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The power of the placebo
Life, Published on 04/06/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: We use mints to help our six-year-old with carsickness. When the mints came from the tin, they didn't help at all. But when we started keeping them in a prescription pill bottle, the "medicine" made his symptoms go away. Is this the placebo effect? Why does it work?
The reality of dreams
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/01/2024
» In the world of contemporary cinema, Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli is a provocateur who is not afraid to tackle the intricacies of fame, societal pressures, and the blurred lines between the virtual and physical worlds. Known for his daring approach and for using satire to unveil the darker side of human nature, Borgli's work has garnered international acclaim, with his latest film Dream Scenario captivating audiences with its genre-bending narrative and stellar cast.
Food security benefits from helping hand
Life, Published on 29/11/2023
» By 2050, the global demand for food will rise by 70%, according to data from the World Bank, as the world's population is expected to reach nine billion people. And in order to meet such a huge demand, at least US$80 billion annual investment will be required.
Humble heroes
Life, Noko, Published on 05/11/2021
» Making timepieces for superheroes wasn't on the mind of the Baumgartner brothers and Martin Frei when they founded Urwerk in 1997 and disrupted the watch industry.
Space, time continuum
Life, Published on 03/09/2021
» Besides high-precision watchmaking, Rolex is involved and supports various domains from arts and culture to exploration and sports.
Divided we fall
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/06/2021
» In 2019, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stormed an election campaign rally stage with a promise to end turmoil and move the country forward. He managed to survive attacks from all sides, from an oath gaffe to anti-government protests. However, nobody imagined that the coronavirus would present a real challenge to his rule. After 18 months, the crisis has battered the country with 218,000 infections and 1,600 deaths so far.
Deadly behaviour
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/03/2021
» Jo* had a career that was on track and would let him become director of sales at a plush hotel in Bangkok before Covid-19. He took great pride in being able to afford the fine things in life for his wife and children.
Re-telling 2020, with forecasts for Thailand's future
Life, Published on 30/12/2020
» As the year we all want to end finally does, Life asks leading people from various professions to reflect how Covid-19 affected their industry and to look ahead for the year to come
Masters of sound
Life, Noko, Published on 25/12/2020
» Before Antoine LeCoultre became a watchmaker, he devised a mechanism for music boxes. Cut from a single piece of metal and shaped like a comb, his invention improved sound quality and prevented instruments from detuning.
Rooting out inequality
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/12/2020
» 'Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."