Weird ‘superionic’ matter could make up Earth’s inner core
A quirky material that behaves like a mishmash of liquid and solid could be hidden deep in the Earth. Computer simulations described in two...
How the Human Genome Project revolutionized understanding of our DNA
In October 1990, biologists officially embarked on one of the century’s most ambitious scientific efforts: reading the 3 billion pairs of genetic subunits —...
How one scientist aims to boost Black people’s representation in genetic datasets
Nearly two decades after researchers assembled the first genetic blueprint for human life, our understanding of our instruction manual has a dramatic and problematic...
Severe drought threatens 13 million with hunger in Horn of Africa
An estimated 13 million people are waking up severely hungry every day in the Horn of Africa, as the region grapples with a major...
Dissolving the Tunisian body that deals with judicial independence, known as the High Judicial Council, is a “clear violation” of the country’s obligations under...
With more children and young people spending time online, cyberbullying is the top concern for their safety when using the internet, according to a...
Displacement, humanitarian needs surging inside Afghanistan and across region
Conflict last year had forced more than 700,000 Afghans to leave their homes and added to the 5.5 million people already displaced over past...
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must ensure civilian protection in the wake of recent deadly raids on camps for internally...
UN chief ‘encouraged’ by engagement between Israeli and Palestinian officials
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday that he is encouraged by the recent engagement between senior Israeli and Palestinian officials. Read the full story, “UN...
Power of Connection & Collaborations to Fight Modern-day Slavery
NEW DELHI, India, Feb 08 (IPS) – The Covid-19 pandemic affected countries and people globally, at the same time exacerbated vulnerabilities such as modern-day...
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