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Hidden Gems of Cambodian Caves

March 23, 2026

The limestone caves that run across northwestern Cambodia are still a mystery. A recent field trip to the province of Battambang revealed several animals that science has never seen before. Among them are a bright turquoise pit viper, a snake that can glide through the air, new kinds of geckos, tiny

environment

Land changes boost farm health in semi‑dry Turkey

March 22, 2026

In many dry farming areas, tiny plots of land can make growing crops hard. A new study looked at how joining these small pieces into bigger, regular fields changes the land’s health. The research focused on four villages in Kızıltepe, a part of Mardin Province that lies inside Turkey’s GAP program. ...

health

Reducing Fish Waste by Cutting Down on Antibiotic Residues

March 18, 2026

The middle part of a food chain is made up of small and medium businesses that move products from farmers to stores. In China, this “hidden middle” often hides safety problems and lets food waste grow. Researchers looked at data from 247 regions in China, covering the years 2015 to 2022. They focus

politics

A Sudden Loss in Texas: An Afghan Family’s Tragic Day

March 16, 2026

Paktyawal, a 41‑year‑old Afghan veteran who had fled the war and sought asylum in the United States, died less than a day after being taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. The incident unfolded on a Friday morning when masked agents surro

health

Nurses on the Front Lines: Preventing Trauma When Disaster Strikes

March 16, 2026

In Indonesia, floods, earthquakes and landslides are common, and the people living there must learn how these events affect their health. Nurses play a crucial role in stopping injuries and emotional distress before they grow worse. The idea of “trauma prevention care” has been part of nursing

politics

Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

March 13, 2026

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi

politics

Sudan Drone Attack Claims Many Schoolgirls

March 11, 2026

A violent drone hit a secondary school and a health centre in southern Sudan, killing at least 17 people, most of them young girls. The attack also took the lives of a teacher and a health worker. Local doctors say that ten people were hurt, with three girls suffering serious wounds; two had surgery

sports

Marlon Vera: From Ecuadorian Streets to UFC Spotlight

February 28, 2026

Marlon “Chito” Vera entered the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 268 with a record that needed a turnaround. Ranked ninth in the bantamweight division, he was looking to end a three‑match skid after a close decision loss. The bout against Mexican up‑and‑coming David Martínez was his chance to climb back i

health

Heat‑Wave Alerts Get Smarter, Save Lives

February 26, 2026

In Spain, 2025 was the hottest summer on record, beating 2022 by about one tenth of a degree. Yet, fewer people died from the heat—908 deaths less than in 2022. Researchers wondered if a tweak to how authorities warn about heat waves could explain this drop. They looked at each province’s year

politics

Cuban Border Patrol Engages U. S. Speedboat, Four Killed

February 26, 2026

A Cuban border guard unit fired on a speedboat that was marked with a Florida license plate, according to an official statement from the island’s Ministry of the Interior. The government said the boat opened fire first, sparking a gun battle that left four people on board dead and six injured. The i