Volcano in Ecuador showing signs of 'potential collapse,' researchers say
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Volcano in Ecuador showing signs of 'potential collapse,' researchers say
The collapse of the Tungurahua volcano could cause a massive landslide.
Iran says coronavirus has spread to several cities, reports two new deaths
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Iran says coronavirus has spread to several cities, reports two new deaths
DUBAI (Reuters) - The coronavirus has spread to several Iranian cities, a health ministry official said on Friday, as an outbreak that the authorities say began in the holy city of Qom caused two more deaths.
Farming Degrades Land; Farming Can Also Bring It Back
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Farming Degrades Land; Farming Can Also Bring It Back
Agroforestry—the practice of growing trees intermixed with crops or livestock—can fight erosion and restore nutrients
Greta Thunbergโs mother reveals teenagerโs troubled childhood
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Greta Thunbergโs mother reveals teenagerโs troubled childhood
Swedish opera singer Malena Ernman gives emotional account of daughterโs battles with autism and an eating disorder
Millions of Chinese Firms Face Collapse If Banks Donโt Act
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Millions of Chinese Firms Face Collapse If Banks Donโt Act
Brigita, a director at one of Chinaโs largest car dealers, is running out of options. Her firmโs 100 outlets have been closed for about a month because of the coronavirus, cash reserves are dwindling and banks are reluctant to extend deadlines on billionsโฆ
Iran's 'cup of poison'? Hardline win may point to eventual U.S. talks
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Iran's 'cup of poison'? Hardline win may point to eventual U.S. talks
DUBAI (Reuters) - Anti-Western hardliners are set to sweep Iranโs parliamentary elections and appear favorites to clinch the presidency next year, but an economic crisis could force them to engage with the United States despite their tightening grip on power.
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Neighbours close borders with Iran as virus concerns rise
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Neighbours close borders with Iran as virus concerns rise
Iran has reported eight deaths and 43 infections from the new coronavirus, prompting neighbouring states to cut travel links with Tehran amid concerns authorities failed to respond fast enough to the rapidly-spreading epidemic.
Archaeologists in Turkey Discover a Mysterious Ancient Kingdom Lost in History
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Archaeologists in Turkey Discover a Mysterious Ancient Kingdom Lost in History
It was said that all he touched turned to gold. But destiny eventually caught up with the legendary King Midas, and a long-lost chronicle of his ancient downfall appears to have literally surfaced in Turkey.
Earth has acquired a brand new moon that's about the size of a car |
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Earth has acquired a brand new moon that's about the size of a car
Astronomers have spotted an asteroid that has been captured by Earth's gravity, making it a temporary mini-moon. It will probably fly away again in April
Hidden island uncovered in Antarctica after melting glaciers reveal its shore
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Hidden island uncovered in Antarctica after melting glaciers reveal its shore
An Antarctic island that was once hidden has been uncovered after melting glaciers caused by high temperatures revealed its shore.
The government must abandon its fossil fuel power projects. If not, weโll sue | George Monbiot | Opinion |
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The government must abandon its fossil fuel power projects. If not, weโll sue
The Heathrow judgment was a watershed. Now we must target other projects that put profit before life on Earth, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Wildlife 'needs 5% of Welsh Government budget' -
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Wildlife 'needs 5% of Welsh Government budget'
More money is needed to tackle the "nature crisis" in Wales, environmentalists say.
Hopes rise over experimental drug's effectiveness against coronavirus | World news |
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Hopes rise over experimental drug's effectiveness against coronavirus
Many see remdesivir as one of few drugs that has reasonable prospect of helping patients
Scientists discover the mathematical rules underpinning brain growth
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Scientists discover the mathematical rules underpinning brain growth
Life is rife with patterns. It's common for living things to create a repeating series of similar features as they grow: think of feathers that vary slightly in length on a bird's wing or shorter and ...
A Huge Amount of Plastic Waste Is 'Missing' From Our Oceans. New Study Shows Where It Is
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A Huge Amount of Plastic Waste Is 'Missing' From Our Oceans. New Study Shows Where It Is
You've probably heard that our oceans have become a plastic soup. But in fact, of all the plastic that enters Earth's oceans each year, just 1 percent has been observed floating on the surface. So where is the rest of it?
For 75 Years, The US Had an 'Endless Frontier' of Science. Now It's Coming to an End
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For 75 Years, The US Had an 'Endless Frontier' of Science. Now It's Coming to an End
The US has been the most productive country for science and technology for decades. Many of the basic policy tenets that supported American prowess date back 75 years, to a document called Science: The Endless Frontier.
How You Can Kill Coronavirus in Your Car Without Damaging Interior Surfaces
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How You Can Kill Coronavirus in Your Car Without Damaging Interior Surfaces
Washing hands and cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces are two of the best ways to defend against spreading the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...
5 interesting facts about the moon
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5 interesting facts about the moon
The moon has been the Earth's companion in the Solar System for almost 5 billion years. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot.
Eerie Circle Built From Mammoth Bones Reveals New Clues About Survival in The Ice Age
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Eerie Circle Built From Mammoth Bones Reveals New Clues About Survival in The Ice Age
Long before the comfort of modern amenities, ancient human communities were capable of living in some truly harsh and frigid environments.