IN A NUTSHELL 🐙 Nueva Pescanova proposes the world’s first octopus farm, raising ethical concerns over farming intelligent creatures. ⚖️ The proposed ice slurry killing method is criticized as inhumane, sparking global protests and legislative actions. 🌍 Environmental impact concerns arise as octopuses require significant fish resources, contradicting conservation efforts. […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know in a Minute or Less In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the US Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old doctrine established in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., which had directed federal courts to defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🔧 China introduces a cable-cutting device capable of operating at depths of up to 13,000 feet. 🌍 Concerns arise over the dual-use potential of the device, impacting global communication and security. 🚢 China’s expansion in undersea technology enhances its strategic capabilities in oceanic infrastructure. 🤔 The global […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Ursa Major secures a $32.9 million contract for advanced H13 rocket engines. ✈️ Talon-A, a reusable hypersonic test vehicle, plays a crucial role in military advancements. 🔧 Upgraded engines offer higher thrust and longer lifespans to enhance hypersonic testing. 🌐 Collaboration strengthens U.S. infrastructure in the […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL ✈️ Electra’s hybrid-electric STOL aircraft successfully completed public test flights at Virginia Tech. 🛫 The aircraft uses eight electric propellers and large flaps to achieve a “blown lift” effect. 🌍 Direct Aviation aims to bring air travel closer to urban centers, reducing waiting times and costs. 📅 […]
Read More“Litter Flourish”- A collage by New York-based artist Juno Lam that represents the “amalgamation of the negligence people have for the environment”. Credit: Juno Lam By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 2025 (IPS) In the 1900s, global discussions around climate change and fossil fuel usage reached new heights, leading to […]
Read MoreOn 25 July 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14320, Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack, outlining a national strategy to promote global adoption of US-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and assert American leadership in global standards and supply chains. The executive order was released alongside […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🚀 A team of University of Calgary students is launching the city’s first student-built satellite, named FrontierSat. 🛰️ The satellite aims to study the rare atmospheric phenomenon known as Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE). 💡 Funded by the Canadian Space Agency and university programs, the project […]
Read MoreThe origin of COVID-19 remains a mystery, hampered by secrecy, stalled research and global inaction. By Shreya KomarUNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 2025 (IPS) More than four years since Covid-19 upended the world, the question of how it began remains unanswered. Did SARS-CoV-2 originate from animals to humans naturally, or did […]
Read MoreDavid Staff/Board Photo /sites/default/files/2025-08/IMG_0142.JPG agnes Wed, 08/13/2025 – 12:04 Staff/Board Category Staff David Favreau, Logistics and Operations Assistant, formerly worked at Cultural Survival as the Bazaar Program Manager for 11 years. After coordinating 99 Cultural Survival Bazaars, recruiting thousands of new members, and raising millions of dollars for Indigenous artists, in 2015, […]
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