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Number of collisions with bison on N.W.T. roads declines

CBC

Number of collisions with bison on N.W.T. roads declines

From 2021 to 2025, the N.W.T. Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) recorded 60 collisions with bison. So far in 2026 however, there has been only one.

CBC

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze

Stuff

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze

SOURBRODT, Belgium (AP) — One of Belgium's biggest ever wildfires blazed out of control Monday even as cooler weather and rain in the morning eased conditions for hundreds of firefighters in remote and hilly countryside. In Greece, a fire…

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Daily Trust

From Research to Practice: NASENI and The Gambia Plan to Build Africa’s Technology Future

For decades, one of the major challenges confronting Africa’s development has been the gap between knowledge and practical application. Across the continent, universities and research institutions continue to produce graduates, conduct…

Daily Trust

US researchers release 1,300+ butterflies after just nine were found in 2022

Times of India

US researchers release 1,300+ butterflies after just nine were found in 2022

Researchers in Michigan have helped bring the Poweshiek skipperling butterfly back from the brink of extinction after its US wild population fell to just nine in 2022. Through captive breeding, habitat restoration and carefully planned…

Times of India

Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro

Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro

A wildfire broke out late this afternoon in the Lagoa area, mobilising firefighters and three aerial resources. The fire was reported at 4.35pm on Monday, August 17, in an area The post Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro appeared…

TASS

Ukraine's access to satellite imagery expands thanks to US, private companies — NYT

According to the newspaper, the commercial company Vantor, which has been cooperating with Ukraine for several years, recently launched six more satellites into orbit, increasing its total to ten

TASS

FG, Meta plan AI academy to boost Nigeria’s tech talent

The Punch

FG, Meta plan AI academy to boost Nigeria’s tech talent

The Federal Government and Meta partner to launch an AI academy, expanding Nigeria’s AI talent pool and strengthening its tech ecosystem. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-meta-plan-ai-academy-to-boost-nigerias-tech-talent/

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Sharks have always stoked panic in Australia. While scientific understanding grows, conservation efforts can be…

Sharks have always stoked panic in Australia. While scientific understanding grows, conservation efforts can be…

From Aboriginal rock art to colonial encounters, sharks have been a figure of fear and fascination throughout the long human history of this continent Is there a more primal fear among beach-goers than the shark? Although many more…

3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents

3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents

Exclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxic Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Manufacturing company 3M knew more than 50 years ago…

Top album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes as ‘distracted’ drivers access music

Ancient clash with 'Kraken' galaxy 12 billion years ago helped form Milky Way

A new study suggests one of the most significant clashes in the history of the Milky Way, dubbed the "Low-energy-Kraken-Heracles" merger, happened 12 billion years ago.

ABC News

Civil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal

Civil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal

Portugal’s civil protection authority has urged the public to take extra precautions as hot, dry and unstable weather increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in northern and central parts of The post Civil protection warns of…