📉 Domestic violence decreases in Australia
The number of women killed by current or former partners has decreased significantly since 1989-90. Significant reduction in the proportion of women experiencing physical violence since 2012.
📉 Poverty in the Philippines decreases faster than expected
The poverty rate in the Philippines dropped to 15.5 percent in 2023, from 18.1 percent in 2021. The number of poor Filipinos decreased by 2.45 million between 2021 and 2023. The result surpasses the government's development goal for 2023, which was set at about 16.0 percent.
☢️ First generation four reactor begins construction in the USA
Kairos Power starts building Hermes, the first Generation Four reactor approved in the USA. The reactor uses a new combination of fuel and coolant for increased safety and simpler design. With Generation IV, what is now seen as a problem, nuclear waste, is transformed into a resource.
🧬 Reconstructed genome may help us revive the mammoth
Scientists have succeeded in reconstructing the mammoth's genome and the 3D structure of its chromosomes from a 52,000-year-old tissue sample. The study shows that the mammoth's genome structure is similar to that of the modern elephant, which could facilitate the revival of the mammoth.
🤑 Money brings happiness far up the income scale
New research shows that the relationship between money and happiness continues far up the economic ladder. Billionaires report higher life satisfaction than people with annual incomes of $500,000.
💉 Ivory Coast first in the world to use new malaria vaccine
Ivory Coast introduces new effective malaria vaccine. The vaccine is expected to save tens of thousands of children's lives each year. 15 African countries plan vaccination campaigns during 2024.
📞 Chatbots used to trick phone scammers
Researchers have developed AI bots that trick scammers to prevent crime. The chatbots gather information about scams and keep scammers busy. The goal is to disrupt the business model of organized crime in phone scams.
🍲 Food begins to be produced from air and solar power
Finnish Solar Foods has started production of protein from carbon dioxide and electricity. The factory can produce 160 tons of food per year. The Solein protein can be used in meat alternatives, cheese, and milkshakes.
👮 Crime continues to decline in major American cities
New data shows significant decreases in several crime categories in 49 medium and large American cities. Murders, car thefts, and burglaries decreased by over 22 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Statistically significant decreases were also noted for robberies and assaults.