Kishon Brown
Bio
As a fervent wanderer and devoted lover of literature, I find inspiration in every corner of the world. Join me as I journey and craft captivating tales of my adventures. Let's embark on this literary odyssey together! 🌍✍️
Stories (10/0)
Hidden Truths: Unveiling the Records the British Empire Kept in the Shadows
In 2009, five Kenyan individuals presented a petition at the British Prime Minister's office, alleging human rights violations they endured during the 1950s under British colonial rule in Kenya. Their demand for reparations was based on their vivid personal accounts and physical scars from those traumatic experiences. However, their testimonies were initially undermined due to the lack of documentary evidence supporting claims of British-sanctioned torture against Kenyans, at least not until then.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in History
Identifying the Missing Piece in Medical Research
Medical science faces a significant challenge, as it lacks crucial pieces of information. This missing element not only hinders the discovery of disease causes and effective treatments but also leads to the oversight of certain diseases altogether. Surprisingly, the missing piece might be you—and I'll elaborate on that shortly. To begin, let's consider the story of humanity, all 8 billion of them, recorded within our DNA. Our genetic code not only serves as our body's instruction manual but also a history book, chronicling our unique genetic heritage. The journey of our genetic stories began around 300,000 years ago when humans emerged in Africa. Some stories tell of migrations into Europe, East Asia, or the Americas. Others narrate the rise of empires, the evolution of diseases we developed defenses against, and even the simple acts of settling down and domesticating animals. Although each genetic story is distinct, there is an astonishing 99.9% similarity in our DNA with each other. However, the remaining 0.1% difference holds tremendous power. Within that tiny fraction lies the potential to develop improved treatments that work universally for everyone.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Humans
Close Calls: Four Epidemics That Were Almost a Reality (But Never Occurred)
Ebola stands as one of the most lethal viruses known to humanity, with a mortality rate of about 50% for untreated cases. It can be transmitted through various bodily fluids, including blood and sweat, and even the deceased can pass on the disease, particularly during funerals. In 2013, a tragic incident occurred when a two-year-old boy in southern Guinea fell sick and died just two days later. It took local doctors and international experts four months to identify Ebola as the culprit, primarily because it had never been detected outside of Central Africa. This delay allowed Ebola to gain a devastating head start, leading to the largest recorded Ebola epidemic in history. Over the span of two years, more than 28,000 people were infected, and over 11,000 lost their lives.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Earth
The Tragic Expulsion of Palestinians from Their Homes
In the annals of history, there exists a poignant tale that unfolded in 1948 within our small community, which then consisted of a mere 750 souls, tightly bound by familiarity and mutual understanding. Regrettably, this era etched a dark chapter in the records, known as the Nakba, a harrowing period deliberately obscured, twisted, and largely forgotten in the West. Our tranquil village was used as a grim exemplar of the violence and forced displacement that accompanied the establishment of the state of Israel, an event that led to the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their ancestral lands.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Families
Building Climate-Resilient Cities: Addressing the Challenges of the Next Generation
Throughout the annals of history, the oldest cities have stood as testaments to a central theme: the intentional design for fostering human connection. Ancient urban centers boasted narrow winding streets, close-knit buildings, and a seamless blend of residential spaces, workplaces, and shops. The heart of these cities pulsated with vibrant central public spaces, fostering community interaction and a sense of belonging. However, the landscape of modern American cities paints a starkly contrasting picture, featuring wide roads, sprawling distances between homes and workplaces, vast parking lots, and an overriding emphasis on accommodating cars. The era of car-centric cities presents immense challenges in the 21st century, ranging from combating climate change and maintaining public health to ensuring social equality.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Earth
Expanding Reach of a Human-Infecting Desert Fungus
Among the vast array of fungal species that inhabit our planet, only a select few hundred have the potential to pose a threat to human health. Coccidioides is one such enigmatic fungus, capable of causing serious infections when its spores are inhaled. What sets this fungus apart is its remarkable ability to thrive in arid desert environments, a departure from the typical preferences of most fungi for dark, damp, and cool conditions.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Earth
Unraveling the Truth: The Misconceptions Behind Food Expiration Dates
Food wastage has emerged as a pressing global concern, and the United States finds itself among the top offenders in this alarming trend. Astonishingly, about 37% of all food waste in the US originates from individual households, making it a critical area to address in the fight against food waste. One of the major contributors to this problem is the confusion surrounding date labels on food products, which leads to approximately 20% of discarded items that are still perfectly safe to consume.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Families
Gravity vs. Pressure: Which is stronger?
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be captivated as we journey into the grand spectacle that shaped our universe—the Big Bang. This awe-inspiring event set the stage for the creation of all we know and experience today, and at its heart, two mighty forces clashed in a battle for cosmic supremacy: gravity and pressure.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Earth
The Factors Behind China's Shrinking Population
China's demographic landscape has undergone significant changes in the past six decades. While birth rates remained high for most of this period, a pivotal moment occurred in 2022 when the country experienced more deaths than births, leading to a population decrease for the first time in 60 years. Given China's status as the world's manufacturing superpower, heavily reliant on its vast population (contributing nearly 30% to its economic output), this decline carries significant implications.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Earth
Are solar panels worth it?
In the spring of 1954, Bell Laboratories unveiled a groundbreaking invention that sparked the interest of the press—the silicon-based solar cell. This revolutionary device efficiently harnessed the sun's energy to produce electricity, heralding the dawn of a new era with promises of a civilization powered by limitless solar energy. However, its initial cost of around $300 per watt posed a significant barrier, making it unaffordable for widespread use, costing well over a million dollars to power a single home.
By Kishon Brown9 months ago in Families
