Science and Tradition Unite to Fight a Giant Copper Mine in Ecuador Country Ecuador agnes Tue, 05/27/2025 – 14:04 Issues Human Rights Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Over the past six months, Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin has travelled repeatedly to Ecuador, reporting on the impact of Canadian […]

Dzenneta Bogdanowicz never imagined she would witness the construction of a wall in the middle of nowhere, just two kilometres from her front door. “It’s right there, so close. And of course, it’s bad for business,” the 60-year-old Polish hotelier tells IPS outside the wooden guesthouse and restaurant she runs […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Australian venture capital firm Square Peg, as lead investor, on Airwallex’s US$300 million Series F capital raise, which valued Airwallex at US$6.2 billion. Existing shareholders Lone Pine Capital, Tencent, DST Global, among others, and new investors Blackbird Ventures, Airtree Ventures, Radar Ventures, R136 Ventures, […]

IN A NUTSHELL 👁️ Researchers have developed innovative contact lenses that allow humans to perceive infrared light, enhancing vision capabilities. 🐭 Initial tests on mice and humans showed successful infrared detection, with improved signal interpretation when eyes are closed. 🔬 The lenses use nanoparticle technology to convert near-infrared wavelengths into […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Scientists at the University of Nottingham developed a new method using nanopore sequencing to rapidly read tumor DNA. ⏱️ The innovative approach reduces diagnosis time from weeks to as little as two hours, enabling quicker treatment decisions. 💊 Rapid identification of tumor types opens doors to […]

On Thursday, 8 May, shortly after the announcement of the trade agreement with the United Kingdom and the United States, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided additional details on the trade “agreement” reached with representatives of the People’s Republic of China in Geneva. The agreement was […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌟 WildFusion enables robots to perceive environments using human-like senses, enhancing navigation in complex terrains. 🔍 The framework integrates tactile and auditory data with visual input, overcoming limitations of traditional robotics. 🏞️ Successful tests at Eno River State Park demonstrated the system’s ability to navigate dense forests […]

Resistance and Repression: The Dire Situation of Indigenous Peoples in the Face of the Political and Social Crisis in Panama Country Panama agnes Fri, 05/23/2025 – 13:52 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By CS STAFF Since late April 2025, Panama has experienced a wave of social mobilizations led […]