Washington DC (UPI) Mar 19, 2024 Nearly 200 tons of food and ready-to-eat meals have been distributed to families facing starvation in war-torn northern Gaza, in the first humanitarian shipment to reach the Gazan coast by sea in nearly two decades. World Central Kitchen, a U.S. nonprofit, announced the shipment Tuesday of rice, flour, vegetables and proteins to communities where access has been “highly restricted” … Continue reading Critical aid, food delivered by sea to starving families in war-torn northern Gaza

Rafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Mar 19, 2024 Torrential rains lashed a tent camp for displaced people in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, where frightened Palestinian children can no longer distinguish between thunder and Israeli bombardment. The storm fell overnight Monday to Tuesday in the southernmost Gaza Strip city, adding to the anguish of Palestinians who fled the war between Hamas and Israel, many without warm … Continue reading Rafah displaced shiver as thunder and rain lash tent camp

Lagos (AFP) Mar 18, 2024 Nigeria’s army on Monday denied carrying out revenge attacks after the killing of 16 soldiers in the southern Delta state, as residents accused troops of burning a village in retaliation. Videos of flaming houses along the Forcados river have circulated on social media since Sunday, but AFP has not been able to verify the footage. Residents in the oil-rich region … Continue reading Nigerian army denies reprisal attacks after soldiers killed

Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2024 The United States on Monday described military ties with Niger, home to a major drone base, as mutually beneficial as it said it was awaiting clarification on an announcement severing cooperation. The military, which seized power in Niger in July, announced in a statement read on national television Saturday evening that it was breaking off an agreement with the United … Continue reading US says Niger cooperation beneficial as it awaits answers

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 While insects might be the last thing you’d expect to find on your dining plate, their potential as a flavorful, nutritious, and eco-friendly food source is gaining attention. Edible ants, in particular, offer a variety of tastes and textures, ranging from acidic and vinegary to nutty and caramel-like. Researchers have now unveiled the distinct aroma profiles of four … Continue reading Exploring the Diverse and Sustainable Gastronomy of Edible Ants

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a vital component of the Earth’s climate system, has attracted significant scientific and public interest since its monitoring began in 2004. It has inspired extensive research and even became the backdrop for a highly successful movie. Recent findings, published in Nature Communications, shed light on how aerosols from Asia influencehttp://dlvr.it/T4JC0H Continue reading Asian aerosols linked to slowing Atlantic Ocean currents

Sheffield UK (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 Scientists from the University of Sheffield and the University of South Australia have introduced a groundbreaking treatment for chronic wounds, utilizing ionized gas to enhance hydrogel dressings without relying on antibiotics. This innovation promises a significant stride forward in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections and could revolutionize the treatment of diabetic foot ulcershttp://dlvr.it/T4JC0D Continue reading Plasma Technology Marks a New Era in Chronic Wound Care, Offering Hope to Millions

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 NASA has announced the winners of its Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge, awarding $100,000 each to three teams for their groundbreaking solutions aimed at combating the increasing threat of wildfires and climate change. The initiative leveraged the collaboration between Minority Serving Institutions and NASA’s technological and Earth science resources to bolster fire management efforts. Thehttp://dlvr.it/T4JC0B Continue reading NASA Announces Innovative Teams in Wildfire and Climate Change Tech Challenge

Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 To combat climate change and adhere to the Paris Agreement’s aim of capping global warming at 1.5C, a substantial portion of the planet’s coal, oil, and conventional gas reserves must remain untapped. This is the central finding of a study led by the University of Barcelona, recently published in Nature Communications, which introduces an atlas pinpointing the oil reserves … Continue reading Mapping the World’s Off-Limits Oil to Meet Paris Agreement Goals

Lagos (AFP) Mar 17, 2024 Nigeria’s president on Sunday paid tribute to 16 soldiers killed on a mediation mission to two warring communities in the south of the country, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. The troops had been responding to unrest between the Okuama and Okoloba communities in the oil-rich southern Delta state. “The cowardly offenders responsible for this heinous crime will not … Continue reading Nigeria pays homage to troops slain on peace mission