Taiwan is being urged to change how it spends on defence, especially by a senior U. S. diplomat who visited Taipei last week. The main point is that money should be directed toward drones and other small, flexible weapons that can level the playing field against China. The island’s government has
The United States has cleared a $1. 5 billion contract for five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move that fits into the country’s plan to almost double its defense budget over the next eight years. This purchase, supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division, will give Wellington a
Scientists have started looking at rooftop gardens as a fresh route to better health in busy cities. These spaces sit high above traffic, so they are not like parks on the ground. People think green places help us feel calmer, but we don’t know exactly how or why rooftop gardens work. Resea
Europe has begun to cut back on using software from U. S. companies. Scientists and students in the region are noticing a shift. The change is driven by concerns over privacy, data control and national security. The move means that European labs will look for local or open‑source tools. Th
New Mexico is famous for sunsets, mountains and wide open skies. But a quiet problem grows every day: plastic litter everywhere. A new wave of young people is stepping up. They joined a state program that lets them work with teachers, lawmakers and community leaders to fight plastic waste. T
Prof. JP van Niekerk, born on 29 December 1936 and passing away on 12 December 2025, left a quiet but deep imprint on the academic world. He spent his life studying the subtle ways that language shapes society, and he never shied away from challenging established ideas. His research highlighted h
People in the U. S. often face high cholesterol, a condition that raises the chance of heart attacks and strokes. Cholesterol is a natural fat in the blood, but when its levels climb too high it can clog arteries and block blood flow. Doctors check it with a lipid panel, and if the numbers are off t
Scientists recently tested a new pill for pancreatic cancer and the results were better than expected. In the trial, patients who took the drug lived nearly twice as long compared to those who didn’t. Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers to treat, so this discovery could be a big step fo
Checking where natural health products come from isn’t just about labels. It’s about making sure what you take matches what’s promised on the package. Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim, a plant used in teas and supplements, grows in different places, but not all versions have the same ingredients. Some
Every June, children’s entertainment turns into a rainbow festival. Theme parks like Disney World go all out with Pride decorations, murals, and even themed drinks. Online, channels such as Cocomelon and Peppa Pig post rainbow heart emojis, while Sesame Street shares rainbow-colored images with mess
