From Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s frantic quest for immortality to the myriad of cosmetic products that fuel modern consumerist desires, the implications of aging, with death and decline, see a surging attempt to understand as well as counteract this phenomenon. Only in the past century, however, has the growth in physiological understanding unlocked a scientific understanding. First, there is a strong contiguity between our mental … Continue reading The Mental Factors of Ageing

Benjamin H. Day was the founder and publisher of “The Sun,” a newspaper based in New York City. He was a main pioneer of the penny paper – a cheap, tabloid-style paper that was mass-produced in the United States from the 1830s onwards – and slashed the price of the paper to one penny so more citizens could afford a newspaper. He was one of … Continue reading The Ethics of News Agencies’ Funding

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a very large and significant impact on the world; with the largest impacts being observed in the speedy development of new technologies, and with the changing attitudes about public health and vaccines. Vaccination has become a crucial tool for slowing and preventing the transmission of viruses and protecting the public’s health, as well as for lessening symptoms (in the case … Continue reading The Effect of Misinformation in Social Media on the COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake

In the heart of the Saudi Arabian desert, where baking sands meet the Red Sea, a ground-breaking project known as NEOM is taking shape. NEOM isn’t just a new city—it’s a colossal vision for the future, aiming to be one of the most innovative and technologically advanced places on Earth. Founded by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known to Western news outlets as … Continue reading NEOM: The $500 Billion Question