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Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Two Months On
Russia’s initial goal of invading the capital, Kyiv, was thought to be an easy target for one of the largest armies in the world. However, Ukraine managed to start to push them out of the region by March 25.
Analysis | Chinese-Taiwan relations post Russian Invasion of Ukraine
On the surface, both look quite similar, with a larger country seeking to take back control of a part of a former unified country. For Russia, their motivation to invade came from their fear of a western leaning Ukraine. However China and Taiwan’s situation is more complex.
Closet South Korean Election in History: Yoon Suk-Yeol Victorious
Yoon Suk-Yeol had been in a neck-in neck race with Lee Jae-Myung of the Democratic Party. The election turned out to be highly contentious, with Yoon only winning by 247,077 votes, a margin of less than one per cent.
Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the Environment
If you’ve been online in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed an increase in the phrases ‘NFT’ or ‘cryptocurrency.’ Here’s a simplified outline of what those terms mean and how they’re used.
The Fight for Trans Athletes in Sport
“If we allow trans women to compete, we have to allow them to win too”
How Russia’s Invasion forced germany to rebuild its energy Sector
As Germany is forced to cut ties with Russian oil, gas, and coal, it is important to ask what set Germany down this path.
Human Genome Fully Mapped: Two Decades in the Making
In 2003, the Human Genome Project (“HGP”) announced that it had sequenced 92 per cent of a human genome, revolutionizing our understanding of genetics and human health. Now, two decades later, the HGP announced it has filled in the gaps, sequencing an entire human genome.
NASA’s Plans for 2023
NASA is prepared for a decade of electric aircraft, moon landings and space exploration.
Around the World: Two Years Post the Onsetof the Pandemic
COVID-19 has repeatedly surged back into prevalence worldwide, despite countries working tirelessly to contain it.
Russia Invades Ukraine
What began as 190,000 Russian soldiers lining Ukraine’s border has quickly materialized into a full-blown invasion.
The Worldwide Wordle Craze, Explained
The seemingly simple online word game, “Wordle,” has taken the internet by storm and was recently purchased by The New York Times.
James Webb Telescope Launch
NASA’s James Webb Telescope (JWST) reached its destination, Lagrange Point (L2) on January 24, 2022, preparing to study the earliest stars and galaxies and analyze their emergence in the Universe.
2022 Grammy Award Nominees
Since 1959, the Grammys have been an annual event in the music industry, widely known as “music’s biggest night.” The 2022 Grammys include 86 categories with many nominations for each.
Diplomatic Boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics
In December, countries announced a diplomatic boycott of Winter 2022 Olympic Games in protest of human rights abuses by the Chinese government in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong.
Myanmar Marks One Year of Military Rule
Myanmar has been under the rule of its military, officially called the Tatmadaw, for over a year since February 1, 2021’s coup d’état.
Welcome to the “Metaverse”
Following Facebook’s recent name change to “Meta,” the metaverse has become a hot topic in regards to the future of the internet.
ANALYSIS: The Impact of the Theranos ruling on tech startups of the future
Even the cautionary tale of Theranos will not dampen the entrepreneurial spirit of the tech industry for long. Much of the tech sector thrives on exciting ideas and overselling in hope of investment.
Fast Food in the Modern Age
Turn a corner on a major street, and a McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, or Starbucks will undoubtedly be present; fast food chains are a ubiquitous sight.
First Black Woman Nominated to the US Supreme Court
On Friday, February 25, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States — set to be the first Black female Justice in the court’s 233-year history.