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Beijing’s security law keeps transforming Hong Kong · Global Voices
A summary of key developments in August Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam at a press conference on August 18, 2020. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. This post, written by Jennifer Creery, was originally published by Hong Kong Free Press on September 1, 2020. The following version was lightly edited and is publishedContinue Reading
Face masks: why your eyes might be saying more than you realise
Vergani Fotografia/Shutterstock There’s a good chance that you when you leave the house today you’ll put on a face mask that obscures your mouth. Such coverings can affect our ability to communicate and provides a particular challenge to those that need to see lips to understand speech. But what ofContinue Reading
John Tyndall: the forgotten co-founder of climate science
John Tyndall. wellcome/wikipedia, CC BY-SA It is surprising that the Irish scientist John Tyndall, born 200 years ago on August 2 1820, is not better known. This is despite the existence of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, the Tyndall National Institute and the Pic Tyndall summit on theContinue Reading
Panic attack signs – and what to do if you have one
Many things can trigger a panic attack. Tero Vesalainen/ Shutterstock We are living in scary and uncertain times, so it’s hardly surprising that a new study has found the number of Google searches for “anxiety” and “panic attacks” has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Some degree of anxiety aboutContinue Reading
How new solar and lighting technology could propel a renewable energy transformation
Current solar technologies aren't good enough. Antonio Garcia on Unsplash, FAL The demand for cheaper, greener electricity means that the energy landscape is changing faster than at any other point in history. This is particularly true of solar-powered electricity and battery storage. The cost of both has dropped at unprecedentedContinue Reading
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
goodluz/Shutterstock The most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, especially older runners, the pain can be a symptom of osteoarthritis. But does running worsen knee pain and osteoarthritis? A study from Canada shows that many people – including health professionals – believe running mightContinue Reading
From death in Syria to quarantine in Madrid · Global Voices
The journey from confinement in Syria to confinement in Spain Madrid during the confinement, April 2020. Photo by Mousa Mohamed, used with permission. A Syrian refugee is searching for hope and freedom after all the difficulties he faced on his journey from Syria to Spain, only to face the unexpected:Continue Reading
A conversation with Trinidadian Nneka Jones, the artist who created compelling American flag image for TIME magazine: Part I · Global Voices
‘I use my artwork as a tool’: Nneka Jones’ finished piece for TIME magazine, a hand embroidered representation of the American flag, on canvas. Photo courtesy @artyouhungry, used with permission. The covers of TIME magazine have often cut right to the quick of pressing issues through simple, powerful imagery thatContinue Reading
A conversation with Trinidadian Nneka Jones, the artist who created compelling American flag image for TIME magazine: Part II · Global Voices
‘Look closer and pay attention’: Artist Nneka Jones working on the commissioned cover for TIME magazine’s “The New American Revolution” issue. Image courtesy @artyouhungry, used with permission. The cover of TIME magazine’s August 31-September 7 issue, titled “The New American Revolution,” boasts an embroidered image of the American flag, withContinue Reading
Bangladesh battles the country’s longest-running floods since 1998 · Global Voices
Hundreds have died, and over a million find themselves displaced or marooned Flood-prone lands at an embankment in Bangladesh. Image from Flickr by Rezwan. Used with permission. The monsoon season has arrived in South Asia and has already ravaged large swathes of farming and urban areas, leaving millions who wereContinue Reading