With rain, hail, and frost coming at the wrong time and damaging crops, a group of Andean women farmers living 3,000 meters above sea level have turned to agroecological practices to secure their food production.

IN A NUTSHELL The Department of Energy initiates the HALEU Availability Program, aiming to transform the U.S. nuclear energy sector. Five pioneering reactor developers receive conditional commitments for high-assay, low-enriched uranium to enhance reactor efficiency. The DOE addresses transportation challenges to ensure efficient delivery of HALEU for advanced reactor development. […]

Nicoline de Haan during a parallel session on gender during the CGIAR Science Week. Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS By Naureen HossainNAIROBI, Apr 12 2025 (IPS) To advance the participation of women, the youth, and minority communities in the agricultural sector, measures must be taken to recognize and break down the barriers […]

IN A NUTSHELL Spot the Robot Dog successfully reactivated a dormant crane at the Dounreay nuclear site, highlighting the potential of robotics in hazardous environments. The collaboration between Boston Dynamics and RAICo exemplifies how robotics can enhance nuclear safety and operational efficiency. Innovations at Sellafield demonstrated remote robotic integration, reducing […]

Credit: Umit Bektas/Reuters via Gallo Images By Inés M. PousadelaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Apr 11 2025 (IPS) In the heart of Istanbul, a remarkable transformation is underway. What began as student protests following the politically motivated arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has evolved into Turkey’s most significant pro-democracy mobilisation in years. The […]

Dr. Ismahane Elouafi at the launch of CGIAR’s flagship report, ‘Insight to Impact: A decision-maker’s guide to navigating food system science.’ By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI, Apr 10 2025 (IPS) “To have impact, it was crucial to understand what impact was wanted,” CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director Dr. Ismahane Elouafi said at the […]

IN A NUTSHELL Colossal Biosciences has achieved a scientific breakthrough by successfully bringing the dire wolf back from extinction. The company used a novel genome assembly method, revealing that the dire wolf shares 99.5% of its DNA with the gray wolf. This de-extinction effort highlights the potential of genetic engineering […]