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Continue reading →: The Pioneer They Tried to Silence: Sarah Stewart’s Revolutionary Discovery That Viruses Cause CancerSarah Elizabeth Stewart, a Mexican-American researcher, overcame institutional sexism to revolutionise cancer understanding by proving viruses could cause cancer. Despite significant contributions and Nobel nominations, her legacy remains overshadowed. Stewart’s story highlights the lasting impact of discrimination in science and the ongoing need to recognise marginalised voices in research.
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Continue reading →: Religious Experience: The Great Divide Between Universal Truth and Cultural ConstructionThe debate over religious experiences centers on whether they reflect universal human encounters with the divine or are shaped by cultural contexts. William James advocates for the universalist view, emphasising common mystical patterns, while Steven Katz argues all experiences are culturally constructed. This debate influences spirituality, intercultural dialogue, and academic…
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Continue reading →: The Dragons of LindisfarneLindisfarne, Northumbria – 8th June, 793 AD The dragons came first in dreams, their wings casting shadows across my prayers. I am Brother Cuthred, scribe and keeper of simples in this blessed place of Lindisfarne, and I write these words as the sun climbs towards its zenith on this eighth…
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Continue reading →: The Forgotten Mother of Bioinformatics: Margaret Oakley Dayhoff’s Quiet RevolutionIn 1965, Margaret Oakley Dayhoff revolutionised biology by creating the first comprehensive protein sequence database, laying the groundwork for bioinformatics. Despite her significant contributions, she remains largely unrecognised, highlighting societal tendencies to undervalue women’s achievements in technical fields. Dayhoff’s legacy underscores the need for better acknowledgment of women’s roles in…
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Continue reading →: The Intelligence Divide: How the Nature vs. Nurture Debate Perpetuates InequalityThe nature versus nurture debate in intelligence highlights the significant genetic influence on cognitive abilities but risks overshadowing the impact of environmental factors. Genetic arguments often justify educational inequalities, ignoring evidence from the Flynn effect and socioeconomic influences. Advocating for equitable access to education and resources is essential for unlocking…
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Continue reading →: The Company We KeepLondon, England – 7th June, 1953 The corridors of Broadcasting House hummed with a peculiar energy that morning, as if the very walls still vibrated with the echoes of Tuesday’s coronation broadcast. I adjusted my headphones and checked the levels on the mixing desk for what must have been the…
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Continue reading →: The Unsung Engineer Who Powers Our Space Ambitions: Olga González-Sanabria and the Battery That Changed EverythingOlga González-Sanabria, a pioneering Puerto Rican chemical engineer, revolutionised space exploration through her work on nickel-hydrogen batteries essential for the International Space Station. Despite her significant contributions, she remains largely unknown, highlighting the systemic oversight of women and minorities in STEM. Her story calls for recognition of their vital roles…
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Continue reading →: Decolonising Academic Knowledge: Beyond the Comfort Zone of Cosmetic ChangeThe academic fields of anthropology and human geography are being challenged to confront their colonial foundations and reconsider knowledge production methods that have historically marginalised indigenous epistemologies. This discourse divides scholars into reformists advocating for cosmetic changes and radicals calling for total transformation, emphasising the need for genuine decolonisation and…
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Continue reading →: The Weight of NamesNormandy, France – 6th June 1944 (D-Day) The Channel was angrier than I’d ever seen her, and I’d been staring at those grey-green swells for what felt like hours. The landing craft pitched and rolled beneath us, thirty-six men packed like sardines in a tin, each lost in his own…
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Continue reading →: Katia Krafft: The Forgotten Pioneer Who Transformed Volcano Science and Saved Thousands of LivesKatia Krafft, a pioneering volcanologist, significantly advanced volcanic research and hazard communication, yet her individual contributions have been overshadowed by the narrative of her partnership with Maurice. Her innovative methodologies and effective public communication strategies saved lives and transformed disaster preparedness, highlighting the need for recognition of women’s contributions in…
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