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  Pandeglang, Indonesia (AFP) Dec 29, 2018 The Indonesian volcano which caused a tsunami that killed more than 400 people last week lost more than two-thirds of its height following the eruption which triggered the killer waves. A section of Anak Krakatoa's crater collapsed after an eruption and slid into the ocean, generating the tsunami last Saturday night. A visual analysis by the Indonesian volcanology agency found the volcano has lost more than two-thirds of its height, an official said Saturday. Anak Krakatoa which used to sta ... read more |
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US winter storms kill seven: mediaChicago (AFP) Dec 29, 2018 Parts of the United States were digging out Saturday from winter storms that media reports said led to at least seven deaths, while warmer regions braced for potential flooding during the New Year's travel period. ... more 
Indonesia trims tsunami death toll, hikes injury tallyJakarta (AFP) Dec 28, 2018 The number of people evacuated after Indonesia's deadly tsunami has nearly doubled to some 40,000 while more than 7,000 were injured in the disaster, officials said Friday, as they trimmed the official death toll. ... more 
6.9-magnitude quake hits Philippines triggering small tsunamiManila (AFP) Dec 29, 2018 A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering a brief tsunami warning. ... more 
Indonesia tsunami raises fears for endangered Javan rhinoJakarta (AFP) Dec 28, 2018 Indonesia's tsunami has raised fears that another deadly wave could wipe out the few dozen Javan rhinos still living in the wild, conservation authorities said Friday. ... more |
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Tel Aviv researchers develop biodegradable plastic from seawater algaeWashington (UPI) Dec 24, 2018 Researchers at the Tel Aviv University are working on a new biodegradable plastic made from microorganisms that feed on seawater algae. ... more  
First detection of rain over the ocean by navigation satellitesPotsdam, Germany (SPX) Dec 21, 2018 In order to analyse climate change or provide information on natural hazards, for example, it is important for researchers to gather knowledge about rain. Better knowledge of precipitation and its d ... more 
Research reveals 'fundamental finding' about Earth's outer coreTallahassee FL (SPX) Dec 21, 2018 The Earth's core is an exceptionally difficult place to study. Its depths descend a staggering 2,900 kilometers - about the distance from New York City to Denver - and its extreme, otherworldly cond ... more  
Droughts boost emissions as hydropower dries upStanford CA (SPX) Dec 27, 2018 When hydropower runs low in a drought, western states tend to ramp up power generation - and emissions - from fossil fuels. According to a new study from Stanford University, droughts caused about 1 ... more 
A lung-inspired design turns water into fuelWashington DC (SPX) Dec 27, 2018 Scientists at Stanford University have designed an electrocatalytic mechanism that works like a mammalian lung to convert water into fuel. Their research, published December 20 in the journal Joule, ... more |
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Galapagos bans fireworks to protect unique wildlifeQuito (AFP) Dec 28, 2018 Fireworks have been banned on the Galapagos Islands to protect the archipelago's unique fauna, the local government said on Friday. ... more  |
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Historical genomes reveal recent changes in genetic health of eastern gorillasUppsala, Sweden (SPX) Dec 28, 2018 The critically endangered Grauer's gorilla has recently lost genetic diversity and has experienced an increase in harmful mutations. These conclusions were reached by an international team of resear ... more 
Runaway lion, wounded elk find home in Russian shelterRappolovo, Russia (AFP) Dec 28, 2018 A lion that escaped from an airport, a crocodile found at a rubbish dump and an elk attacked by stray dogs - all these animals have found refuge in an unusual private shelter in Russia. ... more 
Sound influences the way mice and rats sense touchWashington (UPI) Dec 28, 2018 New research suggests the brain's main sensory centers - the visual cortex, auditory cortex and somatosensory cortex - are influenced by one another. ... more  
Genetic polymorphisms and zinc statusWashington DC (SPX) Dec 28, 2018 Zinc is one of the essential components in the diet of all living organisms. It is the second most abundant biological trace element after iron. Zinc is of great importance in various metabolic func ... more 
'All lives matter': Indonesia saves tsunami-stranded turtlesKalianda, Indonesia (AFP) Dec 28, 2018 Searching a debris-strewn beach for victims of Indonesia's deadly tsunami, a rescue team happened upon a giant sea turtle trapped in a pile of marine trash. ... more |
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 Tokyo (AFP) Dec 26, 2018 
A five-year jail term was sought for three former executives at the company operating Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, media reported Wednesday, the only people to face criminal charges over the 2011 meltdowns.
Former chairman of Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) Tsunehisa Katsumata and former vice presidents Sakae Muto and Ichiro Takekuro are charged with professional negligence resulting in dea ... more |
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 Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Dec 27, 2018 
A new Tel Aviv University study describes a process to make bioplastic polymers that don't require land or fresh water - resources that are scarce in much of the world. The polymer is derived from microorganisms that feed on seaweed. It is biodegradable, produces zero toxic waste and recycles into organic waste.
