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Illegal trade in African harvester ants is on the rise
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (172+ words) Published May 13, 2026 14: 25 The giant African harvester ant (Messor cephalotes), a species native to East Africa and mentioned in the Bible, has become part of a growing illegal international trade driven by collectors and hobbyists, The Guardian reported. A single queen…...
Kazakhstan says mass wildlife deaths were natural selection
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (296+ words) Kazakhstan's government has responded to growing concerns over the condition of the country's wildlife, addressing not only the recent saiga die-off in the steppes but also the deaths of swans and Caspian seals in western Kazakhstan. Nurken Sharbiyev, Kazakhstan's deputy…...
Pentagon admits UFOs in lunar mission photos are real
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (65+ words) Kursiv Media Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 images draw attention Particular attention has focused on images from the Apollo 12 mission and Apollo 17 mission. The publication also references astronauts" radio communications describing unusual particles, flashes and floating debris either breaking away from the…...
Kazakhstan must boost energy capacity to meet AI demand
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (462+ words) Demand for data centers " especially from artificial intelligence (AI) projects " is growing faster than energy infrastructure can keep up, according to Akashi Data Center PLC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Adil Bilyalov. He made the remarks during a panel discussion at…...
Labor shortages drive automation in the recycling industry
1+ week, 1+ day ago (306+ words) Published May 5, 2026 12: 43 Labor shortages and high staff turnover are pushing the recycling industry to explore automation and robotics as long-term solutions, the BBC reports. In the U. K. , a recycling facility in Rainham, east London, operated by Sharp Group, processes up to…...
New Orleans faces long-term threat from rising sea levels
1+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) A new study suggests that relocation efforts in New Orleans may need to begin sooner rather than later, as the city faces growing threats from sea-level rise and coastal land loss, The Guardian reported, citing a study that says the…...
Kazakhstan and NVIDIA explore AI infrastructure
1+ week, 6+ day ago (305+ words) Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with NVIDIA Vice President of Global AI Infrastructure Growth Nico Caprez, as well as Firebird AI co-founders Razmig Hovaghimian and Alexander Yesayan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of artificial intelligence and the…...
Almaty to launch two major IT hubs
2+ week, 1+ day ago (30+ words) Almaty plans to open two major IT hubs with 80, 000 sq. m of space, including Almaty Hub and a new AI Park, boosting Kazakhstan's fast-growing tech sector...
Japan bear sightings surge in 2026
2+ week, 2+ day ago (188+ words) Published April 27, 2026 12: 14 Asiatic black bears emerging from hibernation in Japan are increasingly coming into contact with humans, with sightings already exceeding the pace recorded in 2025, a record year for attacks, The Guardian reported. In the country's northeast, where sightings of…...
First in the world: Tokayev signals new era with Astana AI Film Fest
2+ week, 2+ day ago (174+ words) During an awards ceremony for the winners of the Alem. ai Battle and AI Governance Cup competitions on April 24, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pointed to the upcoming Astana AI Film Festival, set to take place this fall. Read also: Major…...