Few years on the Earth
Tool using chimpanzee behavior has fascinated scientists for years, but in Guinea, this intelligent primate tragically turned violent, leading to the death of an 8-month-old baby. The event took place in Bossou, where the local population had previously revered chimpanzees as reincarnated ancestors. However, the horrifying incident where a chimpanzee snatched the baby girl, Yoh … Read more
Black woman face significant health disparities in the realm of breast cancer, with studies showing a higher mortality rate compared to their white counterparts. As breast cancer continues to be the most diagnosed cancer among U.S. women, these disparities are becoming more evident. Black women, in particular, are about 40% more likely to die from … Read more
Climate change is poised to exacerbate the world’s most severe child health crisis, with projections indicating that by 2050, an additional 40 million children will suffer from stunted growth due to the impacts of climate change. According to the latest report from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this alarming trend highlights the urgent need … Read more
Mountain of God volcano, known scientifically as Ol Doinyo Lengai, has recently been observed showing troubling signs of potential volcanic activity. A new study reveals that the land surrounding this unique volcano in Tanzania is bulging, indicating that magma may be accumulating in a shallow reservoir beneath the surface. This development could be a precursor … Read more
Prisoners escape Nigerian prison after catastrophic floods in northeastern Nigeria, leading to one of the largest jailbreaks the region has ever seen. The floodwaters, triggered by an overflowing dam, caused massive damage to infrastructure, including the walls of Maiduguri’s Medium Security Custodial Centre. This unfortunate event allowed hundreds of inmates to break free, causing security … Read more
In an astonishing discovery, a 1,094-carat diamond has been unearthed in Botswana by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. This remarkable find comes just weeks after the same company discovered the world’s second-largest diamond, weighing an astounding 2,492 carats, at the same Karowe mine in Botswana. The 1,094-carat diamond is now the sixth diamond exceeding … Read more
Zimbabwe is facing a critical decision as it authorizes the culling of 200 elephants for the first time since 1988. This move comes amid growing concerns about food shortages caused by an unprecedented drought, which has severely affected the country. As a nation that boasts the second-largest population of elephants in the world, this decision … Read more
The New Britain Goshawk (Accipiter princeps) has been photographed for the first time in 55 years, marking a significant milestone in ornithological history. Categorized as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this elusive bird of prey is endemic to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. The photograph, captured by Fiji-based photographer Tom … Read more
WHO – The World Health Organization has taken a pivotal step in the fight against mpox by approving the MVA-BN vaccine for limited use. This vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, is now the first mpox vaccine to be prequalified by the WHO, making it a crucial tool in controlling mpox outbreaks, particularly in Africa. … Read more
Methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, has been significantly contributing to climate change, with recent studies revealing alarming trends. Over the past 20 years, human activities have pumped 670 million tons of this gas into the atmosphere, marking a nearly 12% increase from the year 2000. This rise in this gas levels is intensifying global warming … Read more