The power of parents: 3 ways you can reduce your baby’s pain during medical procedures

All babies undergo painful procedures, including injections of medications, injections of vaccines and heel sticks to collect blood for routine tests. These procedures occur shortly after...

After a nuclear war, the world’s emergency food supply could be seafood — if overfishing stops now

A major war between the United States and Russia could make global fish catches fall by as much as 30 per cent. (Pexels), CC BY-SA People...

Why some workers are opting to live in their vans

Vanlifers enjoy the freedom of living in their vans. (Alex Guillaume/Unsplash) A growing number of people are redefining what “home” looks like. For many of them,...

Wildlife can be saved from becoming roadkill with a new tool that finds the best locations for fences

Wild animals move through landscapes to find water, food, shelter, mates and nesting sites, but roads and traffic make it more difficult and dangerous for them....

Changing the world one vision at a time

MANILA – Changemakers are often dubbed as modern-day heroes, transforming society for the better through startups and innovative solutions. Many of us wished to be one. But...

Is democracy sacred?

With millions of votes yet to be counted and the election far from being decided, President Trump falsely claimed victory and called for a halt to...

Job policies that offer generous unemployment benefits create more happiness – for everyone

Coronavirus: compliance with control measures will fall over the winter holidays, expert warns

As the holiday season approaches, we need to consider what effect it will have on people’s compliance with public health rules and the spread of COVID-19....

Virtual wards: caring for COVID-19 patients at home could save lives

Do you own an oximeter? If so, do you know how and when to use it? It could save your life. COVID-19 has killed at least...

5 types of misinformation to watch out for while ballots are being counted – and after

With no clear winner yet in the presidential election, there’s an opportunity for partisan activists, conspiracy theorists and others to exploit public uncertainty and anxiety to...