Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’ December 4, 2024 UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has called for greater protection for children in Ukraine, saying they are “caught in this nightmare” of war. In a statement released on Sunday, Russell said that children in Ukraine are facing “unimaginable horrors” as … Read more
Meet the ‘Land Heroes’ who are fighting desertification 2024-12-04 12:00 Desertification is a major environmental problem affecting nearly one-third of the world’s land. It is caused by a combination of factors, including climate change, overgrazing, and deforestation. Desertification can lead to a loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water scarcity. The good news is that … Read more
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Here’s a list of the top-trending search terms on Google Trends for each state in the US. Google Trends US-AK Google Trends US-AL Google Trends US-AR Google Trends US-AZ Google Trends US-CA Google Trends US-CO Google Trends US-CT Google Trends US-DC Google Trends US-DE Google Trends US-FL Google Trends US-GA Google Trends US-HI Google Trends … Read more
Swiss Scientific Delegation Meets with Partners in Mexico and Colombia Geneva/Bern, 03 December 2024 – A Swiss scientific delegation, led by the State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, Martina Hirayama, visited Mexico and Colombia from 28 November to 2 December 2024. The delegation met with key partners in both countries to discuss bilateral cooperation … Read more
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: New Figures Indicate Further Action Needed Published Date: 2024-12-03 Source: Swiss Confederation Summary: New figures released by the Swiss Confederation show that sexual harassment in the workplace remains a significant issue in Switzerland. The study, conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), found that 22% of women and 6% of … Read more
Infrared Detectors Made from Quantum Dots: A Keener Eye for the Invisible December 3, 2024 Swiss Confederation Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a new type of infrared detector made from quantum dots. These detectors are far more sensitive than traditional infrared detectors, which could lead to a … Read more