Mafia in Naples is still going strong – and we must not forget how it affects everyday life in the city

Jul 18, 2019 23:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

The Italian city of Naples has long been the stronghold of its own brand of mafia known as the Camorra. But according to some, its dominance has now been overtaken by the presence of baby gangs. There is a growing...

Barbudans are resisting 'disaster capitalism', two years after Hurricane Irma

Jul 18, 2019 23:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

Its been nearly two years since Hurricane Irma devastated the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda. Gusts of 150mph or more damaged or destroyed almost every structure on the island, and its 1,600 residents were evacuated....

Mathematics is about wonder, creativity and fun, so let's teach it that way

Jul 18, 2019 07:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Alice in Wonderland enthusiasts recently celebrated the storys anniversary with creative events like playing with puzzles and time and future Alice exhibits are in the works. The original 1865 childrens book Alices...

At least 2% of US public water systems are like Flint's – Americans just don't hear about them

Jul 14, 2019 13:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

More than five years after Flints water crisis first hit the news, the city has successfully lowered the lead levels in its water. The most recently available testing, from the second half of 2018, puts the lead in...

Graffiti in Cyprus paints a rich and complex picture of a divided society

Jul 14, 2019 13:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

All too often, graffiti is categorised as either art or vandalism, when in fact its so much more than that. When read with special attention, graffiti can offer deep insights into societies experiencing rapid social and...

Most people think playing chess makes you 'smarter', but the evidence isn't clear on that

Jul 14, 2019 13:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

Chess has long been an important part of school culture. Many people believe chess has a range of cognitive benefits including improved memory, IQ, problem solving skills and concentration. But there is very little...

At a New York City garden, students grow their community roots and critical consciousness

Jul 14, 2019 13:13 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

Iris, a high school student in New York City, took a course aimed at preparing public school students for college. As part of the course, she visited the Park Slope Food Coop, among the oldest member-owned businesses in...