Embarrassing name? How we live with names we don't like
Names are central to our identity, so what happens when that name is a source of ridicule? Research points to negative life outcomes, but some people learn to embrace unfortunate names.
Names are central to our identity, so what happens when that name is a source of ridicule? Research points to negative life outcomes, but some people learn to embrace unfortunate names.
Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths - with climate change responsible for two-thirds.
Europe's hottest summer on record may have killed more than 50,000 people across 30 European countries, researchers have found, as they called on governments to reduce the use of fossil fuels.Scientists from Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine examined excess heat deaths in 854 cities in Europe from June 1 to August 31 this year, comparing it to data for the same period dating back to the year 2000.The...
How citizen science is tracking changes in shorelines around the world
‘Wellbeing fails when workplace culture makes it difficult for people to prioritise their health.’
UAE: Integrated communications agency AroundtheClock (ATC) has unveiled a new brand identity and positioning under the tagline “The Agency in Motion,” marking the next stage in the agency’s evolution as it expands its regional footprint and strengthens its integrated communications model.The new identity introduces a much bolder visual language built around black, white and electric green.
An earthquake of magnitude-7 struck China's southwestern region of Tibet at around 10:33 p.m. (1433 GMT) on Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others, state news agency Xinhua reported, citing Nagqu City's emergency management bureau.
Chennai-based study reveals the essential link between the quality of diet and cholesterol levels in Asian Indians
The Society for Hong Kong Studies (SHKS), a locally based academic community providing a global platform for the study of Hong Kong, has announced it will dissolve after nine years. In an email sent to members on Wednesday, the SHKS said it will cease operations on October 31. The group, founded by 250 scholars in
The main event, scheduled from December 7 to 9 will bring together the aerospace, space, defence, and internal security sectors on a single platform.
A massive analysis of 2,884 exploding stars has uncovered new evidence that dark energy, the mysterious force accelerating the universe’s expansion, may change over time. The findings challenge a cornerstone of modern cosmology and could reshape our understanding of how the universe works.
From UREVO and WALKINGPAD to DeerRun, today’s walking pads make at-home fitness accessible, with compact designs and features to suit different spaces, budgets and workout styles.
Piyush Goyal called out developed nations for historically contributing the lion's share of global carbon emissions while reneging on their pledged financial and technological support to developing and vulnerable nations under the Paris Agreement.
Six such ‘games,’ resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people engaged in recreational activities thousands of years ago. However, doubts have been raised about their antiquity and purpose. Further studies and scientific dating are required to determine their precise age
It was among a series of initiatives announced on Oct 23 to cut power and industrial emissions.
The international phase 3 trial involved 1137 people whose high-risk melanoma had been surgically removed.