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At the same time, water shortages are forcing farmers to irrigate using water from lower-quality, saline or recycled sources.
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At the same time, water shortages are forcing farmers to irrigate using water from lower-quality, saline or recycled sources.
Indigenous guardians play a critical role in protecting the land, their homes, and their livelihoods Originally published on Global Voices The Cool Earth initiative in Cutivireni and Oviri works around three key concepts: the monitoring of satellite fire weather alerts, the introduction of a flag-based
A new study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides the most comprehensive observational analysis yet of the towering ice cliffs that fringe Earth's ice sheets, giving scientists new evidence to evaluate a long-debated process that could influence future sea level rise.
Twenty-three Indiana University undergraduates are co-authors on a new study examining how the pandemic reshaped college grading, the result of a semester-long research seminar that took them from a classroom question to a published paper in a national academic journal.
Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in Indonesia Volkswagen, Ford and Tesla are among the electric carmakers whose batteries may contain nickel mined in indigenous woodlands plagued by deforestation, an
‘May the seeds of national security take root and sprout in the hearts of the pupils…’ Originally published on Global Voices Hong Kong police launch an AI-powered national security education platform for the city’s pupils during a ceremony on October 6, 2026.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Chasing the International Space Station Explanation: Blasting into the predawn sky on Tuesday, October 13, a Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are headed
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Switch 2 and Switch have already been hit with global price hikes in 2026, and now, Nintendo has announced it will increase the cost of hardware repairs in Japan.
Although we can measure ongoing changes to ocean circulation and marine life, we still don't know how far the oxygen loss and the damage to ocean ecosystems could go.
Retail research has changed during the last couple of decades, according to an analysis of almost 5,200 papers covering business practices, consumer behavior and technology.
ISTANBUL (AP) — A heavy downpour has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and killed at least three people, officials said Thursday, as rescuers evacuated hundreds of stranded people.
Increasing the use of recycled metals could significantly reduce the environmental impact of metal production while also lowering dependence on imports of scarce and strategically critical raw materials.
New US aviation sanctions force Iranians to take longer, costlier journeys as international flight routes disappear.
In tonight's edition, as Joseph Kabila returns to centre stage with a new alliance with the M23 rebels, political leaders in Congo are having to choose sides.
When a marine heat wave strikes, scientists often turn to satellites to see how the ocean is responding.
Malaysia has benefited from a global boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure that has driven demand for its tech products and semiconductors.
A University of Portsmouth scientist has helped lead a major global study, which finds that 44% of the world's reef-building coral species are now threatened with extinction—and warns the true figure is likely to be even higher.
In a report published today, IDC says Apple saw a 4% year-over-year decline in global iPhone shipments during Q3 2026, but its share of worldwide smartphone shipments increased 23.1% over the same period last year.
US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace" after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected his calls for an "energy ceasefire".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands to stop.
Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels.
An international study has overturned a longstanding textbook view of how much energy animals use to travel, revealing that flying can sometimes be cheaper than swimming.
Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the Kingdom's airports and infrastructure.
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This week’s Friday Wrap-Up looks at Nicolai Tangen’s podcast conversation with Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Match Group, the company behind dating apps like Tinder and Hinge. With Marthe Skaar in Oslo and Nicolai in London, they discuss how online dating has changed the way people meet, the algorithm Rascoff compares to a deck of cards, and his advice for a better dating profile. They also look at why NBIM holds regular portfolio manager debriefs, and why sticking to a consistent methodology matters. Nicolai also shares what is on his agenda for the weekend. Tune in! Listen to In Good Company with
First up on the podcast, producer Meagan Cantwell and Newsletter Editor Christie Wilcox discuss a few stories from ScienceAdviser, including why Nazi Germany was unlikely to ever make an atomic bomb, a gene that might prevent gray hairs, and 140 years of cheese history from a Swiss basement. Next on the show, Contributing Correspondent Lizzie Wade joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss how archaeologists are revisiting the standard Inca chronology as radiocarbon dates mix up the timeline for the empire’s inception and growth. Last up this week, the neural basis of our breath’s rhythm. Nicholas Bus