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Earth’s largest ocean is shrinking and could create supercontinent Amasia

Earth’s largest ocean is shrinking and could create supercontinent Amasia

The Pacific Ocean, which is the largest ocean on Earth, is gradually shrinking due to the convergence of tectonic plates. Subduction zones around its edges are consuming the ocean floor at a rate faster than new material is formed…

Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collision

Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collision

Authorities warned the broader Athens region of Attica remained at a high risk for wildfires due to a forecast increase in temperatures.

Egypt: 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Egypt

Egypt: 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Egypt

[DW] The quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time about 22 miles north ⁠of the Egyptian city of Suez, the US Geological Survey said.

Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century

Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century

Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.

South Africa: Aircraft Deployed to Battle Table Mountain Fire - South African News Briefs - August 3, 2026

South Africa: Aircraft Deployed to Battle Table Mountain Fire - South African News Briefs - August 3, 2026

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Scientists survey Mount Ararat glacier above 5,000m for first ice core

Scientists survey Mount Ararat glacier above 5,000m for first ice core

A German-Turkish research team has completed the first scientific survey of the glacier on Mount Ararat, Turkey's highest peak, to study its potential as a record of climate and human history. Scientists mapped the shrinking ice cap to…

Pacific trend raised US Southwest wildfire area 22%, cut Australia’s 19%

Pacific trend raised US Southwest wildfire area 22%, cut Australia’s 19%

A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study…

China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035

South China Morning Post

China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035

Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during…

South China Morning Post

Nigeria: Cjid Awards Ai Advocacy Grants to Strengthen Responsible Ai Governance in Nigeria

[CJID] The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has selected seven civil society organisations for a new round of AI advocacy grants under the Nigeria AI Collective, reaffirming its commitment to building an inclusive…

Hundreds of government scientists to strike over pay dispute

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Hundreds of government scientists to strike over pay dispute

Union says more than 400 workers will stop work for four hours in protest over a proposed return to performance-based pay and a zero per cent cost-of-living increase.

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Report agrees with Anthropic CEO’s complaint to the US government on Chinese AI models

Report agrees with Anthropic CEO’s complaint to the US government on Chinese AI models

Chinese military researchers are reportedly using advanced American AI models for training. They employ model distillation to transfer capabilities into smaller, locally controlled systems. This technique allows for defence applications…

Daily Trust