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Corpse Flower at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Photo Source: itoldya

Australia’s 15-Year Corpse Flower Blooms; ‘The Forgotten Sense’ on Human Odor vs. Animals.

Recently the corpse flower bloomed after 13 years in Australia. It drew crowds as it smells like a dead body. But, despite the horrible smell, the people went to see and smell

Govind Tekale

February 19, 2025

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Climate·Europe

EU Aims for 90% Emissions Reduction by 2040 Amid €170B in Climate Damages

The European Union wants to cut its climate pollution by 90% by 2040. This new target, announced by the European Commission, shows how Europe is tackling climate change head-on. Recent extreme weather

Rahul Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

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Business·Energy·News

UBE’s $500M Louisiana Plant to Produce Key EV Battery Materials

A new $500 million factory in Louisiana will make materials needed for electric car batteries, creating hundreds of local jobs. Japanese company UBE started building the plant on February 13, marking the

Sunita Somvanshi

February 18, 2025

Rocky Baltic Sea coastline with lush green vegetation. Photo Source: WWF

Activism·Artificial Intelligence·Marine Life·Technology

AI Targets 50,000 Tons of Ghost Nets Polluting Oceans Annually

Lurking beneath ocean waves, abandoned fishing nets silently wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. WWF Germany quantifies this aquatic menace: 50,000 tons of ghost nets infiltrate oceans yearly, while 20% of fishing gear

Rahul Somvanshi

February 17, 2025

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Health

Study: Ozempic Reduces Alcohol Consumption by 40%

The popular diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic might help people drink less alcohol. New research shows that people taking the drug not only lost weight but also found themselves naturally wanting

Tejal Somvanshi

February 15, 2025

Representative image. Redwoods at Tall Trees Grove. Photo Source: Redwood National and State Parks (CC BY 2.0)

Nature

Legal Battle Over Highway 101 Expansion Threatening Ancient Redwoods

Conservation groups have launched an appeal against a California court’s dismissal of their legal challenge to protect ancient redwoods in Richardson Grove State Park. The dispute centers on Caltrans’ Highway 101 realignment

Govind Tekale

February 13, 2025

Marine Life·News

Shark Attack in Bimini Bay Injures Two American Tourists, One Seriously

A Friday evening swim turned critical when a shark attacked two American tourists in Bimini Bay’s waters, marking the latest in a series of marine incidents that marine experts say reflect changing

Govind Tekale

February 12, 2025

Health

Hair Test Detects Autism with 92.5% Accuracy, Available for Babies at Just One Month Old

A new test that examines a single strand of hair could change how doctors check for autism in young children. LinusBio, working with Mount Sinai Health System researchers, has created this test

Tejal Somvanshi

February 12, 2025

Astronomy

Alpha Centaurids Meteor Shower: Up to 16 Meteors Per Hour in Southern Skies

The Alpha Centaurids meteor shower, which peaked this past weekend on February 8-9, continues lighting up southern skies through February 20th, 2025. Unlike regular annual meteor showers, this event is special because

Govind Tekale

February 11, 2025

A green alga Photo Source:Dr Helen Onyeaka (University of Birmingham)

Food & Drinks

Chlorella: The $200M Microscopic Algae Transforming Food Security and Climate Action

A tiny plant that grows in lakes and rivers might help solve our food problems. Scientists at the University of Birmingham are studying Chlorella vulgaris, a plant so small you need a

Tejal Somvanshi

February 8, 2025