In a world rife with inequality and conflict, the humanities—encompassing philosophy, literature, history, art, and languages—play a pivotal role in driving social change. As society grapples with issues like racial injustice, gender inequality, and environmental crisis, the humanities offer not only a critical lens through which to view these problems but also practical
Klara Fischer, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences South African smallholders are abandoning farming. The decline in field cultivation is a problem, since many of these smallholder households struggle to make ends meet. If people were able to produce more of their own food this would improve their lives. The current situation is a
Nel vasto mare della vita, ogni individuo è come una nave che solca le onde dell’esistenza alla ricerca di tesori e destinazioni che danno significato al proprio viaggio. Tuttavia, mentre ci addentriamo nelle profondità di questo oceano tumultuoso, ci troviamo spesso ad affrontare una scelta cruciale: lasciarci guidare dalle stelle delle nostre credenze
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that dairy cows in nine states have been infected with bird flu in 2024. U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC BY Jason Lombard, Colorado State University Colorado has highly pathogenic avian influenza – also known as HPAI or bird flu – on a dairy farm, the ninth
In the realm of global gastronomy, Asian cuisine stands out as a monumental testament to diversity and complexity. Spanning a vast geography from the frigid highlands of Mongolia to the tropical archipelagos of Southeast Asia, the culinary practices of this vast continent are as varied as its cultures and languages. This exploration into
Dr Lina Gálvez is as certain about science’s ability to improve people’s lives in Europe as she is about the risks of failing to attract enough women into scientific careers. A Spanish member of the European Parliament since 2019, Gálvez hails the Horizon Europe research programme running for seven years through 2027 with
UK house prices fell in April 2024 according to one national index – but it probably won’t do much to aid affordability. William Barton/Shutterstock Alan Shipman, The Open University The revival of UK house prices since the peak of the pandemic has now halted, with sale prices falling in April according to the
With around 700,000 panels, France’s Massangis solar farm generates 56 megawatts (MW) of power. The panels are manufactured by First Solar, a US company. Ibex73/Wikimedia, CC BY Carine Sebi, Grenoble École de Management (GEM) and Patrick Criqui, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) The EU’s climate agenda is in trouble. The Green Deal, which aims
As the digital transformation of financial services accelerates at an unprecedented rate, it heralds significant shifts in the landscape of global finance, redefining the very essence of what money is and how it functions within the burgeoning framework of a digital economy; this shift is not merely about changing technologies but involves a
Introduction In an age where technological advancements rapidly transform societies, the role of science education becomes pivotal not merely in cultivating future scientists but in empowering entire communities. With a global thrust towards sustainable development and equitable resource distribution, the enhancement of science literacy across diverse populations stands as a beacon of progress