2022-01-10 22:19
By Lee Bullen
A 51-year-old woman has died by euthanasia after a legal battle to exercise the right to die in Colombia.
Martha Sepúlveda died on Jan. 8 by euthanasia at the I… Read More
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2022-01-10 21:16
By Lee Bullen
Derbyshire, England, police used a drone to find a confused elderly man lying in a ditch on a freezing night, six hours after he wandered out of the hospital.
The resc… Read More
2022-01-10 17:32
By Brian Blum
From a virtual bartender who speaks with a Hebrew accent to a high-tech mosquito zapper, Israeli startups were buzzing at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Janu… Read More
2022-01-10 12:38
By Brian Blum
The concept of carbon credits was introduced in the 1992 Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty on reducing greenhouse gases.
A company that produces carbon dioxide e… Read More
2022-01-09 13:41
By William McGee
Researchers in Chile have discovered fossils of frogs and toads from more than 70 million years ago that are almost identical to species of frogs and toads found in th… Read More
2022-01-08 12:05
By Martin M Barillas
In a startling discovery, scientists found that dogs respond differently to familiar and unfamiliar human languages, revealing that the capacity to learn about the… Read More
2022-01-06 17:40
By Daniel James Graeber
Federal date from the U.S. Department of Energy suggested demand for crude oil and refined petroleum products dropped off substantially, though the market remai… Read More
2022-01-06 13:02
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Last year, a rare 2,700-year-old bathroom was discovered by archeologists in the garden of a 7th century B.C. royal estate on what is now the Armon Hanatziv p… Read More
2022-01-05 20:08
By Joseph Golder
Four viruses have been found for the first time in giant tortoises on the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador after 454 of the animals underwent COVID-style testing… Read More
2022-01-05 16:03
By Abigail Klein Leichman
It’s a generally accepted statistic that up to 90 percent of startups fail. So it’s not surprising that some of the promising companies reported on… Read More
2022-01-05 12:46
By Martin M Barillas
Scientists have used new methods to create 3D maps of large oxygen-deficient zones (ODZs) in the Pacific Ocean. These naturally occurring zones can limit marine ec… Read More
2022-01-04 21:10
By Daniel James Graeber
Gasoline prices may be softening in the short term and could be on pace for lower trends relative to last year, but don’t expect any major discounts at th… Read More
2022-01-04 20:01
By Martin M Barillas
The sun’s core and corona both reach millions of degrees, but in between, its surface is a comparatively cold 11,000 degrees (6,000 C). That mystery led rese… Read More
2022-01-04 12:31
By Naama Barak
Ancient Greek inventor Archimedes may have had his Eureka moment in the bath, but modern-day Israeli student Yaniv Shlosberg recently had his own moment of clarity durin… Read More
Nitty Gritty On Our Ancestors: How Scientists Are Recovering Human DNA From 2,000-Year-Old Head Lice
2022-01-03 13:11
By Martin M Barillas
Scientists have revealed important data about the ancient Americas by extracting DNA preserved by head lice thousands of years ago on South American mummies.
Fo… Read More
2022-01-01 14:57
By Martin M Barillas
Inventive oceanographers glued sensory instruments onto the heads of Antarctic seals to record temperature changes on the continental shelf around the frozen conti… Read More
2022-01-01 03:24
By Virginia Van Zandt
Just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday, longtime actress Betty White died in her home in Los Angeles.
The entertainment giant tweeted about her 100th birthday… Read More
2021-12-30 18:18
By Lisa Chau
NEW YORK — Cryptocurrency is going mainstream, as evidenced by the large turnout at the recent NFT NYC conference. Indeed, increasing numbers of companies are ac… Read More
2021-12-30 16:11
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Investments in Israeli climate tech companies reached an all-time high in 2021.
“By the end of the 2021, the annual investments in Israeli climate te… Read More
2021-12-30 14:21
By Joseph Golder
Russia’s newest heavy launch-vehicle rocket — the first to be developed by the country after the collapse of the Soviet Union 30 years ago — has succ… Read More
2021-12-29 13:18
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Most of us can conjure up a vivid mental image of our favorite food. Just thinking about it can make our mouths water.
