Researchers from the RIKEN CENTER FOR EMERGENT SCIENCES(CEMS) led by Takuzo Aida have developed a biodegradable plastic that will dissolve in seawater. Leading to the […]
Month: December 2024
Mpox: still no jabs for ‘most at risk’ children in DRC
By: Moise Aganze and Ruth Douglas [BUKAVU, DRC/LONDON] Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are still awaiting vaccines to protect them from mpox, even as case […]
OpenAI launches ChatGPT pro at $200/month
OpenAI just released a new subscription plan, ChatGPT pro at $200/month. The plan provides unlimited access to the most advanced model, OpenAI o1 as well […]
Every second, 10 cows, 47 pigs, and 2,400 chickens are slaughtered for meat
by Simon van Teutem Around the world, 10 cows, 47 pigs, and 2,400 chickens get killed for meat every second. Recent estimates suggest that 99% of livestock […]
EU takes the lead in the search for new mpox treatments
By Michaela Nesvarova As the monkeypox virus continues to pose a threat to global health, EU-funded researchers are working together with international partners to manage the […]
10 gifts for this festive season
1. The Aeke K1 Personal Trainer This new AI powered home gym will supercharge your home fitness routine. 2. Greyshork X3 Triple-Screen Laptop with the […]
Which type of cancer kills the most men in each country?
By Saloni Dattani Cancer is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. In several countries, it is the most common cause of death. But which cancer types cause […]
Shine 2.0 raises $620,488 on Indiegogo
Shine 2.0 is an ultra-portable 50W power generator that powers on wind energy day and night. With 75W USB-C fast charging, keep your 12V devices […]
COP29: Poor nations slam climate finance deal
By: Hadeer Elhadary This article was originally published by SciDev.net . The recent COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan which ended on November 24,2024 was a complete flop, […]
Here’s how long it would take 100 worms to eat the plastic in one face mask
By Susan Milius An experiment reveals that such bio-solutions to our plastics problem will likely fall short. Insects rank high among humankind’s go-to creatures for strangeness: […]