These small words could include terms such as “commitment,” “accountability,” “transparency,” and “inclusion.” These words could help set clear expectations for the global climate summit and help resolve conflicts between countries. They could also signify the importance of taking action and the need for meaningful involvement from all stakeholders in order to move the global […]
According to the Associated Press, the Israeli military is investigating a video showing a man in military fatigues shooting a mentally disabled Palestinian man in the West Bank. The video was posted on social media and circulated widely. In the video, a man in military fatigues is seen confronting the mentally disabled Palestinian man who […]
At least 300 people have been killed and over 1 million displaced across East Africa as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the region. Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, and Uganda have been among the worst-hit countries in the region, where tens of thousands of homes and other infrastructure have […]
In cities that have hosted climate summits, sea level rise is likely to be significant and dramatic in some places. The severity of the effects vary from place to place. These effects will range from increased flooding, to coastal erosion, to displacement of people and communities who are most vulnerable to the impacts. Coastal cities […]
A study using ‘bone biographies’ has revealed what life was like for the survivors of the Black Death in medieval England. The study used the bones of 22 individuals who died in the 14th century and analyzed them to understand how the survivors of the plague adapted to the post-plague world. The study revealed that […]
The newly-discovered seamount in Guatemala is an incredible 6.3 km (3.93 mi) tall, making it nearly twice the height of the world’s tallest building, the 830-m (2,722-ft) Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The giant seamount, named Benejúder Seamount, was discovered by a team of scientists using a type of sonar imaging used to detect features on […]
Scientists have developed tiny robots made from human stem cells that aim to help deliver targeted medical treatments inside human bodies. The new technology, called “xenobots”, could potentially help to restore damaged tissues and organs or release drugs in predetermined locations in the body. The robots were built using a computer algorithm to combine individual […]
Astronomers have discovered a system of six exoplanets orbiting a young star 340 light-years away in the constellation Musca. The star, now known as TOI-178, is relatively close and bright, allowing its planets to be studied in greater detail. The six exoplanets range in size from roughly that of Earth to nearly three times as […]
In an exclusive interview with CNN, Emily Hand’s father has described how his young daughter survived a brutal captivity by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Craig Hand, a US citizen, detailed Emily’s experience in captivity and revealed how he was ultimately able to obtain her release after months of negotiations with the militants. Craig […]
More than two months after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas, the first testimonies of Israeli citizens who were held by the militant group for years are emerging. The men were both taken hostage in separate incidents in 2012, and were only released after years of negotiations in exchange for the release of Hamas […]