The project will help increase yields Indonesia is building an international centre for tropical seaweed research in the province of West Nusa Tenggara. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie, according to ANTARA. The complex will include research facilities, dormitories for international scientists and a pharmacy. “Our major focus in recent months has been to position Indonesia as the world’s seaweed centre, and that must start now. We are establishing an international-standard research centre…

The small tree frogs have been named Ololygon paracatu Researchershave discovered a new species of tree frog (ololygon) living in the Cerrado region of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. This information was reported by Agência Brasil. These amphibians have a limited range. Previously, they had only been spotted in two nearby locations in the municipality of Paracatu. Scientific analysis confirmed that the species displays distinct morphological, acoustic, and molecular differences compared to other tree frogs of the same genus.…

Distinguished Test Cosmonautics Engineer assessed China’s programme for future flights to Earth’s satellite Distinguished Test Cosmonautics Engineer and specialist in cosmonaut training Maksim Zaitsev, exclusively for TV BRICS, commented on reports of China’s first-ever taikonaut cave training. The programme was aimed at developing skills necessary for long-duration flights to a space station and future crewed missions to the Moon planned for 2030. According to the expert, the conduct of such training confirms the seriousness of China’s approach to crew preparation,…

The team of scientists has created a compact and efficient device that improves air quality in sectors such as energy, construction, and engineering. A group of researchers from Voronezh State University of Engineering Technology (VSUET) has developed and patented a new model of wet dust collector capable of efficiently cleaning the air of industrial emissions. The device can be used in power generation, mechanical engineering, construction and other industries. The scientists’ main objective was to simplify the filtration process, reducing…

RUDN Associate Professor Olga Butranova commented on Egypt’s plans to develop partnership with Kazakhstan in drug production Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology at the Medical Institute of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) Olga Butranova, exclusively for TV BRICS, commented on the news of Egypt’s intention to develop a partnership with Kazakhstan in the pharmaceutical sector The expert notes that today Egypt accounts for almost 30 per cent of the…

The decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch a high-level investigation into the controversial Exercise MOSI III “Will of Peace” has sparked mixed reactions, with political parties, analysts and the public sharply divided over both the incident and the handling of the probe. At the centre of the controversy is the participation of Iran’s navy in the Chinese-led naval exercise hosted in South African waters—despite a reported instruction from the President that Iran should not be involved. The development has…

World football governing body FIFA has ruled in favour of Spanish coach José Riveiro after his dismissal by Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. Early in September last year, Riveiro was shown the door by the Cairo-based club after just seven matches in charge. He had joined Al Ahly on a two-year deal from Orlando Pirates. Since then, the two parties were engaged in talks for a settlement, but could not reach an agreement, and Riveiro then referred the matter to FIFA.…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that Bafana Bafana will be based in Pachuca, Mexico, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana will train at the Universidad del Futbol and stay at the Camino Real Pachuca hotel, located just outside Pachuca. Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca is scheduled to stage the tournament’s opening match, Mexico vs. South Africa, on June 11. Mexico is under the spotlight after the city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence last weekend, alongside…

The pre-trial conference in the case involving alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been postponed by the High Court of South Africa following a request from the defence for further disclosure. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Matlala’s legal team submitted a list of additional documents they require from the State. The prosecution has also received representations from the defence counsel of one of the co-accused, while another indicated plans to do the same. Matlala appeared alongside his…

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has set the record straight regarding the future of the Atlas Lions head coach, Walid Regragui. If reports from the North African state are anything to go by, Regragui is on his way out, with an announcement expected soon. However, the FRMF has insisted that it is all mere speculation and that Regragui is in charge of Morocco’s senior football team. “The Royal Moroccan Football Federation denies the rumours concerning its separation from coach…