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Longevity gap: Why do women live longer than men?
Scientists are trying to uncover the reasons men and women age differently in the hopes of extending lifespan and health span for both. “If we can understand what makes one sex more resilient or vulnerable, then we have new pathways, new molecular...

UFO's 'No Place To Run' reissue revives 1980 classic with remastered tracks and live set
As the tides of music turned in 1980—punk was snarling, synth-pop was bubbling, and metal was about to go mainstream—British hard rock legends UFO were weathering their own seismic shift. Guitar hero Michael Schenker was gone. The future was...

'I was a has-been at 23,' says Scots singer behind one of 1980s most memorable tunes
But it all begs the question; at 71 Ure is still young compared to Jagger and Elton and Rod. But what drives the musician to drive around California? “Well, it’s not that I have a proper job,” he says, grinning. Read more Ure did attempt a ‘proper...
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks several Eastern Caribbean countries on Friday
An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.2, rocked several countries in the Eastern Caribbean on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre said the quake occurred at 1:31 p.m., and...

ASCE recognizes Inniss with fellow status
Brendon Inniss Brendon Inniss, C.Eng, F.ASCE, principal and chief executive, quality assurance, and business development manager at Aleron Limited, has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction. Inniss has been the engineer of record on a...

Eastern Caribbean ministers of agriculture visit IICA Headquarters
Eastern Caribbean delegation begins historic visit to IICA to promote digital agriculture and food security. San José, 27 May 2025 (IICA). Ministers of agriculture, senior officials, and rural women and young people from the Eastern Caribbean...

Conversion of a Foreign Pilot’s Licence by ECCAA
When you think of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA), what likely comes to mind are the duties and services provided by this organisation to its Participating States. It is the governing body of the Eastern Caribbean skies....

Earthquake rattles several Caribbean countries
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 rocked several countries in he Eastern Caribbean on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the St....

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Felt in Antigua and Barbuda
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Eastern Caribbean on Friday afternoon, according to preliminary data released by the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC). The tremor occurred...
Seismic Activity Felt Across St. Kitts and Nevis and Neighbouring Islands
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) — The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, alongside nearby Caribbean islands, experienced notable seismic activity on the afternoon of April 18, 2025. According to data released by the University of the...

UFO: 'No Place to Run' To Be Expanded, Remastered And Reissued On Double CD And Triple Vinyl
Chrysalis Records will release UFO's classic 1980 album "No Place To Run", newly remastered from the original production tapes transfers at AIR Mastering and reissued on stunning three-LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and two-CD digipak formats, on...

Ancient Giant Flying Squirrel Discovered in Tennessee
Researchers uncovered fossils of a giant, cat-sized flying squirrel that glided over prehistoric Southern Appalachia alongside mastodons, rhinos, and other ancient creatures. This unexpected find links North American fossils with Eurasian species...

Barcelona’s 15 Unmissable Attractions: From Gaudí’s Masterpieces to Gothic Quarter Secrets
Discover Barcelona's architectural marvels, medieval streets, and seaside charm. Your complete guide to Catalonia's most captivating city. Image by 12019 from pixabay via Canva Barcelona is one of those cities I always want to return to. The older...

Dominica’s agriculture minister joins colleagues at IICA headquarters in Costa Rica
Eastern Caribbean delegation begins historic visit to IICA to promote digital agriculture and food security. Photo: IICADominica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, Roland Royer, recently participated in a significant...

Turning Magma into Momentum: SHV30 Conference Calls for Abstracts
Researchers, disaster risk professionals, and policymakers are invited to submit abstracts for the Soufrière Hills Volcano 30 Years On (SHV30) International Conference, scheduled to take place from July 14 to 18, 2025, in Montserrat. This landmark...

Taking the Caribbean deep to Hong Kong
Features Newsday 5 Hrs Ago Caribbean delegates (left to right). Jaime-Leigh Lue Chin, Dr Diva Amon, Eugenia Thomas and Kyle Foster at the 17th Deep-Sea Biology Symposium. Photo courtesy Dr. Diva Amon. - Guest writer Eugenia Thomas reports on the...

Police Commissioner Endorses Use of Drones in Search and Rescue
Montserrat’s top law enforcement officer says the use of drones will greatly assist search and rescue efforts on the island. Commissioner of Police Mark Payne says agencies involved in search and rescue efforts will benefit from the use of more...

What Trinidad and Tobago can learn from India’s agri boom
Business Mya Quamie 56 Minutes Ago From left: MP for Chaguanas West Neil Gosine; Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Ravi Ratiram; India High Commissioner Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit; and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign and...

‘Alien’ mummies found in Peru are '100 per cent real' and may have been murdered
27 May 2025 The creepy "alien" mummies dug up in Peru could have been killed, according to top boffins who now say the strange-looking remains are the real deal. The 'alien' mummies found in Peru were real, according to scientists The bodies, with...

Belgium Women vs Spain Women Prediction and Betting Tips | May 30th 2025
Belgium Women will trade tackles with Spain Women in a UEFA Women's Nations League clash on Friday (May 30th). The game will be played at Den Dreef Stadion. The hosts will be looking to build on the shock 3-2 victory they registered over England...