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  London, UK (SPX) Dec 19, 2023 Ancient bricks inscribed with the names of Mesopotamian kings have provided crucial insights into a significant anomaly in Earth's magnetic field that occurred around 3,000 years ago. This discovery, made by a team involving researchers from University College London (UCL), was recently detailed in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The research revolves around the concept of archaeomagnetism, which involves studying the magnetic signatures recorded in ... read more |
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Earth may have had all the elements needed for life within it all alongKnoxville TN (The Conversation) (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 For many years, scientists have predicted that many of the elements that are crucial ingredients for life, like sulfur and nitrogen, first came to Earth when asteroid-type objects carrying them cras ... more  
Beef farming that keeps cattle on lifelong grass diets may have higher carbon footprintLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Beef operations that keep cattle on lifelong grass-based diets may have an overall higher carbon footprint than those that switch cattle to grain-based diets partway through their lives. Daniel Blau ... more  
Third Pole's expanding glacial lakes pose greater flood risks, research revealsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 In a compelling illustration of the escalating impacts of climate change, a recent study has brought into sharp focus the growing threat posed by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Third Po ... more  
Accurate snow mapping achieved in Switzerland through innovative AI-satellite technologyZurich, Switzerland (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Switzerland's majestic mountains, a haven for winter sports enthusiasts and a critical area for hydropower generation, are now subject to a novel method of snow depth measurement. This fresh approac ... more |
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 Planet Labs Integrates Planetary Variables into Sentinel Hub for Enhanced Earth Observation 
Russia's isolation takes toll on Arctic climate scienceLongyearbyen (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 Glaciologist Andrew Hodson used to collaborate with his Russian colleagues in the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic, but snowmobile excursions to see them have come to a halt since the war in Ukraine. ... more |
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Colombia confirmed as host of next UN biodiversity talksMontreal (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Colombia was officialy confirmed Friday as the host of the the UN's next biodiversity summit to be held in late 2024 after Turkey backed out. ... more  
A new tool to better model future wildfire impacts in the United StatesColumbus OH (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Wildfire management systems outfitted with remote sensing technology could improve first responders' ability to predict and respond to the spread of deadly forest fires. To do this, researcher ... more  
North America's first people may have arrived by sea ice highwaySan Francisco CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 One of the hottest debates in archeology is how and when humans first arrived in North America. Archaeologists have traditionally argued that people walked through an ice-free corridor that briefly ... more  
Native oysters return to Belfast after a century's absenceBelfast (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 Long gone from Belfast's famed harbour where the Titanic was built, oysters are making a comeback thanks to a nursery installation project aimed at boosting marine life and water quality. ... more |
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  California children sue US govt over pollution  
Countries risk 'paying polluters' billions to regulate for climate: UN expertParis (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Environment has warned, with developing nations increasingly targeted. ... more |
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Pakistan uses artificial rain against smog for first timeLahore, Pakistan (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Artificial rain was used for the first time in Pakistan on Saturday in a bid to combat hazardous levels of smog in the megacity of Lahore, the provincial government said. ... more 
Freezing temperatures in northern China trigger alertBeijing (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 China on Saturday issued a low-temperature alert, warning the mercury could drop to historic lows in some areas of the country, one day after President Xi Jinping urged "all-out efforts" to ensure safety. ... more  
Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern AustraliaCairns, Australia (AFP) Dec 18, 2023 Stranded residents sheltered on a hospital roof as flash floods swamped northeastern Australia on Monday, with raging waters severing roads and flushing crocodiles into towns. ... more 
Northeastern Australia hit by 'life-threatening' floodingSydney (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 Near-record rain levels in north Queensland have caused "life-threatening" flooding, Australian authorities said Sunday, forcing the closure of Cairns airport. ... more |
  Organisers of deadly 2021 China ultramarathon sentenced to jail  
Thousands flee as storm hits southern PhilippinesManila (AFP) Dec 18, 2023 Thousands of people in the Philippines were sheltering in evacuation centres Monday as Tropical Storm Jelawat smashed across the large southern island of Mindanao, threatening to unleash floods and landslides. ... more |