Israeli physical therapist Amit Abra… Read More
2021-12-29 12:57
By Martin M Barillas
Until now, no Egyptologist has dared to gaze upon the visage of Pharaoh Amenhotep I, who died about 3,500 years ago. But with modern technology, archeologists digi… Read More
2021-12-28 22:37
By Daniel James Graeber
Retail gasoline prices in the United States are softening up, but analysts told Zenger that relief is unlikely to last through the first quarter of the new year… Read More
2021-12-28 18:36
By Diana Bletter
In the future, the ideal steak will be sizzling, charbroiled — and probably made from cultivated meat. However, companies that produce cell-based meat are challe… Read More
2021-12-28 13:01
By Martin M Barillas
Prescribed burning in temperate forests and grasslands may actually increase carbon storage in the soil, researchers have learned, as long as the frequency and int… Read More
2021-12-27 19:34
By Martin M Barillas
The skull of a fishy reptile discovered in a Nevada shale bed is the oldest known example of an ichthyosaur reaching an epic size. How swimming reptiles developed… Read More
2021-12-27 12:35
By Martin M Barillas
The fiercely inhospitable environment of Venus may be undergoing moderating change due to lifeforms in its clouds making the planet more habitable.
For decades… Read More
2021-12-26 13:05
By Lee Bullen
An endangered bittern, a large marsh bird of the heron family, is the first of its species in Western Australia to be fitted with a solar-powered transmitter, allowing con… Read More
2021-12-26 12:05
By Nicky Blackburn
Another difficult year of COVID is coming to a close, leaving most everyone exhausted by the twists and turns of this pandemic. But there are plenty of other things… Read More
2021-12-25 15:01
By Martin M Barillas
Learning about pain and how to deal with it is the focus of a new study that applies a biopsychosocial model to coping with chronic pain by reframing the reaction… Read More
2021-12-25 12:05
By Martin M Barillas
Chalky, discolored teeth in children have long worried dentists and parents. An international team of researchers has now found the condition may be triggered by c… Read More
2021-12-24 15:05
By Jon Schiller
CB Insights has named eight Israeli-based health-tech startups in its ranking of the Top Digital Health Companies of 2021, a list of 150 of the top private companies us… Read More
2021-12-24 13:49
By Martin M Barillas
Dog allergies have inspired many studies on their origin and development, but until now, scientists had not been able to identify the specific allergens that may y… Read More
2021-12-23 18:50
By Martin M Barillas
Mysterious free-floating planets (FFPs) have long defied imaging attempts. But a team of astronomers has now discovered a way to detect them with sensitive cameras… Read More
2021-12-23 18:17
By Naama Barak
“Camp Confidential: America’s Secret Nazis,” a short film directed by two Israelis, was recently shortlisted to the 94th Academy Awards, competing in t… Read More
2021-12-23 16:47
By Abigail Klein Leichman
At-home monitoring of babies born with complex heart malformations has been shown to reduce mortality from 15 percent to less than 5 percent.
A new partner… Read More
2021-12-23 15:36
By Alyssa Rinelli
As national leaders gathered in Glasgow a few weeks ago for the COP26 conference, there was a feeling of progress toward net-zero carbon emissions.
President Joe B… Read More
2021-12-23 12:07
By Brian Blum
When those having trouble sleeping seek medical help, they are usually referred to a sleep laboratory by their physician. Then they are usually given two options: spend a… Read More
2021-12-22 20:31
By Evan T. Henerson
Former New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ian Urbina admits that his desire to explore and try things others might not has at times put him in… Read More
2021-12-22 19:21
By Percy Lovell Crawford
Anyone with an ear for music can attest that the sound and delivery of songs is constantly changing from era to era and generation to generation. The evolution… Read More
2021-12-21 22:02
By Martin M Barillas
The stuff of nightmares if bought to life, a giant millipede’s fossil was found at a scenic beach in the north of England.
The remains of Arthropleura, th… Read More
2021-12-21 17:33
By Brian Blum
A small percentage (0.1 percent to 0.3 percent) of babies are born with congenitally deformed ears. This can have a severe psychological impact, and sometimes involves he… Read More
2021-12-20 17:47
By Martin M Barillas
A tendency toward schizophrenia may originate during the first month of fetal development, according to researchers who grew “mini-brains,” or organoid… Read More
2021-12-20 17:00
By Lem Satterfield
Artur Beterbiev faced more adversity in Friday’s IBF/WBC 175-pound title defense against slick-boxing southpaw Marcus Browne than perhaps at any time in his ca… Read More
2021-12-20 13:40
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Sixteen teens from Jerusalem’s PICO Kids Ambassadors program traveled to Dubai on Dec. 5 for a groundbreaking five-day summit with peers from the United… Read More
2021-12-20 12:32
By Martin M Barillas
A unique rainforest grown under glass in Arizona to test drought and recovery conditions in a controlled environment is offering insights into how climate change i… Read More
2021-12-18 16:57
By Joseph Golder
An international team of experts has detected two star clusters colliding in the Milky Way for the first time. The collision is ongoing and 1,100 light-years from Eart… Read More
2021-12-17 13:27
By Martin M Barillas
Mimicking a human’s ability to adjust tension in the hand according to the power or delicacy required to grasp an object has met with limited success until n… Read More
2021-12-16 22:19
By Daniel James Graeber
U.S. federal data on commercial storage levels of crude oil and refined petroleum products show the economy is improving, though the pandemic remains a looming… Read More
2021-12-16 18:27
By Joseph Golder
Specimens from an extremely rare insect species that was believed to have been extinct for 130 years have been found in a German forest.
