Eluid Rugut, a youth agri-champion at the Ban Ki-Moon Centre. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS By Naureen HossainNAIROBI, Apr 17 2025 (IPS) Eliud Rugut comes from generations of farmers, yet his family expected him to move out of their home and pursue another career. He studied economics and started working in business […]

Panelists during an event on global unemployment among the youth population, on the sidelines of the ECOSOC Youth Forum on April 15. Credit: ECOSOC By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 2025 (IPS) This year, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum’s theme is “Youth at the Forefront: Leveraging Science […]

Share Your Story webinar image agnes Wed, 04/16/2025 – 11:43 Webinar Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goz3ijMzm5U&t=3s webinar date Wed, 04/16/2025 – 11:43

IN A NUTSHELL Soot formation in jet engines poses environmental and health risks, contributing to climate change and atmospheric heating. A collaboration between the German Aerospace Center and Rolls-Royce aims to develop cleaner, low-emission aviation technology. Advanced laser-based tools and simulation software are enhancing the study of combustion processes and […]

Despite the global rise in dementia, people living with the condition should continue to enjoy the same human rights as everyone else — including the rights to dignity, autonomy, and participation in decisions about their lives. Credit: Shutterstock By Joseph ChamiePORTLAND, USA, Apr 15 2025 (IPS) As the world’s population […]

On 12 March 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) settled with an automaker that allegedly violated various aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This first-of-its-kind settlement for the agency echoes a 2022 enforcement action brought by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against an online retailer, while introducing […]