– Manuscript – The Carter Center said recently that only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide last year. That is a major drop from 3.5 million cases of infected people in 1986. These early numbers are expected to be confirmed in the coming months. Still, the Carter Center, founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Eleanor … [Read more...] about Despite Success, More Work to be Done Fighting Guinea Worm
Archives for February 2023
New Ice Core Analysis Shows Sharp Increase in Greenland Warming
– Manuscript – A recently released study says the average yearly temperature on Greenland has increased by 1.5 degree Celsius above the average for the 20th century for a 15-year period ending in 2011. Scientists used examples of Greenland’s ice to get information about temperatures from hundreds of years in the past. Until recently, Greenland’s ice cores had not shown a … [Read more...] about New Ice Core Analysis Shows Sharp Increase in Greenland Warming
Sweet Treats for Lunar New Year
– Manuscript – Asian families from the United States to China and Vietnam celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday, January 22. There are new clothes, big meals, and the traditional red envelopes of money for children. The red signifies good luck. There are also plenty of tasty, sweet desserts to have with tea throughout the day. In China In Beijing, China, people … [Read more...] about Sweet Treats for Lunar New Year