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  Sydney (AFP) Jan 21, 2019 Six people have been charged after Australian authorities uncovered a multi-million-dollar crime syndicate stealing baby formula and vitamins from major retailers across Sydney for shipment to China, police said Monday. Four members of one family and two other men have been arrested and charged over the "organised criminal group" that New South Wales Police believe has operated for several years. "We're thinking this is quite an expansive criminal group that was exploiting an overseas market at ... read more |
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Scientists warn of climate 'time bomb' for world's groundwaterParis (AFP) Jan 21, 2019 Future generations face an environmental "time bomb" as the world's groundwater systems take decades to respond to the present day impact of climate change, scientists warned on Monday. ... more 
Scientists discover new 'architecture' in cornBaton Rouge LA (SPX) Jan 22, 2019 New research on the U.S.'s most economically important agricultural plant - corn - has revealed a different internal structure of the plant than previously thought, which can help optimize how corn ... more 
Ecological benefits of part-night lighting revealedNewcastle UK (SPX) Jan 22, 2019 Switching off street lights to save money and energy could have a positive knock-on effect on our nocturnal pollinators, according to new research. A study, led by experts from Newcastle and Y ... more 
Brazil agriculture minister defends pro-business stance on indigenous landsBrasilia (AFP) Jan 18, 2019 Brazil's agriculture minister on Friday defended a policy of wanting to develop agribusiness on indigenous lands, and dismissing "hysteria" about the issue of protecting the Amazon rainforest. ... more |
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S.Sudan flooding displaces 100,000 in matter of weeks: UN
Afghan deputy PM visits earthquake hit area Death toll from Indonesia flooding rises to 23 Death toll from Indonesia flash floods rises to 19 Deadly floods inundate Indonesia's Bali and Flores islands Surveillance camera captures tornado in eastern Australia Deadly floods inundate Indonesia's Bali and Flores Invasive plants and bacteria threaten Iraq's Euphrates Hundreds stranded as heavy rains paralyze Mexico suburb Freeport Indonesia suspends Papua mine operation after landslide |
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RUDN pedologists found out a correct combination of nitrogen fertilizers and plastic mulchMoscow, Russia (SPX) Jan 16, 2019 Nitrogen is a part of organic compounds that are of extreme importance for plants: chlorophyll, proteins, hormones, and enzymes. When plants lack nitrogen, their growth slows down, stems become thin ... more 
Ancient quinoa found in Ontario, suggesting early links between indigenous groupsWashington (UPI) Jan 16, 2019 The discovery of ancient quinoa seeds outside of Ontario suggests early indigenous groups were exchanging perishable goods as early as 900 B.C. ... more 
Survey: GMO food critics overestimate their knowledge of the subjectWashington (UPI) Jan 15, 2019 Opponents of genetically modified foods overrate their knowledge of the subject, according to a new survey. ... more 
France takes Roundup weed-killer off market after court rulingLyon (AFP) Jan 15, 2019 French authorities on Tuesday banned the sale of a form of controversial weed-killer Roundup following a court ruling that regulators failed to take safety concerns into account when clearing the widely used herbicide. ... more  
UK Space Agency COMPASS project aims to to improve crop yields for Mexican farmersHarwell UK (SPX) Jan 11, 2019 SIAP, the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food - part of the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) - has signed a declaration of intent with the UK Space ... more |
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 Feds, states can help biochar live up to its soil-saving potential 
Rice plants engineered to be better at photosynthesis make more riceWashington DC (SPX) Jan 11, 2019 A new bioengineering approach for boosting photosynthesis in rice plants could increase grain yield by up to 27%, according to a study publishing January 10 in the journal Molecular Plant. The appro ... more  |
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Fish farmers of the CaribbeanSanta Barbara CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2019 There are only so many fish in the sea. And our appetite for seafood has already stressed many wild fisheries to the breaking point. Meanwhile, the planet's growing population will only further incr ... more 
Cow breathalyzers help scientists measure methane emissionsWashington (UPI) Jan 10, 2019 Researchers in Texas have developed new technology for measuring the amount of methane emitted into the atmosphere by cattle. ... more  
Deere puts spotlight on high-tech farmingLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2019 It has GPS, lasers, computer vision, and uses machine learning and sensors to be more efficient. This is the new high-tech farm equipment from John Deere, which made its first Consumer Electronics Show appearance this week to highlight the importance of tech in farming. ... more 
Kosher high-tech office lures Jerusalem's ultra-OrthodoxJerusalem (AFP) Jan 9, 2019 The office in central Jerusalem at first glance resembles many other start-ups - until you notice the religious books and entrepreneurs in traditional black suits. ... more 
US startup eyes next generation of burgers with relishLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2019 Can a "high-tech" burger help save the planet? ... more |
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 Moscow (Sputnik) Jan 21, 2019 
The first Russian satellite for weather forecasting and monitoring climate and environment in the Arctic region, Arktika-M, is planned to be sent to near-earth orbit in June 2019, a source in the Russian space industry told Sputnik on Sunday.
