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Stricter rules to protect European waters: EU Parliament sets stricter standards to curb pollution in rivers, lakes and groundwater
13+ hour, 29+ min ago (387+ words) The European Union (EU) Parliament on March 26, 2026, approved updated EU water pollution standards. This would help in tackling harmful substances in Europe's rivers, lakes and groundwater. The new measures would also focus on substances of emerging concern, such as microplastics…...
The swift parrot’s distinctive call was recorded dozens of times in a patch of Tasmanian forest. Then the forest was logged
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (618+ words) Scientists estimate the endangered bird's population has slumped to about 750. But the logging agency responsible for clearing its habitat said it acted lawfully They are sounds from a section of forest that no longer exists. In December and January, scientists…...
Country diary: Lambing season is here – how long until white-tailed eagles are overhead? | Andrea Meanwell
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (354+ words) Tebay, Cumbria: A planned reintroduction of these apex predators has got us upland farmers worried. We're still not convinced they won't harm our flocks Last year I put a large group of Ouessants outside to graze on the Roman fort…...
The Invisible Backbone — Space as the Power Infrastructure of the 21st Century
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (597+ words) Many consider the space industry one of the defining strategic domains of the 21st century'comparable in significance to the railway in the 19th century, oil in the 20th, or the internet at the turn of the millennium. This analogy is not rhetorical exaggeration…...
Rwanda: Key Things to Know About Rwanda's First Kinyarwanda ICT Dictionary
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (720+ words) More than 1,700 technology-related terms have been compiled into the first-ever Kinyarwanda ICT terminological dictionary, a milestone expected to strengthen the use of the language in the digital era and improve access to accurate, standardised terminology. Developed over nearly three years,…...
Africa: AI Is Fuelling the 'Digital Colonisation' of Africa, Warns UN Scientist
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (1141+ words) The United Nations has launched its first global panel on artificial intelligence, as concerns grow that the technology could deepen global inequalities - particularly in Africa, where systems are largely imported after being shaped elsewhere. The panel, bringing together around 40 experts…...
Six animal superpowers humans can only dream of
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (328+ words) When it comes to survival, some animals are equipped with abilities that push the boundaries of what seems biologically possible." These creatures possess traits that make even our most advanced technologies look primitive. While humans rely on tools, machines, and…...
Fatal flaw in AI computing power! Broadcom's director highlights 'three major bottlenecks'; production capacity gap may persist until 2027.
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (774+ words) Broadcomexecutives have identified three core bottlenecks in the AI supply chain: lasers, advanced process wafers, and PCBs. Due to high technical barriers and capacity constraints, the delivery cycle for small-scale PCBs has surged to six months, while the yield rate…...
Forget the workarounds — get real Office apps for your Mac for just $50
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (226+ words) TL;DR: Get the full Microsoft Office suite on your Mac for a one-time $49.97 " no other fees, no renewals, just lifetime access. Free productivity apps sounded like a good idea until you hit the roadblocks. Formatting breaks, missing features, and…...
This $199 Microsoft upgrade is just $13 for a limited time
22+ hour, 20+ min ago (295+ words) TL;DR: See what a brand new operating system can do with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, on sale now for $12.97 (reg. $199) through May 3. Working more efficiently doesn't always mean changing up your workflow. Sometimes, you just need some new…...