Mpox outbreak can turn into the next global pandemic
By: Wolfgang Preiser, Cheryl Baxter, Jean Nachega The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats. Other examples of neglected diseases include the West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya viruses. Mpox was discovered in […]
The towering and magnificent Chinar trees
By: Mohammad Hanief Chinar, a tree of antiquity and magnificence is an integral part of the landscape of Kashmir and holds a unique place in its cultural traditions. The tale of changing seasons in Kashmir often finds expression in the distinct appearances of Chinar. Chinar is pride of Kashmir and represents the aspirations of its […]
Innovations in Neurointervention
By: Dr Sumit Goyal Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In India, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds, and a stroke-related death happens every four minutes. Significant advances in stroke management have extended the critical treatment window to up to 24 hours. This breakthrough has significantly improved stroke care […]
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?
By: Steve Macfarlane There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences he was refusing to eat anything at meals except a burger from […]
Wake up and smell the coffee
By: Er Aausyf Ibn Farooq Jealousy and envy are harmful emotions that can eat away at a person like a moth nibbling on a fine piece of cloth. In Islam, these feelings are not just frowned upon, they are considered serious sins that can cause deep harm to our souls and relationships. Jealousy is like […]
Adopting the right research methodology
By: P.V. Laxmiprasad The standards of research in Indian universities are under scanner for sometime now. Unfortunately, the research is looked down upon. If one looks at the theses, the quality speaks about the falling standards of methodology. This is observed when one looks at the theses or research papers being published in journals. All […]
Science is changing our lives
By: Sahil Manzoor Science has utterly changed the lifestyle of humans. ‘’Science begins where our thinking stops’’. The science field is so developed that anyone can think beyond their imaginations. Sometimes we could be bizarre and think for a while, ‘’I wish I could be real that I saw a dream I was flying over […]
Celebrating Independence Day: A Duty and Debt for Every Indian
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Every year on August 15, Indians celebrate Independence Day, which is more than just a national holiday. It was a significant day that ushered in a new era of freedom and sovereignty for India, ending British colonial rule. This day is a potent symbol of the sacrifices made by the many […]
From net zero to Indigenous knowledge
By: Kylie Walker The Australian government has updated the nation’s science and research priorities, and released a National Science Statement. This marks the first wholesale update on Australia’s vision and plan for the future of science and technology in nearly a decade, with the last set of priorities being handed down by the Abbott government […]
Philosophy is crucial in the age of AI
By: Anthony Grayling, Brian Ball New scientific understanding and engineering techniques have always impressed and frightened. No doubt they will continue to. OpenAI recently announced that it anticipates “superintelligence” – AI surpassing human abilities – this decade. It is accordingly building a new team, and devoting 20% of its computing resources to ensuring that the […]
