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May 16

May 16 Hayek: An Overview

September 1945 contained multiple defining events around the world. In Germany, the Allies solidified control over their occupation zones. In Asia, the Allies rounded up Japanese forces. In the United States, factory workers began striking due to the postwar economic downturn. Lost in the shuffle is the publication of a 12-page journal article in The American Economic Review by an Austrian immigrant to the United Kingdom. The article’s author would change the economies and politics of the UK and the U.S.

May 12

May 12 Infrastructure Development in India: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

Karnik Aswani

International Affairs

Infrastructure development is crucial for promoting economic growth in developing countries, and India is a prime example of this. Over the years, India has achieved significant economic growth, largely attributed to its investment in infrastructure. Among the critical infrastructure, transportation, energy, digital, housing, water, and education stand out as the most important ones in India. The government has launched various initiatives to improve the quality of these infrastructures, such as the Digital India program to promote digital infrastructure and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to improve access to affordable housing. Additionally, the Jal Jeevan Mission and Ayushman Bharat programs aim to provide clean water and healthcare facilities, respectively, while the Samagra Shiksha program focuses on improving education infrastructure. Investment in these infrastructures is vital for ensuring sustained economic growth and development in India.

May 10

May 10 Journey into the Unknown: Delving Into the World of Auroras

Zoha Imran

Auroras are a natural wonder that has captivated people for centuries. These magnificent lights dance in the night sky, creating a stunning display of colors and patterns. Many people have gazed at posters or wallpapers adorned with sparkling lights, wondering if they were real or just a product of photo editing. The truth is that auroras are a very real phenomenon and occur in both the Earth's atmosphere and outer space. This article will focus on the myths and superstitions associated with these lights and then delve into the scientific explanations behind their existence.

May 8

May 8 Do We Humans Deserve to Have a Geological Period Named After Us?

Matthew Xiao

Science & Nature

Nature has been an integral part of human society throughout history—from religion to poetry to our very livelihood. Today the relevance of nature lives on, redressed in the language of science. One scientific concept linking humanity with nature is the Anthropocene, a proposed geological epoch that describes the current period where human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and ecosystems.

May 5

May 5 Mining, Gender and Activism in Guatemala : A Gendered Construction of Politics

Giulianna Maselli

Current Events

Analyzing the representation and roles of women in political organizations and public spaces, two observations become clear. Firstly, women are significantly under-represented in elected institutions and in the leadership of political organizations. In actuality, women make up 153 of the 540 voting and non-voting members of [US] Congress when both the House of Representatives and the Senate are taken into consideration. This represents 28% – less than one-third – of all congress(wo)men. And this observation is also true, and sometimes even more evident, in the global South. For example, in Guatemala 31 of the 160 elected representatives are women, which represents only 19% of all the country’s elected representatives. But, why is this the case?

May 2

May 2 The Future of Remote Work: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Virtual Collaboration Tools

Syed Umar Bukhari

Business Current Events

The advent of virtual collaboration tools has rapidly grown due to the rise of remote work. These tools have enabled teams to collaborate efficiently despite physical separation, thus providing increased flexibility, cost savings, and improved productivity. However, these tools also present potential disadvantages, such as information overload and decreased face-to-face interaction. This article will delve into the pros and cons of virtual collaboration tools and scrutinize the latest developments in this quickly-evolving field.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Cultural Diversity and Its Impact on Nigerian Politics

Sadiya Kilgori

International Affairs

Nigeria is a multicultural nation, with a diverse population of over 200 million people from 300 different ethnic groups, who speak 520 languages and practice various religions. This diversity has played a significant role in Nigeria's politics as it has brought about both positive and negative impacts. The cultural diversity of Nigeria has the potential to unite citizens and allow diverse experiences to be shared, but it can also lead to competition for resources and power between groups and often result in conflict.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Fiscal Policy in Germany

Karnik Aswani

Economics

Fiscal policy is an important tool used by governments to influence the economy, and Germany is a good example of a country that effectively utilizes various methods of fiscal policy to promote economic growth and manage economic challenges. The German government has implemented a constitutional rule known as the debt brake, which limits government borrowing and supports the country's GDP. Additionally, the investment offensive promotes public and private investment in infrastructure and other sectors, which helps to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Furthermore, the temporary reduction in VAT rates during the COVID-19 pandemic was a measure taken by the German government to boost consumer spending and support the economy during a challenging time.

Apr 19

Apr 19 FOXP2 Explained

Savannah Hinson Rivas

Science & Nature

Our story begins in Britain in 1990. Sixteen members of a large, three-generational family, known by scientists as KE, exhibited severe orofacial dyspraxia, a condition that affects movement and coordination. Their speech was at times unintelligible, and they exhibited deficits in morphological production, struggling to inflect words for the simple past tense and the plural (Watkins, 2011). They were treated by a genetics clinic, and their story quickly attracted the attention of researchers. Hurst and colleagues (1990) established that dyspraxia was inherited – as opposed to derived from environmental factors – possibly even Mendelian, and outlined the case histories. Adding to the mystery, the researchers noted that intelligence and hearing were all normal.

Apr 17

Apr 17 Mitigating Climate Change: Powering a Net-Zero Future through Renewable Energy

Zawer Ali

Environmental Policy

Climate Change is Real— the sooner we realize it, the better our chances are of ensuring a better tomorrow for our forthcoming generations. Although, experts suggest many potential methods for mitigating Climate Change and its branching effects. Renewable or Non-Fossil Energy is one of the most prominent ways that promise a healthier tomorrow. So much so that “A Transition to Clean Energy,” Gloria Reuben admits, “is about making an investment in the future.”