Opinion
Poland and the Migrants
Poland and the Migrants
The world was moved by Poland’s hospitality with Ukrainian refugees. Perhaps, for Poles, the war may be another form of Russian imperialism, but the fact is that this same war has dissipated differences and rekindled the Polish spirit of Solidarność (Solidarity).
Taste of Go(o)dness
Taste of Go(o)dness
“Subtle and gentle in the midst of fast food culture or more globalized food”. That is how food editor and critic Juliana Duque describes the twists and tales of Colombian cuisine.
Inflation strikes again
Inflation strikes again
Are we back to the 1970s price crisis? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has soared inflationary expectations. Portuguese economist Sérgio Rebelo assesses the repercussions of the conflict on a European economy that, by the end of 2022, was struggling with high inflation.
Money Talks
Money Talks
Money was around for at least two millennia before the first coins appeared. However, looking at it in tandem with human life down through the ages, you soon see that “all that glitters is not gold”. Territorial conquests, colonial trade and the quest for freedom are just a few of the many stories behind what we today call money.
Freedom, a matter of muscle
Freedom, a matter of muscle
Apparently, we are free to decide between one action or another, but is this really so? Colombian philosopher and professor Juan Pablo Hernández discusses the idea of freedom, starting with our fundamental decision-making organ: the brain.
Secrets, Beyond Evolution
Secrets, Beyond Evolution
When the first humans arose on Earth, viruses were already here. For a long time, they lived in a delicate balance but human disruption in ecological environments of wildlife unravelled it. Colombian physician and epidemiologist Manuel Tiberio Ayala decodes this intricate evolutionary game.
The Plural life of Fernando Pessoa
The Plural life of Fernando Pessoa
Responsible for more than 30 editions by and about Fernando Pessoa, Jerónimo Pizarro shares his personal vision of the poet’s life and evokes a curious story no biography has ever gathered.
SOS Pollinators
SOS Pollinators
The “SOS Pollinators” campaign was launched in 2015 to raise public awareness on the importance of pollinators. Quercus vice-president, Nuno Sequeira, details the campaign’s multiple initiatives.
A Journey of Wonder
A Journey of Wonder
The near future is packed with exciting life detection missions. By looking to the same organic molecules that make up life on Earth, scientists try to find signs of extraterrestrial life in the solar system. Portuguese astrobiologist Zita Martins discusses the challenges of these quests.
Anatomy of a Life Line
Anatomy of a Life Line
The Biedronka Foundation was launched in April 2020 with the mission of helping elderly people live better, healthier and longer lives. Lives worth living. The Foundation’s President, Katarzyna Scheer, expands on the values, concerns and goals of its work with Polish seniors.
A Precious Fear
A Precious Fear
Fear depends on our notion of it. José Palma-Oliveira, specialist in psychology and risk perception, reflects on the way fear affected us collectively in the peak of the pandemic, leading to erratic shopping patterns and panic buying.
Beyond the Horizon
Beyond the Horizon
The quest for an answer to the meaning of life is endless showing how hungry for a purpose humankind can be. Colombian philosopher Roberto Palacio shares his perspective on this topic.
Good habits… start young!
Good habits… start young!
Healthy eating habits can and should be programmed from the earliest months of life. Pediatrician and researcher Carla Rêgo discusses the role of parents and teachers, who, as models for children, train them with different textures and flavours essential to a varied and balanced diet.