Farmacias del Bienestar is Mexico’s new government initiative, launched in December 2025, providing free medicines to seniors and people with disabilities. With 500 pharmacy kiosks already operating in Estado de México, the network will cover the entire country by 2026, supporting the fight against diabetes and hypertension.
The black Chernobyl fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, not only survived radioactive ruins but actually grows better under radiation. NASA is testing its ability to block cosmic radiation on the ISS, exploring its use as a biological shield to protect astronauts.
Taiwan produces 70% of the world’s sustainable performance fabrics. The TEPP initiative and RECODE 2050 show in Taipei drew global brands, highlighting Taiwan’s role in the modern textile supply chain. The island is shaping the future of the industry.
Italian prosecutors demanded documents from 13 luxury brands—including Gucci and Prada—investigating migrant exploitation in supply chains. The probe reveals harsh working conditions and stark gaps between production costs and retail prices. The government’s response has been defensive.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched its largest-ever vaccination campaign to protect 62 million children from measles and rubella. Supported by WHO and UNICEF, the new strategy aims to stop deadly outbreaks and reduce cases of Congenital Rubella Syndrome nationwide.
A three-day exhibition, “Stories from Beneath the Heels,” is underway in Hyderabad, celebrating the richness of traditional Indian footwear. Artisans, scholars, and designers gather at the FDDI campus to show how local styles—like Kolhapuri and Mojari—inspire even global brands such as Prada.
Japan is preparing criminal penalties for implanting genetically edited embryos. The new law, set to take effect in 2026, allows for up to 10 years in prison or heavy fines. The ban also covers embryos made from stem cells. Scientific research will remain possible under strict government oversight.
Google, Amazon, and China are moving AI data centers into orbit. Satellites aim to ease Earth’s load and accelerate AI development.
At the World Internet of Things Convention 2025 in Beijing, UN and digital sector leaders warned that rapid IoT growth demands global ethical standards. Without them, the benefits of new technology may reach only a select few. Experts stress the need for international cooperation.
A 2024 international study shows that creative hobbies—from tango and music to computer games—can slow brain aging by up to 7 years. This effect isn’t limited to professionals. We explain how this mechanism works and why art or games are worth a try.