Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou
Thousands of satellites are orbiting Earth, and they are expected to double every two years. With so many satellites around now and more are expected to be launched, how do we prevent them from colliding? One important thing to note is that there are ships and aircraft on Earth with sensors
What if you could help save lives by understanding simple health tools used in communities? In the North Tongu District of Ghana, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are being used to fight malaria, a big problem for kids under five. Let's dive in to see how well these nets are being used by the careg
Ovarian cancer presents a serious challenge. It is hard to catch early and even harder to treat. The low survival rates speak volumes about the need for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools. This is where a type of new nanomaterial -- carbon dots or CDs -- shows huge promise. Carbon do
What if your knee could go back to its original state after injury? This was the question researchers asked about a specific knee surgery. Let's break it down. The surgery in question is called a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Imagine, in the UKA, a surgeon replaces only the da
The United Nations is facing a critical situation. In recent developments, a significant number of employees from the organization may face unemployment. The consequences of the employees' leaving are expected to affect many people around the globe. A lawsuit was filed to challenge a recent deci
In eastern DR Congo, the city of Goma is reeling from violence that has claimed nearly 3, 000 lives, according to the United Nations. The chaos unfolded as rebels from the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) seized control of Goma. The takeover followed intense battles with the Congolese army.
Asteroids are a constant presence in our solar system, but one in particular has scientists on edge. Bennu, a 500-metre-wide space rock, has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182, but what if it does? Scientists in South Korea have used powerful computers to simulate this scenario. Let's bre
Let's start with the big news. A political stalemate in Minnesota came to an end on Thursday. After a tense period, lawmakers from both major parties shook hands on a deal to share power in the state's House of Representatives for the next two years. Republicans will take the lead as speaker.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, school milk programs have been a long-standing tradition. They have been a key part of combating malnutrition for many years. But, the region is now facing new problems. Overweight and obesity among kids are becoming more common. These changes pose a challenge fo
