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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

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…

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.

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…

In 1955, Hawaii released cannibal snails. Native tree snails paid the price

Hawaii introduced a predatory snail in 1955 to control pests, which then devastated native tree snails. Scientists now operate a snail emergency room to protect the remaining species. These colorful kāhuli snails were once abundant and…

Drought makes Israeli wildflowers change bloom schedule, study finds

Hebrew University team finds timing of water shortages matters more than duration, with fall and spring droughts narrowing flowering season The post Drought makes Israeli wildflowers change bloom schedule, study finds appeared first on The…

Macron talks environment minister out of quitting over pesticide U-turn

France's environment minister, Monique Barbut, will remain in her post, given the "urgency" to act on climate change, after submitting her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron over a bill to reintroduce bee-harming pesticides, her team…

Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover

Researchers listening off the Caribbean island of Dominica found variations in the mammals’ audible clicks when marine traffic was close Sperm whales produce a specific pattern of clicking noises when they hear the noise of boats…

Former Southern Water employees to face trial over alleged cover-up in wastewater testing

Ex-chief executive Matthew Wright among those named in criminal proceedings by Environment Agency Britain’s ⁠Environment Agency (EA) is ⁠bringing ​a fraud case against ⁠four former Southern Water employees, including ⁠the former chief…

Mentally-ill man found dead in Ondo

Residents of Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State, have expressed concern over environmental and public health risks following the discovery of the corpse of a mentally-ill man along the Ore overhead bridge…

With 3 spacecraft, multiple launches, Artemis III to be Nasa’s most complex mission

Pakistan’s progress in indigenous autonomous capabilities an ‘integral part’ of national defence: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday noted that Pakistan’s military advancements in indigenous defence capabilities were an “integral part” of its national defence. He made the remarks at the two-day Indus Robotics and Autonomous…