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Dr Ian Pearson, who used to be an engineer before turning to future-gazing,  believes that humans who stay alive until then might dodge death altogether, as new tech will be able to replace worn-out body parts, or even let people live inside...

A new study has confirmed that cutting calories is connected to a higher risk of depression, particularly in men. Experts at the University of Toronto examined data from over 28,500 adults who were followed for more than a decade. They completed...

WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America is an act of geographical chest-thumping. But imagine if he added a key word and called it the Gulf of North America. That simple...

LONDON: As the world becomes more volatile and confusing, policymakers, business leaders, and investors will need to rethink the mental models they use to analyse the global economy. Specifically, they should pay attention to three structural...

CAMBRIDGE: Recently, I was among hundreds of researchers at Harvard University who received termination notices for our federal research grants. Mine was for a project to study electrical signalling between neurons in the brain. My lab’s...

Concerns are mounting over a loophole in Jamaica’s pharmacy laws that allows doctors to supply medicines directly to patients, a practice some regulators allege is being exploited for financial gain. Members of the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica...

Parents across Jamaica are grappling with the challenges of securing assessments, educational placements, and therapy for their children with special needs. Long waiting lists at assessment centres like Mico CARE, high costs for private evaluations...

The Government is looking into the introduction of electronic tagging for deportees as part of efforts to bolster national security. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang announced that the move aims to better...

Grief-stricken and overwhelmed, Prudence Griffiths believes foul play is behind the tragic death of her eight-year-old son, Navardo Blackburn. The autistic child, missing for four days, was found decomposed inside an abandoned car in Gregory Park,...

Jamaicans from all walks of life came together on Labour Day 1973 to give back to their communities. Across the island, scenes of teamwork and national pride unfolded as citizens joined hands in projects big and small. These moments captured the...

Immaculate Conception High School made a splash at the Inter-Secondary Schoolgirl Swimming Championships, claiming their ninth consecutive title with a commanding 110 points. With standout performances in the lower classes and multiple record-...

From humble beginnings to a hub of learning, the Excelsior Education Centre has undergone a powerful transformation. What started as a vision to support underserved students has grown into a dynamic system of five institutions—including a...