The term ‘AI’ has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year.
LONDON — The dictionary publisher announced on Tuesday that the abbreviation AI (artificial intelligence) has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. According to lexicographers at Collins Dictionary, the term has seen an increase in usage…
Mining the deep sea has the potential to aid in tackling climate change, but it may also harm the ocean.
Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, there are extensive reserves of essential metals that are crucial for transitioning to renewable energy sources. Companies specializing in mining are eager to gather these valuable resources, spread over an area larger than half of…
UNICEF reports that despite calls for a cease-fire, children continue to lose their lives in Gaza.
A prominent United Nations organization is cautioning that if the plea for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza is not heeded, there will be ongoing casualties, endangering the lives of children living in the highly populated Palestinian territory. On Tuesday,…
Research suggests that in the beginning of 2029, the Earth is expected to reach a critical temperature threshold that will result in irreversible warming.
According to a recent study, if the world maintains its current rate of burning fossil fuels, it will most likely exceed the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming by early 2029, which is just over five years from now….
With the increasing number of kidney disease cases in Ghana, patients are struggling with expensive treatment options and limited opportunities for medical care.
The National Kidney Foundation, headquartered in the United States, reports that millions of individuals around the globe die from kidney disease annually due to limited access to affordable and accessible healthcare. This issue of cost and accessibility is also prevalent…
Funding cuts lead to rise in sexually transmitted diseases in the United States.
In June, state and local health agencies in the United States discovered that they would no longer receive the remaining $1 billion of funding aimed at bolstering the workforce of individuals responsible for monitoring and preventing sexually transmitted diseases. This…
For the first time, scientists have successfully grown embryos of mice in space.
Tokyo — A team of Japanese researchers reported that mouse embryos successfully matured and developed while on board the International Space Station, suggesting that reproduction in space may be feasible for humans. In August 2021, Teruhiko Wakayama, a professor at…
Despite the smog in Beijing, marathon runners remained unperturbed and did not wear masks.
BEIJING — Despite the heavy pollution blanketing Beijing, runners did not let it stop them from participating in the maskless Beijing Marathon on Sunday. Many even braved the warm temperatures, with some opting to wear shorts, making it one of…
Australia’s Territory Legalizes Small Amounts of Hard Drugs
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — On Saturday, the Australian Capital Territory, which covers Canberra and its nearby regions, became the first area in Australia to legalize the possession of small quantities of illegal drugs. The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)…
Comparison of Worldwide Climate Pollution and Regional Mine Pollution in Minnesota
Unfortunately, in order to combat the global effects of climate change, we must accept the local impacts of mining necessary minerals for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and power grids. The Biden administration is striving to boost U.S. production of these…