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Wing and a prayer: how probiotics might save bat species from a killer fungus

Wing and a prayer: how probiotics might save bat species from a killer fungus

Bat experts were shocked at how fast white-nose syndrome had spread to Canada’s northernmost colonies from the US. Now, the race is on to find a cure before species disappear Crawling through a narrow passage in a cave beneath a boreal…

AllAfrica

Ghana: The Commute That Pollutes - How Ghana's Poor Urban Cities Are Sickening Millions

[Ghanaian Times] Every weekday morning in Ghana's largest cities, the same ritual unfolds: even before the sun has risen, one side of the motorway fills as commuters, who live mostly on the outskirts of the cities, pile into vehicles that…

AllAfrica

Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest

Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest

Indiana faced most outages at 267,000, about 8% of its customers, with severe thunderstorms and wind ahead Power supply was cut on Thursday ⁠to about 540,000 homes and businesses across the US midwest as severe storms battered the region…

Washington reconnects two islands in 270-acre Skagit estuary restoration

Washington reconnects two islands in 270-acre Skagit estuary restoration

In a significant environmental effort, the restoration of 270 acres of estuary habitat in the South Fork Skagit River is underway, starting from June 2026 and set to finish by fall 2028. This initiative focuses on enhancing the habitat for…

Too Hot Outside? Esplora Might Just Be Malta’s Coolest Day Out This Summer

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Too Hot Outside? Esplora Might Just Be Malta’s Coolest Day Out This Summer

The holidays have well and truly kicked in. And so has the heat. When another day at the beach feels like one sunbed too many, there’s a pretty cool alternative waiting across the Grand Harbour. At Esplora Interactive Science Centre…

Lovin Malta

Minister backs stronger ecosystem for hazardous waste management

Antara News

Minister backs stronger ecosystem for hazardous waste management

Indonesia's Environment Minister Moh Jumhur Hidayat has voiced support for strengthening the management ecosystem ...

Antara News

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Maayo Leisure Group: A destination for every stage of the wellness journey

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Maayo Leisure Group: A destination for every stage of the wellness journey

August 20, 2026 (Cebu, PHILIPPINES) – An oasis in the heart of the metropolis, the coming together of culture and urbanity, and a coastal sanctum in a private beachfront setting compris the ecosystem that will take you from chaos to calm…

The journey of Trapit Bansal, the IITian behind Meta’s big AI offer

The journey of Trapit Bansal, the IITian behind Meta’s big AI offer

Trapit Bansal’s reported move to Meta for a compensation package nearing Rs 800 crore has drawn attention to the IIT Kanpur alumnus’s remarkable AI career. His journey includes advanced studies at IISc and the University of Massachusetts…

Eclipse: Europe falls into darkness as millions watch

France 24

Eclipse: Europe falls into darkness as millions watch

Millions across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon passed in front of the Sun in a rare solar eclipse. The eclipse was total in parts of Iceland and northern Spain, while much of Europe, including France and the UK, saw a…

France 24

Warmer Ireland is becoming an unlikely wine country with 42 vineyards

Warmer Ireland is becoming an unlikely wine country with 42 vineyards

As climate change enhances grape-growing conditions, Irish winemakers foresee a bountiful harvest. Expanding vineyards are drawing considerable attention from international investors. The unique interplay of soil and coastal weather is…

Deepwater Horizon damaged deep-sea corals; NOAA is now planting new colonies

Deepwater Horizon damaged deep-sea corals; NOAA is now planting new colonies

In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists are working to revive deep-sea coral ecosystems that were harmed by an oil spill. Utilizing corals grown in laboratories along with advanced tools, they have successfully deployed these corals at…

Michigan plans to remove century-old dam, restore 14 acres of wetlands

Michigan plans to remove century-old dam, restore 14 acres of wetlands

The historic removal of a dam in Michigan, over a century old, is set to rejuvenate the region's natural ecosystems. This collaborative project will facilitate the movement of aquatic life by clearing upstream habitats while addressing the…