Researchers at ETH Zurich have now discovered for the first time that large blackwater lakes in the extensive peatlands of the central Congo Basin are releasing ancient carbon. To date, climate researchers had assumed that carbon was stored…
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Peatland lakes in Congo Basin release carbon that is thousands of years old
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Meet Regina Senegal, Acting Chief of Johnson’s Quality and Flight Equipment Division
Safety and quality management are integral to every program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, and across the entire agency. That gives team members like Regina Senegal, acting chief of the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate’s…
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Proximity to nuclear power plants associated with increased cancer mortality
U.S. counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) have higher rates of cancer mortality than those located farther away, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study is the first of…
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Hitachi reveals 13-ton battery-electric excavator for 24/7 use
Japanese construction company Hitachi Construction Machinery NV (HCME) has unveiled the ZX135-7EB, a 13-ton battery-electric excavator to expand its range of zero-emission construction equipment. The dual-mode design of the company’s largest…
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Polystyrene nanoparticles can increase fish embryo early mortality especially in a stressful environment
Plastic pollution in freshwater is increasing, leading to micro- and nanoplastic buildup. A study found these particles and their surface charge can harm fish reproduction, especially under stress.
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AGIBOT Accelerates Singapore Engagement
AGIBOT is continuing to build its presence in Singapore following its initial market entry in 2025. Through a series of industry engagements, technical exchanges, and infrastructure visits, AGIBOT is engaging with local stakeholders to better…
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Nanophotonic color router solves smartphone camera angle problem
A new metamaterial-based nanophotonic color router maintains 78% optical efficiency at oblique angles, enabling accurate color separation for next-gen smartphone cameras.
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Between Flood and Drought: The Metric That Could Better Explain What Happens to Water in the Age of Climate Change – Environment | Weizmann Wonder Wander
“How much rain fell?” is a key question in any discussion about climate. But perhaps there is an even more important one. Like any household budget, the global water economy is based on “income,” that is, water entering the system as…
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Mongabay Explains
Join Mongabay’s reporters as we unpack some of the most urgent and intriguing issues in climate, the environment and biodiversity today. In this multimedia Special Issue, we go beyond the headlines to examine how science, policy and human…
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