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Bokio, the Swedish startup simplifying accountancy with AI, raises €4 million round led by Creandum
Bokio, the Swedish based startup which utilises artificial intelligence to simplify bookkeeping for small businesses, sole traders, and freelancers, has raised €4 million.
What the Moomins can tell us about fighting climate despair
These books were written in the 1940s, but they can be read as parables of today's climate catastrophe
Amazon forest fires melting glaciers over 2,000 km away in Andes: Study
The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found that aerosols from biomass burning, such as black carbon, can be transported by wind to tropical Andean glaciers
Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise
A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.
U.S. to Negotiate Carbon Trades Under Climate Pact Shunned by Trump
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump may be withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, but the U.
New prostate cancer test could only require urine sample at home
A new test for prostate cancer that only requires a urine sample, to be collected at home, is being developed by scientists.
Green Climate Fund to channel over $1.87bn in tackling emissions
Green Climate Fund is now financing climate action in over 100 developing countries after the final Board meeting of 2019 approved 13 new projects.
Dip in rail accidents in last two years: Piyush Goyal
Assuring members that Railways have taken steps to ensure safety and improve infrastructure, he said, "The last 2.5 years have been the safest in the history of Indian Railways. There have been least number of accidents in the last 2.5 years."
Scientists Turn Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Into Seismographs
Monitoring seismic activity all over the world is an important task, but one that requires equipment to be at the site it's measuring -- difficult in the middle of the ocean. But new research from Berkeley could turn existing undersea fiber optic cables into a network of seismographs, creating an un...
Melissa Benoist supported by stars after sharing domestic abuse story
She said she was a survivor of domestic violence.
Zimbabwe facing 'man-made' starvation, UN expert warns
Zimbabwe is facing "man-made" starvation with 60 percent of the people failing to meet basic food needs, a UN special envoy said Thursday after ...
Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney
Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday, with activists and schoolchildren ...
What Blood Tests You Should Ask For Based On Your Family History
When it comes to labs and blood work, it’s difficult to know exactly what to ask for.
Automotive research centre opened in Madurai
The centre is aimed at enhancing research, testing and product development in automotive engineering
Rebel with a cause: on Soumik Datta’s protest album on climate change
How climate change warrior and sarod virtuoso, Soumik Datta, turned his latest EP into a protest album
'Discussed majority first, then farmers': Fadnavis attacks Maha Vikas Aghadi
Fadnavis sought to know why the three-party alliance tried to change the protem speaker defying rules.
Groups inspired by Greta Thunberg plan Black Friday climate strikes
People in cities across the US are expected to take part in strikes on Black Friday to call attention to the global climate crisis.
Muntinlupa students win climate and disaster resilience contest
Have you ever thought of having a device that automatically shuts off power when it detects a strong tremor, thereby mitigating the secondary damage from fires brought by a strong earthquake?
Marshmello drops electrifying beat at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix opening
UK rapper Stormzy announced Friday that he will kick-start his biggest world tour from Dubai on Feb. 7 2020. Tickets for Stormzy’s 'Heavy Is The Head' Dubai show go on sale Dec. 4 at 8 a.m. local UAE time.
Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort
Locked inside the tundra of Russia, Alaska and Canada, for example, is twice as much CO2 and methane as there is already in the atmosphere. If humanity cannot manage...
How to Actually Promote Diversity in STEM
The future depends on a robust scientific workforce, but millions of minority students are massively underrepresented in these fields.
Children across the UK go on strike to demand action on climate
Pupils to declare December vote a ‘climate election’ as data highlights urgency of crisis
Check it out: NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft delivers the Orion spacecraft
NASA's Orion Spacecraft for the Artemis 1 mission to the moon has arrived in Ohio in the space agency's Super Guppy aircraft. The spacecraft arrived at Mansfield Lahm Airport and a crowd of nearly 1500 had gathered at the flight line to await the aircraft.
