Author: supragility

Introduction: Battling the Elements in an Age of Extremes In recent years, our world has been experiencing a rapid increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. From devastating hurricanes and scorching heatwaves to unprecedented flooding and bone-chilling polar vortexes, it’s becoming increasingly evident that we’re living in an era where extreme weather…

Self-sufficiency and homesteading have gained popularity in recent years as people seek to reduce their reliance on the traditional systems that provide for their basic needs. This trend is driven by a variety of factors, including concerns about the environment, the desire to live a more sustainable lifestyle, and the uncertainty of the world around…

It is a challenge to handle the risks of the future, whether they will be about climate change, demographics, geopolitics, the global financial system, technology or innovation. In fact, many risks are interrelated and can have a significant impact on each other. For example, climate change may increase the likelihood of conflict in certain parts…

Source criticism is the process of assessing the reliability and credibility of sources. When evaluating sources, historians consider a number of factors, including the author’s bias, the source’s authority, the date of the source, and the source’s context. Historians must be careful to avoid using sources that are unreliable or biased. Unreliable sources are those…

Regenerative medicine deals with the “process of replacing, engineering or regenerating human or animal cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function”. This field holds the promise of engineering damaged tissues and organs by stimulating the body’s own repair mechanisms to functionally heal previously irreparable tissues or organs. Regenerative medicine is often confused…

No, it is not only producing nuts, but because the food industry is focusing on rationalisation, cost control and efficiency – it has gone a bit nuts. Food is now produced on the other side of the world from where it is consumed. It really makes no sense! Food grows everywhere and if we could…