Cameroon’s malaria vaccine highlights a misinformation pandemic
Despite promising to save the lives of millions of children across Africa, Cameroon’s new malaria vaccine has had mixed reactions online. A medical breakthrough came this week when Cameroon announced it will be the first country to roll out a routine malaria vaccination. The news comes after a decades-long effort...
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Seabed trawling may be releasing millions of stored carbon emissions
Trawling the bottom of the ocean is known to destroy large spans of sea-floor ecosystems and all marine life that depend on them. Now, research shows that it may be releasing millions of tons of stored CO2 back into our atmosphere. Using boats to drag large nets across the ocean...
Activists to hike 5,000km to raise awareness about health of Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is one of the most polluted seas in the world. With the aim of raising public awareness of its state, a group from Lithuania will walk more than 5000km across 250 days. Starting from March 11th, a team of scientists, activists, and volunteers from Lithuania will hike...
Natural History Museum relaunches Generation Hope: Act for the Planet
Between 7-10 February, the NHM will be hosting a series of free events curated in partnership with scientists and young people from around the world to drive positive change for a global future. On a mission to ‘create advocates that are informed, confident, and motivated to make wise decisions, get...
Understanding the Rwanda-UK asylum treaty
In recent years, the global asylum landscape has been influenced by numerous treaties and agreements aimed at addressing challenges posed by forced migration. The Rwanda-UK Asylum Treaty stands out as a subject of significant debate and scrutiny. Asylum seekers' rights, the human rights situation in Rwanda, and the broader implications...
Are we prepared for the next pandemic?
Although nobody knows when the next pandemic will happen, the mistakes and lessons learned from COVID-19 should be a guiding force in helping us prepare for a similar situation in the future. Despite the fact that most of us have collectively blocked the year of 2020 from our minds, the...
The first Somali-American woman mayor in Minnesota at 27
Nadia Mohamed secured her place in history by becoming the first Somali-American woman to be elected as the mayor of St. Louis Park city in Minnesota. At the young age of 27, Mohamed has not only defied conventional expectation but has also paved the way for a generation of diverse, young leaders. Nadia Mohamed's journey to the mayor's office is one marked by resilience, determination, and a commitment to community...
Is burning trash really the lesser evil of waste management?
A significant number of trash incinerators are operating across the US. Proponents of this type of waste management proclaim it environmentally preferable to landfill, but how much of a lesser evil is it – if at all? A proverbial ‘steaming pile of garbage’ has no redeemable qualities, but there is a notable upside to be gleaned from real-life trash incineration. For well over a century now, parts of the US have...
Should ‘dry dating’ become the new norm?
In countries where drinking is woven into social culture, alcohol consumption during dates has almost become a given. While it typically helps to take the nervous edge off meeting a total stranger, is ‘dry dating’ better in the long run? For single people who’ve resolved to find a partner in 2024 while also setting the goal of completing ‘Dry January,’ the reality of dating while completely sober may be a...
Could artificial reefs provide island nations with hurricane protection?
As hurricane season becomes more of a threat due to increasingly warmer ocean temperatures, one island is launching an artificial reef project to protect their coastlines from large storm waves. For many, the arrival of summer brings the promise of days spent relishing in the sun, but if you live on an island within the Atlantic ocean, it also ushers in five months of hurricane season. Running from June 1st to...