Breast milk may help prevent heart disease in premature babies: Study
Identifying the key components within breast milk that result in improved heart health could pave the way for a more targeted approach to long-term cardiovascular wellbeing for those born prematurely, according to the researchers.
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Here Is What It Would Take To Steal Elon Musk's Space Car
Whether you’re an evil international billionaire supervillain, seeking a new plot for your next Fast And Furious In Space script, or investigating a murder that has you wondering who exactly is in that “Starman” suit, you’ve likely thought about orchestrating an interstellar automobile heist to get your hands...
NASA to Buy Two Seats for its Astronauts Aboard Russian Soyuz Spacecraft
The US space agency intends to buy two seats for its astronauts aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft for a flight to the International Space Station (ISS), TASS reported. “NASA’s purchase of a seat on a future private astronaut mission of no more than four total crew members helps both foster the low Earth orbit economy as well as provides NASA an additional way to meet its needs for research aboard the International Space Station,” the agency said in a Nov.
Dundee schools to give pupils who skip classes for climate change protest a black mark
Dundee pupils who skip school to take part in another global day of climate strike action will have their absence treated as unauthorised.
Yawning trans-Tasman salary gap for medical specialists
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Freak waves flood homes in Marshall Islands
More than 200 people have been forced to flee their homes, after they were inundated by freak waves in the Marshall Islands capital Majuro.
Israel’s Stalagmites Have Climate Stories to Tell
Formed by dripping water over thousands of years, the rocky formations point to ancient monsoons.
Scientists have discovered a 'monster' black hole that's so big it shouldn't exist
Scientists are now scratching their heads at how LB-1 got so huge.
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Scientists Are Confused Whether This 18,000-Year-Old Frozen Animal is Dog or Wolf
This 18000-years-old dog is so perfectly preserved that his body hair, fur, eyelashes, nose are in good condition- it looks like he is so fresh.
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Meet Dogor, the 18,000-year-old puppy found in Siberia
Scientists have discovered the perfectly preserved body of a puppy believed to be more than 18,000 years old in a remote part of northeast Siberia.
Johnson wants 'exuberant' media after Channel 4 row
A Conservative source suggested the party may review Channel 4's public service broadcasting position after it replaced Mr Johnson with an ice sculpture when he refused to take part in a climate change debate.
Today's the last day to pick up free youth bus passes before Victoria program starts
Today is the final day to pick up a free youth bus pass from the City of Victoria before the program kicks in Sunday, although they can still be obtained afterward. Victoria youth 18 and younger . . .
Kerala woman judge heckled by lawyers for cancelling bail of accused
The Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association has dismissed the allegations.
2 K-pop stars were jailed for raping a drunk, unconscious woman in a scandal that showed the industry’s dark underbelly
Two K-pop stars have been sentenced to jail for gang raping a drunk, unconscious woman.
Portugal's students march for climate as Greta visit delayed
LISBON (Reuters) - Students took to the streets in eight cities across Portugal on Friday to call for action on climate change, but Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was unable to join them because she was held up by bad weather in mid-Atlantic.
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2009 – the first quantum computer
Michael Banks looks at the Physics World 2009 Breakthrough of the Year and how research in quantum computing has moved on
Boris would have been as useful as a melting ice sculpture at the climate debate
CAROLINE LUCAS: Boris Johnson accuses MPs of dither and delay over Brexit - that is precisely his approach to the climate crisis.
Sasol scores ‘own goal’ as climate pressure mounts in SA
Company could face legal challenges if it continues to refuse votes on the issue.
Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist'
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.
No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity
New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.
PODCAST: Wider attention must be paid to PrEP for HIV/Aids prevention - professor | IOL
Professor Salim S Abdool Karim, the director of the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, speaks to Kuben ...
