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February 03, 2026
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Sentinel 1 maps reveal flexible crust beneath Tibetan Plateau



Paris, France (SPX) Feb 02, 2026
A new analysis of satellite and ground data over the Tibetan Plateau indicates that Earths tectonic plates in this region behave far less rigidly than long assumed, with major fault zones acting as weak boundaries that allow the continental crust to flow. The work shows that key fault lines across the plateau are substantially weaker and the surrounding continental blocks less stiff than standard plate tectonic models have suggested. The study, published in the journal Science, combines one of the ... read more

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CLIMATE SCIENCE
Stable water tables help wetlands curb methane emissions
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 03, 2026
Wetlands do not need to be fully submerged to deliver major climate benefits, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen. The study shows that keeping the water table slightly below ... more
WATER WORLD
Rock microbes reveal hidden groundwater carbon engine
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 03, 2026
Deep underground, microbial communities living on rock surfaces are emerging as powerful but largely overlooked drivers of groundwater chemistry and carbon storage. A team from the Cluster of Excell ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
NISAR radar view maps surface changes in Mississippi Delta
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026
A new radar image from the joint NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite shows how the mission can see through cloud cover to reveal surface features across the Mississippi River Delta region in southeastern Loui ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
NASA Libera payload completes testing for future Earth energy tracking mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026
NASA's Libera Earth energy instrument has completed a full campaign of environmental testing and is now ready for delivery to its host satellite, marking a major milestone for the agency's long term ... more
WATER WORLD
Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission
Tokyo (AFP) Feb 2, 2026
Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 metres (about 20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals. ... more
EARLY EARTH
Juvenile sauropods fed a hungry Late Jurassic predator guild
London, UK (SPX) Feb 02, 2026
Babies and very young sauropods, the long necked and long tailed plant eaters that would become the largest land animals in history, were a key food sustaining predators in the Late Jurassic accordi ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Antarctic ice feedback limits Southern Ocean carbon sink
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 03, 2026
A sediment core from the Pacific sector of the Southern Ocean has provided a research team led by geochemist Dr Torben Struve from the University of Oldenburg, Germany, with evidence of an unexpecte ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Study links bottled water to higher nanoplastic levels than tap
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 03, 2026
Some brands of bottled water contain far more microplastics and nanoplastics than municipal tap water, according to a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University. The work compares tr ... more

