By Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald In 1986 off the coast of Somalia, a fishing vessel hauled in a strange-looking creature. For nearly 40 years it sat in a museum collection unidentified — until now. Researchers have determined it to be a new species of slender barracudina named Stemonosudis adenensis, and to date, it is the...
REHOVOT, Israel (AP) — For years, Israel has targeted Iranian nuclear scientists, hoping to choke progress on Iran’s nuclear program by striking at the brains behind it. Now, with Iran and Israel in an open-ended direct conflict, scientists in Israel have found themselves in the crosshairs after an Iranian missile struck a premier research institute...
KIGALI, Rwanda- African environmentalists urged a collective effort and cooperation among individuals, governments and organizations Thursday to combat plastic pollution on the continent. In comments about World Environment Day, the environmentalists cited numerous health and environmental threats caused by plastic, urging governments to adopt circular policies. The theme for World Environment Day 2025 is “Beat...
By Dayib Sh. Ahmed Humanity grapples with a multitude of interconnected global challenges that extend beyond national borders and organizational structures. This essay delves into fifteen critical issues, encompassing sustainable development, access to clean drinking water, ethical market economies, and emerging and re-emerging diseases. While the overall picture may seem daunting, there are noteworthy examples...