How to get out of the debt trap? Navigating the global financial turmoil
Global economies faced a precarious cycle of recovery pre-pandemic, marked by currency imbalances and interest rate cuts, resulting in a staggering 300 trillion USD global debt burden. Urgent reform of […]
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Plant life partners: Beneficial bacteria
The evolution of terrestrial plants from aquatic ecosystems came with challenges: adaptation to survive the harsh environments, and co-evolution with other life, such as bacteria. Bacteria are one of the […]
Understanding global financial markets during COVID-19
Introduction and literature review The world of stock markets is no stranger to surprises, and recent years have seen a flurry of research into how these unexpected events shake things […]
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Breaking the cliché with South American spiders
Atypical allocosinae? Atypical patterns of dimorphism and sexual behaviour have been reported in a great variety of animals and have also been correlated to the species’ preferred environment. A. senex […]
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Manijeh Razeghi: The curious life of communication physics
Professor Manijeh Razeghi of Northwestern University, USA, is a pioneer in the world of semiconductors and optoelectronic devices. She was central to the optical fibre telecommunication revolution in the 1980s […]
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The National Physical Laboratory: Driving innovation with new quantum standards
In today’s world, establishing global standards for quantum is paramount. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), alongside several partners, have launched the Quantum Standards Network Pilot, focusing on quantum in industry, […]
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A special bond: How equine-assisted services helps families impacted by domestic abuse
For millennia, humans and horses have enjoyed a special relationship. Recent research shows that working with horses can improve human mental health and wellbeing. Professor Ann Hemingway is part of […]
Robotics and autonomy: From space robots to applications in daily life
Robots are an integral part of our world, with mostly non-autonomous systems providing support in practically every aspect of modern life. These robots are used in industry, surgical procedures, and […]
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Exploring the impact of Title IX on women’s rights and inclusion in sports
Title IX is an amendment to the 1964 U.S. Civil Rights Act introduced in 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on gender in educational programmes and sports. Despite sparking heated debates […]
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Obesity and inflammation: A recipe for depression in women
A team led by Dr Julie Pasco, Professor of Epidemiology at Deakin University and Barwon Health, Australia, analysed data from the longitudinal Geelong Osteoporosis Study over 16 years. The researchers […]
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