Americans now look to Harris for policies, not just promises of joy
By: Kathryn Schumaker In an election campaign that appears to be fuelled by vibes and buzzwords, what policies will fuel the Harris campaign after the glitzy DNC in Chicago? When US Vice-President Kamala Harris capped off the Democratic National Convention with a speech that some admiring commenters lauded as “the speech that Democrats craved,” “a […]
How light helped shape our skin colour, eyes and curly hair
By: Mike Lee For most of our evolutionary history, human activity has been linked to daylight. Technology has liberated us from these ancient sleep-wake cycles, but there is evidence sunlight has left and continues to leave its mark. Not only do we still tend to be awake in the daytime and sleep at night, we […]
Living in a Facebook-Driven Reality: What Would Life Be Like?
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Imagine waking up in a world where Facebook’s bright, chaotic algorithms govern social interactions rather than the calm, everyday standards. If every post, like, share, and scroll you made defined the world you lived in, how would life be? In this article, we investigate the possible dynamics of a society based […]
The power of positive thinking
By: Sahil Lone The power of positive thinking is a transformative force that can significantly impact our lives, especially when paired with a growth mindset. At its core, positive thinking involves maintaining an optimistic outlook, focusing on solutions rather than problems, and believing in the possibility of success. This mindset encourages individuals to embrace challenges, […]
Making Law Accessible
By: Shahid Ul Islam Legal services are critical for educating people about their rights and obligations under the law. That education is vital as it literally empowers communities, brings justice and guides by promulgating int’l human rights principles across the board. The law is demystified, and the individual becomes more enlightened when they have access […]
Increasing popularity of Maize crop in Kashmir
By: Sahil Manzoor Maize is cultivated in the Kashmir Valley on a large scale. Maize has great and useful benefits in both food and non-food industrial products. Maize is widely cultivated as a cereal grain in parts of the world, like Central America. One thing that is very interesting about maize is that it is […]
China-US relations: What does China want from the next US president?
By: Chee Meng Tan During a Taiwan National Day speech on October 10, Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te said that Taipei was determined to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty against “annexation and encroachment”, and emphasised that “China has no right to represent Taiwan”. China’s response was swift. Less than a week after Lai’s provocative speech, a record 153 […]
Protein Science Revolution
By: Priyanka Saurabh Proteins are essential for almost all biological functions. They act as enzymes, hormones, and structural components of various organisms. With advances in protein engineering, proteins can now be created whose function is already determined as needed. Such innovations have the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine, technology, and environmental science by […]
The real purpose
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the heart of a vast, scorching desert, a young traveller wandered, thirsty and desperate for water. His eyes scanned the endless dunes until, in the distance, he saw something glimmer—a shimmering oasis. Palm trees swayed gently in the wind, and crystal-clear water sparkled under the sun. Overcome with relief, the […]
High-potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA
By: Marta Di Forti, Emma Dempster Cannabis is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world. Yet there’s still much we don’t know about it and what effects it has on the brain – including why cannabis triggers psychosis in some people who use the drug. But our recent study has just brought […]