Q+A: How do fear, anger, and resentment lead to conflict?
How much do emotions impact or even dictate political outcomes like ethnic violence, wars, or even genocides? That is a key question posed by international relations theorists, political scientists, psychologists, and communications scholars. Where do these emotions...
Does denying trans identity impact mental health?
By Bethany Grace Howe Denying transgender identity has a serious impact on mental health, according to Bethany Grace Howe. “Sticks and stones may break my bones – but words will never hurt me,” goes the playground rhyme. But the adage is only half right, according to...
Could a recession be just around the corner?
By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal The U.S. economy is growing at the fastest pace in five years, and unemployment is at the lowest level in almost half a century. So why are Wall Street and some economists suddenly worried about a recession? The U.S. economy is growing at...
Why are radical environmentalists being persecuted?
By Heather Alberro Radical environmentalists are fighting climate change, so why are they being persecuted? Climate change, deforestation, widespread pollution and the sixth mass extinction of biodiversity all define living in our world today – an era that has come to...
How does culture affect mental health? 🔊
How does culture shape our understanding and treatment of mental illness? Maria Armoudian speaks with Roberto Lewis-Fernandez, Tanya Marie Luhrmann, and Andrew G. Ryder about culture and its impact on mental health. Roberto Lewis-Fernandez is a Professor of Clinical...
Who are the Gilets jaunes?
By France Grenaudier-Klijn For the past four weeks, the Gilets jaunes protests have dominated the French socio-political landscape and monopolised the media. But who are they exactly? For the past four weeks, the Gilets jaunes – meaning ‘yellow vests’ – protests...
Is it time for a law change on cannabis use in New Zealand?
By Sam Smith A medicinal cannabis bill has just passed its third reading in the New Zealand parliament. But is it time to also look at recreational use in the country? New Zealand is gearing up to decide the future of cannabis law in the country. Currently, it is...
What is NASA’s new lander doing on Mars?
By Chris Benton On 26 November 2018, NASA’s lander InSight successfully touched down on Mars. But what is it doing there? With much fanfare from the press, following a six-month 483 million km journey to reach our neighbouring planet, on 26 November 2018...
How can ancient cultures help us survive the coming climate crisis?
By Brittany Ward Paleoclimatologists are digging into the connections between the collapse of Mayan Civilization and extreme droughts. Over 1,000 years ago, droughts plagued the Yucatan peninsula. The Yucatan was home to the Classic Lowland Maya Civilization, of...Subscribe by Email
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