BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jul 15 (IPS) – With its political and economic clout, the G20 should lead in delivering sustainable food systems as the world...
Human cells make a soaplike substance that busts up bacteria
When faced with bacterial invaders, some human cells dispense a surprising substance: soap. These cells, which aren’t part of the immune system, unleash a...
Striving for Sustainability in Global Food Systems
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Jul 15 (IPS) – The writer is Manager – Sector Program, Global Reporting Initiative As the global community gears up for...
What 20th century science fiction got right and wrong about the future of babies
Science fiction writers have imagined just about every aspect of life in some far-off future — including how humans will reproduce. And usually, their...
Insects had flashy, noise-making wings as early as 310 million years ago
Modern insects are versatile wing conversationalists. Crickets can scrape a leg against a wing or rub two wings together. Some grasshoppers beat their wings...
Can We Make the Planet Earth a Utopia? Yes: Why Not?
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jul 14 (IPS) – The only Planet in the Universe with living beings, including animal and plant life is the Planet...
BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 15 (IPS) – Last year, the Asia-Pacific region recorded its worst economic performance in decades. With the pandemic far from over,...
Fighting COVID-19, But Thinking About the Post-COVID-19 World
ROME, Jul 15 (IPS) – Europe, the United States and other countries have made important progress in reducing the dramatic impact of COVID-19 in...
Although a new European Union (EU) climate initiative unveiled on Wednesday could change global trade patterns to favour countries where production is relatively carbon efficient, its value in mitigating climate change will likely be limited, the...
Deaths of migrants travelling by dangerous sea routes to Europe have soared in the first six months of the year. At least 1,146 people died attempting...
A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes 
What has Perseverance found in two years on Mars? 
This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces 
Greta Thunberg’s new book urges the world to take climate action now