Five animals that behave differently in moonlight
Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously—a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space. Not only …
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Science in Space Nov 2024: Wearable Tech for Space Station Research
Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions – research shows the …
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UN launch first-ever Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility at World Urban Forum
Active Mobility. Image credit: Unsplash/Bruce Mars Cairo: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), UN-Habitat, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched the first-ever Pan African Action Plan for Active …
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Rise in nitrous oxide emissions endangers pathway to 1.5°C, the ozone layer, and human health
Nitrous Oxide Emissions. Image credit: Chris LeBoutillier Baku (Azerbaijan): A new United Nations Global Nitrous Oxide Assessment is warning that nitrous oxide (N₂O), a potent greenhouse gas, is rapidly accelerating climate change …
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Imsha Rehman, Pakistani TikTok star deactivates social media accounts after private videos leak
#ImshaRehman, #Pakistan, #TikTok IBNS-CMEDIA: Pakistani TikTok star Imsha Rehman has deactivated her social media accounts after facing backlash over the leak of alleged explicit videos online. The issue arose after an alleged …
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Windfall profits from oil and gas could cover climate payments, says study
A central issue at the UN Climate Change Conference, set to start on November 11, will be the negotiations on new payments from industrialized nations to poorer countries. However, the …
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The last feral horses of India
#Wildlife, #Horses, #Assam, #Dibru SaikhowaNationalPark, #FeralHorses IBNS-CMEDIA: The Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Assam is the only place in India with a population of feral horses. These horses are believed to be descendants of …
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Taliban to attend UN Climate Conference first time after annexing Afghanistan
#UNClimateConference, #Taliban, #Afghanistan, #COP29 Kabul/IBNS-CMEDIA: Afghanistan will be participating in the United Nations Climate Conference for the first time after it was taken over by the Taliban rule in 2021, media reports said. …
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Hackers are targeting people who type “Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?” on search engine
#Hackers, # Australia, #AustraliaHacking, #Trojan, #SearchEngine IBNS-CMEDIA: People searching for the sentence “Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?” on the internet are often facing cyber-attacks of an unusual kind, alerted a firm named Sophos. …
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What to expect from next week’s UN climate conference dubbed the ‘finance COP’
Nations will meet next week to hammer out agreements on climate action at the 29th UN climate change conference, COP 29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dr. Simon Donner, professor in …
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