According to a recent study, the mortality rate for Black mothers in Mississippi is higher than that of White mothers.
JACKSON, Miss. — A recent study revealed that although Black people represent 38% of the population in Mississippi, Black women were four times more likely to experience pregnancy-related deaths compared to white women in the state during 2020. Dr. Michelle…
Watchdogs accuse a Mexican startup of unlawfully selling a beverage made from an endangered fish.
MEXICO CITY — On Thursday, environmental advocates accused a startup from Mexico of breaking international trade regulations by selling a dietary supplement made from endangered totoaba fish to multiple countries, including the United States and China. According to advocates, there…
Future NASA missions to Mars will benefit from the use of Australian laser technology.
SYDNEY — The Australian National University has constructed a new ground station equipped with advanced optical technology to support space exploration and facilitate safe travel to Mars for organizations such as NASA. The team from Australia has created a novel…
Iran claims to have launched a capsule that is capable of transporting animals into space.
tehran, iran — On Wednesday, Iran announced that it successfully launched a capsule into space that can transport animals, in preparation for future human missions. According to a report from the official IRNA news agency, the Telecommunications Minister, Isa Zarepour,…
Following the initial progress, discussions at COP28 about climate change have reached a stalemate between optimism and challenges.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Following a swift and productive start on the first day, negotiators at a vital United Nations climate conference concluded their first week on Wednesday in a more conventional position: a hazy area where progress and…
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledges his errors but stands by his COVID response.
London — During a public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stood by his actions and acknowledged that his government may have made some mistakes but maintained that they did their utmost. Johnson…
The organization WHO proposes implementing a tax on alcohol and sugary drinks. It’s time to take action and tackle the issue.
Geneva — The World Health Organization stated on Tuesday that countries should raise their taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks in order to encourage healthier habits, as only a small number of states are currently utilizing this tactic. The World…
The preliminary COP28 document proposes the elimination of fossil fuels.
DUBAI — According to a draft of the negotiating document seen on Tuesday, countries participating in the COP28 climate conference are discussing the possibility of formally phasing out the use of fossil fuels as part of the final agreement at…
With a shortage of counselors, schools in the US are relying on the thriving industry of virtual therapy.
Maria Ishoo’s daughter began experiencing problems with bullies at a young age. Other girls would team up and taunt her with insults like “fat” and “ugly,” while boys physically harassed her by tripping and pushing her. This caused Maria, a…
Farmers in the Maghreb region are utilizing drones as a tool to combat the effects of climate change.
Nabeul, Tunisia — A quadcopter flew in a back-and-forth motion over lines of lush orange trees in the vicinity of Nabeul, located in eastern Tunisia. Tunisian farmers are utilizing a black unmanned aircraft, outfitted with a multi-lens camera and sensors,…