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Science
One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study
Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research00307-4) from the World Health Organization (WHO).
SyndicatedJohn (Eddie) La Marca, Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)29 Sept 20264 min read
Environment
US attempts to control Ukraine’s attacks on Russia reflect a fundamental strategic disconnect
In a recent phone call, Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to stop Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. Whether a request or a demand, this appears, certainly at first glance, fundamentally different from the Biden administration…
SyndicatedDavid J. Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology, University of Bath28 Sept 20264 min read
Business
Why fuel prices may go higher still
If you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
SyndicatedJoshua Busby, Professor of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin28 Sept 20266 min read
Environment
Nepal could show the world how to recover sustainably from a major disaster
With chances of further sensational hydropower tunnel rescues dimming, the devastating ice-rock avalanche in August at the Nepal-Tibet border and catastrophic floods downstream are no longer making global headlines.
SyndicatedSara Shneiderman, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology and School of Public Policy & Global Affairs; Ivan Head South-North IDRC Chair, University of British Columbia20 Sept 20265 min read

One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study

US attempts to control Ukraine’s attacks on Russia reflect a fundamental strategic disconnect

Why fuel prices may go higher still

Nepal could show the world how to recover sustainably from a major disaster