Month of rail strikes starts on Monday and will disrupt Christmas trains
Dispute is over guards on South Western Railway trains
U.N. Summit to Hear Call for Rich Nations to Pay 'Climate' Reparations
Officials at the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid next week will consider new taxes on developed countries.
For the brightest star in the Universe: BTS V fans dedicate stars,an acre of a planet and donations for the center of our Mikrokosmos
There are a lot of unique gifts that fans come up with to make their beloved idol's birthday a meaningful one; and countl…
‘Tens of thousands’ of children skip school for climate strike protest
The international movement, Fridays For Future, was started by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
Odisha: Human skeleton, skull found in dustbin behind Bhubaneswar school building
The Nayapalli Police along with a scientific team rushed to the spot and sent the skeleton and the skull to the state forensic laboratory for a DNA test.
Nicole Kidman ‘shattered’ by father’s death but ‘had to be OK’ for children
The Australian actress also talked about taking on a theatre role as a tribute to her late father.
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Granada has warned for the first time of the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens (PBs) in a wide range of plastic medical devices, fabrics, personal care products (including topical creams), and nutritional supplements in hospital neonatal intensive care units, coming into direct contact with new-born babies.
Number of children requiring treatment for cannabis misuse failed to improve in the last 3 years
Public Health England has today revealed that a staggering 12,702 young people entered treatment last year because of problems with cannabis.
Arrayjet secures new contract to provide SciLifeLab with microarray technology for proteomics research
Arrayjet, the Scottish-based microarray instrumentation company, has secured a GBP250,000 contract to provide the Swedish SciLifeLab - the national hub for molecular bioscience in Sweden - with microarray technology to provide further analytical information for mapping the human protein atlas.
"Start Wearing Purple" as sung by Sesame Street's Count
This. is. amazing. Purple Count singing Gogol Bordello’s “Start Wearing Purple” — the entire song! Someone spent a long time making this mashup video but we don’t know who e…
Rocket Report: Cornwall locals protest spaceport, China’s toxic rocket problem
"Labour against the rocket in Branson's pocket."
Thousands of youths in latest climate protest
Thousands of activists, mostly young people, are protesting on the streets of Lisbon on Friday to demand government measures to protect the planet, stressing that it is already known what the solutions are, but actions are missing.
NHS Tayside starts review of at-risk GP surgeries
Follows abrupt closure of Bridge of Earn practice
Council urged to ‘explore every option’ to improve Ardee street
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Vancouver teen climate group protests Black Friday shopping
Metro Vancouver teens skipped school to hit the mall this Black Friday but they weren't bargain hunting.
‘Tens of thousands’ of children skip school for climate strike protest
The international movement, Fridays For Future, was started by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
Excellent year for icewine
Unseasonably cold temperatures in the Central Okanagan this week have been great news for local wineries looking to produce icewine.
Father charged with child abuse, domestic assault after infant thrown on floor, mother punched
A Memphis father has been charged after a mother said he threw their 1-year-old child on the ground after an argument.
Excellent and Splash catches the eye
Excellent and Splash caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Friday (Nov. 29) morning.Inner sand:600m: Stars For You (Ikram), Moment Of Madness (rb) 41. Pair easy. Eyes For You (rb) 36.5
Russia Should Fear What France Will Do to Protect Its Satellites
Space lasers are not off the table.
Massive Attack commision climate change research
The Tyndall Centre will investigate strategies for reducing the live music industry's climate footprint.
Nicole Kidman ‘shattered’ by father’s death but ‘had to be OK’ for children
The Australian actress also talked about taking on a theatre role as a tribute to her late father.
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
How Exactly Is Kombucha Made?
Kombucha is purported to have various health benefits but what proof is there for these claims?
Men born from older mothers at risk of heart problems
Researchers have found that placenta changes could suggest that male offspring are more at risk of heart problems later on in life
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The idea of using underwater fiber-optic cables to observe earthquakes has been explored in the past by researchers from the UK, Italy, and Malta.
