Health
Altruistic behavior has been shown to muffle pain
Scientists have found that making sure you’re doing something for the good of others not only helps you have fun, it also makes you less sensitive to pain. A group...
Year: 2021
America
Transferring consciousness to a computer: the path to immortality or an unrealistic concept
Despite the fact that every year breakthroughs are made in science, it still cannot defeat death. Where medicine is powerless, technology comes into play. "High-tech" talks about one of them...
International
Research warns of the dangers of using emoticons
At a time when more and more communication is happening remotely, through the use of various textual means of communication, the use of emoticons is becoming increasingly popular. It helps...
Charities
This Christmas give the gift of nesting and brood rearing cover to grey partridges
The grey partridge’s annual appearance in festive carols and cards is a good reminder to make plans for habitat improvements to help this much-loved farmland bird throughout the year. Despite...
Europe
Digital Services Act: safer online space for users, stricter rules for platforms | News | European Parliament
MEPs voted for new rules to tackle illegal content, to ensure platforms are held accountable for their algorithms, and better content moderation practices.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection…
Health
AI and Data – 4 solutions that have made a difference for
Starting today (14 December) in Moscow, the “WHO European conference on tackling noncommunicable diseases through digital solutions” brings together decision-makers and experts from across the WHO European Region to identify…
Books
Papua New Guinea: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Tok Pisin
Bahá’u’lláh’s Kitáb-i-Aqdas has been translated into the most widely spoken language in Papua New Guinea after a decades-long process.
Europe
Future of Europe: citizens’ panel proposals on democracy and EU
Ways to ensure the respect of EU values, strengthen democracy and tackle discrimination are among the proposals of the citizens' panel held in Florence on 10-12 December. The meeting of...
Europe
Opening of 13-16 December plenary session in Strasbourg | News | European Parliament
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News
Singapore Catholic Church concludes bicentennial celebrations – Vatican News
The Catholic Church in Singapore last week brought to a close its year-long celebrations of 200 years in the city-state. Bells in all 32 Catholic parish churches across the island...