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U.N. Warnings: The Possible Liquidation of Human Freedom and Democracy Instrumented by Neurotechnologies

Open Letter to the World Press Water constitutes a significant portion of the human body, ranging from 55% to 70%. A large proportion of this water contains particles known as ions, which are atoms or molecules that have either gained…

World’s Largest Electric Ship Sets Sail From Tasmania

A 426-foot-long electric ship — the largest of its kind in the world — launched from Tasmania this week, marking a milestone in the clean energy transition for maritime shipping. The Hull 096 boat, called China Zorrilla after the famous…

Researchers Say Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets Are ‘Transformative Step’ for Cultivated Meat

Researchers have made what they say is a breakthrough in cultivated meat after they successfully produced nugget-sized pieces of chicken in a lab. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes A bioreactor with the ability to mimic blood vessels like those in a natural circulatory…

More Than 1,900 Scientists Warn That U.S. Science Is ‘Being Annihilated’ Under Trump

More than 1,900 scientists who are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) have signed a letter warning the American public of the “danger” of Trump administration attacks on science. The administration’s attack on scientific institutions in the United…

2025 Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Record Low Maximum Extent

Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have said that Arctic sea ice most likely reached its yearly maximum extent on March 22, at 5.53 million square miles. The maximum sea ice extent for 2025 is the lowest in a satellite…

Beyond the Material Filter: Discrimination, Autism, and the Future of Human Connection

It is difficult to grasp how deeply discrimination affects us all and how far-reaching its consequences can be. At its core, discrimination is built upon a hierarchical and judgmental structure that shapes the way we perceive and interact with the…

Half of Global Carbon Emissions Come From Just 36 Fossil Fuel Companies, Study Says

According to the latest update to the Carbon Majors database, produced by InfluenceMap, just 36 companies are linked to more than half of global carbon emissions. By Paige Bennett In total, Carbon Majors has traced 33.9 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO2e)…

Renewable Energy Is a Less Costly, More Efficient Climate Solution Than Carbon Capture, Study Finds

The benefits of investing in clean energy, including solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower, make renewables a more cost-effective option compared to carbon capture technology, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, examined two scenarios across…

Zimbabwe unveils unlimited energy engine that could change the world

On February 10, 2025, an innovative car was unveiled. In a milestone that could revolutionize the energy and automotive industry, Zimbabwean engineer Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso has developed a generator capable of transforming electromagnetic waves into electricity, allowing a vehicle to…

Humanity’s Future Is Electric

The world is rapidly transitioning toward a future where electricity will be the primary energy source for nearly every aspect of human life, from transportation and heating to power generation. With the rise of clean and sustainable energy sources like…

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