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Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know
Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition
Ed Turner, Aston University - Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with...
Bite by Bite: Discovering India’s Diverse Regional Cuisines
India’s culinary landscape is like no other—vast, deeply layered, and constantly evolving. Spanning from the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-drenched beaches...
Beyond the Taj: Lesser-Known Monuments with Rich Stories
When people think of India, the Taj Mahal often springs to mind first—a gleaming, marble tribute to eternal love, luring millions of tourists every...
Climate report shows the largest annual drop in EU greenhouse gas emissions for decades
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023, compared to 2022, reveals the latest climate action progress report by the European Commission. The report...
Joe Biden: how betting markets foresaw the result of the 2020 US election
Leighton Vaughan Williams, Nottingham Trent University - Records of the betting on US presidential elections can be traced back to 1868. Since then, no...
Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University A recent...
The Art of Slow Living: Lessons from Swedish Culture
By SANDRA HARVIS - In a world that often feels rushed, where emails ping endlessly and calendars are crammed full, it’s easy to forget...
Meatballs, Pickled Herring, and More: Sweden’s Must-Try Dishes
By JONAS LOUBIN - When we think of Swedish food, the first thing that probably comes to mind is meatballs—and yes, they’re delicious, but...
48 Hours in Oslo: Your Ultimate Weekend City Guide
By HELEN STRUEWN - Spending a weekend in Oslo, Norway’s capital, offers a delightful blend of urban life and nature. Two days might seem...
Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group for its efforts to free the world of nuclear weapons
Eirini Karamouzi, University of Sheffield and Luc-André Brunet, The Open University - The 2024 Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a...
Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans
Vidhura S. Tennekoon, Indiana University - Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist anti-poverty campaigner...
Can China’s stimulus blitz fix its flagging economy?
Sambit Bhattacharyya, University of Sussex - Pan Gongsheng, the governor of China’s central bank, announced a raft of measures on September 24 aimed at...
EU boosts humanitarian aid to Lebanon by €30 million, bringing total to over €100 million for 2024
Brussels - As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million in humanitarian...
