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Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.

E-scooters 'three times riskier than motorcycles and bikes for traumatic injuries'

Sky News

E-scooters 'three times riskier than motorcycles and bikes for traumatic injuries'

People who ride e-scooters face a higher risk of injuries to the brain and internal organs than cyclists or motorcyclists, a new study suggests.

Sky News

UK expands Global Talent visa to over 100 firms

The Punch

UK expands Global Talent visa to over 100 firms

The UK Global Talent visa scheme now includes over 100 research-intensive businesses, making it easier for top scientists and engineers to work in the UK. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-expands-global-talent-visa-to-over-100-firms/

The Punch

Illegal dam on NSW blueberry farm attracts $130k in fines

Illegal dam on NSW blueberry farm attracts $130k in fines

The NSW Land and Environment Court fines two Mid North Coast blueberry farmers $100,000 for building an illegal dam, but they will not have to demolish it.

Govt readies weather modification to aid Bromo wildfire response

Antara News

Govt readies weather modification to aid Bromo wildfire response

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is preparing a weather modification operation as an additional measure ...

Antara News

Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy

Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy

Europe's record-breaking wildfires forced the EU to rewrite its wildfire playbook, shifting its strategy and billions in funding from battling flames to preventing catastrophic fires before they start.

You won't believe what we've left in space. It could be nearing a 'tipping point'

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You won't believe what we've left in space. It could be nearing a 'tipping point'

Humans have left an extraordinary amount of stuff beyond Earth. What does the SpaceX moon crash tell us about what's to come?

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African Great Lakes hold 25% of Earth's freshwater as unique species face extinction

Times of India

African Great Lakes hold 25% of Earth's freshwater as unique species face extinction

The African Great Lakes boast a treasure trove of freshwater and unique species, forming crucial ecosystems. However, they are under siege from human activities, with pollution and overfishing threatening both water quality and wildlife…

Times of India

Family leaves behind 'beautiful' life in Tuvalu amid rising sea levels

Family leaves behind 'beautiful' life in Tuvalu amid rising sea levels

As rising sea levels affect their country, many Tuvaluans, including Poeva and Akesa's family, are making the tough decision to leave.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Marcos orders full gov't response to TD Maymay; P1.8M in aid allocated

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Marcos orders full gov't response to TD Maymay; P1.8M in aid allocated

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a whole-of-government approach to ensure the safety of communities affected by Tropical Depression Maymay, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. During a press…

$Weight-loss drugs tied to lower fracture risk in diabetes patients, study finds$

Weight-loss drugs tied to lower fracture risk in diabetes patients, study finds

Weight-loss medicines linked to 21% lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients, a new study found, challenging assumptions that rapid weight loss inevitably raises fracture risk.

Younger children who use social media heavily get worse grades, study finds

Younger children who use social media heavily get worse grades, study finds

Being on social media from an early age is linked to weaker performances in Italian and maths, yet the same cannot be said for English, the study finds.