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Thursday, 29 October 2026
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Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle is calling for an end to krill fishing near Antarctica as officials from the U.S., China, Russia and 24 other governments negotiate a possible deal to dramatically expand fishing for the crustacean that's a vital food source for whales in the
The energy think tank Ember estimates that only around 3% of global data center capacity will be able to shift their electricity use by 2030, according to new research out today.
The investment is part of the company’s broader effort to expand its nuclear supply chain capabilities as existing reactors undergo modernization and new […] The post Curtiss-Wright Invests $30M to Expand Nuclear Instrumentation Manufacturing in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Exile Hub is one of Global Voices’ partners in Southeast Asia, emerging in response to the 2021 coup in Myanmar, and focusing on empowering journalists and human rights defenders.
The trouncing of the far right provides a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and France Thank you, Brazil, for demonstrating how the far right can be trounced while protection for the Amazon is strengthened.
The government warns that the State Budget for 2027 (OE2027) has a margin of less than EUR 300 million to accommodate possible deviations and asks for “responsibility” to the parties in submitting proposals for changes in the specialty.
O Governo alerta que o Orçamento do Estado para 2027 (OE2027) tem uma margem inferior a 300 milhões de euros para acomodar eventuais desvios e pede “responsabilidade” aos partidos na apresentação de propostas de alteração na especialidade.
Automatic translation by Bittrees-hosted AI. The source link opens the original publication.Over a century ago, the Haber-Bosch process, a two-step reaction for the synthesis of ammonia (NH₃), an irreplaceable chemical for the fertilizer industry, prevented the world from going into a serious food crisis.
BANGKOK (AP) — China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and that is making a dent in global emissions.
A new analysis of African national biodiversity strategies and action plans shows how academic and research institutions can respond to this theme and help translate scientific evidence into taking action for nature.
Experts in climate, nature, health, national security, and financial risk have joined forces to call for a more integrated approach to government climate and nature risk assessments.
In the United States, Democrats are turning to Barack Obama to rally voters ahead of the midterm elections, a crucial test that could shape the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency.
I interviewed Jake Glanville, the co-founder and CEO of Centivax, a small company trying to create a vaccine that protects against all strains of influenza.
Ghana has set itself an ambitious target to end the export of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030 as it moves to strengthen in-country processing and manufacturing, transforming its mineral wealth into domestic industries and jobs.
A cosmic explosion that announced itself with a modest flash of gamma rays went on to produce one of the brightest afterglows astronomers have recorded in the past 20 years.
Their petition to the authorities has already gathered over 500 signatures Originally published on Global Voices DigiAction picnic held in Lozhan village, Albania.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow’s efforts to expand its influence across the continent.
Colistin is a last-resort antibiotic used when other treatments fail, but rates of colistin-resistant infections are rising as well, putting people at even greater risk and increasing the urgency for new therapeutic approaches.
Banco de Portugal signed this week with Fidelidade the addition to the purchase and sale contract of the building which will be the new headquarters and for which it estimates an overall investment of EUR 225 million, about EUR 35 million less.
O Banco de Portugal assinou esta semana com a Fidelidade o aditamento ao contrato de compra e venda do edifício que será a nova sede e em relação à qual estima um investimento global de 225 milhões de euros, cerca de menos 35 milhões em
Automatic translation by Bittrees-hosted AI. The source link opens the original publication.Farming, dams and agricultural runoff are the biggest threats to freshwater biodiversity globally, with Europe and Northwest Africa the hardest-hit regions, McGill researchers have found.
Climate change is posing an increasing threat to the health and well-being of children and young people in Australia and New Zealand, with rising exposure to heat waves and widespread climate-related distress among young Australians, according to the annual MJA–Lancet Countdown Oceania report.
In a study published in Eco-Environment and Health, a team of 35 international experts led by Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) reviewed several studies from across the world on the performance of indoor greenery.
French anti-terrorism prosecutor Olivier Christen said the suspect in the Trappes racist attack, which killed one person and injured five others, had been brought before a French court.
In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the tragic train collision that killed at least 68 people in Spain on Wednesday.
In a rural area of Zambia, where eating insects has long been a part of local food culture, reviving the practice could help households improve food security — though its potential would depend on how widely insect-eating is embraced by the mainstream, a new study
First up on the podcast, thousands of tons of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been released into the environment. It’s not always that difficult to round them up, but what to do next has been a tougher call. Until now, the default has been to burn PFAS—but that has been shown in some cases to release smaller PFAS back into the environment. Freelance science journalist Mark Peplow joins host Sarah Crespi to talk over recent technological improvements in destroying these forever chemicals and how feasible it is to deploy them. Next on the show, News Intern Julia Vaz talks with Ch
I recently got to interview Robert Caro, who is my favorite author of all time. This gave me the excuse to reread his biographies of Lyndon Johnson and Robert Moses, and to compile my prep notes into this video essay. These guys pulled off some truly incredible schemes. Thanks to Max Farrens, who paired with me in writing the script for this video essay. If you just want to read the essay: https://www.dwarkesh.com/p/lessons-in-power This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dwarkesh.com
The US government spends 25 times more on military marching bands than on its AI safety institute. And that’s just one of the many institutions we’re missing as AI becomes more powerful and dangerous. Aviation has the FAA to regulate safety and the NTSB to investigate crashes. Nuclear power has international inspectors and industry watchdogs. But for advanced AI, as Luke Muehlhauser puts it, “most of the institutions that need to exist don’t exist.” Luke has worked on AI risk since 2011, and now leads AI governance and international policy grantmaking at Coefficient Giving. He thinks we urgent
Caleb Henry, Director of Research at Quilty Space, joins me (in studio!) to talk about the growing launch shortage, which new rockets are best positioned to fill the gap, and how SpaceX is separating itself from the launch market as the rest of the industry finds a path forward without them. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Joel, Fred, Josh from Impulse, Jan, Kris, Ryan, Matt from Built, Natasha Tsakos, Warren, Will and Lars from Agile, Stealth Julian, Matt, Heiko, Miles O’Brien, Pat, Steve, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Russell, The Astroga
Marge Ryan of Johnson Matthey is our podcast guest
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