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Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPeacePrize to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the peace prize for its… pic.twitter.com/YVXwnwVBQO…

Rillera and Kupang Echo Highlights of WURI Global Conference 2024 for CAIRO Participants

Baguio Central University’s (BCU) Marketing Officer, Mr. Karl Matthieu Rillera and Internationalization Representative, Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang, brought vibrant energy and key insights from the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Conference 2024 back home, presenting their takeaways at…

Ocean Warming Has Doubled in Past 20 Years: EU Copernicus Report

According to the latest Ocean State Report (OSR 8) from EU Copernicus, the world’s oceans are experiencing rapid warming, increasing acidification, more marine heat waves and more algal blooms in recent years compared to previous decades. In particular, the report…

Luzon Art Fair 2024 Showcases Filipino Folklore Through The “Alamat Magpakailanman” Exhibit

October 3-6, 2024 | Bulwagang Kanlahi, Tarlac City Tarlac City, Philippines — The Luzon Art Fair 2024, held from October 3 to 6 at Bulwagang Kanlahi in Tarlac City, celebrated the rich heritage of Filipino culture through the captivating exhibit…

Open letter from Brian Eno and Yanis Varoufakis to the judges of the International Criminal Court

On October 7, Brian Eno and Yanis Varoufakis appealed to the International Criminal Court to do its duty. To uphold international law by prosecuting self-evident war crimes in Israel-Palestine, lest genocide becomes normalised across the world. Dear judges of the…

Math-Top Hiker: A Board Game Intervention for Teaching Fractions to Grade 5 Learners

by: Helen Dangsi Buyagan In the vibrant landscape of educational innovation, “Math-Top Hiker,” crafted by Helen D. Buyagan, emerges as a beacon for enhancing mathematical proficiency among Grade 5 learners at Sayapot Elementary School in Dacudac, Tadian, Mountain Province, Philippines.…

Greta Thunberg Detained at Brussels Climate Protest Against Fossil Fuel Subsidies

“Our politicians have failed us,” a campaigner said. “European leaders’ continued support for the fossil fuel industry raises serious questions about their commitment to effective climate action.” Renowned activist Greta Thunberg was detained on Saturday at a climate protest in Brussels aimed…

Software Developers in Oakland Are Putting People Over Profit

How coders are working on creating community participation and democratic design. By Damon Orion The webzine ShiftMag points out that 80 percent of software developers worldwide are unhappy with their jobs, yet 68 percent code outside the workplace as a…

A RIDE BETWEEN MEMORIALS for Peace, Strength and sMiles…

On the first day, around 4:30 am, I set out on my bi-cycle from my house. And, with initial energy and enthusiasm, I literally flew over the flyover bridge to reach the memorial of a Gandhian, also known as Tiruppur…

Do Other Animals Have Consciousness? Science Could Force Us to Rethink Our Relationships With Them

The broad consensus is that many species are sentient. By Marjorie Hecht Humans have had relationships with their pets for thousands of years, talking to them, coddling them, and imbuing them with human attributes. But are these animals “thinking,” and…

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