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COP29: Was food sector progress made?
COP29, which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan this year, continued the newfound focus on food of last year’s COP28 in Dubai. The event included a day (19 November) focused on food, agriculture and water, and brought together key organisations through the Action on Food Hub. But how much did this focus actually translate into significant
PSAC announces some progress in weekend negotiations with government
Published Apr 29, 2023 • Last updated Apr 30, 2023 • 1 minute read Striking PSAC worker Sue Groult wears her heart on her head while picketing in Ottawa Friday. Photo by Julie Oliver /Postmedia The Public Service Alliance leadership announce “some progress” on wage demands and job security as negotiations with the federal government
Progress made in eliminating trans-fats, but 5 billion still unprotected – WHO
The WHO’s report has shown that around 3.4bn people are now living in countries with policies to reduce trans fatty acids.However, this means there are still 5bn people living in countries without policies to eliminate trans fats. The WHO, which had planned to eliminate industrially produced trans fats globally by 2023, will likely miss the
Progress and obstacles for space weather forecasting
by Debra Werner — January 11, 2023 Solar flare protons and energetic electrons affect satellites, avionics and Earth's magnetic field. Credit: NASA DENVER – While Congress and the Biden Administration recognize the potential threat posed by space weather, the United States needs to improve its ability to monitor and model the phenomenon. “We’ve got a
Progress on NASA’s New Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) Moon Rover
NASA astronaut kneeling in from on the new Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) on the surface of the moon. Credit: NASADuring Artemis missions, as NASA astronauts explore the South Pole region of the Moon, they will be able to go farther and conduct more science than ever before using a new Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). Instead
A Symbol of Our Progress: The Raising of the Progress Pride Flag
Symbols and iconography are integral to a community. They can instantly, efficiently, wordlessly, signal common ground among people. We unite, fight, love and celebrate bearing and flying our symbols. The first symbol universally adopted by the LGBTQ+ community had dark origins. During their reign, the Nazis sewed an inverted pink triangle onto the uniforms of…
By NASA February 12, 2022 This artist’s rendering shows an aerial view of the liftoff of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Credit: NASA/MSFC Work continues inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for the Artemis I wet dress rehearsal test, currently targeted for next month. Teams…
Superabsorption Progress Towards Quantum Batteries
University of Adelaide and their overseas partners have successfully proved the concept of superabsorption, a crucial idea underpinning quantum batteries. Quantum batteries offer the potential for vastly better thermodynamic efficiency, and ultra-fast charging time, much faster and more efficient than the electrochemical batteries like Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion, in common use today. By…
Self-own in progress: Randi Weingarten’s tweet has many saying ‘hooray for school choice!’
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten has in recent weeks made some desperate attempts to blame Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republicans for parents turning to private schools in increasingly large numbers. Weingarten has also made quite a statement on school choice, albeit completely unintentional. Here it is:This parent chooses to drive her…
Periscope Progress: Why Russia Is Ready to Test the Waters
Russia plans to be the first country to fire a hypersonic missile from a submarine, a new attack prospect likely to introduce new tactical options for commanders looking to attack from the sea. Submarines can fire high-speed cruise missiles—such as U.S. Tomahawks or Russian Kalibr—that are able to travel five hundred or more miles per hour.…