Beyond putting its work in some of the world’s poorest countries in doubt, US President Donald Trump’s sudden move to shut down USAID has left many of its thousands of employees in shock and despair. In addition to casting doubt…
CNN — Europe’s American century is over. Two geopolitical thunderclaps on Wednesday will transform transatlantic relations. Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin brought the Russian leader in from the cold as they hatched plans to end the war in Ukraine…
An extraordinary event consistent with a neutrino with an estimated energy of about 220 PeV (220 x 1015 electron volts or 220 million billion electron volts), was detected on February 13, 2023, by the ARCA detector of the kilometre cubic…
Monash research could transform how broken bones are treated, with the development of a special zinc-based dissolvable material that could replace the metal plates and screws typically used to hold fractured bones together. Surgeons routinely use stainless steel or titanium,…
Extreme fire seasons in recent years highlight the urgent need to better understand wildfires within the broader context of climate change. Under climate change, many drivers of wildfires are expected to change, such as the amount of carbon stored in…
Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species — according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 — twice the number of animal species lost. But which species are hit hardest? And how does…
Tulipa x Rembrandt tulips are literally the stuff of legend. They represent some of the most expensive flowers ever sold, and their story involves the collapse of a major economy, a starring role in classic art, and a mysterious virus…
Gardening is a joyful, therapeutic activity that everyone should be able to enjoy, no matter their capabilities. Accessible gardening allows you to create a space that works for you in a judgement-free zone. Here’s how to make gardening easier on…
Your genes play a major role in determining your height, hair and eye color, and skin tone, but they don’t tell the entire story of who you are. Your environment is incredibly important in shaping your personality, your likes and…
For many listeners, bookshelf speakers (aka stand-mount speakers) provide the quintessential audio experience. Blending a potent cocktail of performance, value, and convenience, these pint-size blocks play a key role in nearly every corner of the audio spectrum. Bookshelf speakers can…