John Tyndall: the forgotten co-discoverer 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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