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  Paris, France (SPX) Jan 23, 2025 A recent study utilizing data from ESA's Swarm satellite mission has uncovered subtle magnetic signatures generated by Earth's ocean tides. These findings not only offer new insights into how magma is distributed beneath the seafloor but also hold potential for assessing long-term trends in global ocean temperatures and salinity. Swarm consists of three satellites dedicated to studying Earth's geomagnetic field. This protective magnetic field, which extends from the planet's core into space, is pr ... read more |
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How NISAR satellite will transform earth observationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is poised to launch in the coming months, bringing an innovative capability to track Earth's surface changes with remarkable precision. Using ... more 
Italian Space Agency entrusts Thales for role in EO surface biology and geology mission with NASAParis, France (SPX) Jan 23, 2025 The Italian Space Agency (ASI) has awarded a key contract to Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), to contribute to NASA's Surface Biology and Geology - Therm ... more  
Can DIY greening solutions transform urban streets and tackle climate challengesLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 23, 2025 Do-it-yourself (DIY) greening kits may play a key role in protecting vulnerable communities from environmental impacts, according to the University of Surrey's latest project. The initiative, "DIY G ... more  
Netherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rulesThe Hague (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 The Netherlands must meet its 2030 target to reduce nitrogen emissions or face a 10-million euro ($1.1 million) penalty, a court said Wednesday in a case brought by Greenpeace. ... more |
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Gabon adopts new electoral code in key step towards pollsLibreville (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Gabon's transitional national parliament has adopted a new electoral code, a key step towards re-establishing civilian rule following a coup that ended decades of rule by the Bongo dynasty. ... more |
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ICC confirms wanted arrest of freed Libya police chiefThe Hague (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 The International Criminal Court on Wednesday confirmed it had issued an arrest warrant for the head of Libya's judicial police on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges, a day after Italy released him. ... more  
Elephants are not people, US judges sayLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 A bid to get five elephants released from a US zoo has failed after judges ruled the animals are not people so laws on unlawful imprisonment do not apply. ... more 
Rare wildlife species found in Cambodian national parkPhnom Penh (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 A years-long survey of a Cambodian national park has revealed endangered species never before recorded in the country, highlighting the need for greater conservation efforts, environmentalists said Wednesday. ... more  
Rocket Lab to launch wildfire detection satellites for OroraTechLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 23, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has announced a contract with Orora Technologies (OroraTech) to launch a mission dedicated to wildfire dete ... more |
 
One-third of Arctic-boreal region is now a sourceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 For thousands of years, the Arctic-boreal region acted as a vital storage system for the planet's carbon. However, according to a new study in Nature Climate Change, escalating temperatures and wild ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Empty headed? Largest study of its kind proves bird brain is a misnomerSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Understanding what birds think while in flight may seem impossible, but researchers in Australia and Canada have unveiled groundbreaking insights by studying the internal structure of birds' skulls. ... more  
For clean ammonia, MIT engineers propose going undergroundBoston MA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Ammonia is the most widely produced chemical in the world today, used primarily as a source for nitrogen fertilizer. Its production is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions - the highest i ... more  
How do we survive crises then and nowBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 When crises strike, how do humans adapt and endure? Whether facing food shortages, dwindling resources, or sudden environmental changes, the ability to survive often hinges on the choices individual ... more 
New technology reduces costs and chemicals in desalinationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Seawater desalination could become more cost-effective and environmentally friendly thanks to a new method using carbon cloth electrodes to remove boron, a toxic element in drinking water. This inno ... more |
 
War and climate crisis reshape global fertiliser industryBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Fertilisers are crucial for feeding the world's growing population, yet they contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Recent geopolitical and environmental challenges have brought the n ... more 
We can produce fertilizer more efficiently by harnessing Earth's subsurface forcesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Researchers are exploring Earth's natural heat and pressure as an energy-efficient way to produce ammonia for fertilizers. A proof-of-concept study published on January 21 in the Cell Press journal ... more 
Indian elephants on epic journey to tycoon's giant zooNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 A jumbo operation is moving 20 elephants across the breadth of India to the mammoth private zoo set up by the son of Asia's richest man, adjoining a sprawling oil refinery. ... more 
Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as landslide kills 19Pekalongan, Indonesia (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Hundreds of rescuers were searching through thick mud and debris to find survivors Wednesday after a rain-triggered landslide in Indonesia killed at least 19 people and left seven missing. ... more |
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Thailand denies plans to send 48 Uyghurs back to ChinaBangkok (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Thai authorities denied Wednesday there was an immediate plan to send back to China 48 Uyghurs held in the country's detention centres, after UN experts warned the group could face torture if they return. ... more 
Lanterns light up southern Chinese city ahead of Lunar New YearFuzhou, China (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Dozens of giant lanterns in the shape of mythical creatures, flowers and legendary characters light up the night sky in southern China - a dreamlike spectacle to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays. ... more  
Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years onWuhan, China (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020, the Huoshenshan Hospital was once celebrated as a symbol of the Chinese city's fight against the virus that first emerged there. ... more  
Brazil saw 79% jump in area burned by fires in 2024: monitorRio De Janeiro (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Wildfires in Brazil last year consumed a total area larger than all of Italy, a monitor reported Wednesday, as the country continues to battle blazes often set by farmers and ranchers illegally expanding their territory. ... more |
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Trump's climate retreat will have 'significant impact' on COP30: BrazilBrasilia (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Brazil warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement would have a major impact on COP30 talks to be held in the Amazon in November. ... more |
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Save the world's glaciers to save the planet: UNGeneva (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Saving the world's shrinking glaciers is a "survival strategy" for the planet, the UN said on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump announced the US would withdraw from the Paris climate accord. ... more 
Cycle of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef reaches catastrophic levelsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 21, 2025 Marine scientists from the University of Sydney have completed a significant peer-reviewed study documenting severe coral bleaching on the southern Great Barrier Reef during early 2024. This study i ... more
Politics has 'weaponised' science: UN climate chief; Trump's retreat shines light on green leadersParis (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 The UN's climate chief on Tuesday said that the science of global warming had been "weaponised" by politics, a day after Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement. ... more  
China says committed to WHO, Paris climate deal after US pulls outBeijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements - the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord - after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them. ... more |
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