A leak at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington state has prompted warnings of “catastrophic” consequences, as workers attempt to clean up more than eight … New Leak at Hanford Nuclear Waste Site is ‘Catastrophic’Read more
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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste
Just 20 companies are the source of more than half of all the single-use plastic items thrown away globally. Plastic bottles, food packages and bags … Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic wasteRead more
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One in three college students is food insecure in the United States
Since the onset of the pandemic, food insecurity has skyrocketed throughout the United States. One of the hardest hit segments of the population has been … One in three college students is food insecure in the United StatesRead more
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Johnson government’s herd immunity plan envisaged 800,000 deaths in UK
Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser Dominic Cummings has confirmed the Conservative government planned for a herd immunity policy envisioning the deaths of hundreds of thousands … Johnson government’s herd immunity plan envisaged 800,000 deaths in UKRead more
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Chilean Voters Elect Progressive Alliance to Rewrite Pinochet-Era Constitution
In a development that was celebrated by champions of democracy around the world, Chilean voters this weekend elected a progressive slate of delegates to the … Chilean Voters Elect Progressive Alliance to Rewrite Pinochet-Era ConstitutionRead more
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Deadly Bacteria Spread across Oceans as Water Temperatures Rise
Deadly bacteria are spreading through the oceans as waters warm up, and are increasing infection risks, according to a new study. A report published yesterday … Deadly Bacteria Spread across Oceans as Water Temperatures RiseRead more
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Child Health Concerns for Black Adults
Black adults rate school violence and racial inequities higher on their list of children’s health concerns than other groups, a new national survey says. Among … Child Health Concerns for Black AdultsRead more
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Astronomers find one of the first stars formed in the Milky Way
The study presents the discovery of one of the stars with the least content of “metals” (heavy elements). Known. Th estar is at 7,500 light … Astronomers find one of the first stars formed in the Milky WayRead more
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World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Off of Antarctica
An enormous iceberg has broken off of Antarctica. The chunk of ice, which is roughly 170 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide, was spotted by … World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Off of AntarcticaRead more
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7 Months Pregnant Nurse Dies of Lack of Oxygen and Bed in Bihar
Lack of oxygen, beds and proper treatment on time are claiming lives of many severely affected COVID-19 patients across Bihar. In a heartbreaking incident on … 7 Months Pregnant Nurse Dies of Lack of Oxygen and Bed in BiharRead more