AstraZeneca eyes early 2020 FDA verdict on Imfinzi in SCLC
The FDA has started a priority review of AstraZeneca’s immuno-oncology drug Imfinzi as a first-line treatment for small cell lung cancer (SCLC), with a decision due in the first quarter of next year.
Father charged with child abuse, domestic assault after infant thrown on floor, mother punched
A Memphis father has been charged after a mother said he threw their 1-year-old child on the ground after an argument.
Fadnavis Makes Conspiracy Allegation On CM Uddhav's First Cabinet Meet
Maharashtra's Ex-Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday levelled allegations at the newly formed 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government in the State
Boris Johnson Skips Climate Change Debate, Replaced By Melting Ice Sculpture
Boris Johnson declined to attend the debate on climate change on Channel, the broadcasting regulator decided to replace the spot with a melting ice sculpture.
Proposed EU-wide 'climate law' would set net-zero carbon target by 2050
Plan is part of ‘green new deal’ but campaigners say it is not enough to tackle climate crisis
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet: lessons from my father, John
John Perrottet works at the World Bank developing tourism projects. His son Dominic – one of 12 siblings – is NSW Treasurer.
Climate Adaptation Now
As world leaders gather in Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25), they must address more than future targets for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. They must also address the harm to people and livelihoods that climate change is already causing. Strengthening our ability to adapt to climate change has never been more urgent. Many regions are experiencing major difficulties as a result of higher global temperatures and changing weather patterns. We must do more to help citizens and governments tackle issues such as rising sea levels, wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters, and increased coastal erosion. Even if we meet the Paris agreement’s goal of limiting the average global temperature increase to well below 2°C, at least 570 cities and some 800 million people will be at risk from rising sea levels and more frequent and destructive storms.
Why We Strike Again
For more than a year, children and young people from around the world have been striking for the climate. We launched a movement that defied all expectations, with millions of people lending their voices – and their bodies – to the cause. We did this not because it was our dream, but because we didn’t see anyone else taking action to secure our future. And despite the vocal support we have received from many adults – including some of the world’s most powerful leaders – we still don’t. Striking is not a choice we relish; we do it because we see no other options. We have watched a string of United Nations climate conferences unfold. Countless negotiations have produced much-hyped but ultimately empty commitments from the world’s governments – the same governments that allow fossil-fuel companies to drill for ever-more oil and gas, and burn away our futures for their profit.
Students stage global climate protests to pressure UN summit
LISBON, Nov 29 — Thousands of people in Australia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change today, aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent solutions at a United Nations conference next week. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg had been due to join a student...
Alarmists Propose Rebranding ‘Climate Change’ for Greater Shock Value
Climate change alarmists are pushing for a change in vocabulary to scare people into taking global warming more seriously.
The European Parliament Declares a Climate Emergency
EU should commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the UN Conference, says Parliament. Ahead of the UN COP25 Climate Change Conference in Madrid 2-13 December, the Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally.
Fisker Ocean will start at $379 per month under subscription service
Fisker said Wednesday its forthcoming Ocean electric luxury SUV will start at $379 a month under its flexible lease program. That's after a $2,999 down payment, however, and it doesn't include insurance.
QUT launches new $7.5m Centre for Data Science
Projects already underway with Qld govt.
New automated method helps identify cancer cell metabolism inhibitors
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a new automated method for testing hundreds of molecules at a time to find out which ones block cancer cells from consuming glucose - the sugars they need to spread and grow.
The Secret World newsletter
The excellent first edition of Matthew Braga’s new Secret World newsletter looks at exactly who you’re calling when you use a satellite phone or Garmin emergency beacon to call for help…
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif undergoes medical tests in London: Reports
Sharif, 69, left for London on November 19 in an air ambulance for medical treatment after the Lahore High Court allowed him to travel abroad for four weeks.
