Covid-19: Sweden's Unique Response The global COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented health and economic crisis and with no vaccine, several countries have resorted to various strategies to contain the spread. A few countries, most notably Sweden, have taken a...

The Discovery of the Atom: The Foundation of Modern Chemistry Atoms have been part of human knowledge since ancient times, but it was not until the late 19th century that humans discovered what they really are. This discovery of atoms...

COVID-19 in Africa: The Challenges, Impacts and Responses Introduction COVID-19 has created a global health pandemic, affecting nearly all countries around the world. The continent of Africa is not an exception. With limited resources and healthcare services, many African countries have...

John von Neumann: The Mathematician Who Helped Develop Game Theory John von Neumann was a 20th century Hungarian-American mathematician who made major contributions to many fields, including game theory. His work has had a lasting impact on economics, mathematics, and...

The Science of Addiction: Understanding the Causes and Effects of Substance Abuse Addiction to substances is a growing concern across the world, with individuals struggling under the weight of its clutches in varying degrees. To better understand the underlying causes...

COVID Spread in Gorillas - Why it is Vital We Take Action Now The novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a devastating impact on human and animal populations across the globe. Unfortunately, gorillas, who were already facing numerous threats to their...

The Discovery of Radioactivity: A Scientific Breakthrough That Changed Our Understanding of Matter and Energy For centuries, scientists have yearned to understand the mysteries of the building blocks of the universe. In the late nineteenth century, this goal was advanced...

What Is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). It is similar to, but less severe than, the close relative, smallpox. It is found mainly in remote parts of Central and West Africa, where there...

Emil Kraepelin is widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of psychiatry, having developed the first ever classification system for mental disorders. An early proponent of a scientific approach to diagnosing mental illness, Kraepelin's system is still in...

Cancer is a devastating illness that affects millions of people around the world each year. While researchers have been making steady progress in fighting cancer, it remains a major public health issue. In recent years, scientists have made remarkable...