Much of the region around Chernobyl has been untouched by people since the nuclear disaster in 1986. The site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant…
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International Space Station as seen from Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-119. Credit: NASA The world is on high alert because of the unfolding crisis between…
The Russian assault on Ukraine, which began in the early hours of February 24, 2022, was launched after weeks of Russian disinformation that included false…
This U.S. Air Force microwave weapon is designed to knock down drones by frying their electronics. Credit: AFRL Directed Energy Directorate Some of the cases…
Is an armed conflict imminent? As Russia masses military equipment near Ukraine borders, experts in an MITMIT is an acronym for the Massachusetts Institute of…
Reasserting U.S. Leadership in Microelectronics MITMIT is an acronym for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is a prestigious private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts…
Support for populist parties and politicians, and agreement with populist sentiment, has diminished during the pandemic, according to a “mega-dataset” taking in attitudes of over…
Governments need to be careful about the messaging around compulsory mask wearing to ensure the policy is fully effective, say researchers. When officials in Bangladesh…
Surplus corn piled outside a farmer’s co-op storage facility in Paoli, Colorado. If you’ve pumped gas at a U.S. service station over the past decade,…
Since the onset of the COVID-19First identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory…
A new study in Frontiers in Public Health presents a review of expert opinions on the achievements and shortcomings of the European Union’s (EU) COVID-19First…
Uyghur population policies could lead to 4.5 million lives lost by 2040, according to study. A new study out today provides the most compelling evidence…
Violent conflicts are behind increased hunger in sub-Saharan Africa says a new study. Here, a farmer carries forage for his mule in southwestern Ethiopia. Further…
The COVID-19First identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).…
Perceptions of influence of Government information expressed by respondents, categorized by region. Credit: University of Cambridge Study shows that UK Government released 201 policy updates…
Researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute (Somerville and Seattle, USA) and Earth Track, Inc. (Cambridge, MA, USA) examined 16 subsidies and environmental regulatory exemptions, providing…
Comprehensive case finding, repeat testing, and apps for contact tracing and self-isolation also key. Border controls, restricted entry, and quarantine for inbound travelers are essential…
The mega-dam is located in Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. It is Africa’s largest hydropower plant. Credit: © Google A new study shows that…
Study highlights need for global cooperation on policies. Multinational companies headquartered in countries with tougher environmental policies tend to locate their polluting factories in countries…
The multilateral nature of cybersecurity today makes it markedly different than conventional security, according to a new study co-authored by an MIT professor. New model…