Science

Mustapha Abdullahi Empowers Young Nigerians Through Maiden Energy Leadership Fellowship

Daily Trust

Mustapha Abdullahi Empowers Young Nigerians Through Maiden Energy Leadership Fellowship

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has empowered more than 80 young Nigerians through the maiden edition of the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership…

Daily Trust

Wildfire in France: at least 12,000 evacuated in the south-west

RFI

Wildfire in France: at least 12,000 evacuated in the south-west

A fierce wildfire near Bordeaux in south-west France has led to the evacuation of a further 7,000 people on Thursday, bringing the total number of tourists and residents moved to 12,000, local authorities said.

RFI

US tells MIT & others: Scientists can help beat China more than universities

Times of India

US tells MIT & others: Scientists can help beat China more than universities

The US government plans to fund individual scientists directly, moving away from large institutions. This strategic shift aims to accelerate technological discovery and maintain American leadership in science. Federal agencies are tasked…

Times of India

AllAfrica

South Africa: Streets Flooded With Raw Sewage for Months in Motherwell

[GroundUp] Blockages and broken pipes are common occurrences

AllAfrica

RNZ

Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds

Killer whales are highly intelligent apex predators and have been known to play with their prey and deploy sophisticated tactics to ensnare them.

RNZ

Total solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city

Total solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city

Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand Hotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zealand city of Dunedin as it prepares for the region’s first…

Watchdog sends NSW emissions warning amid 'insatiable' data centre surge

ABC News

Watchdog sends NSW emissions warning amid 'insatiable' data centre surge

The NSW Net Zero Commission recommends tighter planning controls for the approval of coal extensions and data centres, as it predicts the state will fall short of its legislated 2030 emissions reduction target.

ABC News

South Africa’s data center ‘gold rush’ risks resource crunch

Japan Times

South Africa’s data center ‘gold rush’ risks resource crunch

South Africa boasts advanced digital infrastructure, including connections with international sub-sea cables, helping to make it home to 70% of the continent's data centers.

Japan Times

The loooooong countdown for Otago’s total solar eclipse

Stuff

The loooooong countdown for Otago’s total solar eclipse

In exactly two years, the Moon will completely cover the Sun across Otago for nearly three minutes in what is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors.

Stuff

Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe

Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe

Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generation Extreme heat supercharged by the climate crisis is sucking Europe dry in summer and intensifying the drought…