Time is what we make of it

Is life what we make of it?

Although astrobiological or SETI detections are possible, actual invasions of sentient extra-terrestrials or plagues of escaped alien microbes are unlikely. Therefore, an anthropological perspective on the question suggests that in the event of a detection, the vast majority of humanity will be dealing not with extra-terrestrial life itself (whether intelligent or not, local or distant), but wi...

Data Literacy - What is it and how can we make it happen?

The preceding special issue of this journal highlighted the enormous potential of the growing open data movement for social change and sustainable development (Sharif and Van Schalkwyk 2016). Others have emphasised its potential for economic development (Iemma 2012; Stott 2014; Vickery 2011), transparency and accountability (Geiger and von Lucke 2012; Janssen 2011, 2012; Meijer, Curtin, and Hil...

Erythema nodosum :what should we consider about it?

We can make it happen

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Subclinical atherosclerosis: what it is, what it means and what we can do about it

Atherosclerosis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory disease with a long asymptomatic phase. Disease progression can lead eventually to the occurrence of acute cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris and sudden cardiac death. While the disease is still in a subclinical stage, however, the presence of atherosclerosis can be identified by several methods, ...