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Congo-Kinshasa: Scientists Confirm New Monkey Species in Congo

[allAfrica] Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey, the Colobus congoensis, that has striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face and lives in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

AllAfrica

India's first hydrogen train set for launch: All you need to know

India's first hydrogen train set for launch: All you need to know

India will soon launch its first hydrogen fuel cell train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train in Haryana. This train generates its own electricity onboard using hydrogen fuel. The project establishes India's…

Scientists reveal why killer whales struggle to hear blue whales

Scientists reveal why killer whales struggle to hear blue whales

Some baleen whales use low-frequency songs to avoid killer whales. This acoustic crypsis helps flight species escape predators in open oceans. Blue whales, known for loud calls, sing at frequencies predators cannot hear. Natural selection…

Judge blocks Trump's visa curbs for foreign researchers, trust & safety experts

Judge blocks Trump's visa curbs for foreign researchers, trust & safety experts

A US federal judge has blocked an immigration policy targeting foreign researchers. This policy could deny visas or deport professionals working on misinformation. The judge ruled the policy likely violates the First Amendment's free…

China’s lab monkey prices hit Covid-era highs on new drug R&D demand

South China Morning Post

China’s lab monkey prices hit Covid-era highs on new drug R&D demand

A boom in China’s new drug research and development is driving laboratory monkey prices back to coronavirus pandemic-era highs, forcing some researchers to halt their studies. According to Guo Xiangyu, a scientist at Jinan University in…

South China Morning Post

Police release images of clothes to help identify victims of alleged Sydney childcare paedophile

The Guardian

Police release images of clothes to help identify victims of alleged Sydney childcare paedophile

AFP release images of children’s clothes found on electronic devices seized as part of investigation into Hamish Tait Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A tiny dinosaur puffer jacket could lead police to more…

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Business Bhutan

His Majesty The King’s vision for Bhutan’s economic transformation recognised a fundamental reality

a modern economy requires more than a government that regulates and facilitates. It requires an institution that can actively participate, invest, innovate and create value for the nation. This vision led to the creation of the Fourth Arm…

Business Bhutan

Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park

Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park

Members of the public are being urged to avoid Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich into Thursday as firefighting continues through the night.

In pictures: Canada's wildfires blanket millions in sepia smoke

SBS News

In pictures: Canada's wildfires blanket millions in sepia smoke

As thick smoke settles in over major cities, Canada recorded the worst air quality in the world.

SBS News

'Avoid deploying Indian seafarers': Centre tells ship owners as Iran war reignites

'Avoid deploying Indian seafarers': Centre tells ship owners as Iran war reignites

In a post on X, the maritime regulator said the decision had been taken to protect the safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers as hostilities in the region continue to intensify. The DGMA noted that several merchant vessels…

Researchers say pet cats wrongly blamed for injuring native wildlife

ABC News

Researchers say pet cats wrongly blamed for injuring native wildlife

University of Queensland researchers say the threat posed by pet cats to Australian wildlife could be overstated, but other experts disagree.

ABC News

Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit

Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit

Stephen Hind believes the current hot temperatures and climate change have encouraged the fruit.