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  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 The disaster near the small town of Brumadinho in southeastern Brazil occurred shortly after midday: on 25 January 2019, at a nearby iron ore mine, the tailings dam - a storage area for the sludgy, fine-grained residues from ore processing, or "tailings" - collapsed. A huge mudslide of around 10 million cubic metres of liquefied tailings flooded the site of the mine, destroying neighbouring settlements and taking a railway bridge with it. At least 270 people were killed. The ecosystem of the Paraopeba R ... read more |
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Key moment in the evolution of life on Earth captured in fossilsPerth, Australia (SPX) Jan 16, 2024 Curtin-led research has for the first time precisely dated some of the oldest fossils of complex multicellular life in the world, helping to track a pivotal moment in the history of Earth when the s ... more  
Pixxel inaugurates advanced satellite manufacturing hub in IndiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2024 Pixxel has opened its first-ever spacecraft manufacturing facility, aptly named "MegaPixxel," in Bengaluru, India. The inauguration, which marks a new chapter in Pixxel's journey, was attended by Sh ... more  
China's population decline accelerates in 2023Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 China's population decline accelerated in 2023, official data showed Wednesday, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis. ... more 
Scientists clone first rhesus monkey using new methodParis (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Scientists in China on Tuesday announced that they have cloned the first healthy rhesus monkey, a two-year-old named Retro, by tweaking the process that created Dolly the sheep. ... more |
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Largest-ever study of ocean DNA has created essential catalog of marine lifeThuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 The ocean is the world's largest habitat, yet much of its biodiversity is still unknown. A study published in Frontiers in Science marks a significant breakthrough, reporting the largest and most co ... more |
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Rice engineers propose hybrid urban water sourcing modelHouston TX (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 Houston's water and wastewater system could be more resilient with the development of hybrid urban water supply systems that combine conventional, centralized water sources with reclaimed wastewater ... more  
Iceland eruption confirms faultline has reawakenedParis (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 A volcanic eruption that has engulfed homes in an Icelandic fishing port confirms that a long-dormant faultline running under the country has woken up, threatening to belch out lava with little warning for years to come, an expert warned on Tuesday. ... more  
Lack of snow sparks worry for drought-hit AfghanistanKabul (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Afghanistan saw almost no snow as of mid-January, a new sign of the heavy toll of global warming on the Central Asian country which is usually accustomed to harsh winters, experts say. ... more 
ASU talk will examine ethical questions surrounding life in spaceTempe AZ (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 What is the impact of extended space travel on the human body? Can space travel bring life-threatening extraterrestrial contaminants back to Earth? Do we spend money on space exploration and researc ... more |
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  Gigantic solar farms may impact how much solar power can be generated elsewhere  
Catalytic combo converts CO2 to solid carbon nanofibersUpton NY (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University have developed a way to convert carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent greenhouse gas, into carbon ... more |
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Mauritius mopping up after storm Belal wreaks havocPort Louis, Mauritius (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Mauritius was on Tuesday assessing the damage wrought by tropical storm Belal as it rolled away from the Indian Ocean island nation, allowing international flights to resume. ... more 
New York finally ends record 700 plus days without snowNew York (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 New York on Tuesday finally ended a record streak of more than 700 days without measurable snowfall, with a thin layer of white powder covering Central Park and other parts of America's most populous city. ... more  
OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 electionsSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 ChatGPT maker OpenAI has said it will introduce tools to combat disinformation ahead of the dozens of elections this year in countries that are home to half the world's population. ... more  
Beijing says US stance on Nauru diplomatic switch a 'smear' on ChinaBeijing (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Beijing on Tuesday said the United States's expression of disappointment in Nauru for switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan was a "smear" on China. ... more |
  EU debates 2040 milestone towards carbon-neutral future 
China appoints son of ex-president Hu Jintao to senior govt roleBeijing (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The son of former Chinese leader Hu Jintao, who was dramatically escorted out of a major political meeting in 2022, has been appointed to a senior ministerial position, the government said on Tuesday. ... more |
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Chasing the light: Sandia study finds new clues about warming in the ArcticAlbuquerque NM (SPX) Jan 16, 2024 The Arctic, Earth's icy crown, is experiencing a climate crisis like no other. It's heating up at a furious pace - four times faster than the rest of our planet. Researchers at Sandia National Labor ... more  
