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Why Do Dictators Stay in Power?

January 11, 2025

Last year, many people voted, but many elections were shams. The world is filled with dictators and wannabes. What makes these strongmen stay in power, even after causing harm? Let's look at different types of dictatorships. There are family-run ones like Azerbaijan, police states like Russia, comm

politics

Jimmy Carter: A Life of Faith and Service

January 9, 2025

Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100 years old, was known for his strong faith. He was a Baptist Sunday School teacher and spent much of his post-presidential life helping people in need. He also worked to improve peace, democracy, and health around the world. During his time as president, Carter was k

celebrities

Jimmy Carter: The Multifaceted President Who Loved to Create

January 8, 2025

Jimmy Carter isn’t just known for being a former president. He's also a talented woodworker, painter, and poet. His artistic side offered him a break from his public life. Carter’s creations often reflected his personal beliefs and experiences. Did you know he even improved his home using skills he

health

Brucellosis Among Farmworkers: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Health in Indonesia

January 8, 2025

In the heart of Indonesia, brucellosis is making waves, especially among farmworkers in Cilawu and Boyolali. This infectious disease, caused by animals, has become a growing concern in developing countries, including Indonesia. The symptoms are vague, making it hard to detect. A recent study focused

science

The Mystery of Different Y-Chromosome Branch Lengths

January 7, 2025

The Y chromosome, which doesn't recombine, holds vital clues about paternal human history. Scientists have noticed something puzzling: some Y chromosome branches are much longer than others, especially those that are very different from the standard human Y chromosome. This length variation isn't ex

environment

Green Heroes: How Protected Areas in Greece Fight Invasive Plants

January 7, 2025

You might think that places in Greece set aside for protection are overflowing with unwanted plants. Guess what? Researchers split Greece into small squares to check this out. Surprisingly, they discovered that areas with more protected spots actually have slightly fewer invasive plants. Why's that?

politics

Military's Role in Protecting Civilians: Shifting Gears

January 6, 2025

For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u

science

People and Power: Unveiling the Dispositif

January 6, 2025

Have you ever wondered what makes some societal structures work the way they do? Meet the dispositif, a concept brought to life by thinker Michel Foucault. Many people view it as an unseen force, like a mysterious puppet master. But the truth is, there are actual people behind the curtains pulling t

education

The Elephant in the Room: Why Science and Humanities Need Each Other

January 4, 2025

Imagine a bunch of experts looking at an elephant. A biologist sees a big, gray creature. A foot specialist recommends treatment for its toenails. A climate expert is too busy studying the grass to notice the elephant. Now, Elon Musk steps in, saying we should focus on tech breakthroughs like quantu

health

Why Isn't Empathy Taught to Future Doctors?

January 3, 2025

Empathy is crucial in healthcare, helping professionals connect with and ease the emotional pain of patients. Yet, postgraduate medical training often overlooks this vital skill. A new study wants to find out why this is and how necessary it is to teach empathy to trainee doctors. Researchers talked