A recent study conducted in Norway has revealed the neurological benefits of handwriting compared to typing. The researchers measured brainwave data as participants were prompted to write or type words displayed on a screen. Patterns in the brain were found to be significantly more elaborate when participants engaged in handwriting rather than typing.

They discovered neural networks in the brain showed more connectivity between different regions when individuals write by hand. This enhanced brain connectivity plays a vital role in memory building and information encoding. Writing by hand has also been associated with spelling accuracy and memory recall, particularly for dyslexic individuals. These researchers emphasize the importance of providing students with opportunities to write by hand to ensure better learning outcomes.

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Hundreds of refugees from the Central African Republic have chosen to return home from a refugee camp in eastern Cameroon, despite ongoing conflict. The violence began in 2013, displacing more than a fifth of the Central African Republic’s population, with many seeking safety across borders. Now, some refugees are voluntarily choosing to go back, driven by desires to rebuild their lives and contribute to their country’s recovery.

Among them are students with aspirations of continuing their education and pursuing careers aimed at contributing to societal healing and justice. Others remain too fearful to return due to traumatic experiences, including systematic violence by armed groups. These survivors, in hopes of making a difference, envision futures where they can support those similarly affected by the conflict.

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Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, faces an escalating environmental crisis due to climbers leaving behind vast amounts of waste. Reports show with the annual influx of climbers, approximately 70 tons of garbage including a substantial amount of human waste is left at Everest’s base camp each spring, creating a hazardous and unpleasant environment.

This accumulation not only detracts from the natural beauty of the region but also poses serious health risks as the waste becomes exposed to the melting snow. Despite regulations requiring mountaineering teams to manage their waste, enforcement has been lax, with government liaison officers often failing to monitor the situation effectively. Since 2019, the Nepal army, in collaboration with various organizations, has led cleanup campaigns, removing around 110 tons of waste, but the challenge persists.

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