An elusive equation describing bird eggs of all shapes has been found at last
For years, scientists have tried to crack a mathematical mystery: Is there an equation that can perfectly describe each and every bird egg? Variable...
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Mental Health Strategic Plan for Bangladesh: An Overview
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 28 (IPS) – Mental health and treating mental health conditions involves not only treating an individual’s ability to manage their thoughts,...
COP26 – what we know so far, and why it matters: Your UN News guide
In a world shaken by a pandemic, and a fast-closing window of opportunity to avoid climate catastrophe, the pivotal COP26 UN climate conference kicks...
Any End to This Suicidal War? (II): More Lethal Gases and Fewer, Weaker Sinks
MADRID, Oct 29 (IPS) – Another Year Another Record! The emissions of greenhouse gases continue to rise, the land and sea temperatures are higher...
COP26: The Roadmap Plotting the Way to a Historic Meeting – Or Not
MEXICO CITY, Oct 29 (IPS) – The climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, the most important since 2015, may go down in history as a...
COP26: the Heat is On, But Climate Leadership is Off, Warns UN Report
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29 (IPS) – When over 100 political leaders meet in Scotland next week for the UN Climate Change Conference, the very...
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (IPS) – When world leaders gather in Scotland next week for the COP26 climate change conference, activists will be pushing...
Forests in at least 10 World Heritage sites have become net sources of carbon, due to pressure from human activity and climate change, according...
Greater global solidarity needed to achieve peace and security for Africa
The deputy UN chief on Thursday emphasized the “vital importance” of peace and security in Africa, thanking ambassadors in the Security Council for helping...
Ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP26, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday it was time now to act, and put “empty speeches, broken promises, and...
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