Understanding Sudden Cardiac Death and Preventative Measures
By: Dr Bimal Chhajer Sudden Cardiac Death has garnered significant attention, and there is an urgent need to shed light on this pressing issue and raise awareness among the public. Far too often, individuals succumb to this silent threat without any warning, leaving families and communities devastated. While events such as natural disasters capture the […]
Are some routes more prone to air turbulence?
By: Doug Drury A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers. Severe incidents are rare – but when they occur they can be deadly. The recent Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore shows the danger. An encounter with extreme turbulence during normal flight left one person dead from a […]
As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?
By: Lara Herrero We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it’s here to stay. From the original Wuhan variant, to Delta, to Omicron, and several others in between, the virus has continued […]
The Rise of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
By: Nasrullah Shaffaq In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and finance, blockchain and cryptocurrency have emerged as revolutionary forces reshaping traditional systems. Blockchain, the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies, has gained widespread attention for its potential to decentralize and secure transactions across various industries. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, have captured the imagination of investors […]
Mining resources hold huge potential
By: Deanna Kemp, John Burton The Australian mining industry was promised billions of dollars in last week’s federal budget to boost critical minerals such as lithium, copper and rare earth metals. This includes tax incentives, an innovation fund and money for Geoscience Australia to map these resources. Local investment in critical minerals mining and processing […]
UK election called for 4 July – what happens next?
By: Christopher Kirkland On a rainy afternoon in London, an increasingly damp Rishi Sunak confirmed what many had been speculating for most of the day in a speech outside 10 Downing Street – that the UK is heading for an election earlier than anticipated. Here’s what to expect in the weeks ahead. When is the […]
Radiosurgery: Pioneering approaches to Tumor Therapy
By: Dr Aditya Gupta Radiosurgery is an advanced non-invasive and high-precision medical procedure that uses a focused beam of radiation to treat tumors and other medical conditions. It is a very special form of radiation therapy which delivers high doses of radiation with precise accuracy to a concentrated area. Radiosurgery is used to treat a […]
A battle of noses
By: Katharine Balolia Of all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large, bizarre nose. In male proboscis monkeys, their bulbous noses will often hang past their mouths. But why evolve such a strange feature? Are they a visual sign of health and status to potential female mates, and to other […]
Lord Buddha: The architect of religious, individual evolution
Buddha Purnima By: Lalit Garg Gautam Buddha is a beacon of spiritual awakening. His public welfare thinking, and deeds are timeless that have been guiding the society for ages. His birth anniversary is celebrated on Buddha Purnima, and his Nirvana Day also occurred on the day of Buddha Purnima. On this day, Gautam Buddha blossomed […]
Not getting their due share
By: Priyanka Saurabh Women’s vote is 48%, then why only 14% seats have been reserved for women? Women Voters of India is a force to be reckoned with and political parties are racing to win women’s votes with promises of welfare schemes and concessions, but true empowerment remains elusive. Unless political parties give tickets to […]