Day: December 4, 2025
First Major Malaria Treatment Advance in 25 Years Shows 97% Success Rate
Two and a Half Decades in the Making After screening 2.3 million molecules, researchers found it. On November 12, Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture announced results that could transform the fight against malaria. Their new drug, GanLum, achieved a 97.4% cure rate in a Phase III trial involving 1,688 adults and children across 34 […]
Sun and Wind Power Breakthrough: Renewables Meet All New Global Electricity Demand
A Historic Turning Point The world reached a milestone in 2025 that few saw coming. Solar and wind power grew faster than electricity demand itself. According to energy think tank Ember, renewables added 635 terawatt-hours in the first three quarters of 2025, outpacing global electricity demand increase of 603 terawatt-hours. This marks the first year […]
New Life Under Starry Skies: Endangered Giraffe Calf Born During Meteor Shower
A Cosmic Arrival While stargazers searched the skies for the Leonid meteor shower last week, zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire witnessed their own celestial spectacle. On November 18, a female reticulated giraffe calf was born to mother Luna at 8:50 in the morning. The timing prompted zoo members to vote on a celestial-themed name […]