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Vaccine diplomacy: how some countries are using COVID to enhance their soft power
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to various new, repurposed or newly popular terms. The newest entry to the pandemic lexicon might be “vaccine diplomacy”, with some countries using their jabs to strengthen regional ties and enhance their own power and global status. In early February, half a million dosesContinue Reading
Can the laws of physics disprove God?
Could God travel faster than the speed of light? robert_s/Shutterstock I still believed in God (I am now an atheist) when I heard the following question at a seminar, first posed by Einstein, and was stunned by its elegance and depth: ‘If there is a God who created the entireContinue Reading
Three ways virtual reality could transform mental health treatment
Virtual reality can create immersive simulations of real environments. Elle Aon/ Shutterstock With one in four of us expected to experience a mental health problem at any one time, increasing access to treatment has become essential. But doing so is challenging. Therapists require extensive training, and the most effective formsContinue Reading
Extremist minds: these psychological traits might help identify people vulnerable to becoming radicalised
How the brains of people with extreme views work. Aexandros Michailidis The characteristics of peoples’ brains might offer clues about the political beliefs they hold dear. In a study of around 350 US citizens, we examined the relationship between individuals’ cognitive traits – the unconscious ways in which their brainsContinue Reading
After blocking Australian news, Facebook’s free speech myth is dead – and regulators should take notice
mundissima/Alamy Stock Photo, CC BY-NC Facebook’s recent decision to block its Australian users from sharing or viewing news content has provoked a worldwide backlash and accusations of hubris and bullying. The row has also exposed the fragility of Facebook’s founding myth: that Mark Zuckerberg’s brainchild is a force for good,Continue Reading
Will European countries ever take meaningful steps to end colonial legacies?
Wikimedia Commons Centuries of European colonialism have had a tremendous impact on shaping inequities within and among countries, many of which are yet to be effectively addressed. This may seem like a trivial statement, but it is only recently being recognised by EU countries. In 2019, the European Parliament passedContinue Reading
Canada’s goal in the closing moments seals 1-0 win over Argentina
Canada saw several high-percentage chances go astray, but finally finished the deal in extra time, netting a 92nd-minute goal vs. Argentina. It was all they needed in the 1-0 win at the SheBelieves Cup.Continue Reading
IND vs ENG: BCCI Asks Players Named In T20I Squad To Report In Ahmedabad On March 1, Says Report | Cricket News
IND vs ENG: Shikhar Dhawan is currently competing in the ongoing edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.© AFP India’s white-ball specialists such as opener Shikhar Dhawan, who are competing in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, have been asked to report in Ahmedabad on March 1 ahead of the five-match T20IContinue Reading
USWNT takes early 1-0 lead over Brazil as Christen Press scores in 11th minute
Christen Press scored the first goal of the game for the US Women’s National Team in their SheBelieves Cup game against Brazil.Continue Reading
PSL 2021: Daren Sammy, Wahab Riaz Get Quarantine Concession Despite Protocol Breach | Cricket News
PSL 2021: Wahab Riaz and Daren Sammy were required to undergo three-day quarantine.© AFP Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) allowed Peshawar Zalmi captain Wahab Riaz and coach Daren Sammy to join the side after testing negative for the coronavirus following a Covid-19 protocol breach on Friday. PCB relaxed the three-day quarantineContinue Reading