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  Paris (AFP) Aug 20, 2023 Ian Burkhart looked down at his hand and imagined closing it. To his amazement, it closed. That moment, back in 2014, was the first time in history that a paralysed person had regained the ability to move their arm using just their thoughts - with a little help from a device implanted in their brain. "That was the magical moment that proved that this is possible, this isn't just science fiction," Burkhart said. He had volunteered to be part of an experimental trial of a brain-computer inter ... read more |
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Umbra achieves Commercial SAR milestone with 16-cm resolutionSanta Barbara CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023 Space technology firm Umbra has reached a significant milestone by generating a 16-cm resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image, marking the highest resolution for a commercial satellite image ... more  
Hawaii wildfires stoke climate denial, conspiracy theoriesWashington (AFP) Aug 19, 2023 Climate change-denying social media accounts are exploiting the deadly wildfires in Hawaii to push conspiracy theories that high-energy lasers were used to spark the flames. ... more 
Looming heat and wind threaten to stoke Spain's island wildfiresMadrid (AFP) Aug 19, 2023 Spanish firefighters were set to deploy extra aircraft in their battle against raging Tenerife wildfires on Saturday, as renewed heat and wind threatened recent progress in bringing the blaze under control. ... more 
Firefighters make gains against Tenerife wildfireLa Orotava, Spain (AFP) Aug 20, 2023 Firefighters made gains in their battle against a vast wildfire on Tenerife on Sunday after better-than-expected overnight weather helped them keep the blaze from destroying homes on the Spanish holiday island, regional officials said. ... more |
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 Western Canada wildfires force tens of thousands to flee  
Niger floods kill 27, affect thousands since JulyNiamey, Niger (AFP) Aug 19, 2023 Flooding in Niger caused by heavy rains has killed 27 people and affected more than 70,000 since July, the authorities said on Saturday. ... more |
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US southwest on high alert as Hurricane Hilary climbs Mexico coastCabo San Lucas, Mexico (AFP) Aug 20, 2023 States across the typically arid US southwest were racing Saturday to prepare for life-threatening flooding forecast as Hurricane Hilary approaches from Mexico, where damage and one death were reported. ... more  
Illegal logging turns Syria's forests into 'barren land'Jaabar, Syria (AFP) Aug 20, 2023 On a riverbank in war-ravaged Syria's north, felling has reduced what was once a lush forest to dispersed trees and decimated trunks poking out from dry, crumbly soil. ... more  
Parched Egypt struggles to contain water lossCairo (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 At the foot of an 800-year-old Cairo mausoleum, weeds rise from a murky green pool - a sign of massive loss of clean water that often goes to waste instead of reaching Egyptian consumers. ... more  
US sets up panel in trade spat with Mexico over GMO cornWashington (AFP) Aug 17, 2023 The United States announced Thursday the establishment of a dispute settlement panel in a row with Mexico over its plans to ban certain genetically engineered agricultural products. ... more |
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 Greenpeace slams Poland's new river protection law  
London police probe vandalism of vehicle pollution camerasLondon (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 London police revealed Friday that officers are investigating nearly 300 incidents of vandalism against cameras used in the city's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), ahead of its contentious expansion later this month. ... more |
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U.S. designates 3 DRC officials over trafficking wildlifeWashington DC (UPI) Aug 17, 2021 The Biden administration has designated three Democratic Republic of the Congo officials, barring them entry to the United States on accusations of accepting bribes in exchange for the trafficking of chimpanzees, gorillas and other wildlife, predominantly to China. ... more  
EU deplores democracy 'erosion' in Hong KongBrussels (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 The EU warned Friday that democracy and rights in Hong Kong declined further in 2022, casting doubt on China's vow to maintain "one country, two systems". ... more 
Taiwan's election not for 'bully next door' China to decide: FMTaipei (AFP) Aug 19, 2023 Taiwan's foreign minister accused China on Saturday of trying to "shape" Taiwan's upcoming election, after Chinese military exercises were launched around the island. ... more  
Asteroid's impact allowed mammals to rule Earth, but why so?Vancouver, Canada (SPX) Aug 21, 2023 Almost 66 million years ago, an asteroid struck the Earth, killing all non-avian dinosaurs and allowing mammals to dominate. But just how did we evolve from rat-like creatures running between ... more |
  UC Irvine scientists say deepening Arctic snowpack drives greenhouse gas emissions 
ALS patient pioneering brain-computer connectionMelbourne (AFP) Aug 20, 2023 As a rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease paralyses his body, Rodney Gorham hopes a pioneering link between his brain and a computer will help others after he is gone. ... more |
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The race to link our brains to computers is hotting upSan Francisco (AFP) Aug 20, 2023 Brain implants have long been trapped in the realm of science fiction, but a steady trickle of medical trials suggests the tiny devices could play a big part in humanity's future. ... more 
