2018/04/04 |
OPINION: Why is Xi Jinping Such an Enigma?
Xi has been compared to figures ranging from Vladimir Putin to Chiang Kai-shek.
2018/04/20 |
OPINION: Why You Should Read and Re-read 'Dream of the Red Chamber'
Besides offering a deep peek into Qing Dynasty culture, the classic novel remains relevant today for readers of all ages.
2020/07/27 |
What Do We Know So Far About the Long-Term Symptoms of Covid-19?
Many people are reporting persistent symptoms like headaches and shortness of breath after two months or more since being infected.
2018/05/14 |
4 Questions About Air Pollution and Your Health
Air pollution knows no boundaries and is a leading cause of early death worldwide.
2018/06/04 |
Urbanization, the Escalator Dilemma and Big Data
Cities might be better off if people stood still on longer climbs, one study finds.
2018/05/30 |
INDONESIA: Fighting Radicalism in Islamic Schools
Recent attacks on Java highlight the importance of the power of education as a moderating force.
2018/06/08 |
K-Pop, BTS and Breaking America
The Korean boy band BTS is the advance guard of what could well be a K-pop invasion of the West.
2018/06/24 |
The Joy of Chopsticks and Other 'Unconventional' Dining Experiences
Eating and performing other mundane activities in a novel way can significantly enhance your enjoyment of them.
2018/05/17 |
When Dictators Fall, Who Replaces Them?
A global glance at the future of authoritarianism.
2020/04/24 |
Why Dalgona Coffee Is the Quarantine Drink of Choice
Dalgona coffee, reportedly named after a South Korean candy, has taken social media by storm. It has everything to do with our current Covid-19 induced isolation.
2018/06/15 |
OPINION: Kim's Power Plays Unlikely to End in a Unified Korea
Kim's primary goal is holding onto power and modernizing the economy.
2018/04/25 |
New Delhi, Dengue, and Big Data: How Fighting Disease Can Unite a City
The fight against infectious disease in urban India could help create more inclusive social institutions.
2018/05/07 |
A Decade Later, Cyclone Nargis Still Holds Lessons for Myanmar
Myanmar has learned from the disaster, but it is prepared for the next one?
2020/07/06 |
Rethinking K-pop Industry’s Silence During the Black Lives Matter Movement
The K-pop industry has generally tried to stay apolitical, but its expanding American fan base has encouraged some K-pop stars to express their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
2020/07/22 |
Oxford Immunologist on Coronavirus Vaccine: Highly Promising Early Results
An experimental vaccine designed by Oxford University stimulates the creation of antibodies.
2020/02/25 |
Indian Women Join a Global ‘Fourth Wave’ Feminist Movement
Thousands of women across India are protesting the country's anti-citizenship law and gender discrimination.
2018/05/04 |
‘Pro-Poor’ Tourism Falls Flat in India's Varanasi
Tourism is a mainstay of the Indian economy, but attempts to spread the wealth have come up short.
2018/08/01 |
OPINION: It's Time to End the 'Fake News' Era
The term has a myriad different interpretations and we would be better off abandoning it.