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Greece: Lead Contamination Threat to Migrants Unresolved

Dozens of families are still accommodated in areas of a migrant camp in Lesbos where soil testing showed elevated lead levels two months after the Greek government confirmed that the areas were contaminated, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have yet to conduct comprehensive soil testing inside the camp

Editorial: Integrating Philosophical and Scientific Approaches in Consciousness Research

Consciousness has a long history as a topic of philosophical investigation.But its status as an object of scientific inquiry is a comparatively recent development.

Belarus: Crackdown on Independent Journalism

(Moscow) – Belarusian authorities have escalated repression against independent journalists in the past five months, Human Rights Watch said today.

Polyvagal Theory: 7 Techniques to Override Anxiety & Phobias

Picture the scene; you are in a bank when armed robbers storm the building.All the customers are forced to the floor and the doors are locked.You have never been so frightened in your life.

On The Psychology Of The Conspiracy Denier

Why is it that otherwise perfectly intelligent, thoughtful and rationally minded people baulk at the suggestion that sociopaths are conspiring to manipulate and deceive them? And why will they defend this ill-founded position with such vehemence? History catalogues the machinations of liars, thieves, bullies and narcissists and their devastating effects.

Illinois: Repeal Forced Parental Notice of Abortion

(Chicago) – An Illinois law that requires a young person seeking an abortion to involve an adult family member is dangerous for youth in the state, violates their human rights, and threatens their health and safety, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois said in a

The ‘Power’ Of The Quartz Crystal From An Indigenous Point of View

Quartz crystals, among others, have been used by a number of ancient cultures around the world for multiple purposes.In many cases, they've been used by Shamans for healing and spiritual purposes.

Thailand: Activists Jailed for Criticizing Monarchy

(New York) – Thailand’s Bangkok Criminal Court has ordered three prominent democracy activists to pretrial detention on charges of insulting the monarchy, Human Rights Watch said today.

Korean Women’s Secret to Sustainable Beauty & Longevity

Korean women are projected to be the first in the world to have an average life expectancy of above 90 by 2030.

War Mongering for Artificial Intelligence

Eric Schmidt (left) and Robert Work (right) told congress they in danger of China becoming the AI superpower The ghost of Edward Teller must have been doing the rounds between members of the National Commission on Artificial Intelligence. The father of the hydrogen bomb was never one too bothered by

There Is No Such Thing As An Antidepressant UCLA Professor Exposes Big Pharma

UCLA Professor David Cohen explains how there is zero evidence that antidepressant medications work in the long term and calls out the relationship between big pharma and big politics as a cause for the lack of long term studies. Why is there so much focus on medication as the only

9 Common Traits Among People Who Are Genuinely Happy

Below is a list of common traits I've observed in people who are genuinely happy.It's a great list and something we can all learn and grow from.