New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet coolOrlando FL (SPX) Aug 21, 2023 A new project from the University of Central Florida is looking to the soils for a way to cool the skies. Funded by a nearly $750,000 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agricul ... more  
French government holds crisis meeting as heatwave mountsParis (AFP) Aug 17, 2023 France's government held a crisis meeting Thursday to discuss measures to tackle a heatwave in which temperatures could climb beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) this weekend. ... more 
Japanese turn to wearable tech to beat the heatTokyo (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 Selling jackets with built-in fans, neck coolers and T-shirts that feel cold, Japanese firms are tapping into a growing market for products to help people handle the summer heat. ... more |
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Invasive firestarter: How non-native grasses turned Hawaii into a tinderbox Washington (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 After a catastrophic wildfire that killed more than 100 people in Hawaii, eyes have turned toward an unexpected culprit: invasive grass species that have spread massively over the archipelago for decades, serving as the perfect fuel. ... more  
Daily challenge for Venezuelans: Obtain water, power, cooking fuelCaracas (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 Yusmary spends as much as half her weekly wage for water. Isora must go to the black market to get gas cylinders so she can cook. Rodrigo, weary of blackouts, bought portable generators for his home and business. ... more 
North Korea's Kim visits typhoon-hit farms amid food shortagesSeoul (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited typhoon-hit farms and oversaw military helicopters spraying pesticides in a bid to salvage key crops, state media said Friday. ... more 
Strong quake rattles Colombian capitalBogota (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 A strong earthquake followed by dozens of aftershocks rattled central Colombia and the capital Bogota on Thursday, setting off sirens and sparking panic, authorities said. ... more |
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China says Xi to pay state visit to S. Africa, attend BRICS summit next weekBeijing (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to South Africa next week, the foreign ministry said Friday, while confirming the president will attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. ... more  
Ballgowns, surveillance and cloning for sale at China pet fairShanghai (AFP) Aug 17, 2023 A shimmering, 1.5-metre-long golden ballgown stood pride of place in a Shanghai exhibition hall Thursday - and for the cool price of $13,700, your dog could be the lucky animal to leave Pet Fair Asia wearing it. ... more 
The lawyer, the sniper and the stand-in: Ecuador's presidential candidatesQuito (AFP) Aug 18, 2023 Ecuador's election race has been thrown wide open after the assassination of serious contender Fernando Villavicencio, whose last-minute replacement, a journalist, will face off against a leftist lawyer and a right-wing former sniper nicknamed "Rambo." ... more  
Groundbreaking study reveals inner core dynamics and viscosityTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 11, 2023 The inner mechanics of Earth's core have always been a topic of immense scientific interest, yet a full understanding has often eluded researchers due to the intricate and multifaceted dynamics at p ... more |
Ireland's fishermen fear species migration as sea temperatures soarKillybegs, Ireland (AFP) Aug 17, 2023 When he finished school Daragh McGuinness knew he wanted to join a fishing crew but now, at 23, he fears climate change may kill off the industry that has sustained his family for generations. ... more 
US hits Lebanese environmental group with sanctionsWashington (AFP) Aug 16, 2023 The United States announced sanctions Wednesday on the Lebanese environmental group Green Without Borders, charging that it acts as a "cover" for Hezbollah's security operations near the border with Israel. ... more 
'In a sauna': Hong Kong's labourers swelter as temperatures riseHong Kong (AFP) Aug 17, 2023 Dressed in a full-body protective suit, an elderly pest control worker could last no more than 15 minutes spraying pesticide along a Hong Kong pavement before the summer heat became too much. ... more 
2023 set to be another bad year for Swiss glaciers: researcherGeneva (AFP) Aug 16, 2023 A leading Swiss glaciologist warned Wednesday that 2023 was looking "not good" for the country's glaciers, a year after they suffered a record melt. ... more |
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Rocket Lab to launch NASA Arctic ice caps satellitesLong Beach CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has signed a double-launch deal with NASA to deliver the Agency's climate change research-focused mission, PREFIRE, to low Earth orbit in 2024. The two dedi ... more  
What role do dust storms play in the world's climate?Leeds UK (SPX) Aug 17, 2023 Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tonnes of fine sediment or silt into the atmosphere, and it is having an impact on the global climate system, say scientists. ... more 
'Silent threat': Bahrain to build walls against rising seaManama (AFP) Aug 17, 2023 Already battling extreme heat, Bahrain is scrambling to ward off another environmental threat: rising seas that could swallow parts of its coast, the island nation's oil and environment minister told AFP. ... more 
Volcanic eruption in southwest Iceland ends: met officeReykjavik (AFP) Aug 16, 2023 Iceland's meteorological office on Wednesday declared that the volcanic eruption near the country's capital Reykjavik was officially over as no activity had been observed for 10 days. ... more |
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