Climate change protesters bring Upper Parliament Street to a standstill in 'march for justice'
Demands were being made to end the use of and investment in burning fossil fuels
An erupting volcano in Mexico forced KLM passengers to take an 11-hour flight from Amsterdam to ... Amsterdam
Passengers travelling on a KLM flight on Thursday were forced to endure an 11-hour journey that ended with them being dropped them off exactly where they started because of an erupting volcano.
3 arrested in downtown Vancouver climate protests
Three protesters taking part in a mock funeral procession through downtown Vancouver have been arrested.
Africa is “cradle of mankind” and these are some of the continent’s oldest tribes
A good number of indigenous African tribes are believed to be the direct descendants of the earliest man and carry unique DNA markers. This feeds into the widely held belief that humans evolved from Africa millions of years ago. Throughout European civilization some Africans dropped some of their cultures and have taken up some westernised...
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
A Blessing on Your Head – Ethical? – The Science of Kabbalah [audio]
This week Rav Yitzchak and William discuss the weekly Torah portion where we read the story of a supposed deception played out when Rebecca convinces her son to fool his father who is about to give a blessing to Esau. Does this raise any ethical questions, and how does it relate to our struggle and the consequences we experience in life?
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
Second World War photos to be preserved in Express & Star online archive
Hundreds of historic photographs dating back to the Second World War will be the next to be preserved for future generations as part of the Express & Star photo archive project.
'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients
Cutting-edge technology is giving new hope to millions of people living with paralysis across the United States. Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully developed a light-weight, wearable electrode sleeve that regulates and triggers finger movement in quadriplegics.
Climate justice activist Aliénor Rougeot juggles strikes and school studies
The U of T student and lead coordinator of #FridaysForFuture in Toronto explains why climate and social justice can't be separated
Australian students kick off global climate change protests
SYDNEY - Thousands of Australian students walked out of class on Friday to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in climate change, which they said is contributing to the country’s bushfire crisis.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Science
Akshay Venkatesh: this Perth-raised mathematician and Stanford professor is "one of Australia’s greatest minds". Plus: Lisa Harvey-Smith and Jacques Miller.
Energy reduction for town planning
Hot Property: Black or dark roofs may be a fashion statement but draw and retain a huge heat load from the sun.
Getting the measure of fermented foods
Research Lives: John Leech, PhD researcher at APC Microbiome Ireland
Dicey Situation: European Parliament Declares Global Emergency Over Climate Change
The Parliament’s vote came during a debate about an upcoming United Nations conference on climate change that is scheduled for 2 Dec and the same day scientists warned that our planet has crossed several tipping points.
‘Tens of thousands' of children skip school for climate strike protest
The international movement, Fridays For Future, was started by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
Fantastic Four: Negative Zone #1 Is a Delightful One-Shot
Fantastic Four: Negative Zone #1 is a savvy one-shot that offers all the science-driven mayhem and teamwork of your favorite Fantastic Four stories.
Boris Johnson's father says UK public 'couldn't spell Pinocchio'
Stanley Johnson also says it is ‘absurd’ that BBC can refer on air to tweet calling PM a liar
Urge to curb climate change spreads like 'Wildfire' across the Globe
Climate-crisis is finally getting the traction that it needed. People across the world are organizing sit-ins in different parts, calling upon those in power to act right now. Teen activist, Greta Thunberg took to twitter urging everyone to join the climate-crisis protests.
'New home test can detect aggressive prostate cancer'
A new test can detect signs of prostate cancer using urine samples collected at home, according to a study which could predict whether patients will require treatment for the disease up to five years earlier than current methods.
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday.
Brexit Britain’s big talk on space fails to fly
European aerospace firms get in work contracts as much as their governments fund the European Space Agency, but the UK lags behind.
Save the Whales—But Actually
Environmentalists have been demanding that we save the whales for decades. The phrase has been printed ad nauseam on so many buttons and t-shirts and bumper stickers that it’s practically a joke.