The insect, Bittacus Hagen… Read More
2021-12-16 17:47
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Thirty-eight million Americans without health insurance wake up every day hoping they won’t need medical care. Another 44 million have health insurance… Read More
2021-12-16 14:43
By Martin M Barillas
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have offered a new perspective on reducing the threat of wildfires by thinning forests while limiting carbon e… Read More
2021-12-15 19:11
By Abigail Klein Leichman
When a rogue drone appeared over a large public Mass led by Pope Francis in Slovakia on Sept. 15, the threat was neutralized — without any disruption to… Read More
2021-12-15 15:38
By Martin M Barillas
A space mission has reached into the solar atmosphere, known as the corona, withstanding a temperature of 2 million degrees Fahrenheit and making observations that… Read More
2021-12-15 13:28
By Martin M Barillas
While it’s common to hear “It’s not rocket science” or “It’s not brain surgery,” a new study may provide evidence that ae… Read More
2021-12-14 22:40
By Daniel James Graeber
As refineries catch up with demand for gasoline and commodities take a downturn, the price drivers pay at the pump is slowly heading lower, analysts told Zenger… Read More
2021-12-14 21:25
The American Black Film Festival named actress-turned-director Halle Berry its official ABFF Ambassador in 2021. As the fest celebrated its 25th year, Berry proudly showcased her dire… Read More
2021-12-14 21:25
Columbia, S.C. (AP) – It was 2:45 p.m. on a Wednesday in early November, and the truck carrying a shipment of meat to Halal International was late. Owner Ulfat Shagiwall paced the len… Read More
2021-12-14 21:25
Who knew that a pair of Jordans, a Tshirt, jeans, and an attitude could influence what is considered haute couture and change the landscape of the fashion industry despite ferocious efforts… Read More
2021-12-14 21:25
Funeral services are being held Dec. 11 in Tampa for Dr. Walter L. Smith, educational leader, citizen of the world and seventh president of Florida A&M University (FAMU).
Smith, a Tamp… Read More
2021-12-14 21:25
The CROWN Act, which protects Black people against hairstyle discrimination, is expected to pass in Oregon, making it the latest state in the US to do so.
According to OBG, volunteers have… Read More
2021-12-14 21:24
Some of us use social media when we want to forget our hustles and bustles for a moment. It’s a platform where you’re able to laugh your heart out at memes, follow some interest… Read More
2021-12-14 21:24
According to two administration sources familiar with the situation, Symone Sanders, a senior advisor and chief spokesman for Vice President Harris, will leave her post at the end of the ye… Read More
2021-12-14 21:24
Miami, Fla. – The North Beach Bandshell will be able to reach audiences in person and around the world thanks to a $1.5M investment from the Knight Foundation in the Rhythm Foundation… Read More
2021-11-27 20:28
Miami, Fla. – The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc., the philanthropic organization advancing former Congresswoman Meek’s work to build civically engaged, well-resourced and resilien… Read More
2021-11-27 20:28
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The Broward Delegation which includes local state representatives and state senators hosted “Delegation Build Day” at a Rick Case Habitat Community i… Read More
2021-11-27 20:28
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Tyler Herro scored 26 points and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-90 on Monday night. Miami played without Jimmy Butler (sprained ri… Read More
2021-11-27 20:27
A resurgence in the celebration of the of soul food cooking is taking place in various culinary corners across the U.S. and Europe. This resurgence is exciting because the history or roots… Read More
2021-11-27 20:27
The spirit of the prescient planner, dreamer and barker Richard Williams, the work ethic and faith of his wife Oracene “Brandy” Price, coupled with the talent of Venus and Seren… Read More
2021-11-27 20:27
JOHANNESBURG (AP) – F.W. de Klerk, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of the country’s whi… Read More
2021-11-27 20:27
Washington — After 34 days of protest and 20 days of negotiations, Howard University students and the school’s administration reached an agreement to end the students’ pro… Read More
2021-11-27 20:27
Berkeley, CA — As You Sow today released an update to its Racial Justice Scorecard and Workplace Equity Scorecard expanding coverage from the S&P 500 to include the Russell 1000… Read More
2021-11-27 20:27
Miami, Fla. – The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB), under the Office of Community Advocacy, a Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners division, selected it… Read More
2021-11-27 20:27
Washington D.C. – Amanda Eversole spent 13 years at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and innovation before joining JP Morgan… Read More
2021-11-12 06:14
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – First, the bad news. The Miami Dolphins are 2-7. Only three teams in franchise history have had a worse record after nine games. And they’re alone in l… Read More
2021-11-12 06:14
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) – At the McCall Dining Hall at Grambling State University, the line for the Chef’s Table snaked through the building. Students, faculty and staff waited pati… Read More
2021-11-12 06:14
MACON, Ga. (AP) – A group of women met for the first time a decade ago at an open house event at the Islamic Center of Middle Georgia.