"The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle from the Baikonur cosmodrome with Fregat booster and the first hydrometeorological satellite Arktika-M i ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Jan 14, 2019 
Magnetic North is shifting rapidly, throwing off the World Magnetic Model that powers a variety of global navigational systems.
Scientists were originally scheduled to release an updated model this week - a fix for the accumulating anomalies - but due to the government shutdown, the update's release has been delayed until the end of the month.
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 Tucson AZ (SPX) Jan 18, 2019 
The growth of forest trees all over the world is becoming more water-limited as the climate warms, according to new research from an international team that includes University of Arizona scientists.
The effect is most evident in northern climates and at high altitudes where the primary limitation on tree growth had been cold temperatures, reports the team this week in the online journal S ... more |
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 Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) Jan 21, 2019 
A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has developed a system that produces electricity and hydrogen (H2) while eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2), which is the main contributor of global warming.
Published This breakthrough has been led by Professor Guntae Kim in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST in collaboration with Professor Jaephil Cho in the Department of Energy Eng ... more |
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 Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) Jan 21, 2019 
Lead-based perovskites already gained much attention as promising materials for low-cost and high-efficiency solar cells. However, the intrinsic instability and the toxicity of lead (Pb) have raised serious concerns of the viability of Pb-based perovskites, hindering large-scale commercialization of solar cells and similar devices based on these materials.
As an alternative solution, Pb-fr ... more |
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 Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 18, 2019 
Tilt Renewables, a leading developer, owner and manager of renewable energy generation assets in Australia and New Zealand, has confirmed the use of wind Lidar technology from ZX Lidars to remotely measure wind conditions above ground without the need for a traditional met mast. Initial deployment has been to a remote site in complex terrain primarily for the purpose of confirming the quality of ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Jan 13, 2019 
The death toll in a coal mine roof collapse in northern China has risen to 21 after rescuers found two more miners dead on Sunday, state media reported.
A total of 87 people were working underground in the Shaanxi province mine at the time of the accident on Saturday afternoon, according to official news agency Xinhua, citing local authorities.
Rescuers had been searching for two remain ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Jan 22, 2019 
A group of more than 100 former diplomats and academics have signed an open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for the release of two Canadians who have been detained on allegations of espionage.
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were on December 10 arrested for activities that "endanger China's security" - a phrase often used by Beijing when alleging ... more |
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 Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jan 21, 2019 
One day we may be able to ingest tiny robots that deliver drugs directly to diseased tissue, thanks to research being carried out at EPFL and ETH Zurich.
The group of scientists - led by Selman Sakar at EPFL and Bradley Nelson at ETH Zurich - drew inspiration from bacteria to design smart, biocompatible microrobots that are highly flexible. Because these devices are able to swim through fl ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) Jan 22, 2019 
Eye-watering, throat-scratching air pollution is a major driver of big city blues in China, according to a study published Monday that matched social network chatter with fine-particle pollution levels.
"The take-away is simple," lead author Siqi Zheng, an associate professor at MIT and director of the University's China Future City Lab, told AFP.
"Higher levels of air pollution lower pe ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) Jan 9, 2019 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is cutting emergency federal aid sent to help California after devastating wildfires unless the Democratic-led state gets its "act together."
"Billions of dollars are sent to the State of California for Forrest fires that, with proper Forrest Management, would never happen," Trump tweeted, initially misspelling the word forest before repeating the ... more |
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 Wellington (AFP) Jan 18, 2019 
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's Pacific charm offensive went off course on Friday when he was forced to defend Fiji's accusations of inaction over climate change.
As Morrison pushed Canberra's message of a new Pacific focus with increased security and enhanced trade opportunities, he was called out by Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, who turned the spotlight onto climate c ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Jan 18, 2019 
Australia has a new record for hottest nighttime temperature.
During the early morning hours of Jan. 18, as Thursday became Friday in Australia, a weather station near Dubbo, a city in New South Wales, recorded an overnight low of 35.9 degrees Celsius, 96.6 degrees Fahrenheit - a new record.
Australia is in the midst of an intense heat wave. Daytime temperatures in New South Wal ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2019  China's top trade negotiator will travel to the United States for talks later this month ahead of a March deadline to avoid bruising tariff hikes, the commerce ministry said Thursday.
Vice Premier Liu He will visit Washington on January 30-31 for the negotiations, the ministry said, following up on talks between lower-level officials in Beijing earlier this month.
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 London, UK (SPX) Jan 18, 2019 
Next Monday morning (21 January), skywatchers across the UK will be able to see a total eclipse of the Moon. This spectacular event is easy to see and is the last chance for UK observers to see a total lunar eclipse in its entirety until 2029.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes exactly between the Sun and the Moon. The Sun is behind Earth, and the Moon moves into Earth's shadow ... more |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 21, 2019  Hong Kong must do more to crack down on illegal wildlife smuggling by ending legal loopholes and lenient sentences, conservation groups said Monday, as they detailed the city's role in the lucrative trade.
Despite its comparatively small size, the bustling southern Chinese transport hub plays a "disproportionate" role in wildlife crime, researchers said, accounting for around a fifth of all ... more |
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