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  Linkoping, Sweden (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 Barley seedlings grow on average 50% more when their root system is stimulated electrically through a new cultivation substrate. In a study published in the journal PNAS, researchers from Linkoping University have developed an electrically conductive "soil" for soilless cultivation, known as hydroponics. "The world population is increasing, and we also have climate change. So it's clear that we won't be able to cover the food demands of the planet with only the already existing agricultural method ... read more |
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In Colombia, illegally felled timber repurposed to help beesSocorro, Colombia (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 In northeast Colombia, police guard warehouses stacked high with confiscated timber with a noble new destiny: transformation into homes for bees beleaguered by pesticides and climate change. ... more  
Oil spill blackens part of Venezuela's western coastPuerto Cabello, Venezuela (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 An oil spill is sloshing tarry ooze onto beaches in the state of Carabobo along Venezuela's western coastline, several environmental groups said on Wednesday. ... more  
Forest fires: a record yearParis (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 As the deadliest year this century for forest fires comes to a close, attention is turning to how to prevent such infernos happening again. ... more  
Storms and flood pound eastern Australia, Thailand and South Africa Sydney (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 Nine people have died after Christmas storms pounded Australia's eastern seaboard, authorities said Wednesday, including two women who were washed through a stormwater drain. ... more |
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Morocco faces sixth consecutive year of drought: ministerRabat (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 Morocco is heading towards its sixth consecutive year of drought as rising temperatures lead to decline in rainfall, the North African country's water minister said on Thursday. ... more |
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New reptile species, Calotes wangi, discovered in ChinaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023 A new iguana species discovered in China received an official designation Wednesday. ... more  
China asks citizens to leave Myanmar border district, citing securityYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 China's embassy in Myanmar on Thursday asked its citizens to leave a northern district along the countries' shared border, citing heightened security risks as ethnic minority armed groups battle the junta. ... more  
Jailed, unseated, exiled: Hong Kong opposition party shuts its doorsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Six lapel pins bearing the Civic Party's founding date are all Hong Kong veteran politician Alan Leong kept when the once-prominent opposition group cleared its headquarters and shuttered its doors days before the new year. ... more 
Gaza deaths soar in Israel-Hamas war as WHO warns of 'acute hunger'Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 The Hamas-run Gaza Strip's health ministry said Wednesday war with Israel has killed more than 21,000, as Israel kept pounding the besieged territory with air strikes and shelling. ... more |
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Russian pro-peace candidate, barred from vote, will create own partyMoscow (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 Russian former city councillor and pro-peace politician Yekaterina Duntsova vowed to form a political party on Wednesday after authorities confirmed she would not be able to run in the elections in 2024. ... more |
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Indonesian workers protest after deadly blast at nickel plantJakarta (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 Hundreds of Indonesian workers protested Wednesday against conditions at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant where an explosion killed at least 18 people and injured dozens more over the weekend. ... more  
French city makes public transport free for residentsMontpellier, France (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 The French city of Montpellier on Thursday became the latest European metropolis to allow all its residents to ride public transport for free. ... more 
Three Hong Kong students jailed over 'terrorist' bomb plotHong Kong (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Three Hong Kong students were jailed Thursday for up to six years over their roles in a conspiracy to blow up government buildings, with one pleading guilty to "terrorist activities" under the national security law. ... more  
Second-hand clothes finally take off in JapanTokyo (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading. ... more |
 Fresh Research for Fresh Air: Harnessing microbes for removing indoor pollutants 
Polar bear fur-inspired fibers offer exceptional thermal insulation, tested in a sweaterHangzhou, China (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Inspired by the structure of polar bear fur, researchers present a knittable aerogel fiber with exceptional thermal and mechanical properties. The fibers are washable, dyeable, durable, and well-sui ... more |
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Cosmic Bling: The Science of Extraterrestrial DiamondsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Diamonds have long captivated humanity with their brilliance and rarity, symbolizing wealth, power, and romance on Earth. However, beyond our planet, in the vast expanse of space, diamonds take on a new role, offering clues to the mysteries of the cosmos. ... more 
