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 […]
Read MoreUnited 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 […]
Read MoreIN 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 […]
Read MoreBy 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 […]
Read MoreIN 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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. […]
Read MoreWilliam 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 […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP is recognizing International Women’s Day 2025 throughout the month of March, including a fireside chat with FIFA’s Lynn Carrillo, Director of Commercial Legal; Vanessa Travieso, Head of Content & Media Legal; and Stephanie Roy, Senior Counsel for Content & Media Legal. The theme of […]
Read MoreThe platform enables anonymous reporting of sexual and gender-based violence, mapping hot spots to reveal patterns, challenge statistics, and demand action. By External SourceASUNCIÓN, Mar 11 2025 (IPS) Despite a push in the past ten years for more female representation and #MeToo movements highlighting the abuse that women have faced […]
Read MoreOn 10 February 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) issued a decision in Cotter Corp. v. United States that solidified a broad interpretation of the applicability of contractual and statutory indemnity under the Price-Anderson Act (PAA) for nuclear accidents.1 The Federal Circuit’s decision is a […]
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