The Translational Asian Age-related Macular Degeneration Program Phase 2 (TAAP-2): Reimagining the Future of Vision Care
Age-related macular degeneration, often abbreviated as AMD, is one of the leading causes of vision loss among older adults worldwide. In Asia, where populations are ageing rapidly, its impact is parti...
7 Jul 9min
When “Safe” Isn’t Safe Enough: What Hidden Fungal Toxins in Cannabis Could Mean for Public Health
Cannabis legalization in Canada was meant to bring transparency, consistency, and safety to a rapidly growing industry. Products sold through regulated channels are tested, packaged, and monitored und...
30 Jun 11min
Reading Ancient Pollen to Reconstruct a Lost World in Java
More than a million years ago, the island of Java looked very different from the busy, densely populated place we know today. Vast mangrove forests spread along muddy coastlines. Freshwater swamps str...
24 Jun 12min
Balancing Safety: Rethinking Prevention and Mitigation in a Complex World
In the world of nuclear energy, safety is not a single switch that can be turned on or off. It is a layered, evolving philosophy shaped by decades of engineering, research, and experience. At the hear...
18 Jun 9min
Seeing the Invisible: How Polarized Light Contributes to Our Understanding and Detection of Cancer
Light is something we encounter every day, so familiar that it rarely inspires a second thought. Yet beneath its apparent simplicity lies a remarkable complexity. Light can carry information in its br...
11 Jun 15min
When Standing Up Knocks You Down: Why Postural Hypotension Goes Unnoticed
Imagine standing up from a chair and feeling a sudden wave of dizziness, as though the floor beneath you has shifted. For many older adults, this is more than just an occasional inconvenience, it’s a ...
10 Jun 10min
The Secret Life of the Margay in Peru’s Rainforest
Deep in the Amazon rainforest of southeastern Peru, one of the world's most elusive wild cats slips silently through the trees. Smaller than a jaguar and far less famous than a tiger, the margay is a ...
9 Jun 11min
On the Front Lines of a Pandemic: Sierra Leone’s Field Epidemiology Training Program Success Story
In early 2020, as headlines around the world warned of a fast-spreading new virus, Sierra Leone watched with a mixture of concern and determination. The country had not forgotten the devastating Ebola...
3 Jun 14min
