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  Karangasem, Indonesia (AFP) Nov 28, 2017 Evacuation centres and hotels in Bali filled up Tuesday with tens of thousands seeking refuge as a volcano on the Indonesian resort island threatened to erupt, forcing the closure of the main airport for a second day. Stranded tourists hunted for accommodation while frightened villagers living in Mount Agung's shadow made their way to more than 200 evacuation centres as the mountain gushed smoke and ash. The rumbling volcano - which last erupted in 1963 killing around 1,600 people - forced In ... read more |
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Bali paradise turns to tourist nightmare as volcano rumblesDenpasar, Indonesia (AFP) Nov 28, 2017 Cancelled flights, missed connections and expiring visas have turned Bali into a nightmare for thousands of tourists scrambling to leave, as a volcano on the Indonesian vacation paradise threatens a major eruption. ... more  
To address hunger effectively, first check the weatherBurlington VT (SPX) Nov 28, 2017 Too little rain, or too much, is often a driver of poverty and hunger, leading to poor nutrition and food insecurity among vulnerable populations. According to a new study, rainfall patterns also pr ... more  
Added Arctic data shows global warming didn't pauseFairbanks AK (SPX) Nov 28, 2017 Gaps in Arctic temperature data caused a misperception that global warming slowed from 1998 to 2012, according to a new study in the journal Nature Climate Change. A University of Alaska Fairb ... more  
Cash and history keep Europe as Africa's prime partnerAbidjan (AFP) Nov 28, 2017 Hard cash but also the intangible ties of history have kept Europe in pole position as Africa's main partner, even if an influx of Chinese investment is prompting many African countries to look eastward. ... more |
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China taps Africa at Morocco Silk Road investment forumMarrakesh, Morocco (AFP) Nov 27, 2017 A two-day investment forum opened in Morocco's Marrakesh on Monday as China seeks to revive ancient Silk Road trade routes from Asia to Europe and Africa. ... more  
Children who avoid tap water have lower lead levels but more tooth decayWashington (UPI) Nov 27, 2017 For American children, tap water's health benefits come with risks. ... more 
Xi orders China's 'toilet revolution' to march onBeijing (AFP) Nov 27, 2017 China's president has ordered the country to march on in its "revolution" to clean up notoriously dirty and foul-smelling public bathrooms in a bid to improve quality of life and boost tourism. ... more  
Greenpeace slams Indonesia palm oil industry on deforestationJakarta (AFP) Nov 28, 2017 `Greenpeace slammed Indonesia's palm oil industry Monday for failing to live up to a pledge to halt deforestation, as the lucrative sector faces possible restrictions in Europe over environmental concerns. ... more  
New butterfly species with 46 chromosomes discovered in RussiaWashington (UPI) Nov 27, 2017 Entomologists in Russia have discovered a new butterfly species with an unusual number of chromosomes. The newly named South Russian blue has 46 chromosomes, the same number as humans. ... more 
Canadian mice adapt to warming by mutating, moving north: studyMontreal (AFP) Nov 27, 2017 Mice in Canada are mutating and migrating farther north in response to climate change, according to McGill University research released Monday. ... more |
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 EU deadlock over weedkiller goes to appeal 
EU breaks stalemate to renew licence on controversial weedkillerBrussels (AFP) Nov 27, 2017 EU countries broke months of deadlock on Monday when they voted to renew the licence for the controversial weedkiller glyphosate for five years after heavyweight Germany surprisingly voted in favour despite health concerns. ... more  
Facebook trains artificial intelligence to spot suicidal signsSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 27, 2017 Facebook on Monday said stepping up the use of artificial intelligence to identify members of the leading social network who may be thinking of suicide. ... more  
Iraqi bishop urges US aid for frontline communityWashington (AFP) Nov 28, 2017 With the Islamic State group routed at last, one of the oldest Christian communities in the Middle East has a chance to reoccupy its ancestral towns. ... more 
Army contracts for temporary electricity for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin IslandsWashington (UPI) Nov 27, 2017 The U.S. Army has awarded a contract with The Louis Berger Group Inc. to support critically needed temporary electricity for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. ... more |
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  Tripoli (AFP) Nov 25, 2017 
More than 30 migrants died and 200 were rescued on Saturday after their boats foundered off Libya's western coast, the Libyan navy said.
The coastguard conducted two rescue operations off the city of Garabulli, 60 kilometres (40 miles) east of Tripoli, spokesman Colonel Abu Ajila Abdelbarri said.
He added that patrols had found 31 bodies and 60 survivors from one boat, while all 140 pass ... more Seoul (AFP) Nov 23, 2017South Korea quiet for quake-delayed college entrance exam Washington (UPI) Nov 27, 2017Army contracts for temporary electricity for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands  Athens (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Aid groups urge Greece to improve refugee camps before winter |
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 Houston TX (SPX) Nov 23272017 
n atom-thick film of boron could be the first pure two-dimensional material able to emit visible and near-infrared light by activating its plasmons, according to Rice University scientists.
