Leaving Russia no longer necessarily means leaving Russian repression behind. According to a new report presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Russian Federation has developed a systematic and institutionalised
In a shift that is reshaping both higher education and retirement living, university-based retirement communities are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. These communities offer retirees an intellectually stimulating and socially
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More than three years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women in the country continue to grapple with increasing restrictions that have severely limited their rights and freedoms. With education, work,
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NDB Bank is excited to introduce ‘NDB Pixel,’ an innovative digital banking solution designed specifically for Sri Lankan teenagers aged 13 to 18. This initiative marks a significant step toward fostering a
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Scientists are pushing the boundaries of genetic technology in an effort to resurrect traits from extinct species. The latest breakthrough? A group of “woolly mice” engineered with mammoth-like genetic traits, bringing researchers
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The article from Nature highlights the uncertain fate of the Athena lunar lander, which touched down on the Moon on 6 March in an unexpected orientation. Built by Intuitive Machines, Athena was
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to detect errors in scientific research papers, an effort that has gained traction following a high-profile mistake involving black plastic cooking utensils. The error, a
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Microsoft’s claim to have created the first ‘topological qubits’—a milestone in quantum computing—has come under renewed scrutiny. A recent analysis questions the validity of the test Microsoft uses to detect Majorana quasiparticles,
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China has long been a hub for global scientific research, attracting foreign scholars with promising funding opportunities and cutting-edge facilities. However, in recent years, evolving security laws and pandemic restrictions have posed
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A trove of leaked documents has unveiled a covert operation exposing the Turkish defence industry’s deep involvement in Sudan’s brutal civil war, revealing how weapons manufactured by Turkey’s largest arms firm, Baykar,
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has dismissed the notion that BRICS is working against the dominance of the US dollar, stating that the group’s members hold diverse views on the matter.
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SpaceX’s highly anticipated Starship rocket suffered a catastrophic failure on Thursday, exploding in midair just minutes after launch. This marks the second consecutive failure for the ambitious spacecraft, dealing a setback to
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The United States has withdrawn from the flagship $45 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a global climate financing initiative designed to help developing nations transition away from coal. The move marks
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Air France-KLM is banking on high-spending American tourists to fuel its recovery after a difficult year, according to CEO Ben Smith. The airline has seen “amazing” demand for premium travel, particularly from
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Japan’s 10-year government bond yields climbed to their highest level since 2009 on Thursday, driven by a global bond sell-off triggered by Germany’s decision to ramp up defense spending. The yield on
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The Trump administration is escalating its efforts to slash federal spending on consulting services, with major firms like Deloitte and Accenture now required to justify billions of dollars’ worth of government contracts.
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