Boris Johnson criticised by Greens over ’embarrassing’ climate debate no-show
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie accused the Prime Minister of lying about ‘pretty much everything’ he says.
Astronomers discover black hole three times larger than researchers thought possible
Scientists have found a black hole that's so large it theoretically isn't supposed to exist, according to findings published in
Perth snooker star Scott Donaldson ‘felt like I might die’ in frightening mid-match incident
Scott Donaldson has admitted he feared he ‘might die’ in a 40-minute medical break during his victory in the final of snooker's Championship League Group Four last month.
BJP Staring At Tough Challenge In Jharkhand, May Need Support Of Angry Allies To Form Government
Why BJP is facing a tough challenge in Jharkhand assembly polls.
A network of cables at the bottom of the ocean is helping scientists detect earthquakes
Internet submarine cables will be used to detect earthquakes, A team of researchers has revealed how to easily set up an underwater earthquake detectors
These female African scientists have changed the world in various ways
Women have been responsible for some of the most important scientific revolutions that shaped the modern world. From Marie Curie’s discoveries about radiation to Grace Hopper’s groundbreaking work on computer programming, and Barbara McClintock’s pioneering approach to genetics. But too often their stories aren’t just about the difficulties they faced in cracking some of the toughest problems in science, but also...
Boris Johnson criticised by Greens over ’embarrassing’ climate debate no-show
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie accused the Prime Minister of lying about ‘pretty much everything’ he says.
Climate change protest in Plymouth city centre - in pictures
Noisy protesters have been marching to raise awareness of climate change in Plymouth today
Harvey Nathanson, father of MEMS, dies
The creator if the first MEMS device, Harvey Nathanson, has died.
NASA intends to purchase seats on commercial space flights
NASA has confirmed its intention to buy seats on possible private space missions, to support its “low-Earth orbit commercialisation goals”.
Economy hit by climate of fear, says Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister warns of disastrous effects of a sharp slowdown in growth .
Call for steps to increase forest cover in Andhra Pradesh
Experts express concern over global climate change
Switzerland Acts to Improve DLT/Blockchain Ecosystem with Improved Legal Certainty, Crypto Valley Association Welcomes the Move
The Swiss Federal Council has moved to improved the legal certainty regarding the framework for the utilization of blockchain or distributed ledger technology (
Boris Johnson criticised by Greens over ’embarrassing’ climate debate no-show
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie accused the Prime Minister of lying about ‘pretty much everything’ he says.
Maria 01: The Future of The Largest Startup and Venture Campus in Europe
From the creators of Slush, the Maria 01 Startup and Venture Campus in Helsinki is a mini-city within the city, expanding to become Europe's best and largest startup campus, a place every startup and VC must know about.
Buhari: Construction of Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline to start soon
President Muhammadu Buhari says the federal government would soon commence the construction of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AAK) gas pipeline.
Greystones plan proposes new town square, a boardwalk and less car dominance
Co Wicklow town commissions study to improve the ‘public realm’
China mixing military and science in Arctic push: Denmark
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China’s military is increasingly using scientific research in the Arctic as a way into the region, a Danish intelligence service said on Friday, as it warned of intensifying geopolitical rivalry in the Earth’s freezing North.
Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica
In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, moss, lichen and grass grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of microorganisms that...
Find out about free parking for Christmas shoppers in Carrick-on-Suir’s council owned car parks
Parking will once again be free in Tipperary Co. Council car parks in Carrick-on-Suir on each of the four Saturdays before Christmas, starting this Saturday, November 30. The other free parking ...
My record on environmental issues
Letter: Conservative parliamentary candidate Jesse Norman responds to the Guardian’s climate score article
A long forgotten Canadian discovery used to treat superbugs
A cystic fibrosis patient infected with a dangerous superbug has become one of the first Canadians to try phage therapy -- inhaling viruses found in sewage to kill the bacteria in her lungs. The experimental treatment, discovered in Canada over a century ago, may become a new weapon in the war against drug resistant bacteria.
