by Anna Kuhl | Sep 11, 2023 | Blog
In the 1980s, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) faced a challenge… Scientists James Stephens and Charles Miller were grappling with the harmful effects of light in space as well as the dangers of radiation for astronauts’ eyes during welding...
by Anna Kuhl | Sep 4, 2023 | Blog
In a surprising television event 25 years ago, Bob Dole, the respected senator from Kansas and former presidential candidate, publicly admitted his struggles with sexual impotence. This wasn’t a provocative ploy for reality TV, but a watershed moment for...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog
Throughout history and across various cultures, hair has held symbolic importance. Whether it’s the long, flowing locks of ancient Greek warriors or the intentionally shaven heads of Egyptian priests, hair — or the lack of it — often carried deep significance....
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog
Few intellectuals have tapped into the undercurrents of human behaviour as deeply as René Girard (1923-2015), a figure celebrated not just for his insights but for the journey that led him to those revelations. In the wake of the post-war academic boom, Girard,...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 15, 2023 | Blog
From time immemorial, human beings have used various forms of greeting to foster social bonds, establish peace, and recognise each other’s presence. Take Tibet for example, where a stuck-out tongue can signify a welcome; in New Zealand, the Māori engage in the...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
Queen Victoria, one of history’s most iconic monarchs, ruler of England and Ireland, Empress of India, wife to her first cousin (hey, it was a thing in English royalty) was also…a legendary snorer. Victoria, who reigned for an impressive 64 years, putting a...
