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Environment
Newly Discovered Ocean Bacteria Could Aid Search for Alien Life
Scientists have uncovered a remarkable new species living in our ocean's depths - Sulfurimonas pluma. Unlike its relatives, this organism thrives hundreds of meters away from volcanic vents despite inhabiting oxygen-rich waters – an environment where survival was thought...
Health
COVID-19 Origins Tied to Raccoon Market in China
Scientists claim that a new set of genetic information collected from a live food market in Wuhan supports the idea that raccoon dogs might have contributed to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the new research, COVID-19...
Environment
Climate Change: Time Running Out for Earth, UN Report Warns
A UN report on climate change warned on Monday that the chance to secure a livable future for everyone on Earth is slipping away.
That was the dire message from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which...
Business
Bitcoin Surges as Crisis Hits Global Banking
Bitcoin was close to nine-month highs on Monday and had its best week in four years as the global banking crisis drives some investors to turn to digital assets.
The biggest cryptocurrency by market value hit its highest since June...
Education
Robots Can Help Improve Mental Wellbeing at Work
Recent research that came out of the University of Cambridge suggests that a toy-like robot may enhance mental well-being in the workplace.
During the course of the research project, which was carried out at a technology consultancy company, a total...
Crime
Global Cocaine Production Reaches Record Levels
A recent report reveals that global cocaine production has reached an all-time high as demand surges following Covid lockdowns.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported a 35% increase in coca cultivation from 2020 to 2021, resulting...
Environment
Global Fresh Water Demand to Outstrip Supply by 2030
An analysis of the economics of water has issued a dire warning that governments must stop providing financial support for the excessive use and extraction of water. Businesses ranging from mining to manufacturing must reform their wasteful practices in...
Europe
China’s Xi to visit Russia in Show of Support for Putin
China's leader Xi Jinping will visit Russia next week at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry.
It will be Xi's first visit to Russia since Moscow's forces invaded Ukraine last...
Technology
Biden Approves Controversial Willow Oil Project
The Willow oil drilling project in Alaska has been given the green light by the administration of Joe Biden, a move which has been met with vigorous opposition from environmentalists and native community organizations in Alaska.
The project is an...
Technology
Tesla Owner Unlocked And Drove Away Wrong Car
A recent incident involving a Tesla in which the wrong driver was able to unlock the vehicle is making the rounds on the internet, leaving owners anxious about the level of protection that their vehicles provide.
The efficiency of Tesla's...
Culture
Learning the Greek Language in China
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More and more students in China are learning Greek as around 10 universities offer Greek programs for undergraduate studies.
By Xu Yan
“The gorgeous Greek letters and enchanting scenery in Santorini drive me to learn Greek,” said Zisong Wen, a sophomore...
Archaeology
Byzantine-era Castle in Syria at Risk After Earthquake
The Byzantine-era castle in Syria, Fortress of Saladin, is in danger of collapse following the deadly earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey in February.
The castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has survived centuries of conflict, has fissured walls...
Australia
US, UK and Australia Agree on Nuclear Submarine Project
The US, UK and Australia have unveiled details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Under the AUKUS pact Australia is to get its first nuclear-powered subs...
Diaspora
Ex President of Uruguay: Why We Are So Close to Greece
Former President of Uruguay Luis Alberto Lacalle de Herrera lauded his country's ties to Greece. "Greece is everywhere in Uruguay," Lacalle said speaking on the sidelines of the Concordia Americas Summit held in Florida last week.
The veteran politician is...
events
Concordia Americas Summit Delves into Challenges for Latin America
World leaders, activists and executives participated in the 2023 Concordia Americas Summit held in Miami on March 9 and 10 to discuss Latin America’s most pressing issues and seek solutions.
The Summit took place at the University of Miam,i which...