Muscat: Razat Sultaniya Farm of the Royal Court Affairs has succeeded in producing the pineapple crop locally, following 15 years of research, which included testing the local environment’s ability to embrace the pineapple crop. The stages of pineapple cultivation at Razat Sultaniya Farm in Dhofar Governorate evolved from limited cultivation in potted plants to extensive […]
The Lowy Institute’s annual poll, released this week, carried two important signals for politicians and other policy makers about Australian multiculturalism. One was reassuring, the other an amber light. Nearly three in four (73%) say Australia’s “cultural diversity” has been positive. This indicates multiculturalism’s roots remain firmly in the ground, despite the winds blowing in […]
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate fathers and father figures. Today’s dads may be more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, sharing the day-to-day responsibilities of raising children. But while expectations of fathers have evolved, the support available to them has not always kept pace. My colleagues and I undertook research in […]
In New Zealand, ambulance crews treat about seven people a day who are in cardiac arrest, meaning their heart is no longer pumping blood to vital organs. Sadly, fewer than one in eight are likely to survive. But as our new study shows, more lives could be saved if community responders were equipped with portable […]
People in parts of Papua New Guinea are facing an unusual problem. Floating volcanic rock is making boat travel difficult, blocking access to fishing grounds and disrupting daily life in coastal communities. The source of the pumice is the ongoing Titan Ridge eruption from an underwater volcano in the Bismarck Sea. Since May 9, the […]
The United States and Iran are preparing to finalise a peace deal that would end their war – at least for the time being – as well as Israel’s bombing of Lebanon. Many key details remain to be negotiated, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Another issue that remains uncertain – how the deal […]
Parents who find time for themselves feel better and show healthier physiological stress patterns on the same day, according to my new research. The findings suggest that even small moments away from daily demands may help mothers and fathers recharge emotionally and physically. Raising children often means putting personal needs last. Between work, household tasks, […]
