September 11, 2024

Anger, the brain and politics

  As the Democratic National Convention wraps up on August 25, 2024, Dr. Gloria Wu explores the role of emotions in politics and their impact on […]
September 9, 2024

Love and the brain

Dr. Helen E. Fisher, a renowned biological anthropologist, passed away recently at age 79. Fisher’s groundbreaking research explored the neural basis of love, utilizing MRI scans […]
September 5, 2024

Not for women only: 5 points

In a discussion about career development and personal growth, Dean Louito Edje, Dean, University of Michigan Medical School, emphasized the importance of understanding and nurturing one’s […]
September 3, 2024

Fast fashion and environment

The fashion industry significantly impacts the environment, with global clothing production reaching 100 billion items annually. Consumers buy 60% more clothing than 15 years ago and […]
August 29, 2024

Environment and fashion

  Danit Peleg, an Israeli designer, used 3D printing to create a personalized and waste-free fashion collection for her graduation project at Shankar College of Engineering […]
August 27, 2024

Fungus and biodiversity

Fungi are incredibly versatile organisms, ranging from microscopic spores to massive mycelial networks. An astonishing discovery at the Chernobyl reactor revealed that the black fungus Cryptococcus […]
August 22, 2024

Sustainability in fashion

Today we discuss the environment and clothing, featuring insights from Christina Dean, a sustainable fashion activist recognized by British Vogue as one of its top 30 […]
August 20, 2024

#Seed2Sew

BASF’s “Seed to Sew” project in Greece began in 2022 and focuses on sustainable cotton cultivation. This initiative promotes reducing carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption, and […]
August 13, 2024

Environmental Dyes

Traditional dyes like indigo and tyrian purple have given way to synthetic dyes, which require large amounts of energy, chemicals, and water—around 5 trillion liters annually, […]
August 8, 2024

The Environment and Fashion

In Europe, there is a significant focus on environmental consciousness, particularly in the fashion industry. Fast fashion brands like H&M, based in Sweden, contribute to environmental […]
August 6, 2024

Pregnancy and Heart Disease

Pregnancy increases strain on the heart and blood vessels, raising blood volume and heart rate. Women with pre-existing heart conditions like arrhythmias or heart valve issues […]