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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Chimpanzees are celebrated for their intelligence and intricate tool use, but can their cultures evolve across generations similarly to human societies? A new interdisciplinary study led by the University of Zurich delves into this question, uncovering evidence that some advanced chimpanzee behaviors have been refined and passed down through generations. For decades, researchers have established that chimpanzees, like humans, transmit cultural knowledge, such as tool use, across generations. While ... read more |
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US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probeWashington (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation Monday into the Covid-19 outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans - backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory. ... more  
Desertification talks open in Saudi Arabia as experts fire warningRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 UN talks aimed at halting the degradation and desertification of vast swathes of land started in Saudi Arabia on Monday after scientists fired a stark warning over unsustainable farming and deforestation. ... more  
UN chief defends plastic pollution talks after collapseBusan, South Korea (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without agreement. ... more  
Unsustainable farming, forest loss driving Earth to 'precipice': UNParis (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 Unsustainable farming and deforestation are threatening the planet's capacity to sustain human societies, the UN warned Sunday, on the eve of international talks on land degradation and desertification. ... more |
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Why the powerful are more likely to cheatRochester NY (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Being a captain of industry, a politician, or a celebrity won't automatically make you a cheat. But chances of infidelity are significantly higher among the more powerful, according to a new study p ... more |
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'Future of planet' at stake at ICJ hearings: VanuatuThe Hague (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 The future of the planet is at stake during hearings at the top United Nations court, a representative for Vanuatu said Monday, opening a historic case that aims to set a legal framework on how countries should tackle climate change. ... more  
With Angola trip, Biden fulfills his promise to visit sub-Saharan AfricaWashington (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 Outgoing US President Joe Biden is headed to the southern African country of Angola this week, fulfilling a key promise in a bid to shore up ties with the continent. ... more 
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of troop killings after France acknowleges colonial 'massacre'Thiaroye, Senegal (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre". ... more  
China expected to hit peak coal consumption in 2025: reportBeijing (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 China's coal consumption could peak by 2025 as the world's top consumer of the fossil fuel ramps up its push for clean energy, a report published on Wednesday said. ... more |
New research calls for 'radical rethink' on droughtParis (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Record-breaking droughts are becoming a "new normal" for billions of people yet few countries are taking the threat seriously, researchers warned in a global snapshot of the scourge on Monday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Nepal PM departs for China visit, breaking with India traditionKathmandu (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Nepal's prime minister left Monday for his first bilateral visit to China, a departure from the usual practice by the Himalayan republic's leaders of making India their first official destination. ... more  
Cyclone Fengal toll rises to 20 in South AsiaColombo (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 The death toll from Cyclone Fengal's fierce push through Sri Lanka and southern India reached 20 on Monday as downpours and flooding followed the storm's wake after its winds calmed. ... more  
Third death as Storm Bora batters GreeceAthens (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 A storm sweeping through Greece has claimed a third victim, state TV reported Monday, after damaging roads and buildings on the islands of Lemnos, Rhodes and other parts of the country. ... more  
New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whaleWellington (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented. ... more |
Chad not seeking to 'replace' France after breaking military ties: presidentN'Djamena (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Chad's president has said his country does not plan to shift allegiance to another foreign ally after breaking off military cooperation with France, at a time when other states in the region are strengthening ties with Russia. ... more  
Researchers link Arctic warming to rising dust emissions impacting cloud formationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 The Arctic is warming at a rate two to four times higher than the global average, revealing complex interactions between temperature changes and atmospheric conditions. A study by researchers in Jap ... more 
Under-ice species face threat as Arctic ice meltsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Specialized lifeforms that thrive beneath Arctic sea ice face increasing risk as the ice continues to retreat, according to new research conducted by an international team of scientists. The s ... more 
A fossil discovery sheds light on coexistence of early human ancestorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 Scientists have uncovered a remarkable fossil find near Kenya's Lake Turkana, revealing footprints of two distinct human ancestor species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, dating back 1.5 milli ... more |
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CO2 may safeguard cells from oxidative damageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Our cells operate on an intricate system where iron and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) play key roles, not only in metabolism but also in signaling. However, under stress, oxidative reactions can cause ge ... more 
Satellite analysis connects climate change to elephant deaths in BotswanaLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 New research from King's College London has strengthened the link between climate change and the deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana's Okavango Delta in 2020. The study highlights how a surg ... more  
Making water harvesting easier with low-energy solutionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Efficiently harvesting water from the air and reducing humidity are increasingly vital for improving living conditions worldwide. However, conventional methods of reusing water-adsorption polymers-u ... more 
Coral reefs face mounting threat from warming oceansLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 A new study led by Newcastle University warns that coral adaptation to rising ocean temperatures and more frequent marine heatwaves is unlikely to keep pace with global warming unless global greenho ... more |
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Oceans cool the climate with sulfur emissions greater than expectedLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 A groundbreaking study has revealed that sulfur emissions from oceans play a significantly larger role in cooling the planet than previously understood, particularly over the Southern Ocean. The fin ... more |
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Landmark Drought Atlas calls for action to address global risks Paris, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), has unveiled the World Drought Atlas, a comprehensive resource address ... more 
Global crop yields maintain steady growth over six decadesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 A new study dispels concerns about stagnating crop yields, showing that global agricultural productivity has grown consistently since the 1960s. John Baffes of the World Bank and Xiaoli Etienne of t ... more  
Moving hotspot formed Earth's longest straight underwater mountain chainSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 New research from Curtin University has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge, the planet's longest straight underwater mountain chain, was formed in a manner different from prior scientific assumption ... more 
Unique Orca whale pod adopts specialized techniques to hunt whale sharksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 Orca whales, known for their diverse diet including marine mammals, turtles, and fish, appear to have developed unique hunting strategies in the Gulf of California. A particular pod may have acquire ... more |
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