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Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to go on trialHong Kong (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will go on trial in Hong Kong on Monday for national security crimes, facing life in prison in a case that has sparked international condemnation. ... more 
A new force of nature is reshaping this planetBaltimore MD (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 In a compelling synthesis of interdisciplinary research, Erle Ellis, Professor of Geography and Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), provides a comprehensive ... more 
A hurricane-proof town? Florida community may be a test caseBabcock Ranch, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 When Hurricane Ian churned past her home in southwest Florida last year, Mary Frisbee shrugged off worries. She watched TV and surfed the internet. ... more 
Tropical ice cores offer deeper insights into Earth's temperature recordSan Francisco CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 A new study suggests ice recovered from high tropical mountains can reveal key insights about Earth's past climate changes. Led by scientists at The Ohio State University, the study showed that oxyg ... more |
Once the enemy, majestic condor wins hearts of Colombian farmersCerrito, Colombia (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 A group of condors rip into the carcass of a calf at the top of a Colombian mountain which rises 4,200 metres above sea level. ... more  
COP28 fails to regulate the Wild West of carbon creditsParis (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Two weeks of relentless negotiating at COP28 failed to produce an agreement on carbon credit sales, relieving non-profits that had opposed the proposals on the table while stoking fears the regulatory void could escalate greenwashing. ... more  
Senegal navy seizes cocaine worth at least $210 mnDakar (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 The Senegalese navy has seized three tonnes of cocaine worth at least $210 million from a seven-crew boat moored off the coast, the force said on Saturday. ... more 
Violent storm kills 14 in ArgentinaBuenos Aires (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 A powerful storm packing heavy rain and fierce winds killed at least 14 people in Argentina and two more in Uruguay, authorities said Sunday. ... more |
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Hong Kong starts trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life. ... more  
Snail-inspired robot could scoop ocean microplasticsIthaca NY (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Inspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes. The robot's design is based o ... more 
'Never surrender': Hong Kong democracy leader's memoir protests censorshipTaipei (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 From a homeless child to a leader of Hong Kong's struggle for democracy, 79-year-old Reverend Chu Yiu-ming tells all in a new memoir - except for 30 pages blanked out to protest official censorship. ... more 
Iraqis vote in first provincial elections for a decadeBaghdad (AFP) Dec 18, 2023 Iraqis vote on Monday to choose their provincial councils, the first such election in a decade and one which is expected to strengthen powerful Shiite pro-Iran groups. ... more |
13 dead in Argentina as club roof collapses in stormBuenos Aires (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 A powerful storm led to the deaths of at least 13 people Saturday in the Argentina port city of Bahia Blanca when the roof of a sports club collapsed, authorities said. ... more 
UK painter's pop art highlights 'silencing' of Hong Kong youthLondon (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 For two decades, British artist Martin Lever took his inspiration from Asia and his adopted home of Hong Kong. ... more  
Anti-tank mine kills 4 soldiers in Senegal's CasamanceDakar (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Four Senegalese soldiers were killed when their vehicle ran over an anti-tank mine in the southern region of Casamance, where separatist rebels operate, the army said on Friday. ... more 
GOP impeachment probe 'falling apart,' Sen. Lindsey Graham saysWashington DC (UPI) Dec 17, 2023 Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said the effort by House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden is "falling apart," as the investigation has so far failed to produce anything of substance that could potentially hurt Biden. ... more |
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US-Mexico border wall threatening rare wildlifeSasabe, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Jaguars don't understand borders, but where the United States meets Mexico, they are having to adapt to them. ... more 
US, UK hit out at Hong Kong bounty offers for 5 wanted activistsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Hong Kong police offered bounties on Thursday for information leading to the capture of five overseas activists accused of national security crimes, drawing prompt rebukes from the United States and Britain. ... more 
To counter effect of facial biases in legal system, researchers suggest new trainingWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2023 Researchers at Columbia University are recommending a new form of training to eliminate facial biases that could lead to more severe punishments for defendants with "untrustworthy" features. ... more 
Debt-laden UK utility giant Thames Water names new bossLondon (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Struggling UK utility firm Thames Water on Thursday announced that Chris Weston, a former senior executive at British Gas owner Centrica, will be the new boss charged with solving its financial problems. ... more |
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