Insect infestation ravages North African prickly pear
Amor Nouira, a farmer in Tunisia's Chebika village, has lost hope of saving his prickly pear cacti, ravaged by the cochineal insect spreading across North Africa......»»
Colored South Africans are all but erased from history textbooks. I asked learners how that makes them feel
South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance......»»
As Hurricane Floodwaters Recede, a Public Health Threat Rises
A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to avert a public health crisis in North Carolina.....»»
Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South
Damage from Hurricane Helene forced the only abortion clinic in western North Carolina to shutter, disrupting health care for pregnant people across a large region.....»»
Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in north Gaza hospital, military says
Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in north Gaza hospital, military says.....»»
Coral record reveals long-term variability of Kuroshio
The Kuroshio is a strong western boundary current in the North Pacific. It transports warm, saltier waters from low to middle latitudes, and has a significant impact on China, East Asia and even the global climate. How the Kuroshio changed before the.....»»
Ukraine"s surrender hotline is tempting North Koreans to desert, promising they"ll be well fed
Ukraine"s surrender hotline is tempting North Koreans to desert, promising they"ll be well fed.....»»
North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts
North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts.....»»
Woman vanishes after going to Walmart in north Georgia
Woman vanishes after going to Walmart in north Georgia.....»»
Leaked audio reveals Russian soldiers’ concerns about North Korean recruits
Leaked audio reveals Russian soldiers’ concerns about North Korean recruits.....»»
Russian soldiers heard complaining about North Korean soldiers in intercepted audio
Russian soldiers heard complaining about North Korean soldiers in intercepted audio.....»»
North Korea says any deployment to aid Russia would be lawful
North Korea says any deployment to aid Russia would be lawful.....»»
Putin says it is our affair if Russia uses North Korean troops
Putin says it is our affair if Russia uses North Korean troops.....»»
Study shows invasive silver carp reduce movement in Chicago-area water
Invasive silver carp have been spreading throughout the Mississippi River Basin since their introduction a half-century ago. Yet, try as they might, the fish have not advanced beyond a particular stretch of the Illinois River north of Kankakee. Resea.....»»
Trash carried by a North Korean balloon again falls on the presidential compound in Seoul
Trash carried by a North Korean balloon again falls on the presidential compound in Seoul.....»»
Factbox-North Korea"s military is one of world"s largest: how powerful is it?
Factbox-North Korea"s military is one of world"s largest: how powerful is it?.....»»
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be "fair game," U.S. warns Putin
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be "fair game," U.S. warns Putin.....»»
See ‘breathtaking’ North Carolina mountaintop home that sold for a record price
See ‘breathtaking’ North Carolina mountaintop home that sold for a record price.....»»
Experts explain Hurricane Helene"s impact on Appalachia
Hurricane Helene has devastated swaths of Southern Appalachia, pummeling cities from Newport, Tennessee, to Asheville, North Carolina......»»
Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities face barriers to medical school admission, study finds
There are 45.3 million African Americans living in the United States and they represent 13.6% of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But only 5.7% of physicians in the United States self-identify as Black, despite multiple effor.....»»
Insect and spider biodiversity increases organic nutrient availability across ecosystems, large-scale study shows
Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals is not only becoming scarcer, but also poo.....»»