Lab-grown meat & nuclear yeast vats: COP27 reignites the war on food

We’re a week into this year’s UN climate summit, COP27, and the various agenda planned to roll out on the back of it are coming into focus. None more so than the autumn offensive in the establishment’s war on food. There’s a big push on that

7 Guilt-Free Things to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention

What can you do if your elderly mother wants constant attention? Perhaps you are willing and able to provide the care she needs, but your partner is resentful? Maybe you didn’t have the best relationship growing up with your mother, and you feel conflicted now that she expects you

Summers: Many 'Special Factors' in Inflation Numbers, Some Will Reverse, We Still Have 'Strong Wage Inflation' and Are Not Reaching Target

During an interview aired on Friday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Wall Street Week,” Harvard Professor, economist, Director of the National Economic Council under President Barack Obama, and Treasury Secretary under President Bill Clinton Larry Summers stated that while the October inflation numbers were good, “there were a lot of

Why Some People Are Mosquito Magnets

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Have you ever gone for a hike with a friend and come home covered in mosquito bites, while your friend had none? It's a fact that some people are veritable mosquito magnets while others seem to have an invisible shield against these bothersome pests. Exactly why mosquitoes are

‘Science for Hire,’ a Gary Null Production

STORY AT-A-GLANCE In 2003, Gary Null, Ph.D., was a coauthor of the bombshell “Death by Medicine” article which described how the conventional American medical system had become the No.

Germany Tries to Stop Free Speech Returning to Elon Musk's Twitter

Germany, a country known for its authoritarian governments and strict “hate speech” laws, is moving to prevent free speech from returning to Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. Politicians in the European country, now under the rule of the left-wing Social Democratic

Malaysia: Rights Agenda for Next Government

(Bangkok) – Political parties in Malaysia’s November 19, 2022 general elections should commit to a strong human rights agenda for the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter sent to party and coalition leaders this week. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved parliament on October 10, setting the stage

Presleep focusing on positive spontaneous thoughts enhanced the possibility of dreaming of them

Introduction: Dreaming is the subjective experience during sleep.A spontaneous thought is a thought that comes to one’s mind involuntarily.

An Ode to the Brave: The World Depends on You

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story is a love song for the brave.

Another Good Reason to Eat Leafy Greens, Avocados and Eggs

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Lutein — a carotenoid found in egg yolks, avocados, cruciferous vegetables and dark, leafy greens — is well-known for its vision-enhancing properties.

10 Psychological Distance Tricks You Will Think Are Magic

Are you a person who procrastinates when faced with overwhelming tasks? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet, or perhaps you are a compulsive shopper? Have you ever expressed something you later regretted? Are you contented or disappointed with your life? If any of the above rings

Philippines Swiftly Investigates Journalist’s Killing

The Philippine authorities responded with uncharacteristic speed to the fatal shooting of hard-hitting broadcast journalist Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid.

Egypt Denies Entry to Activist at Climate Talks

Governments and civil society at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt are working around the clock to negotiate solutions to the climate crisis that threatens human rights around the world.

Congo Expels Renowned Journalist

Democratic Republic of Congo authorities on Tuesday expelled French reporter Sonia Rolley after her application for journalistic accreditation was rejected. Rolley, 42, a long-time reporter for French broadcaster Radio France Internationale, had covered Congo and Africa’s Great Lakes region since 2004. She is known throughout Congo and to an

Protect Freedom of Expression in Mali

In Mali, media professionals are facing harassment and intimidation over their real or perceived criticism of the transitional government.