IN A NUTSHELL Researchers at the Julius Maximilian University of Wuerzburg synthesized a boron-carbon triple bond, marking a major milestone in chemistry. The new molecule, known as boryne, exists as an orange solid at room temperature and exhibits unique reactivity. Scientists are exploring the potential applications and chemical behavior of […]

By Tais SiqueiraSORIA, Spain, Mar 17 2025 (IPS) The slashing of US aid funding by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and cuts or planned cuts in international support by several European states, threaten to cut off the oxygen supply to a civil society already in a critical condition. At CIVICUS, […]

IN A NUTSHELL Water was present in the universe as early as 100 million years after the Big Bang, reshaping our understanding of cosmic history. Simulations show that oxygen from supernovae combined with hydrogen to form water in early cosmic debris. Dense molecular cloud cores were identified as primary sites […]

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus attend an iftar party in the Ukhiya refugee camp, at Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, where about a million Rohingya refugees have lived since fleeing the violence in Myanmar. Credit: Gazi Sarwar Hossain/PID By Rafiqul IslamCOX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh, Mar […]

IN A NUTSHELL The surge in satellite launches is causing an increase in space debris threatening aircraft safety. Even small debris fragments, as little as one gram, can cause significant damage to a plane’s windshield or engine. Experts propose controlled rocket reentry as a solution to mitigate the risks posed […]

By Jan LundiusSTOCKHOLM, Sweden, Mar 14 2025 (IPS) In these turbulent and sad times, it is hard to keep quiet about abuses and violations of human rights taking place around the world; in eastern DR Congo, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza. Among the most egregious examples of incomprehensible stances on […]

IN A NUTSHELL Researchers developed a new lithium extraction method that is more environmentally friendly, addressing the ecological challenges of traditional mining. The innovative process uses membrane technology to selectively extract lithium ions, reducing water usage and carbon emissions. An international collaboration between the UK, France, and China facilitated the […]

The President of the UN Security Council Briefs Press on Women Peace and Security in Afghanistan. Credit: UN Photo/Mark Garten By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Mar 13 2025 (IPS) Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan nearly four years ago, human rights have begun diminishing for over 14 million women. […]

William O’Neill, a UN expert on the human rights situation in Haiti speaks on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Haiti at a press briefing at the United Nations Headquarters. Credit: Oritro Karim/IPS By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Mar 12 2025 (IPS) In 2025, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti has grown increasingly […]