Researchers find reindeer sleep while chewing their cudWashington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2023 How can Santa's eight tiny reindeer get all around the world in one night? ... more 
Researchers: Fragrant allure of live Christmas trees can affect indoor air qualityWashington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2023 Live Christmas trees can affect indoor air quality, which for a small percentage of people leads to watery eyes and noses, new research found. ... more
Australia storm cuts power to 110,000 homes, kills oneSydney (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 Christmas night thunderstorms and strong winds cut power to 110,000 homes in eastern Australia and toppled a tree that killed one woman, officials said Tuesday. ... more |
 
Iceland's volcano eruption no longer visible: met officeReykjavik (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Icelandic authorities said Friday they could no longer observe volcanic activity at a site were an eruption started Monday. ... more
Indonesia nickel plant explosion death toll rises to 18Jakarta (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 The death toll after an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant in eastern Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 18 with dozens still being treated in hospital, a police official said Tuesday. ... more 
Tens of thousands affected as floods hit Thai southBangkok (AFP) Dec 25, 2023 Floods caused by intense rainfall have affected tens of thousands of people in Thailand's deep south, officials said Monday, with some roads and railway lines forced to close. ... more  
ECOWAS delegation in Sierra Leone after 'coup' attemptFreetown (AFP) Dec 23, 2023 A West African delegation led by the leaders of Senegal and Ghana were in Sierra Leone on Saturday to lay the groundwork for a "security mission" in the wake of an alleged coup attempt in November. ... more |
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Four dead, about 20 missing, after storms in eastern DRCongoBukavu, Dr Congo (AFP) Dec 25, 2023 Storms in eastern DR Congo killed at least four people, with another 20 others missing, after a river in spate swept away a building, officials said. ... more 
Last French troops bow out of NigerNiamey, Niger (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 The last French troops withdrew from Niger on Friday, in the latest blow to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region. ... more 
Second Cape Town wildfire forces evacuationsCape Town (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 South African firefighters on Friday battled two major wildfires on mountains near Cape Town that have forced the evacuation of scores of families, authorities said. ... more 
Taiwan detains one for 'fabricated' election pollsTaipei, Taiwan (AFP) Dec 23, 2023 Taiwan's authorities have detained one person for "fabricating" opinion polls, which prosecutors said Saturday were intended to influence next year's elections. ... more |
 
The science behind snowflakesSalt Lake City UT (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Tim Garrett has devoted his scientific career to characterizing snowflakes, the protean particles of ice that form in clouds and dramatically change as they fall to Earth. Now the University o ... more  
Mysterious fruit shown to be the oldest known fossils of the Frankincense and Myrrh familyGainesville FL (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Early in the 1970s, a paleontologist working on the outskirts of an Indian village found small, bead-like fossils embedded in the gray chert dotting the surrounding fields. The site was notorious fo ... more 
Study uncovers major hidden human-driven bird extinctionsBailrigg UK (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Humans have wiped out around 1,400 bird species - twice as many as previously thought - with major implications for the ongoing biodiversity crisis, a new study has found. Many of the world's ... more  
As the Arctic warms, its waters are emitting carbonPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 22, 2023 When it comes to influencing climate change, the world's smallest ocean punches above its weight. It's been estimated that the cold waters of the Arctic absorb as much as 180 million metric tons of ... more |
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Fleeing drought, vulnerable populations face flood risk in most African countriesWashington DC (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 In 80% of African countries, moved toward rivers and into cities during drought, increasing the number of people living in flood-risk areas in recent decades, according to a new study. This resettle ... more  
Egypt, Ethiopia trade blame over failed dam talksAddis Ababa (AFP) Dec 20, 2023 Ethiopia and Egypt have traded blame for the failure of a fourth round of negotiations aimed at resolving a long-running dispute over a controversial mega-dam built by Addis Ababa on the Nile. ... more 
Antarctic octopus DNA reveals ice sheet collapse closer than thoughtWashington (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 Scientists investigating how Antarctica's ice sheets retreated in the deep past have turned to an innovative approach: studying the genes of octopuses that live in its chilly waters. ... more 
China earthquake death toll rises to 148Beijing (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 The toll from China's deadliest earthquake in years rose to 148 on Friday, state media reported, as authorities turned their attention to resettling thousands of people displaced by the disaster. ... more |
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