Global Challenges

The Rise of Autism Among Children Over the Past 50 Years

Over the past half century, the number of children identified with autism spectrum conditions has increased dramatically across many countries. This rise has attracted attention from scientists, educators, policymakers, and…

deka January 22, 2026

Danger Global Challenges Public Health

Radiation Storms: Invisible Tempests from Space

A radiation storm is a powerful space-weather event caused by intense bursts of energetic particles released by the Sun. Unlike hurricanes or lightning storms, radiation storms are invisible to the…

deka January 20, 2026

Bioethics & Science Danger Global Challenges

Global IQ Decline: What Modern Science Says About Falling Cognitive Scores Over the Last 100 Years

Over the past century, researchers have observed patterns suggesting that average IQ scores in several developed countries may be gradually declining. This trend, known as the “reverse Flynn effect,” contrasts…

deka December 14, 2025

Danger Global Challenges Public Health

Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Modern Understanding

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological disorder that primarily affects movement, coordination, and balance. It develops when nerve cells in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra begin…

deka December 2, 2025

Global Challenges Public Health Smart & Healthy

How Megacities Harm Human Health

Megacities — sprawling urban centers with populations exceeding ten million — are symbols of progress and modern life. Yet behind the bright lights and skyscrapers lies a hidden cost: the…

deka November 13, 2025

Danger Global Challenges Public Health

Influenza: Understanding the Seasonal Illness and Its Impact on Health

Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an acute viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. It is caused by influenza viruses, which circulate globally and change slightly…

deka November 11, 2025

Danger Global Challenges Public Health

Are Plastic Pollution and Human Health Connected – and How?

Plastic pollution is often viewed as an environmental crisis, but it is increasingly becoming a public health emergency as well. What began as a convenience revolution in the 20th century…

deka October 28, 2025

Global Challenges Human Biology Public Health

Congenital Diseases – Understanding Disorders Present from Birth

Congenital diseases, often called birth defects or congenital disorders, are medical conditions that exist from the moment of birth. These conditions may arise from genetic mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, or environmental…

deka October 28, 2025

Danger Global Challenges Public Health

Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding the Silent Thief of Memory

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most profound and challenging conditions affecting humanity today. It slowly erodes memory, reasoning, and identity — the very essence of what makes us who…

deka October 20, 2025

Global Challenges Public Health

Down Syndrome: Understanding a Genetic Condition with Compassion and Science

Down syndrome is one of the most well-known genetic conditions in the world. It affects approximately one in every 700 babies, regardless of race, culture, or geography. Though it presents…

deka October 20, 2025