When it comes to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in South-East Asia, there are systemic issues that can jeopardize women’s security. Gender biases present in widely used AI-systems create a significant barrier to leveraging AI for promoting peace and security in the region. Research conducted by UN Women and the United Nations University Institute
Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change. Solar panels and energy crops are pitted against food production, while well-intended policy choices can create incentives for farmers to till up new lands, releasing even more heat-trapping gas into the atmosphere. That’s why strategies for sustainable plant-based fuels focus on marginal lands –
The Salton Sea, which was formed in 1905 due to an overflow of the Colorado River, has been shrinking for years. The reduced flows into the lake have led to various environmental and health issues in nearby communities. A recent study published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics sheds light on the impacts of
The creation of new materials through atomic precision manipulation is a groundbreaking achievement in the field of materials science. In a recent study published in Nature Materials, researchers have introduced a novel oxide material, Ca3Co3O8, that exhibits a unique combination of properties – ferromagnetism, polar distortion, and metallicity. This discovery sheds light on the concept
The biorefining industry has long struggled with the concept that “You can make anything from lignin, except money.” Despite its abundance and potential, commercializing lignin has proven to be a challenge. However, there may be hope on the horizon with an innovative approach developed by chemists from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the world of technology by solving complex problems in a fraction of the time it would take traditional computers. However, the biggest challenge lies in building a system with millions of interconnected qubits. In a groundbreaking development, researchers at MIT and MITRE have introduced a scalable, modular hardware
Fresh produce is a valuable source of nutrients for our bodies, but it often perishes quickly if not consumed promptly. Farmers make sure to harvest produce at optimal conditions. However, factors such as climatic conditions, soil type, and water availability can affect the freshness and quality of the produce even before it reaches the consumer.
The popularity of intermittent fasting and protein pacing as weight loss approaches has grown significantly in recent years. New research has emerged suggesting that these methods may not only aid in weight loss but also contribute to a more diverse gut microbiome. Previous studies have already indicated a connection between the bacteria found in our
The ancient Egyptians were known for their remarkable advancements in the field of medicine, with knowledge and skills that continue to intrigue researchers even thousands of years later. However, there were certain ailments that posed a challenge to their medical expertise. One such ailment is cancer, a disease that remains a significant challenge even in
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, there is an intriguing phenomenon where some individuals have the pathological changes associated with Alzheimer’s in their brains, yet do not exhibit any symptoms of the disease. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience delved into this
The reality of service members potentially losing their lives in combat is a well-known fact. However, what may come as a shock is the staggering number of active duty service members and veterans who have died by suicide compared to those who have died in battle since 9/11. Recent studies have estimated that suicide rates
Materials physicists and engineers are constantly seeking to understand how electrons interact in new materials and how these interactions affect the behavior of the devices made from them. These questions include the ease of electrical current flow within a material, the possibility of superconductivity at certain temperatures, and the preservation of electron spin in electronic