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Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide

Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide

Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially feared Approximately a billion tiny plastic nurdles have entered the River Tyne after a “devastating spill”, with the pellets…

Why proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal has triggered alarm over proliferation risks

Why proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal has triggered alarm over proliferation risks

The Trump administration is advancing a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact could allow uranium enrichment and spent fuel processing by the kingdom. Critics fear this weakens global non-proliferation norms and may trigger…

Straits Times

Patchy warnings, outdated plans left victims of Spanish wildfire to fend for themselves

BEDAR, Spain July 22 - When 12 people died trying to escape a wildfire around the mountain village of Bedar and a nearby hamlet in southern Spain on July 9, regional officials said some of them had ignored advice to remain at their homes.

Straits Times

How will Australia’s emergency services cope if satellites go down? With a sextant and a street directory

How will Australia’s emergency services cope if satellites go down? With a sextant and a street directory

Military and SES personnel being taught analog communication and navigation techniques as experts warn solar flare could knock out ‘critical space infrastructure’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s…

Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science

Research identifies 808,585 viral genomes belonging to what scientists estimate to be 362,802 different viruses Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than a decade after the human microbiome was comprehensively…

Catfish in Quebec catch cancer from each other, study finds

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Catfish in Quebec catch cancer from each other, study finds

It's rare that cancerous tumours can spread from one individual to another. But a genetic study suggests that's what's happening with melanoma skin cancer tumours among catfish in Quebec and the northeastern U.S.

CBC

Giant sequoias can live 3,000 years, but California fires destroyed 1 in 5

Giant sequoias can live 3,000 years, but California fires destroyed 1 in 5

Giant sequoias faced unprecedented losses in recent wildfire seasons. A NASA-funded study shows controlled burns dramatically improve their survival chances. Mature trees in treated forests were four times less likely to die. This practice…

Chicken owner blamed hens for missing eggs, then found snakes in nest boxes

Chicken owner blamed hens for missing eggs, then found snakes in nest boxes

Chicken keepers report sightings of snakes feasting on their eggs within nesting boxes. These serpents are drawn to the warmth of coops and the presence of stored chicken feed. Experts advocate using humane deterrents instead of harsh…

Europe’s heatwave in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage

Europe’s heatwave in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage

EU set for for worst crop harvest in decade after total grain yield estimated to be 9m tonnes smaller than expected, analysis finds The heatwave that swept across Europe in June is estimated to have cost the continent’s grain farmers €2bn…

Scientists find 3 unknown stomach bacteria in elusive pygmy sperm whale

Scientists find 3 unknown stomach bacteria in elusive pygmy sperm whale

Researchers discovered three new stomach bacteria in pygmy sperm whales. This finding offers insights into the health of these elusive marine mammals. Scientists examined over two decades of stranded whales along Florida's coast. The newly…

Euronews

Marine microplastic pollution: How scientists detect it | Euronews Tech Talks

The ocean is polluted by tiny plastic fragments that are difficult to detect but can harm marine ecosystems. Euronews Tech Talks travelled to the Flanders Marine Institute to understand the risks posed by marine microplastics.

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Samsung's biggest launches: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Watch & everything new announced

Samsung's biggest launches: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Watch & everything new announced

Samsung unveiled three new foldable phones and two smartwatches with advanced capabilities. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Ultra offer enhanced displays and powerful processors. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 introduces an AI-driven cover screen for…