NASA Uses Small Capsules to Test Heat Shield Designs
An experimental capsule mission aims to measure protection during atmospheric re-entry.
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Gaza Women Work to Rebuild Their Livelihoods
A UN account describes small businesses, training and barriers to recovery.
Djibouti Shipwreck Death Toll Rises to 139
A report citing IOM describes rescue efforts after a migrant boat overturned.
WHO Sets Out a New Outbreak Intelligence Strategy
A newly published strategy aims to identify health threats faster.
NASA Reports a Low Antarctic Sea Ice Maximum
New satellite reporting puts this winter's peak third-lowest on record.
UN Partners in Zimbabwe Call for Action on Girls' Rights
A joint statement urges support for education and an end to child marriage.
UNICEF Warns of Shrinking Aid for Somalia's Children
An update after a visit describes pressure on nutrition and health services.
UNESCO Reports on Reliable Information and AI
A regional discussion examines how people can understand and check public information.
WHO Publishes Guide to Community Mental Health Care
New guidance focuses on support, rights and choices outside long hospital stays.
NASA Invites Plans for Commercial Space Stations
Companies can propose future places for astronauts to work.
Congo Trains Teams to Protect Heritage
A new UNESCO report describes disaster training held in Brazzaville.
New Call Supports a Multilingual Internet
UNESCO and ICANN invite proposals for language inclusion events next year.
Education Projects in Morocco and Peru Win UNESCO Prize
Two projects received awards for helping girls continue their education.
Ghana Takes Vaccination Beyond Schools
WHO reports how community visits helped reach girls outside school.
Webb Locates a Distant Radio Burst's Galaxy
A small galaxy offers clues about a mysterious signal from space.
UNESCO Plans Ocean DNA Surveys
UNESCO outlines seawater sampling plans for 30 protected marine areas.
UNESCO Urges Digital Learning Skills
UNESCO calls for digital skills alongside Mexico's school device rules.
Flood Survivors Receive Emotional Support
WHO reports on support for families affected by Angola's floods.