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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Green Cities: How Cleaning the Air Boosts Economic Growth in China

One of the main goals of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals is to help cities grow while using resources wisely and reducing pollution. But achieving this balance is tough, especially for countries that are still developing. A recent study looked at how well 284 Chinese cities were do

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

What's Next for Animal Health in Hot Zones?

Fifty-five years ago, a journal was born with a mission to improve animal health and production in hot regions. This journal, let's call it "Tropical Livestock Health, " focuses on original research and observations that can boost livestock health and productivity. It's in line with the United Natio

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Wood in Space: A Green Revolution

Imagine a satellite made of wood. Sounds crazy, right? But scientists in Japan are giving it a shot. They're sending a small, wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station. Why wood? Well, metal satellites leave behind harmful particles when they burn up. Wood, especially from

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Tiny Plankton Power in South Africa's St Helena Bay

In the sunny waters of St Helena Bay, South Africa, tiny plankton, known as nano-picoplankton, rule the post-upwelling period. These tiny guys are the main producers of food for marine life. Yet, we don't fully understand how they behave over short periods or what kind of community they form. Scien

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Winter Safety: A New Super Material for Ice-Free Surfaces

Keeping surfaces ice-free is crucial, especially for infrastructure maintenance. Traditional carbon-based materials, despite advancements, face significant issues like environmental sensitivity, poor durability, high energy consumption, and complex manufacturing processes. In this story, researchers

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Understanding Diabetes: Beliefs and Practices in Southeast Ghana

Diabetes is a global health concern, with over half a billion people affected and 6. 7 million deaths in 2021 alone. The United Nations aims to halt the rise of diabetes cases and cut premature deaths by a third by 2030. However, local beliefs about diabetes can hinder prevention and management effo

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Social Media: The New Business Frontier

In today's fast-paced world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to stay ahead of the curve. One powerful tool that has emerged is social media. Platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and even Wikipedia have become everyday tools for people and professionals alike. But what does this mean for busines

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Wooden Satellite Takes a Trip to Space

Imagine a tiny box made of magnolia wood floating in space. This isn't a fantasy; it's a real experiment! Researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have sent a wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station (ISS). In about a month, it will be released into space to

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Eco-Friendly Robot Builds Structures from Soil

Imagine building walls and columns without using concrete or waiting for layers to dry. Researchers from ETH Zurich made this possible with a new technique called impact printing. This method uses earth materials like soil, silt, and clay from construction sites. A special robot shoots these materia

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Bank Goes Green: HLB's New Plan for Sustainable Loans

On October 29, 2024, Hong Leong Bank (HLB) kicked off its journey into greener finance with the launch of its Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF). This initiative aims to invest a whopping US$4. 5 billion (RM20 billion) over five years to support projects that promote sustainability. The bank has be

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