That would make the material known as borophene a candidate for plasmonic and photonic devices like biomolecule sensors, waveguides, nanoscale light harvesters and nanoantennas.
Plasmons are colle ... more Schriever AFB CO (SPX) Nov 27, 20173rd SES bids farewell to ANGELS satellite  Oakland, United States (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Booming life for 'PUBG' death-match computer game  London, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2017New way to write magnetic info could pave the way for hardware neural networks |
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 Washington (UPI) Nov 27, 2017 
For American children, tap water's health benefits come with risks.
New research shows children and adolescents in the United States who avoid tap water are more likely to have tooth decay. The data also shows young people who avoid tap have lower levels of lead in their blood.
Most municipal water in the U.S. is fluoridated, which numerous studies have proven prevents cavities. ... more Swansea UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2017The tragedy of the seagrass commons  Washington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017Ocean acidification harms young mussels  Sydney (AFP) Nov 26, 2017Coral transplant raises Barrier Reef survival hopes |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 27, 2017 
Ice can be stunningly beautiful and also quite varied in its appearance. The most obvious differences are between the two main ice types: land ice and sea ice. But even sea ice can vary dramatically from one place to another. On November 14, Operation IceBridge scientist John Sonntag took this photograph of ice in the Weddell Sea, a part of the Southern Ocean off the Antarctic Peninsula.
T ... moreFairbanks AK (SPX) Nov 28, 2017Added Arctic data shows global warming didn't pause  Moscow (AFP) Nov 23, 2017Polar bears crowd on Russian island in sign of Arctic change  Santa Cruz CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Study reveals structure and origins of glacial polish on Yosemite's rocks |
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 Brussels (AFP) Nov 28, 2017 
The European Union will on Monday attempt to determine the future of glyphosate, a controversial weedkiller hugely relied on by farmers but which critics say causes cancer and whose use has been thrown into doubt.
Since its introduction in the United States in 1974 by pesticides and seed maker Monsanto as Roundup, the use of glyphosate has soared across the globe.
It is sprayed on food c ... moreBrussels (AFP) Nov 27, 2017EU breaks stalemate to renew licence on controversial weedkiller Burlington VT (SPX) Nov 28, 2017To address hunger effectively, first check the weather  Washington (UPI) Nov 27, 2017Scientists turn tofu whey into 'tasty' alcoholic drink |
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 Karangasem, Indonesia (AFP) Nov 28, 2017  Evacuation centres and hotels in Bali filled up Tuesday with tens of thousands seeking refuge as a volcano on the Indonesian resort island threatened to erupt, forcing the closure of the main airport for a second day.
Stranded tourists hunted for accommodation while frightened villagers living in Mount Agung's shadow made their way to more than 200 evacuation centres as the mountain gushed ... more Tehran (AFP) Nov 26, 2017Iran earthquake death toll rises to 483 Denpasar, Indonesia (AFP) Nov 28, 2017Bali paradise turns to tourist nightmare as volcano rumbles  Karangasem, Indonesia (AFP) Nov 27, 2017Thousands flee as Bali raises volcano alert to highest level |
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 Banjul, Gambia (AFP) Nov 27, 2017 
A Gambian military court on Monday charged 10 soldiers with treason and mutiny for plotting to overthrow the country's newly elected government in July, and two more with helping a sergeant evade arrest.
Elements of The Gambia's armed forces are known to have maintained support for former president Yahya Jammeh following his ouster from power after 22 years in January, but detailed evidence ... moreAbidjan (AFP) Nov 28, 2017Cash and history keep Europe as Africa's prime partner Beijing (AFP) Nov 27, 2017China hails new Zimbabwe leader, denies role in transition Marrakesh, Morocco (AFP) Nov 27, 2017China taps Africa at Morocco Silk Road investment forum |
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 Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2017 
Chimpanzees do some pretty disgusting things. In their natural habitats, chimpanzees are known to pick up seeds from feces and re-ingest them. In captivity, some practice coprophagy: the deliberate ingestion of feces. These behaviors usually involve their own fecal matter, or that of their closest family members. If presented with feces and other bodily fluids from others, however, that's an ent ... more London, UK (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Human evolution was uneven and punctuated, suggests new research  Edinburgh UK (SPX) Nov 17, 2017Chimp study reveals how brain's structure shaped our evolution  Chicago IL (SPX) Nov 16, 2017High cognitive ability not a safeguard from conspiracies, paranormal beliefs |
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 Sale, Morocco (AFP) Nov 24, 2017 
"We beg for God's mercy," said 10-year-old Hassan, wearing a long white tunic, as Moroccans across the parched country on Friday held prayers for rain under a royal decree.
