Exercises are key to keeping your balance as you get older. Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact,...

Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention
Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of these foods are often overlooked,...

Have Trump’s tariffs affected his popularity? Here’s what approval data shows
When Donald Trump launched a trade war on April 2, he produced enormous volatility in stock markets around the world, but since then upheaval in the bond market has forced him to row back on some of his tariffs. Investors...
Denying compensation to ‘Waspi’ women over pension changes could be a missed opportunity
Serenity Images23/Shutterstock Governments around the world have addressed the challenge of increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates by raising the pension age. The UK is no exception. The challenge this...
The world could stop central Africa’s deadly mpox outbreak if it wanted to
MIA Studio/Shutterstock The global outbreak of mpox in 2022-23 affected more than 100 countries and grabbed the attention of the scientific community. Research on mpox has intensified since. The virus behind the outbreak,...

King Charless recent visit to the Vatican may appear to be simply a symbolic gesture of ecumenical goodwill. But moments like this provide an opportunity to look at the long-term consequences of church-state relations...

How could Canada deter an invasion? Nukes and mandatory military service
United States President Donald Trump has been loud and clear. Americas liberal democratic allies cannot rely on the U.S. to protect them. Trump has also suggested using illegal force to achieve his own imperialist...