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Farm Dams Can Be Converted Into Renewable Energy Storage Systems

New research suggests Australia’s agricultural water reservoirs could be an innovative energy storage solution for variable renewables. Over 30,000 micro-pumped hydro energy storage systems could potentially be made leveraging existing agricultural dams. Image credit:...

Security of Smart Grids with Interacting Digital Systems

New methods to analyze cyber security risk in cyber-physical electric power systems. The increased electrification of society and the need to manage new resources (such as renewable energy sources and flexible resources) and new...

Webb Reveals New Structures Within Iconic Supernova

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has begun the study of one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A). Located 168,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, SN 1987A has been...

Beyond the Visual: The Intersection of Art and Sound

Beyond the Visual: The Intersection of Art and Sound Art has long been celebrated as a visual medium, capturing the imagination and stimulating the senses through brushstrokes, colors, and compositions. However, the power of art...

Capturing Life’s Essence: The Storytelling Nature of Portraiture

Portraiture has been an essential part of art for centuries. From the intricate details in classical oil paintings to today's avant-garde photographic portraits, each work tells a unique story about the subject. Portraits not...

Reviving Ancient Techniques: The Renaissance of Traditional Art

Reviving Ancient Techniques: The Renaissance of Traditional Art Throughout history, art has served as a medium of expression, capturing the essence of different cultures and times. From ancient cave paintings to modern abstract expressions, art...

Finding Harmony in Chaos: The Art of Collage

Finding Harmony in Chaos: The Art of Collage In today's fast-paced world, chaos seems to be a constant companion. We are bombarded with information, images, and ideas from all directions, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and...

Revolutionizing Music Education: Innovative Approaches and Benefits

Revolutionizing Music Education: Innovative Approaches and Benefits Introduction: Music education has long been recognized as crucial for the development of children and adults alike. From enhancing cognitive abilities to improving communication skills, learning music offers numerous...

Exploring the Cosmic Beauty: A Journey into Abstract Art

Exploring the Cosmic Beauty: A Journey into Abstract Art Abstract art has long fascinated art lovers and enthusiasts with its captivating beauty and ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. It is a unique...

Protecting older persons’ rights benefit everyone: UN chief

In a message commemorating Sunday’s International Day of Older Persons, the UN chief underscored the pervasive issue of ageism in society and the vulnerability of older persons in the face of crises such...

How Costa Rica drafted Latin America’s first ever anti-hate strategy

“Costa Rican society does not teach us that there are indigenous people in this country,” she said. “It is a form of discrimination, making the existence of indigenous peoples invisible.” ...

First Person: From Afghan refugee to Ukraine aid worker

A refugee from Afghanistan who moved to Ukraine two decades ago has been talking about his motivation for supporting the relief effort for people affected by the ongoing war there. Source link

Ethiopia: Mass killings continue, risk of further ‘large-scale’ atrocities

The latest report from the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia documents atrocities perpetrated “by all parties to the conflict” since 3 November 2020 – the start date of the armed conflict...

World News in Brief: Aid workers under attack, DR Congo food crisis, Niger floods

South Sudan and Sudan are the world’s most dangerous countries for aid workers today, the UN humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) said on Friday.  Source link

Viet Nam: UN rights office condemns crackdown on climate activists

On Thursday, Hoang Thi Minh Hong, an acclaimed climate activist and former World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) employee, was sentenced to three years in prison and fined $4,100 after being convicted for...

Antwerp, ideal destination for a romantic getaway

Antwerp, ideal destination for a romantic getaway When looking for an ideal destination for a romantic getaway, Antwerp is often the city that comes to mind. Located in Belgium, this charming city offers a...

Mediterranean ‘becoming a cemetery for children and their futures’

More than 11,600 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean to Italy so far this year the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, an increase of 60 per cent compared with last year. Source...

Argentina: PROTEX’s Dangerous Ideology. How to Fabricate “Victims of Prostitution”

PROTEX, an Argentinian agency fighting human trafficking, has faced criticism for fabricating imaginary prostitutes and causing real harm. Learn more here.

Human rights defenders face harsh reprisals for partnering with UN

Among the growing trends noted in the report was the increase in people choosing not to cooperate with the UN due to concerns for their safety, or only doing so if kept anonymous.Victims...

Karabakh emergency escalates, thousands still pouring into Armenia: UN agencies

Over 88,000 refugees from the Karabakh region have fled to Armenia in less than a week and humanitarian needs are surging, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday. Source link

Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict: beyond common belief

It is undeniable that war, this scourge that ravages humanity, sows devastation. The longer a conflict persists, the more it fuels animosity between the involved nations, making the restoration of trust between the belligerents all the more difficult. As the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia has already reached the sad centenary of its existence, it is difficult to imagine the torments endured by these two peoples, each bearing its share of suffering.

UN rights experts slam ‘systemic racism’ in US police and courts

A new report by UN International experts advancing racial justice and equality in policing, published after an official visit to the country, shows that Black people in the US are three times more likely to...

Appeal for Support, Marrakech Earthquake Victims Need Your Help

Marrakech region on September 8, 2023 was one of the most violent in Morocco's history. The rural province of Al Haouz was hard hit, resulting in the loss of many lives and the destruction of entire villages ;

Rights chief calls for international help to provide ‘way out of chaos’ in Haiti

“Every day the lives of Haitian people become even harder, but it is vital that we do not give up. Their situation is not hopeless. With international support and resolve, the Haitian people...

Libya floods: ‘Tragedy is not over’ warns UNICEF

More than 16,000 children are displaced in eastern Libya following Africa’s deadliest storm in recorded history the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday, highlighting the urgent need for psychosocial care.   Source link
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