The faithful gathered in Sale, opposite the capital Rabat, to take part in the ancient tradition.
"People pray to call for God's mercy and pardon. The Prophet (Mohammed) and his companions would pray for rain every ti ... more Washington (UPI) Nov 27, 2017Canada to explore trade, climate change fight, with China  Madrid (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Spain, Portugal struggle with extreme drought  Washington (UPI) Nov 21, 2017Climate change encouraged 19th century migration to America |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 23, 2017 
High in the atmosphere, above weather systems, is a layer of ozone gas. Ozone is Earth's natural sunscreen, absorbing the Sun's most harmful ultraviolet radiation and protecting living things below. But ozone is vulnerable to certain gases made by humans that reach the upper atmosphere. Once there, they react in the presence of sunlight to destroy ozone molecules.
Currently, several NASA a ... more Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 22, 2017NASA Links Port-City Sea Levels to Regional Ice Melt  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Groundwater depletion maybe major source of atmospheric carbon dioxide  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Nov 16, 2017Mapping functional diversity of forests with remote sensing |
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 Cambridge UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2017 
In biology, one long-running debate has teeth: whether ancient fish scales moved into the mouth with the origin of jaws, or if the tooth had its own evolutionary inception.
Recent studies on species such as zebrafish showed scales and teeth developing from distinctly different clusters of cells in fish embryos, pouring cold water on 'teeth from scales' theories.
However, while most f ... more St. Louis MO (SPX) Nov 23, 2017Rise in oxygen levels links to ancient explosion of life, researchers find  Atlanta GA (SPX) Nov 22, 2017A popular tool to trace Earth's oxygen history can give false positives  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2017When water met iron deep inside the Earth, did it create conditions for life |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 08, 2017 
Electrical physicists from Czech Technical University have provided additional evidence that new current sensors introduce errors when assessing current through iron conductors. It's crucial to correct this flaw in the new sensors so that operators of the electrical grid can correctly respond to threats to the system.
The researchers show how a difference in a conductor's magnetic permeabi ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017Japan faces challenges in cutting CO2, Moody's finds  Washington (UPI) Oct 19, 2017IEA: An electrified world would cost $31B per year to achieve  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017'Fuel-secure' steps in Washington counterintuitive, green group says |
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 Sapporo, Japan (SPX) Nov 23, 2017 
Novel approach utilizes high mobility two-dimensional electron gas, boosting thermoelectric conversion efficiency.
More than 60% of the energy produced by fossil fuels is lost as heat. Thermoelectric energy conversion has attracted much attention as a way to convert waste heat from power plants, factories and cars into electricity. However, currently available technologies need improvement ... more Washington DC (SPX) Nov 27, 2017New computational method provides optimized design of wind up toys  Julich, Germany (SPX) Nov 23, 2017Renaissance of the iron-air battery  Sydney (AFP) Nov 23, 2017Musk beats deadline for building world's biggest battery |
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 Seattle WA (SPX) Nov 23, 2017 
Think, for a moment, about the last time you were out in nature. Were you in a city park? At a campground? On the beach? In the mountains?
Now consider: What was this place like in your parents' time? Your grandparents'? In many cases, the parks, beaches and campgrounds of today are surrounded by more development, or are themselves more developed, than they were decades ago.
But to y ... more Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 27, 2017New NASA Insights into the Secret Lives of Plants Montreal (AFP) Nov 27, 2017Canadian mice adapt to warming by mutating, moving north: study  Minneapolis MN (SPX) Nov 27, 2017Carbon emissions by plant respiration will have large impact on climate |
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 Taipei (AFP) Nov 27, 2017  As a growing number of people around the world learn simplified Chinese instead of the more complicated traditional characters, young creatives in Taiwan are fighting to promote what they fear will become a dying art.
Introduced by the Chinese Communist Party in the 1950s to boost literacy, the simplified version of the script uses fewer strokes and is now the predominant writing system in ... more Shenyang, China (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Secrets and wives: Gay Chinese hide behind 'sham marriage'  Beijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Three dead, six wounded in rare shooting in China  Beijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Chinese human rights lawyers jailed for two years |
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 Jakarta (AFP) Nov 28, 2017 
`Greenpeace slammed Indonesia's palm oil industry Monday for failing to live up to a pledge to halt deforestation, as the lucrative sector faces possible restrictions in Europe over environmental concerns.
Palm oil is used in everything from soap to frozen pizza, but a consumer backlash has forced dozens of the world's largest food and drink manufacturers to address its ecological impact. ... more Edinburgh UK (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Amazon's recovery from forest losses limited by climate change  Warsaw (AFP) Nov 21, 2017Poland says compliant with EU court order against ancient forest logging  Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Brazil exports murder-tainted illegal logging: Greenpeace |
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