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Political Science faculty panel describes Spring 2026 courses
Students and faculty gathered in the Anthropology Building on Oct. 20 to hear professors from Emory University’s Department of Political Science preview their Spring 2026 courses, many of which were focused on multicultural political perspectives....
Establishing Breakthrough with Bacteria: How BacTech Environmental is Bringing Biotechnology to Mining
For more than two decades, Ross Orr has been challenging one of mining's most prominent paradoxes: The Sustainability Paradox, which often asks the question: Can extracting the Earth's resources ever truly be sustainable? But his company, BacTech...
Ecuador takes national approach to fight marine biofouling
Maritime officials in Ecuador have reached an agreement concerning a national information network aimed at connecting ports, vessel operators and environmental authorities to help address the rising issue(s) of biofouling. Courtesy of the IMO The...
Science AFP Ahead of COP30, climate skeptics misuse study on Amazon forests
Climate skeptics are targeting new research on the Amazon to downplay global warming's impact on rainforests as Brazil prepares to host the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém in November 2025, but experts -- including...
Does technology reduce our sense of security?
Today, 8:10 Authors: Viesturs Bulāns, CEO of Helmes Latvia October has been marked across Europe and Latvia as Cybersecurity Month – a time when we focus on digital safety, revisiting the fundamentals of online protection and examining the latest...
Earthquake Today: Magnitude 5.6 quake strikes near coast of Ecuador
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck near the coast of the Ecuador region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake was at a depth of 35 km (22 miles), EMSC said. Earlier, EMSC had put the magnitude at 6.2,...
Quito airport recognised for pioneering biodiversity integration while maintaining safe and efficient air operations
Mariscal Sucre International Airport has transformed part of its land into a wildlife sanctuary, demonstrating how biodiversity and aviation can coexist safely and sustainably. Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) has been awarded...
Scientists Found a 112-Million-Year-Old Time Capsule With Life From a Lost World
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Scientists have uncovered the first paleontologically substantial amber deposit ever discovered in South America. The deposit contains pieces of plant and animal material, or bio-inclusions, which...
Researchers warn of widespread RDP attacks by 100K-node botnet
Researchers warn of widespread RDP attacks by 100K-node botnet A botnet of 100K+ IPs from multiple countries is attacking U.S. RDP services in a campaign active since October 8. GreyNoise researchers uncovered a large-scale botnet that is...
Researchers warn of 100K-node botnet exploiting Remote Desktop vulnerabilities
A multi-country botnet using over 100,000 IP addresses began targeting Remote Desktop Protocol services in the United States on October 8. Researchers at threat monitoring platform GreyNoise are tracking this large-scale campaign, which they...
Ecuador’s Military Fights Infiltration from Within
The Ecuadorian Navy inaugurated its Credibility and Trust Center to strengthen the fight against corruption and enhance transparency. The initiative was developed with U.S. support, which included equipment donations, and training for a special...
Researchers Warn RondoDox Botnet is Weaponizing Over 50 Flaws Across 30+ Vendors
Malware campaigns distributing the RondoDox botnet have expanded their targeting focus to exploit more than 50 vulnerabilities across over 30 vendors. The activity, described as akin to an "exploit shotgun" approach, has singled out a wide range...
Ecuador: Young people undertake mission to reach Indigenous communities
Idente missionaries have been walking alongside students and families in Andean and Amazonian villages for over 21 years, an experience that began as a response to the wounds of local communities and that has become an opportunity for encounter,...
Scientists left stunned after discovering 112-million-year-old ‘time capsule’ packed with ancient insects
Scientists have been left stunned after discovering insects that roamed the Earth more than 112 million years ago trapped in a natural "time capsule" in South America. More than 20 species of insects, including flies and wasps, from the Early...
Ecuador, US Strengthen Alliance Against Organized Crime
Ecuador has intensified its fight against transnational criminal organizations, strengthening its strategic alliance with the United States to combat violence and secure the country. This partnership is based on a mutual commitment to regional...
Scientists Unearth a 112-million-year-old Time Capsule Filled with Ancient Insects
Scientists have uncovered the first South American amber deposits containing preserved insects in a quarry in Ecuador, according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment. The discovery captures a vivid picture of a...
How a Declaration of Ancestral Wisdom Is Changing Law, Science and Our Understanding of the World
When José Gualinga took the stage in a packed New York University law school auditorium in September, he admitted to feeling emotional. His audience had just watched the premiere of the documentary “Allpa Ukundi, Ñukanchi Pura” (Underground,...
Quito Metro pursues extension funding options
Development bank considers financing 5km northern extension of Line 1. AN official mission from the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) visited Quito last month to review the proposed northern extension of Quito Metro’s Line...
New Report from IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund Examines the State of Food Science Education
This year’s report includes responses from 919 students across 42 institutions in 15 countries, including Canada, China, Ecuador, Honduras, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
Gen Z turn to old-school tech to unplug
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