Monthly Archives: May 2023

The antibiotics crisis Western firms are becoming interested in a Soviet medicine “Phage therapy” aims to use viruses to cure bacterial infections May 3rd 2023 | TBILISI ECONOMIST  It was on the golf course that Barry Rud first noticed something was seriously wrong. … Continue reading →

Protein powders: Are they bad for your health? By Claudia Hammond27th April 2023 BBC Many people consume protein powder supplements, especially in older age or to bulk up muscles. Are they a good thing to be taking? When I go … Continue reading →

The Taliban in Afghanistan The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops. Under their harsh rule, they have cracked down on women’s rights and neglected basic services. Taliban fighters hold a … Continue reading →

Survivor nation As Israel turns 75, its biggest threats now come from within The country needs a new political settlement that diminishes the power of extremists Apr 27th 2023 ECONOMIST  As israel marks its 75th anniversary, take a moment to admire … Continue reading →