Workers laboring in Vaca Muerta. Although oil has allowed Argentina to become a net exporter, this has not improved living conditions in the province of Neuquén, where most of it is located. Credit: Martin Álvarez Mullaly / Opsur By Daniel GutmanBUENOS AIRES, Mar 19 2025 (IPS) For about three years […]

IN A NUTSHELL The Pyxis Ocean successfully completed a six-month sea trial using innovative WindWings technology. This vessel achieved an impressive three-tonne daily fuel savings, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The WindWings are solid, foldable sails that automatically adjust to wind conditions, enhancing propulsion without extensive crew management. The trial’s success […]

Women of Manipur, India, stage a hunger strike. There has been violence between ethnic groups in the region, exacerbated by a ruling to recognize one group, the Meiteis Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in 2023, which sparked violence. The status has since been withdrawn. Credit: Kumkum Chadha/IPS By Kumkum ChadhaNEW DELHI, […]

IN A NUTSHELL Scientists discovered a significant spike in beryllium-10 levels in Pacific seabed samples. This anomaly could serve as a global time marker, enhancing geological dating methods. The research offers two potential causes: changes in ocean currents or an astrophysical event. This finding could transform how we understand Earth’s […]

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, […]