How to function in an increasingly polarized society

Political polarization has been an increasing topic of concern for people in many areas of their lives, rearing its head in everything from family get-togethers to...

Nurses don’t want to be hailed as ‘heroes’ during a pandemic – they want more resources and support

Nurses stepped up to the challenge of caring for patients during the pandemic, and over 1,150 of us have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. As...

Senators ask SC to void PRRD memo barring Cabinet from hearings

MANILA – Senators formally filed a petition questioning President Rodrigo Duterte’s order for executive department officers and workers to refrain from participating in legislative inquiries by the...

Climate policy creates winners and losers, and governments need to choose the best models to weigh the outcomes

As the global climate discussion builds strength at COP26, governments at all levels need to understand how climate and energy policies will impact their greenhouse gas...

Astroworld tragedy: here’s how concert organisers can prevent big crowds turning deadly

Are you a distressed student? Here’s how therapy dogs can help

For those of us fortunate to have canine companions in our lives, how we interact with them can have an impact on our well-being. Research findings...

‘Similar to ordering a pizza’: how buy now, pay later apps influence young people’s spending

Young people are often blamed for making irresponsible choices with money. But the real issue is not whether they eat too many expensive cafe breakfasts. Young...

Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable US company

Chocolate: From witchcraft to miracle worker in early modern Europe

We don’t generally think of chocolate as scary, despite its close ties to Halloween and all the miniature ghosts, skeletons and witches that will be out...

Young climate activists have far more power than they realise

In the past few years there has been a groundswell of young people expressing their anger, fear, grief about the climate crisis – and their demands...