Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)—March 10-21, 2025 By Conor LennonUNITED NATIONS, Mar 24 2025 (IPS) Women rights advocates who gathered at UN Headquarters for the world’s biggest meeting (10 -21 March) on gender equality have been sharing their concerns about the growing backlash against feminism, and how major […]

IN A NUTSHELL Kratos has secured a $1.45 billion contract to develop a hypersonic technology testbed for the Pentagon. The MACH-TB 2.0 initiative aims to enhance U.S. capabilities through rapid, cost-effective hypersonic testing. The program addresses the need to close the gap with Russia and China, who have deployed operational […]

IN A NUTSHELL Chinese satellites have been observed conducting “dogfighting” maneuvers in low Earth orbit, raising security concerns. China’s advanced space capabilities include synchronized satellite operations, showcasing significant technological progress. The US Space Force emphasizes the need for maintaining space superiority amid narrowing technological gaps with rivals. The Outer Space […]

A TB patient at the Srinagar-based Chest Diseases Hospital in the Indian state of Kashmir. Credit: Athar Parvaiz/IPS By External SourceWilliamsburg, VA, USA, Mar 21 2025 (IPS) Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the aerophilic intracellular obligate pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a globally endemic bacterial infection transmitted person-to-person through airborne droplets. Although […]

IN A NUTSHELL A customized Boston Dynamics Spot robot was remotely controlled from an off-site location, marking a breakthrough in nuclear decommissioning. Sellafield Ltd and AtkinsRéalis collaborated on this trial, showcasing the potential of advanced robotics to enhance safety and efficiency. RAICo aims to reduce human activity in hazardous environments […]