Were Half of Venezuela’s Oil Revenues Really Stolen? — Part I
DENVER, Colorado, USA, October 21 (IPS) – If you’ve been around Venezuelans for long enough, you know that we tend to speak in superlatives....
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AI could turn scientific papers into research assistants
An AI ‘virtual author’ can help scientists use a paper’s methods on new data. But it’s not going to match a human author’s expertise.
WHO supports Nigeria after first Ebola case confirmed
The World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting Nigeria following confirmation of the first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the country. Read the...
A lifesaving medication is not behind the drop in U.S. overdose deaths
A possible reason for the overdose deaths drop is more use of naloxone, which reverses opioid overdoses. But while still a key tool, its...
Peek into hidden worlds revealed by the 2026 Nikon Small World contest
This year’s photomicrography contest captured the wonders of the very small, from flying ink droplets to the most adorable jumping spider you’ve ever seen.
As Winter Approaches, Afghanistan Faces Record Hunger and Mounting Human Rights Abuses
UNITED NATIONS, October 21 (IPS) – In recent months, Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis has severely deteriorated, with the UN reporting record-high levels of acute malnutrition...
Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it back
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize...
The Sámi People and Reindeer Herding – a Struggle for Sápmi’s Whole Nature
SÁPMI, Norway, October 21 (IPS) – The Sámi, Europe’s last recognised Indigenous community, have faced threats to their existence throughout history. Norway last year...
What can minerals tell us about Earth’s past? This geologist is finding out
Smithsonian geologist Gabriela Farfan studies corals, gemstones and other minerals for clues to changing oceans and environments.
As Sudan war spills into Central African Republic, UN warns against early peacekeeper exit
The UN warned on Tuesday against a premature withdrawal of its peacekeepers as the war in Sudan spills over into the Central African Republic...
When the rains fail: Preparing for drought in Central America 
‘Here, you can eat until you’re full’: Oleshky evacuees savour first proper meals in years 
COP31: National Oil Companies Must Lead Global Shift Away from Fossil Fuels, Says NRGI Expert 
COP31: Climate finance falls short as calls grow for polluters to pay