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...
Jonathan Lambert
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...
BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 15 (IPS) – Last year, the Asia-Pacific region recorded its worst economic performance in decades. With the pandemic far from over,...
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...
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...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major backsliding in childhood vaccinations, with 23 million children worldwide missing out on routine immunizations last year, two...
The variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both case numbers...
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...
The race to build a pandemic-proof world 
Why the UN General Assembly still matters 
UN Crime Congress: Technology is transforming crime – and the response to it 
Surviving the summer