Buzunesh Deba’s unpaid winnings expose running world’s failings
The 2014 Boston Marathon winner has been waiting on her prize money for years. But it was a stranger, not race organisers, who finally gave her what she’d earned. 8 years ago, Ethiopian runner Buzunesh Deba got the call of a lifetime. She’d won the Boston Marathon – 2 years...
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Jane Goodall at 90 and the chimpanzees who started it all
The future of Jane Goodall’s famous chimpanzees hangs in the balance, but what can we still learn from them today? In July 1960, a twenty-six-year-old Jane Goodall decided to move into one of the smallest parks on the African continent to study a troop of chimpanzees. Within Gombe Stream Nature Reserve,...
Study suggests women are better at sport during their period
Female athletes have long had to contend with the lack of attention to what role their menstrual cycles plays in their athletic performance. Recent research is seeking to shine a new light on this. Though, over the years, strides have been taken to address sports inequality, one thing in particular...
Our avocado obsession is fuelling organised crime
While it’s well-known that global consumption of the fruit is wreaking havoc on the planet, many are blind to how it’s affecting those working tirelessly to meet ever-increasing demand. As with other foods that have become trendy or widely used, intensive production bears a heavy human impact. These days, it’s...
India’s gig workers grapple with climate change
India's rapidly growing gig economy conceals a harsh reality: its workers, particularly delivery agents, face the brunt of rising temperatures and heatwaves exacerbated by climate change, putting their health and livelihoods at risk. The scorching reality of India's climate crisis is evident in recent projections: by 2050, the country is...
Survey highlights mental health struggles in the US for LGBTQ+ youth
A harrowing new survey by The Trevor Project paints a grim picture of the mental health struggles faced by LGBTQ+ youth in the United States, highlighting the urgent need for action. The mental health crisis facing LGBTQ+ youth in America is reaching alarming proportions, according to a new survey by...
Explaining nuclear treaties amid Russia’s concerning drills
Russia's recent tactical nuclear weapons drills, in response to perceived Western threats, have raised concerns about treaty violations and global nuclear security destabilization. Nuclear deterrent policies have played a crucial role in preventing a nuclear war since the catastrophic events of World War 2. Following this, nations globally recognized the urgent need to prevent the use of nuclear weapons through nuclear deterrence strategies and non-proliferation efforts. However, Vladimir Putin's recent...
Namibia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed Namibia for its unprecedented success in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B. The country becomes the first in Africa to reach such a milestone. For years, Namibia grappled with the devastating effects of HIV and Hepatitis B, particularly among pregnant women and newborns. According to the World Health Organization, the country is home to more than 200,000 people living with...
Breaking down Biden’s $95 billion aid package for US allies
The legislation signed by President Joe Biden allocates $95 billion in emergency spending for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. However, critics argue that the aid package reflects US efforts to maintain global leadership amid a potential power grab by China. In late April, President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion bipartisan emergency spending law to provide aid for US allies Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. An estimated $26 billion is...
Why some countries are paying people to cycle to work
Across Europe, more and more people are swapping cars and public transport for bikes. Great for our health and the planet’s, several businesses have begun rewarding this form of commuting. Commuting can be pretty bleak. For those of us in the UK, this is especially the case during summer, when getting to work involves squeezing onto the tube like sardines in a tin – except on occasion that tin reaches temperatures...
