Author: Mohini Barman

Electra.aero has demonstrated its EL2 aircraft, a hybrid-electric plane capable of ultra-short 150-ft takeoffs and landings, at Virginia Tech. The technology combines blown lift with electric propulsion, opening possibilities for…

MIT has officially launched its Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM)—a program designed to transform global manufacturing using cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and advanced materials. The initiative will foster collaboration…

The UK government is investing £630 million (around $838 million) to provide clean energy upgrades—such as solar panel installations and heat pumps—to schools, care homes, community centers, and other public…

Brazil has unveiled the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, a $125 billion climate finance vehicle designed to reward countries for forest protection. Participating nations would earn payments for maintaining intact forests,…

A near-organ harvest error in Kentucky—where a man mistakenly declared dead nearly had organs removed—has roiled public trust across donation systems. In the U.S., deregistrations from donor lists surged tenfold…

The UK Parliament has passed a law capping third-party food delivery app commissions at 10% per order — significantly below the 30–40% previously charged. The law requires newly introduced fixed…

The UK government has rolled out a new £100 million subsidy program supporting green roofs and vertical gardens on public buildings in London. The aim is to tackle urban heat…

In a sudden decision, U.S. President Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, sparking concern over the integrity of economic data. The dismissal followed revelations that job growth figures for May…

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has launched a national pre-diabetes screening initiative, deploying mobile clinics in underserved and high-risk communities. The campaign includes free HbA1c tests, dietary counselling, and…