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The pond at the Hawaii Wildlife Refuge has turned pink, potentially due to drought conditions.

HONOLULU —  Scientists have identified a pond in Hawaii that has transformed into a vibrant shade of bubblegum pink. While this may seem like something out of a Barbie movie, the unusual occurrence is not a reason for celebration. Experts…

Despite efforts to prevent and treat tuberculosis, it continues to be one of the most deadly diseases in the world. However, there is renewed optimism for the development of a vaccine.

According to the World Health Organization’s latest yearly report, the number of tuberculosis cases worldwide increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions in healthcare services, hindering efforts to combat the illness. Henry Ridgwell has the details. Source: voanews.com

There are earthquakes occurring in southwestern Iceland as a volcanic eruption is expected.

Reykjavik, Iceland —  On Friday, Iceland announced a state of emergency due to a series of strong earthquakes occurring in the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. This could potentially lead to a volcanic eruption. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management…

Despite being one of the most lethal illnesses globally, tuberculosis shows promise for a potential vaccine breakthrough.

london —  The latest report from the World Health Organization reveals that global instances of tuberculosis, also referred to as TB, increased last year due to interruptions in health services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hindering progress in combatting the…

In 2023, the US experienced 25 reported climate disasters that caused at least one billion dollars in damage.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that the country has experienced 25 weather or climate-related “disasters” this year, which have resulted in damages or losses surpassing $1 billion. This is the highest number of recorded events…

What Are Our Expectations for COP28?

BERLIN —  Experts predict that discussions on the gradual elimination of fossil fuels and the establishment of a climate compensation fund for developing countries will be the main focus of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28,…

Innovative university students from Kenya produce flour using grass as a raw material.

A team of students from Kabarak University in the Rift Valley region of Kenya have created a process for converting grass into flour, which can then be enriched for human consumption. This innovative flour will be used in ugali, a…

According to Kerry, there is a degree of understanding between the US and China regarding climate matters.

John Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, expressed positivity about the upcoming U.N. climate summit in Dubai after discussing climate issues with his Chinese counterpart this week. At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum held in Singapore, Kerry announced on Friday that…

The capital of India experiences relief from smog as rain arrives.

NEW DELHI —  On Friday morning, rain in New Delhi and its surrounding areas provided some relief to the Indian capital, which has been facing severe air pollution. Authorities are considering the option of cloud seeding to help improve the…

A man has undergone the first ever eye transplant, bringing hope for the future restoration of vision.

NEW YORK —  The first ever full human eye transplant has been successfully carried out by surgeons, making it an incredible advancement in face transplants. However, it is still too early to determine if the recipient will regain sight in…