World Cup’s ‘middle income trap’ – why breaking into soccer’s elite is so hard to do (as Morocco might soon find out)
Every World Cup produces surprises. In the group stage in Qatar, Japan delighted almost everyone…
Sports journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm — here’s what it is
American journalist Grant Wahl, who died while reporting on a match during the 2022 Qatar…
Why do people feel lonely at Christmas? Here’s what the research says
Christmas is said to be a time for connecting with friends, family and having fun.…
Chickenpox and shingles virus lying dormant in your neurons can reactivate and increase your risk of stroke – new research identified a potential culprit
Over 90% of the world population has the virus that causes chickenpox lying dormant in…
Unusual, long-lasting gamma-ray burst challenges theories about these powerful cosmic explosions that make gold, uranium and other heavy metals
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea A…
Central Bank of Seychelles keeps relaxed monetary policy rate at 2%
(Seychelles News Agency) – The Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) will maintain its monetary policy…
86 percent want to keep 4-day week
The world’s largest trial of a 4-day week in the UK has got off to…
Free rail travel for commuters for 3 months
The Spanish government of Socialist Pedro Sanchéz wants to do everything to “relieve the middle…
Global alarm grows over China’s Covid surge
(AFP) – The United States joined nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China after…
Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 28, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI waves to…