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As the demand for innovative materials continues to grow—particularly in response to today’s technological and environmental challenges—research into nanomaterials is emerging as a strategic field. Among these materials, quantum dots are attracting particular attention due to their unique properties and wide range of applications. A team of researchers from ULiège has recently made a significant

Key takeaways: A German court found Adidas guilty of vague climate claims without defined pathways or offset disclosures. Experts warn of “greenhushing” but encourage clearer communication. New legal challenges and scrutiny around sustainability marketing and reporting are emerging. Adidas maintains standard best practices to reduce its contributions to the climate crisis, including grounding net zero

Governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have agreed on a set of annual emissions reduction targets for 2028 to 2035 along with financial penalties for failing to meet them. After a week of talks in London, they voted through a decision that ship owners should reduce the emissions intensity of their vessels – the

JOHANNESBURG – A total of 1,200 doctors’ posts, 200 nursing positions and 250 other healthcare positions have been green-lit. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced this on  Thursday. This comes as a welcomed relief to many hospitals in provinces that struggled to hire more healthcare workers due to budgetary constraints. An additional R1 billion will

WASHINGTON, USA – The United States has dismissed Colonel Susannah Meyers from her position as head of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland after she criticized Washington’s stance on the Arctic island. Meyers, who had served as the base commander since July 2024, was removed following a controversy sparked by her remarks on US Vice

The National Transportation Safety Board reports that a collision in February in a Wyoming tunnel that sparked a deadly fire was caused when one pickup truck spun out of control. On the morning of February 14, a 2006 Toyota Tundra was passing westward through the Interstate 80 Green River Tunnel in southwest Wyoming when the

An expert has sewed some important advice (Image: Getty) A garden expert has issued a crucial tip that will ensure your seeds have the best chance of growing to their full potential. It is the time of year when gardens will begin to flourish as more photons from the sun trigger a symphony of photosynthesis

The Lagos State Government has set a goal to complete the 68-kilometre Green Line of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT), running from Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, within five years, subject to funding availability. This timeline was shared by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, during a project

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From cheering for her boyfriend, Frances Tiafoe, to pushing for diversity in tennis, Ayan Broomfield is now making an impact in both her personal and professional life. Although she doesn’t play the sport actively, she once said, “I have my foot in everything with tennis without being on the court competing 24-7. I still love