Fertility startup ‘rejuvenates’ human eggs to boost chances of conception
German biotech startup Ovo Labs has developed new technologies to “rejuvenate” human eggs, potentially boosting the chances of conception. The therapeutics are designed to enhance in vitro fertilisation (IVF), one of the most transformative advances in reproductive medicine. The first baby was born via IVF more than 40 years ago…
Fears EU plans to ‘water down’ air passengers’ rights in review
The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy…
Researchers are Using AI to Understand what Animals are Saying
Advancements in machine learning and robotics are making possible the study of nonhuman animal communication with unprecedented precision…
Are Democrats playing into Trump’s hands by fighting deportations?
President Donald Trump has been sending undocumented immigrants to a mega prison in El Salvador without due process. Most of these deportees have no criminal record, yet our government has condemned them to indefinite incarceration in an infamously inhumane penitentiary. In the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
How Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) is Reshaping Humanitarian Aid
Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) is reshaping humanitarian aid. This piece by Brenda Oyugi Edward Obiko and Endashaw Tesfaye looks into what the future holds for vulnerable communities in the Somali region in Ethiopia. Cash transfer programming is increasingly a preferred method of delivering humanitarian aid. Armed with an injection of cash…
Owen Ndlovu, Samro CEO Annabell Lebethe clash over multimillion-rand contract
As the scandal concerning more than R60-million in corruption allegations at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) rages on, behind the scenes there is also drama at play between an ex-football commentator and the Samro CEO in a fight that is getting very ugly. Owen Ndlovu…
Comrades Marathon unveils new distance, venue plans for 2025
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced that the route distance for the highly anticipated 98th edition of The Ultimate Human Race is a challenging 89.98km. The 49th Down Run is scheduled for June 8 and will begin at Pietermaritzburg City Hall, with the race ending 12 hours later…
Israel president says ‘moral imperative’ to bring home Gaza hostages
Israel’s president said in Poland on Thursday the return of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza was a “universal moral imperative” and called on the international community to help end “this horrific humanitarian crime”.Isaac Herzog spoke from the southern city of Oswiecim, the site of the former Nazi German death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau…
Remembering Pope Francis and his visit to typhoon-hit Philippines
Pope Francis was well known for his environmental activism. Time called him the “Climate Pope” for his prominent role in the global climate movement. He consistently talked about the consequences of human action on the planet and described the destruction of the environment as a “structural sin,” calling on people to act with urgency…