Christian women attended the event in hop… Read More
2021-11-12 06:14
DETROIT (AP) – Barbara-Rose Collins, who represented Detroit in Congress and served on its City Council, has died after contracting COVID-19. She was 82.
Collins’ family confir… Read More
2021-11-12 06:14
To honor the hard work of professional housekeepers this past year, Cintas Corporation created the 2021 Cintas S.H.I.N.E. (Star Housekeepers In a New Era) Award. A housekeeper from Margarit… Read More
2021-11-12 06:14
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) – Paul Agbashi was 17 when he left his lifelong home in Nigeria to attend UW-Eau Claire.
In addition to the normal challenges of starting college, he was forced t… Read More
2021-11-12 06:13
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) – A Virginia city is paying out $150,000 to a group of 10 people who claim their rights were violated when they were arrested in connection with the vandalism and… Read More
2021-11-12 06:13
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A trial began Monday for a Kansas City, Missouri, police officer accused of involuntary manslaughter in a 2019 shooting _ the first time that a whi… Read More
2021-11-12 06:13
LANSING, Mich. (AP) Construction is underway for what owners say is the first Black-owned television and movie studio in Michigan.
Standup comedian and director turned entrepreneur, Amaru… Read More
2021-11-12 06:13
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn University will honor Harold A. Franklin, the university’s first African American student, with a desegregation marker dedication ceremony.
The ceremony will b… Read More
2021-11-11 07:17
Staff Report
BOCA RATON, Fla. – As National First-Generation Student Day approaches on Nov. 8, the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program has announc… Read More
2021-11-11 07:17
They’re roughriders. Badasses. Pistol-packing outlaws blasting bullets.
The setup for this shoot-’emup started with the 2013 short film “They Die by Dawn,” th… Read More
2021-11-11 07:17
Miami-Dade, Fla. – Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department and Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, spearheaded the South Dade “Let&rsq&helli…Read More
2021-11-11 07:17
Dania Beach, Fla. – The Lyons Club of Dania Beach hosted blind and visually impaired clients and staff from the Lighthouse of Broward to celebrate White Cane Awareness Day with a full… Read More
2021-11-11 07:16
Baltimore (AP) – The process of recognizing saints in Catholicism is so arduous that it can take generations, even centuries, to complete, but even the usually slow-moving Catholic ch… Read More
2021-11-11 07:16
Atlanta (AP) – Longtime Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore has died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 54. WSB-TV, where Moore had worked since 1998… Read More
2021-11-11 07:16
Beirut (AP) – One of the Arab world’s most famous singers, Sabah Fakhri, who has entertained generations with traditional songs and preserved extinct forms of Arabic music, has… Read More
2021-11-11 07:16
MIAMI, Fla. – Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis Moss sponsored a resolution on Feb. 19, 2020 to rename portions of Old Dixie Highway to “Harriet Tubman Highway.”
The… Read More
2021-11-11 07:16
Pointe-Aux-Chenes, Louisiana (AP) – On a boat ride along a bayou that shares the name of his Native American tribe, Donald Dardar points to a cross marking his ancestors’ south… Read More
2021-11-02 20:28
“Last night I saw something in my dreams,” says the occasionally psychic and always naive fashion student Eloise. Did she have visions of ghosts or of disappointed moviegoers le… Read More
2021-11-02 20:28
Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP) – It has become a sad and unwanted tradition for the Miami Dolphins this season. The opposing team kicks a field goal on the game’s final pl… Read More
2021-11-02 20:28
Beaufort, S.C. (AP) – A 158-yearold Beaufort church has been given a $250,000 grant through a national program aimed at preserving historic houses of worship.
The Island Packet repor… Read More
2021-11-02 20:28
All pestos are not created equal. For many Americans, the term brings to mind some version of pesto Genovese, with its copious basil, cheese and pine nuts traditionally mashed together with… Read More
2021-11-02 20:28
Franklin, Tenn. (AP) – Four years ago, a deadly white supremacist riot in Charlottesville, Virginia, led pastors in the Tennessee city of Franklin to call for the removal of a Confede… Read More
2021-11-02 20:27
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) – Jury selection in the trial of three men charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery crawled into its second week on Monday, with the judge and attorneys resu… Read More
2021-11-02 20:27
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), released the following statement announcing the inclusion of critical Black priorities in the Build Back… Read More
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