Prostate cancer screening: Scientists develop an at-home urine test
LONDON, Nov 29 — English doctors have developed a urine test to screen for prostate cancer, which can be done at home. With the new test, the scientists are hoping to make it easier for men to avoid more invasive and time-consuming diagnostic methods such as digital rectal examination. At a time...
Ultimate sufferer is common Mumbaikar: Fadnavis after CM Thackeray stays Aarey car shed work
Devendra Fadnavis said the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had given Rs 15,000 crore for the metro project on "nominal" interest rates.
Several people stabbed in London Bridge incident - Barriere Star Journal
A man has been detained, according to Metropolitan Police
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy - Barriere Star Journal
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
Hundreds to descend on OMV in New Plymouth
Hundreds to descend on OMV in New Plymouth for climate protest
Climate change: Ayrshire ministers launch 'rap house' Eco song ahead of festive film release
Reverend Neil Urquhart and Father Wullie Boyd - aka the Shoes Brothers - are back with a hard hitting message.
Scots guide dog puppies celebrate first birthday party before starting school
Taking a morning break from their specialist training seven of the group of nine pups enjoyed a birthday cake made specially for dogs.
Premier League says David Pemsel has resigned before starting his job as chief executive
LONDON (AP) - Premier League says David Pemsel has resigned before starting his job as chief executive.
Thousands stage global climate protests before UN summit
Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across the world, demanding more action on climate change and aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent solutions at a United Nations conference next week.
Jubilant scenes at depots as RTC workers resume duty
Crew faced staring trouble as most buses had flat tyres, drained batteries
Official cancels gift settlement given by parents
Sivakasi Sivakasi Sub-Collector C. Dinesh Kumar on Thursday cancelled a gift settlement given by parents to four of their children for not taking care of them. The Sub-Collector who also heads the Rev
The subliminal sadness of ordinary love
'Ordinary Love' starring Liam Neeson is an affecting portrayal of impending isolation and loneliness
Premier League chief executive David Pemsel resigns - before starting job
David Pemsel was due to start as Premier League chief executive in February, taking over from Richard Scudamore after his resignation
Look: GROWN-ISH Star Yara Shahidi Links Up W/ Nas + Destiny Jones For The Holidays
"Grown-ish" star Yara Shahidi did it big for Thanksgiving. The Hollywood actress lit up her social media this week with a look at her Turkey Day alongside famil
Telkom walks away after Cell C rejects offer
Telkom has withdrawn a cautionary notice to shareholders about its proposed acquisition of Cell C after the board of the mobile operator spurned its approaches.
Canalside apartment proposal given green light
Work to build more than 70 new canal-side apartments on derelict Walsall land could start as soon as January after plans were given the green light.
Giant black hole 'should not even exist,' stunned scientists say
Scientists have discovered a huge black hole that is challenging long-held assumptions about the cosmic bodies in the Milky Way.
Anti-Abortion Bill Requires Doctors to Perform Procedure That They Say Does Not Exist
Lawmakers in the Ohio State Legislature recently introduced an anti-abortion bill which forces doctors to “re-implant an ectopic pregnancy” into a woman’s uterus or face a felony “abortion murder” charge. However, according to doctors, there is a substantial problem with the bill – no such procedure exists in medical science.
6 passengers medically evaluated after falling ill aboard docked cruise ship at Port of Los Angeles
Six people were medically evaluated after they reported falling ill while on board a docked cruise ship at the Port of Los Angeles Sunday morning.
Europe to consider law on climate neutrality by March
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union executive will propose by March 2020 a new climate law to turn the bloc neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and help lead the struggle against global warming, a draft showed on Friday.
Should you be worried about your carbon footprint every time you take a flight?
Even if biofuels and electric planes become more common, flying may never be climate neutral.