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  Hong Kong (AFP) April 2, 2025 Equity markets were mixed Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, with speculation about what he has in store stoking uncertainty on trading floors. Equities have been battered leading up to the US president's announcement - which he has dubbed "Liberation Day" - with warnings that friend and foe are in the crosshairs after what he says is years of "ripping off" the United States. He has trailed the measures for weeks, initially suggesting the ... read more |
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A new clue to how multicellular life may have evolvedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Life began on Earth around 3.8 billion years ago, with organic molecules forming in watery environments under the influence of sunlight and electrical activity, according to the widely held primordi ... more  
Biomass satellite prepped for launch fuel loadParis, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 With its scheduled launch date of 29 April fast approaching, ESA's Biomass satellite has reached a critical stage in final preparations at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. After three weeks of d ... more  
Drone reveals airborne clues to Greenland ice sheet meltLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 For the first time, scientists have obtained detailed measurements of water vapor high above Greenland's ice sheet using a custom-built drone, opening new possibilities for improving models of ice l ... more  
ESA's mini weather mission exceeds expectationsParis, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Launched just seven months ago, ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has quickly demonstrated how the fast-track New Space strategy can accelerate the delivery of missions that offer high-quality atmosphe ... more |
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Wearable tech and fitness routines guide health strategies for astronautsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. Thes ... more |
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UN says has seen no blockage of aid to Myanmar quake victimsGeneva (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UN said Tuesday it had seen no blockage of aid in response to the catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar that has killed more than 2,000 people in the conflict-ravaged country. ... more 
Chinese developer under scrutiny over Bangkok tower quake collapseBangkok (AFP) April 1, 2025 A Chinese construction company is facing questions over the deadly collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper - the only major building in the capital to fall in a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people in Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar. ... more 
Like 'living in hell': Quake-hit Mandalay monastery clears away rubbleMandalay, Myanmar (AFP) April 2, 2025 Bare-handed monks slowly pick away the rubble that was once the wall of a historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, its exposed side a searing reminder of the deadly earthquake that rocked the city five days ago. ... more 
Sirens wail and families cry at Myanmar disaster siteMandalay, Myanmar (AFP) April 1, 2025 As the sirens wailed outside the ruins of Mandalay's Sky Villa condominium and Myanmar began a minute's silence for its more than 2,000 earthquake dead, Shwe Sin thought of her missing child. ... more |
India forecasters warn abnormally hot summer loomsNew Delhi (AFP) April 1, 2025 India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the weather office warned. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Australian judge sides with Hong Kong govt in ex-lawmaker caseHong Kong (AFP) April 1, 2025 An Australian judge sitting on Hong Kong's top court sided with the government on Tuesday to rule against former pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting who was jailed for revealing an anti-graft probe. ... more  
Mine operator suspends arbitration against PanamaPanama City (AFP) April 1, 2025 The Canadian-owned operator of Central America's biggest copper mine confirmed Monday it will suspend arbitration proceedings against Panama over its closure, after starting talks with the government on reopening the pit. ... more 
US regulators tell 23andMe to protect genetic dataSan Francisco (AFP) Mar 31, 2025 The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday warned genetic testing firm 23andMe to honor its promise to protect people's personal information as it navigates bankruptcy. ... more  
Macron vows to defend science as host of UN oceans summitParis (AFP) Mar 31, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday vowed to defend science from attacks by "major powers" as he tried to rally global support behind an upcoming UN summit on ocean conservation. ... more |
Barrels of aviation fuel to be moved off ship in North Sea crashLondon (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Salvage operators off the England coast will transfer over 200,000 barrels of aviation fuel from the Stena Immaculate tanker, which was hit by a containership, its US-based operator Crowley said on Friday ... more  
New insights reveal how social dynamics drove the rise of agricultureLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 A groundbreaking study featured in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reexamines the long-held belief that environmental changes solely sparked the dawn of agricultur ... more  
Thailand rescue dogs double as emotional supportBangkok (AFP) April 1, 2025 Thailand's search and rescue dogs are taking on the role of emotional support animals for grieving relatives of victims of a Bangkok skyscraper flattened in a deadly earthquake. ... more  
Icelandic village evacuated as lava flows from volcanic eruptionReykjavik (AFP) April 1, 2025 A fishing village in southwest Iceland was evacuated Tuesday after lava began spewing from a volcanic eruption, the eighth to hit the region since the end of 2023. ... more |
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Five takeaways from Marine Le Pen verdictParis (AFP) April 1, 2025 The conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and an immediate ban on standing for political office has stunned her movement, sparked impassioned reactions abroad and added further uncertainty to the 2027 presidential race. ... more 
US lawmakers seek to rename street for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy LaiWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub. ... more 
Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake deadMandalay, Myanmar (AFP) April 1, 2025 Myanmar held a minute's silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, buckling roads and flattening buildings as far away as Bangkok. ... more 
Greek tourist islands hit by flash floods; 'Heartbreaking' floods swamp Australia's cattle countryAthens (AFP) April 1, 2025 The Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos were hit by flash floods late on Monday with heavy rainfall set to continue on Tuesday, officials said. ... more |
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Eco-friendly rare earth element separation: A bioinspired solution to an industry challengePhiladelphia PA (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 From smartphones to wind turbines, rare earth elements (REEs) are an essential part of the hardware in many advanced technologies. These elements, which include the lanthanides along with scandium a ... more |
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NASA Takes to the Air to Study WildflowersPasadena CA (JPL) Mar 25, 2025 For many plant species, flowering is biologically synced with the seasons. Scientists are clocking blooms to understand our ever-changing planet. NASA research is revealing there's more to flo ... more 
New model reveals global chain reaction behind ancient sea level surgeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Around 14,500 years ago, a massive sea level surge of up to 65 feet unfolded in less than five centuries, marking one of the most dramatic episodes of the last ice age. Known as Meltwater Pulse 1a, ... more  
Novel material holds promise for tech to convert CO2 into fuelRaleigh NC (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Researchers have developed a novel combination of materials that have organic and inorganic properties, with the goal of using them in technologies that convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in ... more 
Nuclear monitoring data points to undersea landslide as cause of West Africa internet outageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Evidence from a global nuclear monitoring system indicates that an underwater landslide likely severed subsea communications cables, disrupting internet connectivity in several West African nations ... more |
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