How Are Recent Advancements In Computer Science Perceived By Society?
This research paper primarily focuses on illustrating the impact that various improvements and advancements in computer science, robotics, and recent technology in general have had on society.
A Personal Reflection On My Musical Journey
I’ve been taking piano lessons every week since second grade. I took the lessons not due to personal interest, but because my mom wanted me to learn a valuable skill during my elementary years when I was not yet engulfed by school. I remember my joy when I first found that my small fingers could make classic tunes such as “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. Yet what occupied me at the time was the amount of practice that was demanded from me.
Reflections on Music in Bangladesh
Music plays a large role in the culture of Bangladesh, beginning with its history.
Fighting Climate Change From Hong Kong
Climate Change - an issue that has been well documented - is starting to have a visible impact on our lives. With the California wildfires, Australia bushfires and East Asia’s typhoons all worsening, global warming is clearly beginning to affect our day-to-day affairs.
An Interview with Dr. Masood Arshad, WWF Pakistan
In this article, we interview Dr Masood Arshad, Senior Director of WWF Pakistan.
We need to stop casting adult actors to play teenagers
How old really are the people you see on TV?
When you watch Grease, it’s almost funny how unrealistic the actors look. Some of the characters look twice the age that they’re supposed to be, and for good reason. Rizzo’s actor, Stockard Channing, was 33 at the time of filming, singing about her experience as a liberated teenager.
New Norwegian Law Paves the Way for Influencer Transparency
Social media has long been condemned as a means through which issues including body dysmorphia are worsened, with critics claiming that such platforms portray unrealistic and unattainable lifestyles.
A Profile of Miiriya, A One-Stop Platform for Black-owned Businesses
In the competitive marketplace that business has become, Miiriya, a platform for and by black entrepreneurs, typifies the importance of brand differentiators and reputation.
Why Gay and Bisexual Men Are Unable to Donate Blood
Despite supposed recent advancements in their civil rights, the LGBTQ+ community still faces a host of societal obstacles. As it stands, homosexuality is criminalized in 69 countries, and members of the LGBTQ+ community even face the threat of the death penalty in 12 of them.
Sha’Carri Richardson: An Illustration of All That Is Wrong With the Olympics’ Drug Policy
Sha’Carri Richardson, a highly-rated American sprinter that was slated to appear at the Tokyo Olympics this month, has been forced to withdraw after testing positive for marijuana use.
The Climate Crisis: A Lack of Intent from Ireland?
This April at the Climate Summit 2021, world leaders have spelt out their ambitious plans to tackle the climate crisis. Biden, hosting the summit, invited 40 countries. Ireland, Sadly, was not amongst them.
Mental Health Crisis: How Can Governments Help?
The whirlwind of change to our daily lives brought about by the pandemic is undeniable. Individuals have been subjected to radical alterations to their daily routines, from the isolation of quarantine to a heightened fear for their lives. While such issues have been reported in the media and discussed on platforms like Instagram & Twitter, governments have instead opted to focus on distributing vaccines and preserving an economy that is threatened by the pandemic.
Islamophobia: An Issue Too Often Ignored
Earlier this year, France banned use of the Hijab, a head bearing often donned by Muslim females as a sign of their religious beliefs. While there were murmurs of disapproval from some in France, media attention, unfortunately, was fleeting and limited. More worryingly, events just like this, unjust and unwarranted, are common with regard to Muslim communities.
Inspirational Quotes: A Medium for Motivation?
At a time when mental health is a concern for governments, businesses and educational institutions alike, Instagram accounts featuring inspirational quotes have emerged. One such account is ‘the_motivation_side’, run by Muhammad Hisham, a 1st-year student at Segi University, Malaysia.
New Delhi: A Climate Profile
New Delhi, the capital of India, is a city with a deep cultural heritage and rich history. Over the past few years, Delhi has seen a developmental and economical boom. But speaking environmentally, the city still has great hurdles to overcome
Singapore’s Migrant Worker Problem: Action Must be Taken
Beyond the glitz and glam of the metropolis of Singapore lies a sad truth unknown to most: its migrant workers live in squalid conditions and are mistreated at almost every turn despite their earnest contributions to Singaporean society.
Lumiere: How Student Research is Inspiring The Next Generation
Among the thousands of flustered students, stressed parents and vital SAT scores lies a new, emerging trend: student research.
Deindividuation: How Our Loss of Self-Restraint Affects Cyberbullying
In 2021, the Cyberbullying Research Center conducted a survey which concluded that almost 1 in 4 Americans had been cyberbullied in the past month. Undoubtedly, this statistic is concerning: while the digital age has fostered an innovative culture and promoted efficiency, it has clearly also led to an increased sense of ostracisation.
Sensory Interaction: How Taste, Smell and Sight Combine To Create Our Dining Experience
Michelin-starred chefs are judged on more than just taste. In fact, one of the more important criteria is something you may not, at first glance, expect: the fairly cryptically-worded “personality of a chef in his cuisine.” To some, this may seem like an intangible or unfair factor to consider, and perhaps even nonsensical. But from a psychological standpoint, it makes complete sense. This is because of a phenomenon known as sensory interaction.
Labelling: The Psychological Argument Against Diagnosis
In 1973, Psychologist David Rosenhan published the now widely-recognized results of his study. He employed 8 pseudo patients to report that they were experiencing auditory hallucinations - hearing voices in their heads - but that everything else was normal. Unsurprisingly, all patients were diagnosed with a mental disorder.