But in fact, the Luffa Aegyptiaca (often known as loofah in the U.S.) is the taxonomic name of a species of gourd that grows on land, and it’s a genetic descendant of the wild cucumber.

PNG Prime Minister James Marape would have plenty to celebrate, after comfortably defeating a vote of no confidence in April, which gives him a clear run for the rest of his term to 2027. Marape ...

Whether you are wondering how to make a luffa sponge or how to dry green loofah, these tips will help you easily grow non-toxic, compostable skin exfoliators. These loofahs, often referred to as ...

But times have changed. So must ASEAN. The pending inclusion of Timor-Leste and the future embrace of Papua New Guinea (PNG) are more than bureaucratic steps. They signal an unprecedented shift in ...

Ms Abubakar, who had been based in PNG since 2023 and worked for what police described as a "legitimate business", was arrested by AFP officers when she got off a flight at Brisbane Airport on ...

The silky prawn with luffa in golden broth ($26.80), for example, is a masterclass in how to deliver flavour without resorting to violence. Mom’s homemade rice pot ($32.80) – a stodgy ...

Luffa, a decentralized social application built on the Endless Protocol, also participated in the event. Oliver Venables, Luffa’ Product Director, noted that social platforms, characterized by ...

THE Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) is pleased to announce a suite of events occurring in July to celebrate the vital role the resources sector has played in developing PNG ...

Global Information Technology management leader, SolarWinds has officially expanded its presence to PNG, partnering with Daltron PNG, a pioneer in the country’s Information Communication Technology ...

Many see her story as a tragic reminder of the cost of unchecked police violence in PNG. As Sandy’s family mourns her loss at the Port Moresby General Hospital morgue, calls for police reform are ...

Indranil Das, Director of Digital Advisory at Microsoft, emphasized strategies for scaling AI and Web3 applications. Luffa, a decentralized social application built on the Endless Protocol, also ...