The era of Japanese children being named Pikachu, Pudding, or even Prince may be drawing to a close, as new regulations designed to curb eccentric naming practices take effect this week. The
Malawi, one of the poorest nations on earth, is deeply dependent on foreign aid. Its capital, Lilongwe—a planned city constructed in the 1970s with World Bank financing—stands as a physical manifestation of
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A team of scientists has developed a miniature robotic device designed to enhance early detection and treatment of bowel cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This cutting-edge innovation, which generates
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In 1989, one-third of the inhabitants of Porto Alegre, Brazil, lived in impoverished regions on the fringes of the city, cut off from sanitation, clean water, medical facilities, and other essential resources. In response, the Brazilian
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Elon Musk has often positioned himself as a visionary, tackling the great challenges of humanity—from interplanetary travel with SpaceX to brain-computer interfaces with Neuralink. But one personal mission seems to surpass them
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by Satchi Adam Grant’s Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World is a book that purports to unravel the mystique of innovation, creativity, and risk-taking. With an academic’s meticulousness and a populist’s flair
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Power in human societies is often viewed as hierarchical, meaning that it’s tiered and ranked. This view doesn’t fully capture the complexity of how power is managed in different cultures. Some societies
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As 2025 begins, it’s a time for reflection and goal-setting. Whether seeking better habits or leaving unhelpful ones behind, achieving long-term mental and physical well-being can feel daunting. To help navigate these
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The American healthcare system, a $4.5 trillion industry that comprises more than 17 percent of the nation’s economy, continues to vex its citizens with mounting costs, denied claims, and burdensome out-of-pocket expenses.
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It has been a safe assumption for generations that young people tend to be more liberal than their elders. However, in today’s United States, some of the conventional wisdom around age and
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Against the backdrop of hegemonism, power politics, regional conflicts, economic slowdown and climate change, which are posing significant threats to the protection of human rights in today’s world, the First China-Latin America
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