

A virus-induced sanctuary: The pandemic saves rhinos but corruption remains
Since 2019, the poaching of South African rhinos has declined by 33 percent due to strict lockdown regulations during COVID-19 that made...
Mar 17, 20214 min read


Countries explore drug decriminalization as new solution to opioid crisis
In a 12-month period ending in May 2020, drug-related overdose surpassed 81,230 deaths in the U.S., as shown by data from...
Mar 17, 20213 min read


Oxygen shortages compound problem in Latin America
Latin American countries have been struggling to maintain oxygen supplies as their populations battle a second...
Mar 17, 20213 min read


India’s cow science exams encroach on securalism
On Feb. 25, India will hold a nationwide optional hour-long online “cow science” exam open to...
Feb 6, 20213 min read


Forest conservation efforts branch to outer space
Deforestation has been a major contributor to carbon emissions, loss of animal habitats, land erosion and...
Feb 6, 20214 min read


Qatar rejoins the Arab world with embargo lifted
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain have followed Saudi Arabia’s lead in...
Feb 6, 20213 min read


Countries rethink LGBTQ+ blood donation restrictions
In what some activists see as a long-overdue move, the U.K. announced in December 2020 that it would revise blood donation...
Feb 6, 20213 min read