Devastating Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands in Southern Africa

More than 100 deaths have been confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with the rains expected to continue through February.
SpaceNews

Array Labs raises $20 million to scale production of radar satellites for 3D Earth mapping

WASHINGTON — Array Labs, a Silicon Valley startup developing radar-based Earth observation satellites, announced Jan. 5 it raised $20 million in a Series A round as it pushes to bring lower-cost ...
Popular Science

Browse a 3D map of the world’s 2.75 billion buildings

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers in Germany recently accomplished a truly audacious ...
Phys.org

Scientists chart over 140,000 DNA loops to map human chromosomes in the nucleus

One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published in Nature. Chromosomes are thread-like structures that carry a cell's ...
The Hill

Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Poorer nations attending the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have used the meeting to push leaders on climate action and high levels of debt, issues directly affecting the ...
TechCrunch

Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised another $64M

Lagos-based Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised $64 million so far for its second fund, targeting a final close of $75 million, founding partner Kola Aina ...
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Lion’s Head – 3D Virtual Tour of Cape Town, South Africa

Take a virtual tour of Lion’s Head, one of Cape Town’s most famous landmarks. Climb its scenic trails and enjoy views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the Atlantic Ocean. The video captures the ...
World Socialist Web Site

Millions threatened with hunger as South Africa’s ANC seeks to terminate Social Relief of Distress grant

The African National Congress (ANC), allied with the Democratic Alliance (DA) and a cluster of right-wing parties in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) is planning to terminate the ...
IFLScience

First-Ever 3D Map Of Planet Outside Solar System Reveals Distant World’s Hot Spot And Cool Ring

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...
WUSA

Shutdown relief map helps federal workers with food, financial aid and local discounts

WASHINGTON — As federal workers continue to face uncertainty during the government shutdown, a free online tool is helping connect them to much-needed support, from food banks to financial aid and ...
New Republic

Where Did Trump Actually Send Millions He Raised for Hurricane Relief?

The Trump campaign’s GoFundMe fundraising efforts for the victims of Hurricane Helene has left millions of dollars unaccounted for. Fueled by their Project 2025–inspired war on the Federal Emergency ...