Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA — that molecular blueprint for life — over 70 years ago. Today, scientists are still uncovering new ways to read it., Read MoreContinue Reading
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions also continued, with a focus on key issues such as urbanization, transport, and tourism.Continue Reading
The future of childhood ‘hangs in the balance’ as three major global forces reshape children’s lives, according to UN Children’s Fund UNICEF’s flagship report released on World Children’s Day. Continue Reading
More than 1,700 oil, gas and coal lobbyists are registered attendees of this year’s international climate summit, currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, to try to persuade the world that the fossil fuel industry can be part of the climate solution. The PR companies that help them sell that message areContinue Reading
Countries are wrangling over who gets money, who will pay and whether debt relief will be part of the package. By Bob Berwyn BAKU, Azerbaijan—With little to show after eight days of talks, COP29 negotiators are under pressure to deliver a solid finance deal to help the countries most affectedContinue Reading
A Hungarian “climate institute” attending COP29 is an offshoot of an Orbán-backed think tank funded by the state oil and gas company. Nine delegates from the Climate Policy Institute (CPI) were down to attend the United Nations climate summit, now in its second week in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to theContinue Reading
Why Biden’s apology didn’t go far enough. The post My family experienced Indian boarding schools – and genocide appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
California health officials reported Tuesday that a child in Alameda Co. has been infected with bird flu; source unknown.Continue Reading
Researchers have developed a new crystalline material that can harvest water from fog without any energy input. The design of the novel type of smart crystals, which the researchers named Janus crystals, is inspired by desert plants and animals, which can survive in arid conditions., Read MoreContinue Reading
The IAEA handed over two new ambulances to Ukraine today to help ensure vital medical support for the people operating its nuclear power plants in difficult circumstances, an essential part of the IAEA’s wider efforts aimed at preventing a nuclear accident during the military conflict., Read MoreContinue Reading
Every single Atlantic hurricane in 2024 had wind speeds supercharged by warming seas. One even jumped two categories of intensity., Read MoreContinue Reading
Hughston Homes, a land developer, displaced the eagles, Jim and Pam, cutting down the tree where their nest had been built. Auburn residents have united in their outrage, demanding answers and accountability. By Lee Hedgepeth AUBURN, Ala.—By Monday morning, Jim and Pam were already trying to build back better. Continue Reading
In a powerful appeal to the world’s largest economies during the G20 Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for urgent climate action and reform of international institutions, warning that current systems are failing to meet global challenges. Continue Reading