History Written in Base-Pairs: The Hidden Stories in African Pig Genomes
Africa is often described as a continent of extremes. Vast deserts give way to lush rainforests; humid coastlines sit beside high, cool plateaus; ancient savannas stretch for thousands of kilometers. ...
28 Jan 15min
Linking the Blood Chemistry of Metals with Adverse Human Health: New Tools Reveal an Invisible World
Researchers Maryam Doroudian and Jürgen Gailer from the University of Calgary explore what happens when red blood cells rupture and release a zinc-containing enzyme called carbonic anhydrase 1 into th...
23 Jan 12min
The Unexpected Symbols Driving Iran’s Environmental Movement
If you walk through the bustling streets of Tehran, you might first notice the traffic, the densely packed apartments, or young people weaving through the city on motorbikes. But if you look a little ...
22 Jan 8min
Regulating Resilience: Caffeine, Neuromodulation, and the Biology of Performance
In an era defined by constant pressure, chronic stress, and escalating performance demands, the question of how humans sustain physical and mental effectiveness has never been more urgent. From soldie...
21 Jan 15min
Coming Home to the Body: Sensing, Development, Trauma and Depth Psychology
We often take our bodies for granted, treating them as vehicles to get us through the day or as objects to manage and control. But author and Jungian Analyst Barbara Holifield's book Being with the Bo...
16 Jan 11min
Easing the Hardest Moment: How Brain Stimulation Is Transforming Care for People with Opioid Use Disorder
In the world of opioid addiction treatment, the hardest moment often arrives precisely when hope begins to emerge. It is the moment someone chooses to stop using opioids. That decision, courageous and...
13 Jan 12min
Reimagining online safety education through the eyes of young people.
In today’s world, the internet is more than a tool. It can be a place where friendships are built, identities are explored, and young people find connection. For teenagers, digital spaces are a huge c...
12 Des 202510min
How Should Judges Consider Cultural Concepts in International Criminal Law?
Research from Assistant Professor Ligeia Quackelbeen at Tilburg University examines how international criminal courts categorize cultural practices such as forced marriage, revealing issues with curre...
8 Des 202511min
