​From EthiopiatoItaly:Tracing the roots of the world’s finest coffee​

Brazil’s coffee story began in 1727 when a Portuguese officer named Francisco de Melo Palheta smuggled the first coffee seedlings out of French Guiana, a tiny act that grew into an empire. By the 1800s, coffee plantations had transformed Brazil’s...

The Brutality Of 19th-Century Prisons

Prior to the American Revolutionary War, which ran from 1775 to 1783, the United States criminal justice system was less about punishment and reform and more about embarrassment. It was reportedly common for non-capital offenders to be branded,...

Our six-country tour ends

Features Newsday 8 Hrs Ago Dancers perform at the Aljibe Tango show in Argentina. - Photo by Mark Lyndersay JAN WESTMAAS CONCLUSION WE had to fill out forms and receive QR codes or some sort of online approval at least eight times, simply to enter...

Engineers develop 'life-saving' weather sensor

An aerospace company has said its advanced sensor technology is now helping to deliver "life-saving" weather forecasts from space. The equipment, built in Southampton by Leonardo, is part of a new European Space Agency satellite launched from...

French Mining Law Reform: Publication of Four New Decrees

Four decrees (décrets) from August 27th, 2025, were published in the Official Gazette on August 28th, 2025, presenting significant changes to the French mining legal framework. The decrees are intended to promote a more sustainable and responsible...

WSBW: “Space industry is in great shape”

The overall sentiment at the Novaspace Paris World Space Business Week was one of optimism. Just about every sector talked about growing order books and increased demand for capacity especially from Government and Military customers. All the...

The Manufacturing Leader Setting New Standards in the Space Industry

Photo Courtesy of Loft Orbital Julien Bouillant, age 43, brings nearly two decades of experience in spacecraft production and operations management, now leading assembly, integration, and testing processes at Loft Orbital. His professional path...

Brazil eyes exploration revival after drilling slowdown

For nearly 20 years, Brazil has flourished on the massive amounts of oil and natural gas discovered beneath a thick salt cap in the Santos basin. Since the first find in 2006 with the revolutionary Parati probe in Block BM-S-10, state-controlled...

WEATHER – EUROPE’S METEOROLOGICAL FUTURE BEGINS WITH METOP-SG-A1

Europe’s first MetOp Second Generation weather satellite, MetOp-SG-A1, which hosts the Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission, launched on an Ariane 6 rocket from the European spaceport in French Guiana © Arianespace On 13 August 2025, Europe commenced a...

Sentinel-1D set to launch this November on Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket

The satellite will lift off aboard Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, heading to a polar orbit approximately 700 kilometres above Earth. This launch marks a significant step in ensuring the continuity and resilience of...

From Airbus to Silicon Valley Startup: The Story Behind the First Satellite Assembly Line

Change in satellite manufacturing gained momentum when experienced engineers moved from established aerospace giants to emerging startups. Julien Bouillant's career shows how core skills and technical focus can influence production practices. With...

Oil prices slip 4% after Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Gaza ceasefire

Oil prices slid 4 per cent on Friday, giving up gains for the week, as risk premiums fell after Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, settled 3.82 per cent lower...

Archeologist who studied Ecuador’s ‘lost city’ of the Amazon says indigenous myths tell the truth

By Peter Speetjens Born in the French city of Brest in 1962, archaeologist Stéphen Rostain has worked in the Amazon for more than 40 years, primarily in French Guiana and Ecuador. He has authored or co-authored more than 450 publications on the...

Guyana strengthens territorial defense with French military support

Workers from GV Construction pose with T-shirts bearing the message "Essequibo is Guyana" and the country's flag in the village of Matthew's Ridge in Essequibo, Guyana, in May. Venezuela's claims to Essequibo, a disputed territory administered by...

Creole Food Festival brings flavors, music and unity to Brooklyn

Overview: The Creole Food Festival made its debut in Brooklyn, featuring chefs from Haiti, Venezuela, French Guiana, New Orleans, and beyond. Thousands gathered under the Brooklyn Bridge for food, music, and cultural connection in a celebration...

University of Houston Scientists Discover Rare Bacterium That ‘Plays Dead’ to Survive

In a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of microbial survival in extreme environments, researchers at the University of Houston have revealed that a rare bacterium, Tersicoccus phoenicis, has the remarkable ability...

Rare spacecraft bacterium found to evade detection by playing dead

A rare microorganism found in an unexpected environment may be evading detection by "playing dead," according to microbiologists at the University of Houston. Discovered in NASA spacecraft assembly clean rooms, this rare novel bacterium, called...

12 Countries in the World That Span Two or More Continents

Have you ever been to a country that spans more than one continent? Imagine stepping into two different worlds, two different continents, all within the borders of a single nation. These transcontinental countries offer travellers the unique...

Egis takes over Cayenne Airport in 30-year concession

French infrastructure group Egis and its partners have officially assumed management of Cayenne Félix-Éboué Airport under a 30-year concession aimed at modernising the gateway and supporting regional development. The consortium — comprising Egis,...

Beneficiation of minerals is more than just a processing plant

Africa is rich in sought-after minerals such as gold, copper, and rare earth metals, and many African countries are implementing policies to promote local beneficiation rather than simply exporting these minerals. While consensus is coalescing...