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A quiet revolution in medicine has prevented over 50,000 infant deaths by proving babies should sleep on their backs, not their stomachs. New book reveals how scientific mavericks fought for decades to make evidence, not tradition, guide healthcare.
The International Olympic Committee announced a new genetic testing policy for women's sports starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya is challenging the science-based approach, sparking important conversations about fairness and inclusion in athletics.
A leading food scientist in Nigeria is pushing for urgent policy changes to ensure plant-based foods are free from toxic metals. Her research reveals that staple foods like rice and wheat contain dangerous levels of contamination.
Spain just approved a new independent scientific panel that will help the government tackle climate change with expert guidance. The move comes as the country faces historic wildfires and represents a major step toward evidence-based climate action.
Scientists cracked the code on which climate policies actually work by analyzing 1,737 measures across 40 countries over three decades. The answer: 28 specific policies consistently reduce emissions, giving world leaders a proven playbook for climate action.
Countries with targeted climate policies are cutting carbon emissions significantly faster than those without them. A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 4,000 policies shows these efforts prevented 3 billion tons of CO₂ in 2022 alone.
Ethiopia just opened a groundbreaking Policy Hub designed to transform how academic research informs real government decisions. The initiative promises to turn scholarly insights into action that improves millions of lives.
NASA is building humanity's first lunar base, ordering landers, rovers, and drones just weeks after astronauts completed a record-breaking moon flyby. The base could host permanent crews by the 2030s, paving the way for Mars missions.
NASA is purchasing landers, rovers, and drones for humanity's first permanent lunar base, racing to get equipment on the moon before astronauts arrive in 2028. The base will span hundreds of square miles and pave the way for Mars exploration.
The United States has formally invited India to help build a permanent lunar base near the moon's south pole, marking a major milestone in space cooperation between the two nations. NASA plans to establish a sprawling base by 2032 that could support continuous human presence on the moon.
Ghana just unveiled a bold new framework to give every child under eight the strongest possible start in life. The revised policy brings together health, nutrition, education, and family support in one coordinated national effort.
NASA just announced sweeping contracts worth hundreds of millions to build humanity's first permanent lunar base, complete with rovers, drones, and landing infrastructure. The ambitious plan includes over a dozen missions starting this year to establish a base spanning hundreds of square miles near the Moon's South Pole.
Ghana just launched a National Cultural Policy that treats culture not as tradition alone, but as a job creator and economic powerhouse. The plan could transform how Africa's creative industries fuel national growth.
In a major ruling on legal standards, India's Allahabad High Court overturned a life sentence when prosecutors couldn't prove a man was even present during his wife's 2017 death. The decision reinforces the principle that criminal convictions require solid evidence, not assumptions.
India's Kerala state just passed sweeping new policies designed to protect women's rights and support healthy aging for seniors. The updated frameworks aim to end discrimination and ensure equal representation across all sectors of society.
Brazil just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that puts scientific research, health data, and policy tools in one place for thousands of local health officials. The new Observatory on Health Policies will help cities make better healthcare decisions backed by real evidence.
Ghana just unveiled a bold new policy that could transform the lives of millions of children under age eight. The plan recognizes that 90% of brain development happens before age five and treats early childhood care as a national investment.
Edo State just launched Nigeria's first comprehensive policy to protect women and girls from cyberbullying, online harassment, and digital abuse. The framework brings together police, health workers, schools, and tech platforms to prevent attacks and support survivors.
A groundbreaking study shows that climate policies across 43 countries prevented 3.1 billion tons of carbon emissions in just one year. Meanwhile, the UN just approved the first official carbon credits under the Paris Agreement, proving global climate action is gaining real traction.
Ghana just became the first nation in West Africa to launch a dedicated maternal mental health policy, protecting mothers from 2026 to 2037. Up to half of new and expecting mothers face anxiety or depression, but fewer than 10% get help.
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