Pacific kelp forests are far older that we thoughtBerkeley CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2024 The unique underwater kelp forests that line the Pacific Coast support a varied ecosystem that was thought to have evolved along with the kelp over the past 14 million years. But a new study s ... more  
Freezing in makeshift tents, Gazans burn plastic to surviveRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 In a makeshift tent of cloth and plastic, Ismail Nabhan huddled by a fire with his children and grandchildren as his family, displaced by the war in Gaza, struggled to stay warm. ... more
Iceland volcano eruption easesReykjavik (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Volcanic activity in southwest Iceland appears to have eased, authorities said Monday, a day after lava from an eruption flowed into the fishing town of Grindavik, engulfing several homes. ... more |
Japan to double emergency funds after New Year's Day quakeTokyo (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Japan plans to double a fund used for disaster relief and other contingencies to $6.8 billion after a devastating New Year's Day earthquake, the government said Tuesday, as snow worsened conditions for survivors. ... more
Mauritius on maximum cyclone alert as storm Belal wreaks havocPort Louis, Mauritius (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Mauritius raised a cyclone warning alert to maximum on Tuesday as powerful winds and rains from tropical storm Belal caused havoc in the Indian Ocean island nation. ... more 
Torrential rains leave at least 11 dead in BrazilRio De Janeiro (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Torrential rains that turned avenues into rivers killed at least 11 people in Rio de Janeiro, the fire department told AFP Sunday. ... more 
Villagers evacuate after Indonesia's Mount Marapi eruptionPadang, Indonesia (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Mount Marapi on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted again on Sunday morning, spewing volcanic ash that blanketed nearby villages and prompted more than 150 people to evacuate. ... more |
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Many cities across the United States could become ghost towns by 2100Washington DC (UPI) Jan 14, 2024 Many cities across the United States could become ghost towns by 2100, according to new research published Thursday. ... more  
Senegal's Hann Bay, a paradise turned sewer, awaits clean upDakar (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 On Dakar's long Hann Bay beach, a lone figure with a shovel and wheelbarrow tirelessly picks up mounds of rubbish in such quantities that the task takes on an almost mythological air. ... more 
Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties to Taiwan, switches to ChinaSydney (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The tiny South Pacific nation of Nauru announced Monday it was switching diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China, a move that bolsters Beijing's ambitions in the region. ... more  
Tanzania landslide kills 22 miners; Colombia landslide toll rises to 36Dar Es Salaam (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Twenty-two people have lost their lives following a landslide at a mine in northern Tanzania, officials said on Sunday. ... more |
 
Seven killed by strike in Sudan's White Nile State: activistsAl-Jazira State, Sudan (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Bombardments by the Sudanese Armed Forces killed seven civilians on Sunday in the White Nile state village of Al-Qutaynah, activists said. ... more
Mauritius mopping up after storm Belal wreaks havocPort Louis, Mauritius (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Mauritius was on Tuesday assessing the damage wrought by tropical storm Belal as it rolled away from the Indian Ocean island nation. ... more 
Hit Chinese TV series rekindles sidelined Shanghainese dialectShanghai (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 A hit Chinese television series set in gritty but glamorous 1990s Shanghai has sparked a wave of nostalgia for the megacity's boom years, and reignited interest in its declining dialect. ... more  
'No to the old path': Taiwan's voters move on from China conflictTaipei (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 A day after defying Beijing's threats by electing a new president that China regards as a dangerous separatist, Taiwanese voters brushed off their sabre-rattling neighbour across the narrow strait. ... more |
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Spa water's origins deep below the Earth's surfaceTsukuba, Japan (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 A recent study has shed new light on the enigmatic origins of natural spa waters, revealing a connection to ancient waters trapped deep within the Earth's lithosphere. This research, which analyzed ... more 
A global study reveals pathways to save threatened sharksSanta Barbara CA (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 Sharks have persisted as powerful ocean predators for more than 400 million years. They survived five mass extinctions, diversifying into an amazing variety of forms and lifestyles. But this ancient ... more 
A single-celled microbe is helping corals survive climate changeMiami FL (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 Researchers discovered for the first time a single-celled microbe that can help corals survive ocean-warming events like bleaching. The new study, led by scientists at the University of Miami Rosens ... more 
Coal miner's son, thorn in China's side: Taiwan's new president-electTaipei (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Pugnacious, stubborn and a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan's independence", veteran politician Lai Ching-te will step into the international spotlight as the democratic island's next president to navigate an increasingly turbulent relationship with China. ... more |
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