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Vladimir Putin secures constitutional changes allowing him to rule until 2036 – what this means for Russia
A nationwide vote has ratified constitutional reforms proposed by Russian president, Vladimir Putin. With a 68% turnout, preliminary results suggest 78% of those taking part voted in favour of the changes, according to Russia’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC). The vote – which ran from June 25 to July 1 –Continue Reading
How Bali could build a better kind of tourism after the pandemic
Farizun Amrod Saad COVID-19 has hit tourism-reliant destinations hard. The Indonesian island of Bali, for example, where 70% of the population depend on tourism, has seen extensive job and income losses since it closed its borders in April. The economic impact so far has been greater than that of theContinue Reading
Hearing loss: early signs of damage in young adults who regularly attend loud clubs and concerts
Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable. Christian Bertrand/ Shutterstock Going to concerts or clubs is a popular pastime for many young people, but they’re also potential causes of noise-induced hearing loss. In fact, more than a billion young people worldwide are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss – though it canContinue Reading
The remote British village that built one of the fastest internet networks in the UK
© B4RN, Author provided Nestled between Lancashire’s stand-out beauty, the Forest of Bowland, and the breathtaking vistas of the Yorkshire Dales, the serene, postcard-perfect village of Clapham seems far removed from the COVID-19 pandemic. But when the British government announced a nationwide lockdown in mid-March, Clapham went on high alert.Continue Reading
Video: What we can learn from a book documenting the first vaccine, for smallpox
Caricature of vaccination scene at the Smallpox and Inoculation Hospital at St. Pancras Hospital in London, by James Giray, 1802. Library of Congress As the world waits anxiously for a COVID-19 vaccine, Sam Lemley, curator of special collections at Carnegie Mellon University, says that the story of the first vaccineContinue Reading
Do dogs really see in just black and white?
Don't worry that your dog's world is visually drab. Kevin Short/EyeEm via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Do dogs really see in just black and white? – OscarContinue Reading
Saturday is crucial for Anthony Albanese but July 23 is more important for Scott Morrison
Just under two years ago, Anthony Albanese was expectantly awaiting the “Super Saturday” byelections. Of the five contests, the outcomes in two, Longman in Queensland and Braddon in Tasmania, would be critical for Bill Shorten’s future as opposition leader. Albanese had been circling Shorten, whose unpopularity was seen as aContinue Reading
Group testing for coronavirus – called pooled testing – could be the fastest and cheapest way to increase screening nationwide
Pooling samples means one test can screen multiple people. Tetra Images via Getty Images Hopes for a summertime reprieve from COVID-19 have been dashed as cases surged in June. As infections rise, so does the need for testing. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and InfectiousContinue Reading
The invention of satanic witchcraft by medieval authorities was initially met with skepticism
Woodcut, circa 1400. A witch, a demon and a warlock fly toward a peasant woman. Hulton Archive /Handout via Getty Images On a midsummer day in 1438, a young man from the north shore of Lake Geneva presented himself to the local church inquisitor. He had a confession to make.Continue Reading
Black churches have lagged in moving online during the pandemic – reaching across generational lines could help
A multimedia technician wipes down audio equipment at a church in Brooklyn. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews From online campaigns for justice to popular TikTok challenges, Black young adults are at the forefront of social media trends. But when it comes to the Black Church, the same cannot be said – itContinue Reading