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...
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...
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...
Millions of kids have missed routine vaccines thanks to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of children around the world to miss out on important childhood vaccinations, increasing the risk of dangerous outbreaks...
A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes 
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This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces 
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