The Masai Mara ecosystem, in south-western Kenya, is home to an important elephant population of about 2,500 individuals.
Plants & Animals
Jun 9, 2021
0
1
Since the end of the long-running conflict in Colombia, large areas of forest have been rapidly converted to agricultural uses, suggesting the peace agreement presents a threat to conservation the country's rainforest, a ...
Environment
Jun 8, 2021
0
13
After a year of social distancing, mask wearing and—for millions—working from home, many employers are eager to bring their staff back to the office. But for many, the prospect of readjusting to in-person work is a daunting ...
Social Sciences
Jun 3, 2021
0
3
Around 281 million people, or 3.6 % of the world's population, currently live outside their country of birth. Whether driven by armed conflict, poverty, human rights abuses, political repression, or economic and educational ...
Plants & Animals
May 26, 2021
0
5
Humanitarian situations, especially protracted violent conflicts, are a serious barrier to accessing education. This is why, for 30 years, aid practitioners have been advocating for "Education in Emergencies". The idea is ...
Social Sciences
May 17, 2021
0
4
Civil unrest and military exercises pose heightened risks to more than 200 threatened species, including elephant populations and the critically-endangered Eastern gorilla, conservationists warned Wednesday.
Ecology
Apr 28, 2021
0
11
In May 2017, a battle broke out in Marawi City, southern Philippines, between government troops and Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL)-affiliated militants. The armed conflict lasted for five months and became known ...
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2021
0
5
The deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January exposed the power of social media to influence real-world behavior and incite violence. But many adolescents, who spend more time on social media than all other age groups, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 19, 2021
1
6
Data extracted from the oldest surviving document recording Korean history shows a strong correlation between extreme weather events and war.
Archaeology
Apr 13, 2021
2
125
Can peace between Israelis and Palestinians be achieved, in part, through anti-bias messaging in children's educational entertainment? That is the subject of a new book by Yael Warshel, assistant professor of telecommunications ...
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2021
4
12