The invention was the fruit of a multidisciplinary collaboration between Dr. A ... more |
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 Miandoab, Iran (AFP) Dec 30, 2018 
It is one of the worst ecological disasters of recent decades, but the shrinking of Iran's great Lake Urmia finally appears to be stabilising and officials see the start of a revival.
A rusty cargo ship and a row of colourful pedal boats lying untouched on the bone-dry basin are a sign of the devastating loss of water in what was once the largest lake in the Middle East.
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 Washington (AFP) Dec 27, 2018 
An American adventurer has become the first person to complete a solo trek across Antarctica without assistance of any kind.
Colin O'Brady, 33, took 54 days to complete the nearly 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) crossing of the frozen continent from coast to coast.
In an Instagram post, he explained his journey ended upon crossing the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf: the point where Antarctica's ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2018 
China's customs administration announced Friday it had approved US rice imports, a move that comes during a 90-day tariff truce between the two countries which are engaged in a bruising trade war.
US rice that meets inspection and quarantine requirements will be allowed to enter the country, according to a notice released by China's customs authority.
Requirements for US rice exporters ... more |
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 Pandeglang, Indonesia (AFP) Dec 29, 2018 
The Indonesian volcano which caused a tsunami that killed more than 400 people last week lost more than two-thirds of its height following the eruption which triggered the killer waves.
A section of Anak Krakatoa's crater collapsed after an eruption and slid into the ocean, generating the tsunami last Saturday night.
A visual analysis by the Indonesian volcanology agency found the volcan ... more |
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 London, UK (SPX) Dec 24, 2018 
312 schools in rural Tanzania have been provided with access to the internet, transforming education for over 34,000 children thanks to pioneering UK satellite technology.
Due to poor internet coverage, teachers in remote schools previously had to travel long distances to access educational material. Some schools have already reported improved confidence in their teachers and better exam r ... more |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Dec 28, 2018 
Zinc is one of the essential components in the diet of all living organisms. It is the second most abundant biological trace element after iron. Zinc is of great importance in various metabolic functions and its deficiency can cause many problems.
It is involved in cellular metabolism, growth, development, cellular physiology, and immune function. Approximately 300 enzymes and 100 transcri ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) Dec 27, 2018 
Climate change-induced disasters cost nations at least $100 billion in 2018, a watchdog said Thursday, warning the spate of deadly wildfires, floods and superstorms was "a shadow" of things to come if greenhouse gas emissions aren't slashed.
This year is set to be the fourth hottest on record and as planet-warming carbon and methane levels in the atmosphere continue to rise, extreme weather ... more |
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 Boston MA (SPX) Dec 27, 2018 
Earlier this year, the United Nations announced some much-needed, positive news about the environment: The ozone layer, which shields the Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, and which was severely depleted by decades of human-derived, ozone-destroying chemicals, is on the road to recovery.
The dramatic turnaround is a direct result of regulations set by the 1987 Montreal Pr ... more |
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 Tomsk, Russia (SPX) Dec 27, 2018 
The world's largest deposit of iron ore is the Bakchar deposit located in Western Siberia, Russia. Its proven reserves are over 28 billion tons. Scientists search for an answer to a global question: Where from and how was there the accumulation of a huge amount of iron. Researchers propose the origin of the Bakchar ironstone deposit by upward migration of a mixture of Fe-rich brine and hydrother ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) Dec 21, 2018 
The US Justice Department announced Friday the arrest of a Chinese national who allegedly stole trade secrets from a US oil company he worked for.
Tan Hongjin, 35, was arrested on Thursday in Oklahoma where he lived as a permanent resident.
The Justice Department said he stole trade secrets "related to a product worth more than $1 billion."
Tan, who lived in the United States for 12 ... more |
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 Houston TX (SPX) Dec 27, 2018 
Researchers from the University of Houston and the Toyota Research Institute of America have discovered a promising new version of high-energy magnesium batteries, with potential applications ranging from electric vehicles to battery storage for renewable energy systems.
The battery, reported Dec. 21 in Joule, is the first reported to operate with limited electrolytes while using an organi ... more |
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 Toulouse, France (AFP) Dec 26, 2018  The release of additional bears into the Pyrenees mountains straddling France and Spain is needed to ensure the fledgling population's survival, the activist group charged with the bears' protection said Wednesday.
"The good news of 2018 is without doubt the release of two bears in the Bearn region in October," the Ferus association said, referring to the border region.
"But there's stil ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Dec 24, 2018 
China on Monday lashed out at Canada and the US for demanding the release of detained Canadians and accused Western countries of double standards.
"The Chinese side expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the statements made by Canada and the US," Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a regular press briefing.
Beijing this month detained two Cana ... more |
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 Corvallis OR (SPX) Dec 28, 2018 
Scientists have long struggled to explain how tropical forests can maintain their staggering diversity of trees without having a handful of species take over - or having many other species die out.
The answer, researchers say, lies in the soil found near individual trees, where natural "enemies" of tree species reside. These enemies, including fungi and arthropods, attack and kill many of ... more |
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