by Laura Oliver for Global Investigative Journalism Network• November 2, 2023 In August 2021, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan two decades after being removed from power. Since the takeover, women have been banned from working most government jobs, ordered to cover their bodies and faces and advised to stay at home, prohibited
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties – COP28 – starts in late November in Dubai. With the World Health Organisation (WHO), it will host the first Health Day and climate health ministerial, aiming to encourage commitments towards climate-resilient and sustainable low-carbon health systems. This health program has outlined five crucial focus
Viviamo in un’epoca di straordinari progressi tecnologici, dove l’intelligenza artificiale (IA) e l’automazione stanno trasformando il modo in cui lavoriamo, viviamo e interagiamo con il mondo. L’IA ha il potenziale di migliorare la nostra qualità di vita, aumentare l’efficienza dei processi aziendali e risolvere complessi problemi globali. Tuttavia, questo progresso porta con sé
In contemporary times, the world finds itself grappling with the repercussions of climate upheaval, resource exhaustion, and the erosion of natural habitats. It is against this backdrop that we embark on a voyage through the enigmatic realm of ecological sustainability. This discourse seeks to shed light on the essence of ecological sustainability, delineate
Alewo Idoko-Akoh, University of Bristol Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. In a recent gene editing study, my colleagues and I showcased the potential of gene editing to protect chickens from the
Colin Manning, Newcastle University and Hayley J. Fowler, Newcastle University Storm Ciarán made landfall in south-west England and northern France overnight on November 1, with heavy rain and winds blowing up to 180 kilometers per hour (108 mph). The UK Met Office names storms each winter season, which starts in early September, and
Students at UMass Amherst march across campus following a walkout and rally protesting the university’s “ties with war profiteers,” while also calling for “a ceasefire and end of the blockade on Gaza.” Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images David Mednicoff, UMass Amherst College and university campuses across the U.S. have seen polarization
Hussein Abou Saleh, Sciences Po The devastating attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October has transformed the Middle East, thrusting the Israeli-Palestinian question – considered a diplomatic side-issue for at least a decade – to the centre stage of the region’s geopolitics. Iran’s proxies have come out of these events emboldened, with
In this episode of “News of the Week,” host Kai Gibson delves into the inspiring efforts of businesses as they take a stand against the looming climate crisis. Kai discusses the importance of perplexity and burstiness in written content and draws parallels with how businesses are approaching climate change.Businesses are no longer solely
In the hallowed halls of justice, where centuries-old traditions and precedents have long held sway, a quiet revolution is underway. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has penetrated the legal world, promising both new opportunities and daunting challenges. As the legal profession grapples with this technological disruption, it becomes imperative to explore the profound implications that