An exhibition that brings Islamic art from the shadows
The Art Gallery of South Australia opened Australia’s very first permanent galleries of Islamic Art in 2005. Christopher Menz, the…
Political parties kidnapped unwilling voters and printed their ballots
It is possible that the story, while likely not true, could be true. Election Day was often a noisy, dangerous,…
Reality begins to rain down on Putin’s Victory Parade
It commemorates the defeat of Nazism, in which the Soviet Union played a major role. The day continues to be…
Sports beverages help athletes perform better and nothing else
A proposal that would allow manufacturers of sports drinks to make health claims has sparked a spat with a health…
Its history shows the stakes when drug regulation is in flux
The FDA approved mifepristone over 20 years ago. It is used in combination with misoprostol to treat miscarriages as well as to induce about 50%…
Exploiting Caribbean islanders highlights colonial heritage of tourism
Now, competing Hulu documentaries and Netflix documents have recounted the events through the lenses of millennial culture, media coverage, and greedy “entrepreneurship.” But there’s…
Buddhism and the importance of caring for others and being celibate
Buddhist saints have been described as having the maternal compassion of a mother who is always there to feed, clean,…
Combo meals and discounts on fast food encourage us to consume more junk
Australians enjoy eating out, particularly fast food. A third of the household budget is spent on food that’s prepared outside of…
Cash remains king in Chile, but its days could be numbered
Despite global moves toward new forms of payment such as contactless and mobile transfers, the crisis in Chile highlights the…
Global Analysis Shows They Aren’t Well Signposted
National dietary guidelines rarely provide a direct answer to the question of what ultra-processed food is. Seven countries mention “ultra-processed…