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Maternal Deaths Keep Increasing in Nigeria. Healthcare Services Still Remain Underfunded.

Published on September 26, 2024 by Alex Ip

NEW by Mohammed Taoheed: Three years after ambulance trikes were introduced to southwest Nigeria, maternal...

In Nigeria, Indigenous Communities Bear The Brunt Of Harmful Quarrying Practices

Published on September 25, 2024 by Rhysea Agrawal

Rock quarrying companies in Nigeria conduct blasting operations close to residences, causing harm to the health o...

With Another Razor-Thin Election Looming, Georgia Provides Little Clarity on Voting in a Natural Disaster

Published on September 20, 2024 by Alex Ip

As the climate crisis worsens extreme weather events, the rights of voters in...

Thanks for defending democracy with us 💪

Published on September 15, 2024 by Alex Ip

It’s easy to take for granted all the things we’re afforded by livin...

Perspective: Mount Kenya's Risky Adventure

Published on September 11, 2024 by Rhysea Agrawal

Adventure tourism is rapidly growing on Mt. Kenya, but has come at the cost of its local communities and th...

Rhysea Agrawal Named The Xylom's New Managing Editor

Published on August 5, 2024 by Alex Ip

I’ve got big news to share: Rhysea Agrawal, our Newsroom Fellow, is promoted to Managing Editor, e...

Who's Taking A Million Gallons of Water from Memphis A Day? Elon Musk.

Published on July 29, 2024 by Alex Ip

Elon Musk's plans for an energy- and water-intensive supercomputer have rattled Boxtow...

This Barbie Is... A Dolled-Up Wax Cadaver?

Published on July 26, 2024 by Alex Ip

NEW: When Ellie Rose Mattoon researched across Europe, she could never...

It's Alex's birthday!

Published on July 18, 2024 by Alex Ip

Hello there! I'm turning 24 today 🥳🥳🥳 I can't believe I've now spent nearly a quarter of my life growing The Xylom (Our first iteration began in May 2018). It's always amazing to see how far we've come, and exciting to imagine where we c...

Aquafarmers are Fighting a Losing Battle to Keep Algae from Ruining Their Shellfish

Published on July 15, 2024 by Alex Ip

Harmful algal blooms lead to biotoxins that can't be removed by boiling or freezing....

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