Why confine yourself to a gym when the expansive outdoors beckons? Nature’s Gym offers a more potent elixir for your health, with outdoor exercise having a profound impact on your blood pressure and m...
Warning: while this article talks about the stages of decomposition of the Human Body, it contains no images of human remains. So it’s Halloween, let’s go for a spooky theme for this month’s Forensic ...
Vita Nuova, meaning “New Life”, is one of the foundational texts of classical European literature. Written by Dante Alighieri, this unique work blends poetry and prose, love and death, the...
Introduction Egyptian mythology is one of the oldest and richest mythological traditions in the world. This mythology comprises numerous gods, goddesses, and legends that reflect the beliefs, values, ...
Beren was one of the survivors of the Dagor Bragollach (“Battle of Sudden Flame”), during which Morgoth conquered the northern lands of Middle-earth. He was among the group of men led by h...
In modern media, Lilith often appears with demonic traits, but this has not always been the prevailing narrative. Her story has evolved over time, reinterpreted and reimagined through different eras. ...
As a headline, Intel Admits What We All Knew: No One is Buying AI PCs, has a lot to say about modern computing (Roach, 2025). In fact, the term AI is misleading, it’s just sophisticated programming, n...
Ever feel like your MacBook has a mind of its own—especially when it comes to typing? You’re halfway through a sentence and suddenly you’re like, “Whyy is myyy keyboarrd doing thisss?” Yep, we’v...
Back in the 1970s, going to see a movie involved a short feature before the main showing. Mostly, these were cartoons, but occasionally there would be a documentary. Once such was Animals are Beautifu...
The global healthcare system faced extensive testing before the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the evolution of crisis communications, fundamentally transforming social emergency messaging. Public heal...
The Dance of Trust: A Nigerian Folktale for the Digital Age Onye nwe eziokwu served as truth keeper in our Nigerian village, according to a family story told to me by my grandmother. The villagers use...
I’ve brought you up to date on Forensic Science. I may return to it when there’s a new breakthrough, but I thought I’d try something different for a while. There’s a lot of science out there that gets...
Introduction Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by the dreaded message: “Your system has run out of application memory”? This error can pop up out of nowhere, leaving your Mac struggling to per...
With all the stress to produce the Perfect Christmas, it’s not a surprise that certain crimes increase around the Holiday Season. Christmas is not a holiday for the police, hospitals or fire bri...
Have you ever wondered where the villains in your favourite classic detective fiction found their poisons to commit murder? Author’s descriptions linger on arsenic and cyanide as if they weren’t restr...
Wine is more than a beverage; it is a tapestry woven into the fabric of human civilization. From its humble beginnings in the wilds of ancient lands to its status as a global cultural icon, wine has p...
French food holds a prestigious place in the culinary world, celebrated for its elegance, flavors, and centuries-old traditions. Whether it’s a simple crusty baguette or a complex, slow-cooked stew, e...
When it comes to global gastronomy, few cuisines hold as much charm and universal appeal as Italian food. With its emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients, bold flavors, and comforting simplicity,...
While this article talks about the stages of decomposition of the Human Body, it contains no images of human remains. So it’s Halloween, let’s go for a spooky theme for this month’s Forensic Science t...
Forensic Genetics is a new discipline. The use of DNA in police cases began properly in 1983 with a UK case which identified the murderer due to a distinctive DNA feature. More on that case here. In ...
Earlier this month, August 2024, I attended the World Science Fiction Convention, Glasgow 2024. There were so many panels and lectures that it was difficult to choose which ones to attend. However, gi...
In May 2024, New Scientist magazine reported on the facial reconstruction of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman (George, 2024). Because her remains were discovered in the Shanidar cave in Iraq, she w...
Introduction Fashion is always evolving, and 2024 is set to be a year of exciting trends that blend the past, present, and future. From nostalgic revivals to futuristic minimalism, bold colors, and su...
Visiting the museum is a great way to travel and catch a glimpse into the fascinating histories of the past. Additionally, buying art is a way to hold onto these experiences for a long time. Ho...
33,000 years ago, a person died in a cave in what is now Romania. In 1941, phosphate miners discovered the fractured skull. And that was the full extent of knowledge about the find, before a scientist...
Beyond the mainstream cinema, there are many films that gripping audiences, challenging their minds and affecting their hearts. These films may not have received the attention they deserve, perhaps du...
When I worked in medical biochemistry, testing for both illicit and legal drugs had a dedicated department. The dose, even for legal drugs such as lithium, must be strictly controlled. Too little drug...
The dramatic decline in the starling population rings alarms bells. A once common bird, with their stunning murmurations as seen in image 2, the population is now plummeting. But what has caused that ...
Sniffer Dogs are currently the front line in bio-security at borders. Once, when I entered a US airport, I was approached by a sniffer dog. It indicated to its handler that my luggage concealed meat. ...