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Caribbean Fisherfolk Leaders committed to keeping Fisherfolk Action Learning Group going
Port of Spain. October 27, 2016 – Eighteen fisherfolk leaders from sixteen Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) met in Barbados for the Fourth Caribbean Fisherfolk Action Learning Group (FFALG) workshop, from October 19 – 21….
NASA’s shape-shifting plane wings pass initial flight tests
By Andrew Tarantola From engadget After six months and 22 flights at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, NASA has announced the successful completion of testing for its morphing airplane wing design. Known as Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge…
The Editor speaks: I couldn’t see the gorilla
Today I couldn’t find my gorilla – actually my large plastic drinking cup with the words “Magna Carta” printed on it. It is unique. You cannot miss it. I did. I searched and searched. I actually hate drinking water out…
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Mosquitos to be infected with bacteria in fight against Zika virus
By Sarah Boseley Health From The Guardian UK Wolbachia bacteria, which stops mosquitos transmitting virus, to be spread among insects in areas of Brazil and Colombia Mosquitoes in two large areas of Brazil and Colombia are to be infected with…
Italy earthquakes: Strong tremors shake central region
From BBC Two strong earthquakes have hit central Italy, damaging buildings and sending scared residents into the streets. A 5.5-magnitude quake struck at 1910 local time (1710 GMT) near Visso in Macerata province, officials said. It was followed two hours…
Science explains why refrigerated tomatoes lack flavor
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist From the dawn of time, food enthusiasts, chefs, and people who eat have been arguing on exactly where their produce should be kept. While experts have previously told Consumerist that keeping tomatoes in the refrigerator…
The world will see the hottest year on record for the third time in a row in 2016
By John Abraham, The Guardian From Business Insider We know the world is warming – no factor can explain it aside from human emissions of greenhouse gases. Despite this, people who deny the basic facts of climate change have tried…
Global Nano-silicon powder market worth $ 20.84 billion by 2019
From Wn.com Nano-silicon powder is silicon that has been ground into a finely powdered dust. Nano-silicon powder includes nano silica sol – gel method and mechanical pulverization method on the base of classification, which represent 30% and 58% of global…
After Hurricane Matthew, Haitians are worried aid groups will overstay their welcome
By Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor From Business Insider When UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon touched down in Haiti Saturday for a one-day visit, he faced two immediate challenges and one longer-term dilemma. First, he had to raise the profile of…
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Study shows you can’t think straight when your iPhone is in the other room
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist A day without my smartphone is a day I couldn’t even imagine (scary, I know). And a new study by scientists at the University of Missouri says that not only is this separation anxiety very…