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Death toll from heavy hits 30 in Japan, Dozens across the US
Tokyo (AFP) Feb 3, 2026
Unusually heavy snow in Japan has been blamed for 30 deaths in the past two weeks, officials said Tuesday, including a 91-year-old woman found under a three-metre pile outside her home. ... more
SINO DAILY
Chinese families ache for sons stolen in one-child era
Beijing (AFP) Feb 3, 2026
On a sweltering summer night 30 years ago, infant Li Yuanpeng was finally fast asleep, nestled between his parents, when a group of men burst into their home in southern China's Guangdong province. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
UK unveils first plan to tackle 'forever chemicals'
London (AFP) Feb 3, 2026
Britain unveiled Tuesday its first-ever plan to tackle "forever chemicals" and reduce the risks they pose to health and the environment. ... more
FARM NEWS
More baby milk recalls in France after new toxin rules
Paris, France (AFP) Feb 2, 2026
Two infant formula manufacturers withdrew batches from the market on Monday after France imposed stricter limits on acceptable levels of a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. ... more
WEATHER REPORT
Portugal pledges EUR2.5bn for deadly storm recovery as rains persist
Lisbon (AFP) Feb 1, 2026
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro on Sunday pledged 2.5 billion euros ($2.9 billion) to support recovery efforts after Storm Kristin swept across Portugal last week, killing five people and causing widespread damage. ... more
WEATHER REPORT
Hundreds dead in DR Congo landslide; Indonesia landslide toll rises to 53
Kinshasa (AFP) Feb 1, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government said on Sunday it feared "at least 200 dead" in a "massive" landslide that struck a militia-held mine in the country's east. ... more
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DEMOCRACY
Iraq parliament delays presidential vote again; Right-wing candidate set for Costa Rica election landslide
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 1, 2026
Iraq's parliament has again postponed the election of the country's new president, state media reported on Sunday, amid intense political horse-trading and US pressure over the new prime minister. ... more
SINO DAILY
Exiled Tibetans choose leaders for lost homeland
Dehradun, India (AFP) Feb 1, 2026
Exiled Tibetans began a unique global election on Sunday for a government representing a homeland many have never seen, as part of a democratic exercise voters say carries great weight. ... more
DEMOCRACY
At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UN
Geneva (AFP) Jan 30, 2026
At least 170 civilians were killed in more than 400 military air strikes in Myanmar in the weeks surrounding its widely-criticised elections, the United Nations said Friday. ... more
ICE WORLD
Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland
Copenhagen (AFP) Jan 29, 2026
Denmark's foreign minister said Thursday he was "more optimistic" after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland. ... more
WATER WORLD
US finalizes rule for deep-sea mining beyond its waters
Washington, United States (AFP) Jan 20, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday issued a new rule to fast-track deep-sea mining in international waters, bringing the United States a step closer to unilaterally launching the controversial industry. ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA
Elephant kills tourist at Thai national park
Bangkok (AFP) Feb 2, 2026
A wild bull elephant killed a tourist in central Thailand's Khao Yai National Park on Monday, a park official said, the third fatality linked to the same animal. ... more
WATER WORLD
Zoantharian cousins blur long held divide between Atlantic and Indo Pacific reefs
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026
For decades, marine biogeography has treated the Atlantic and Indo Pacific oceans as distinct biological worlds, with reef communities and coral assemblages thought to share little overlap across th ... more
CARBON WORLDS
Targeted northern tree planting could deliver major carbon drawdown for Canada
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2026
A new study shows that Canada could remove at least five times its current annual carbon emissions by strategically planting trees along the northern edge of the country's boreal forest. Researchers ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
UN expert slams harsh sanctions on climate activists in Norway
Geneva (AFP) Feb 2, 2026
A UN expert took Norway to task Monday over "punitive and repressive" sanctions slapped on four activists who threw paint on sculptures and a government ministry to protest oil exploration. ... more
WEATHER REPORT
Portugal storm death toll climbs, 450,000 without power
Lisbon (AFP) Jan 29, 2026
Storm Kristin has claimed five lives and left nearly 450,000 clients without power on Thursday, more than 24 hours after it barrelled through central and northern Portugal, authorities said. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Russian volcano puts on display in latest eruption
Moscow (AFP) Jan 28, 2026
A volcano in Russia's far east on Wednesday spewed ash several kilometres into the sky, authorities said, putting on a spectacular display in its latest eruption. ... more
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Tropical cyclone kills seven in Madagascar
Antananarivo, Madagascar (AFP) Feb 2, 2026
A tropical cyclone that hit Madagascar at the weekend killed seven people and forced more than 20,000 to leave their homes, authorities said Monday. ... more
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AstraZeneca signs obesity drugs deal with Chinese firm
London (AFP) Jan 30, 2026
British drugs group AstraZeneca announced Friday a deal with the Chinese group CSPC Pharmaceutical to help develop and market CSPC's weight-loss injections. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
US expands military base in Kenya to boost regional security
Nairobi (AFP) Jan 30, 2026
The United States has launched a $70-million runway expansion project at a military base in Kenya near the border with Somalia, aimed at boosting counter-terrorism operations in the Horn of Africa. ... more
DEMOCRACY
Nepal says election preparations on track for March 5
Kathmandu Jan 28, 2026
Nepal's Election Commission said Wednesday it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns over weather conditions in high-altitude Himalayan regions when the vote takes place on March 5. ... more
PILLAGING PIRATES
Colombia kills cartel members as US faces lawsuit over drug boat strikes
Bogota (AFP) Jan 28, 2026
Colombian security forces killed five members of the country's largest drug cartel, including a regional kingpin, the government said Wednesday ahead of a meeting in Washington between presidents Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump. ... more
ICE WORLD
Polar bears bulk up despite melting Norwegian Arctic: study
Paris, France (AFP) Jan 29, 2026
Their icy hunting grounds are rapidly shrinking, but polar bears in Norway's remote Svalbard archipelago have defied the odds by bulking up instead of wasting away, a study said Thursday. ... more
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