Habermas, the last great individual sociological theory
Habermas’s Theory of Communicative Action was the most influential theory of the last two decades of the twentieth century. In…
Mathematics Is Everywhere: Unlocking Students’ Hidden Potential
International Day of Mathematics As we approach International Day of Mathematics (March 14), it is timely to rethink our perspectives…
Let’s teach mathematics instead of procedures and rules
International Day of Mathematics What makes learning mathematics difficult is not its abstract nature, but the common practice of avoiding…
Wake-Up Call: Why Sleep Disorders Deserve Urgent Attention
World Sleep Day There is increasing recognition that sleep is a critical component of human health. The statement is often…
Endometriosis: Why Awareness Still Matters
Endometriosis Awareness Month Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age…
15 years since Japan’s Tsunami: Lessons from the Community
On 11 March 2011, Japan experienced one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern history: the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake…
Duke-NUS scientists identify more effective way to detect poultry viruses in live markets
Testing air and surfaces can detect dangerous viruses earlier and more comprehensively than testing birds alone. Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical…
Stress and Cancer: How What We Feel Affects Our Body
Many people have heard that “stress is bad for your health,” but beyond affecting our mood and blood pressure, it…
The Bee Revolution: A Call to Common Action
International Women’s Day During the last years feminism is confronting different discourses about goals, strategies and definitions within the movement.…
Why “Viva V.E.R.D.I.” became a political slogan
“Viva V.E.R.D.I.” was far more than a tribute to a beloved composer. During the Risorgimento, the long struggle for Italian…