Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida as Category 2 storm, leaves 6 lakh without power

21-year-old Mexican innovator turns waste into electricity while cleaning polluted water with microbial fuel cells

Maritza Sanchez, hailing from Cuautlancingo, Mexico, is pioneering the development of microbial fuel cells aimed at tackling severe local pollution challenges. Her initiative, Aquayac Energy, focuses on generating sustainable electricity while also purifying the heavily contaminated Atoyac River. By 2027, Sanchez intends to create 50 operational fuel cells, enhancing energy accessibility and promoting water quality.

Sting bought a 16th-century estate that became a thriving organic farm

Mine water treatment by-product ochre is being used to stabilise contaminated soil

A site in Chester, previously contaminated with lead and asbestos, is undergoing remediation to enable new apartments. Ochre from the Deerplay mine water treatment scheme is stabilising the contaminated soil on site. This approach allows for the safe management of contaminants while preparing the area for redevelopment. The project aims to construct 126 new apartments and support local regeneration efforts.

Bloomberg's $1B gift to Johns Hopkins made medical tuition free for families earning under $300K

In a groundbreaking move, Johns Hopkins University revealed a $1 billion contribution from Bloomberg Philanthropies to significantly improve financial assistance for graduate students. This generous funding extends free tuition to medical students from households earning under $300,000, while those from families with incomes up to $175,000 can access support for both tuition and living expenses.

Renée Zellweger’s renovated 10-acre Topanga ranch returns to market for $7.995 million

Renée Zellweger's stunning Topanga ranch, acquired in 2015 and beautifully renovated, has hit the market for nearly $8 million. Spanning almost 10 acres, this Spanish-style estate boasts breathtaking mountain views and exclusive hiking trails. Previously sold for $6.4 million in 2021, the property is perfect for those seeking tranquility in Southern California, featuring an infinity-edge pool and meticulously landscaped outdoor areas, appealing to buyers looking for space and luxury.

Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?

The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.

15 guanacos reached a Falklands island in the 1930s; genes survived two crashes

After fresh US attack, ICC asserts it is not politically motivated

MANILA, Philippines—The International Criminal Court (ICC) states that its work as a court of last resort is not politically motivated. At the same time, it called on its own members to make sure that it is able to continue discharging its mandate in the wake of fresh sanctions from the United States. Judge Tomoko Akane,

Scientists planted 40,000 seedlings in Yosemite; 3 years later, meadow is still losing carbon

Scientists planted 40,000 native sedge seedlings in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows to restore soil damaged by sheep grazing over a century ago. After three years, researchers found improvements in soil organic matter, but the meadow continued to lose more carbon than it gained. Scientists estimate that full recovery could take 25 to 50 years.

Hawaii's unintended beetle became the only successful introduction

Hurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida

Hundreds of thousands of households are without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias continues its path across south-eastern US.