The moon gave us a show we won’t again see for another three years. Plus, the U.K. is set for its first satellite launch, and NASA’s Artemis program is poised …
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Repeat COVID Infections Increase Risk of Health Problems, US Study Finds
People who have had COVID-19 more than once are two or three times more likely to have a range of serious health problems than those who have only had it …
your ads here!China Says It Won’t Pay Into Climate Fund for Developing Countries
China Wednesday said it would not pay into a climate loss and damage fund for developing nations, after small island nations cited its responsibility as a high carbon emitter at …
your ads here!US Climate Envoy Kerry Launches Carbon Offset Plan
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Wednesday announced the creation of a carbon offset plan meant to help developing countries speed their transition away from fossil fuels. Kerry launched the …
your ads here!Facebook Parent Meta Cuts 11,000 Jobs, 13% of Workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a …
your ads here!NASA Moon Rocket Launch Delayed Again, This Time by Storm
NASA again rescheduled its long-delayed uncrewed mission to the Moon on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Nicole churned toward the east coast of Florida, officials said. A launch attempt, which had …
your ads here!Dutch Group Helps Kenya’s Maasai Restore Drought-hit Lands
The Horn of Africa’s record drought has dried up wide areas of land and vegetation, left millions of livestock dead and threatened the survival of both wildlife and people. In …
your ads here!Uganda to End School Year Early Amid Ebola Outbreak
The Ugandan government says it will end the school year earlier than planned because of an Ebola outbreak that has affected 23 students, including eight children who died. Millions of …
your ads here!Last Total Lunar Eclipse for Three Years Arrives Tuesday
Better catch the moon’s disappearing act Tuesday — there won’t be another like it for three years. The total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout North America in the predawn …
your ads here!War Fallout, Aid Demands Overshadow Climate Talks in Egypt
When world leaders, diplomats, campaigners and scientists descend on Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt for talks on tackling climate change, don’t expect them to part the Red Sea or other miracles …
your ads here!WHO: Rise in Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Linked to Climate Change
World health officials are linking a significant rise in African Ebola outbreaks in this century to climate change. Uganda’s September 20 Ebola outbreak is just the latest in a growing …
your ads here!Over 120 Leaders to Attend Climate Talks; Egypt Says Positive on Protest
More than 120 world leaders will attend this year’s U.N. climate talks, and requests by environmental activists to stage a rally during the event would be responded to “positively,” host …
your ads here!Astronomers Spot Closest Known Black Hole to Earth
Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away. Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And …
your ads here!Death in CRISPR Gene Therapy Study Sparks Search for Answers
The lone volunteer in a study involving a gene-editing technique has died, and those behind the trial are now trying to figure out what killed him. Terry Horgan, a 27-year-old …
your ads here!US Flu Season Off to Fast Start as Other Viruses Spread
The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctors’ waiting rooms. Reports of flu …
your ads here!Pfizer Study: COVID Booster Significantly Ups Protection Against Variants
U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech said Friday a new study indicates their COVID-19 booster vaccination provides significant antibody protection against the omicron variant and its subvariants …
your ads here!Australia Warns of New COVID Surge
Australia can expect another wave of COVID-19 infections in coming weeks, according to experts, as new variants circulate. Coronavirus cases are rising quickly in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia’s …
your ads here!Report: Tanzania’s Elephant Population Recovering
Tanzania’s Ministry of Tourism released a census this week showing the country’s elephant population has stabilized. Tanzania’s elephants were among the hardest hit by poaching in Africa, with numbers dropping …
your ads here!SpaceX Scores Style Points, Sends Secret Satellites to Space
A private spaceflight giant has a busy week sending satellites into orbit. Plus, massive meteor strikes on Mars, and the Pillars of Creation get an eerie makeover. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi …
your ads here!Explainer: Why the Black Sea Grain Deal Is Vital for Global Food Security
A landmark deal to allow grain exports from Ukraine, which was back on track Wednesday after being briefly suspended, has played a crucial role in easing a global food crisis …
your ads here!Report: Europe Warms More Than Any Other Continent in Last 3 Decades
Europe has warmed more than twice as much as the rest of the world over the past three decades and has experienced the greatest temperature increase of any continent, according …
your ads here!As Ebola Spreads in Kampala, WHO Urges Uganda’s Neighbors to Prepare
The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that Ebola’s arrival in the Ugandan capital highlighted the high risk of further spread of the deadly virus, calling on neighboring countries to boost …
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