Han Kang Becomes First South Korean to Win Nobel Prize in Literature
On October 10, 2024, South Korean author Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature, marking a historic moment as she became the first person from her country to receive…
Why Americans Lack Access to Superior Sunscreens
Sunscreen is a vital product for protecting skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, the availability of sunscreen ingredients varies significantly between countries, with the United States…
South Korea’s President Yoon Likely to Be a Lame Duck Soon
During South Korea’s latest parliamentary elections, the liberal Democratic Party achieved a resounding victory, complicating the political landscape for President Yoon Suk Yeol. With three years left in his term,…
A Groundbreaking Court Decision in Europe Champions Climate Action
In Strasbourg, France, a significant legal decision was made that could change the way governments approach climate change. The European Court of Human Rights, the top human rights court in…
Democracy vs. Autocracy
In 2022, Xi Jinping was chosen again as the leader of China in an election where he got all 2,950 votes. Right after this, Qin Gang, who works closely with…
A Ray of Hope: International Efforts Towards a Ramadan Ceasefire
On Monday, the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding two main things: first, that everyone involved in the conflict in Gaza stop fighting immediately during the holy month of…
Hong Kong Passes Article 23, “a Final Nail in a Closed Coffin”
Hong Kong has been at the center of a major political storm. The heart of the matter is a new security law, referred to as Article 23, that has caused…
Teaching AI to Forget: A New Path to Understanding Languages
Some very smart scientists have found a cool way to help artificial intelligence (AI) models understand languages better. They’ve developed a new type of machine learning that lets AI pick…