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Microbial traces found in desert rocks hint at unknown life form![]() Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Unusual geological formations discovered in the deserts of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia suggest that an unidentified microorganism once inhabited marble and limestone in these regions. Researchers observed minute vertical tunnels within the rock, which appear to have been formed by biological activity rather than natural geological forces. "We were surprised because these tubes are clearly not the result of a geological process," said Professor Cees Passchier from Johannes Gutenberg University ... read more |
New material captures CO2 to produce sustainable construction suppliesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Using only seawater, electricity, and carbon dioxide (CO2), scientists at Northwestern University have devised a novel method for producing carbon-negative construction materials. As global te ... more
Pixxel satellites deliver groundbreaking hyperspectral imaging milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Pixxel, a leader in hyperspectral imaging technology, has announced a major advancement in Earth observation as its trio of Firefly satellites has captured and transmitted their inaugural 'First Lig ... more
ESA's Mobile Navigation Lab Tackles Arctic Interference TestingParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Above the Arctic Circle on Norway's Andoya Island, three ESA radionavigation engineers take a brief respite from their demanding mission, playing shuffleboard as sheep graze under the aurora boreali ... more
ICEYE expands satellite fleet with latest launch and unveils advanced Gen4 imaging systemBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 ICEYE, a global frontrunner in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite-based Earth Observation and disaster monitoring, has deployed four new satellites, each equipped with 25 cm resolution capabil ... more |
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Monarch butterfly public comment reopened to determine Endangered Species Act listingWashington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2025 The Trump administration is reopening public comment on a proposed rule that would list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. ... more |
Stench of death hangs over Khartoum as RSF attacks kill 50Omdourman, Sudan (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed at least 50 people in Khartoum during the past week, rescuers said Wednesday, as fighting with the army for control of the capital intensifies. ... more
Ecuador declares 'force majeure' emergency, cuts exports over oil spillQuito (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Ecuador's state-owned oil company declared an emergency over a damaged pipeline and cut crude exports on Tuesday following a spill that polluted several rivers, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without drinking water, authorities said. ... more
Record numbers forced to flee climate disasters: UNGeneva (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee climate disasters last year, the United Nations said Wednesday, highlighting the urgent need for early warning systems covering the entire planet. ... more
Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientistsWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The Trump administration plans to lay off hundreds of scientists and researchers from the US federal government as part of drastic cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), lawmakers warned Tuesday. ... more |
S. Africa court bars fishing to protect endangered African PenguinsJohannesburg (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 A South African court order issued Tuesday barred for at least 10 years commercial fishing at key breeding colonies for African penguins that are facing extinction in part because of threats to their food supply. ... more ![]() |
Colombian influencer puts the pizzazz into recyclingBogota (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Colombian influencer Sara Samaniego braids her long straight hair, checks her make-up in a mirror, places her phone in the center of a ring light and flashes a big smile for the camera. ... more
EU countries back looser rules for gene-edited cropsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 EU countries agreed to push forward with plans to ease current restrictions on some gene-edited crops - a move backed by farmer groups but opposed by environmentalists. ... more
Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough replicates early plant processesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Harnessing sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and oxygen is a remarkable feat of nature, accomplished through the intricate process of photosynthesis. This natural mechanism al ... more
EZIE satellites begin mission to map Earth's auroral electrojetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 NASA's Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission is now in space and preparing to study powerful electric currents in Earth's upper atmosphere following a successful launch and satellite dep ... more |
NASA Atmospheric Wave-Studying Mission Releases Data from First 3,000 OrbitsLogan UT (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Following the 3,000th orbit of NASA's AWE (Atmospheric Waves Experiment) aboard the International Space Station, researchers publicly released the mission's first trove of scientific data, crucial t ... more
Australia slams reported targeting of citizen by Hong KongSydney (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Australia voiced unease on Tuesday over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne. ... more
Ivory Coast's epochal prehistoric finds pass unseenAbidjan (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 In the streets of Anyama, children play and braziers smoke on corners. There is little to show that the ground of this everyday Ivory Coast neighbourhood conceals seminal prehistoric treasures. ... more
Kiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with ChinaSydney (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harbouring coveted metals and minerals. ... more |
China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded mediaWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. ... more
Peru declares state of emergency in Lima over extortionLima (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Peru on Monday declared a month-long state of emergency in the capital Lima to allow for the deployment of soldiers to help police crack down after a wave of killings linked to extortion. ... more
Sudan army makes gains as battle for Khartoum intensifiesOmdurman (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 Sudanese army forces advancing on Khartoum converged on Monday with troops in the capital's centre, a military spokesman said, increasing pressure on rival paramilitaries and inching closer to retaking the city. ... more
Talks on divisive deep-sea mining resume in JamaicaUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 Several countries united with campaign groups Monday to call for caution in regulating the divisive practice of deep-sea mining at a meeting on the issue in Jamaica. ... more |
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Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capitalKhartoum (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 In a war-ravaged neighbourhood of Sudan's capital Khartoum, the stench from a gaping sewage pit is unbearable as Red Crescent workers pull a bloated body from deep underground. ... more |
Toll from US weekend tornadoes rises to at least 40Washington (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 The death toll from tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States over the weekend has risen to at least 40 people, with dozens more injured, local authorities said. ... more
Carbon capture industry tweaks message for the Trump eraHouston (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 Backers of carbon capture and storage are emphasizing compatibility with President Trump's energy development goals as they seek to protect hard-won US policies from the administration's climate chopping block. ... more
Mine operator ready to halt arbitration against PanamaPanama City (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 The Canadian-owned operator of Central America's biggest copper mine on Friday signaled that it was ready to suspend multibillion-dollar arbitration proceedings against Panama over its closure. ... more
Burkina junta creates new battalions to fight jihadistsAbidjan (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 The military regime in Burkina Faso on Friday announced that it was creating new rapid response forces, recruiting 14,000 soldiers and thousands of civilian support staff, to fight jihadist violence. ... more |
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