, University of the Witwatersrand; Kimberley E.J. Chapelle, University of the Witwatersrand; Lara Sciscio, Jurassica Museum, and Michel Zondo, University of the Witwatersrand Visitors to Lake Kariba – the world’s largest man-made lake, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe – come to enjoy the abundant wildlife,
Asia, an expanse of immense cultural and natural heterogeneity, emerges as an eminent haven for eco-tourism aficionados. The ethos of sustainable travel is burgeoning swiftly, with a growing multitude of travellers striving to diminish their ecological footprint whilst unearthing the continent’s marvels. This treatise delves into the exemplary paradigms of eco-tourism within Asia,
Le nuove generazioni, spesso identificate come Millennials, Generazione Z e la più recente Generazione Alpha, stanno rivoluzionando il mondo del lavoro con il loro approccio unico e innovativo. Questi giovani professionisti portano con sé valori, aspettative e competenze diverse rispetto alle generazioni precedenti, ma incontrano anche sfide significative nell’adattarsi alle regole aziendali tradizionali
Will Hawkes, CC BY-ND Will Hawkes, University of Exeter In 1950, ornithologists Elizabeth and David Lack were watching birds migrate through a Pyrenean mountain pass on the border between France and Spain when they stumbled across something extraordinary – uncountable numbers of migrating insects. The Lacks were the first people to record fly