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MU weed science team seeks ways to reduce soil weed seed bank
27+ min ago (246+ words) Extension’s weed science team is working on ways to understand and eradicate the millions of weed seed buried in every acre of U.S. cropland, especially seeds of highly invasive, herbicide-resistant weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Only 5%-10% of these buried…...
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 32 km north of Takayama, Gifu, Japan, on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, at 04:04 am (GMT +9)
52+ min ago (31+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 32 km north of Takayama, Gifu, Japan, on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, at 04:04 am (GMT +9) -...
Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REP 04/1744Z EST VA DTG: 04/1900Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)
27+ min ago (15+ words) Latest news and updates about the volcanic activity of mt Semeru volcano, East-Java (Indonesia)...
Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONS VA EMS to 21000 ft (6400 m)
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Geothermal exploration permit in Guadeloupe granted to Albioma
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (180+ words) The exclusive geothermal exploration permit for the Sud-Soufrière site in Guadeloupe has been granted to French company Albioma following a tender. French renewable energy company Albioma SAS has been granted the exclusive geothermal exploration permit for the “Sud-Soufrière” site in…...
NC Coastal Federation presents 2026 Pelican Awards
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (278+ words) Carolina Coast Online NEWPORT â The North Carolina Coastal Federation recognized the recipients of its 2026 Pelican Awards during a ceremony held Aug. 1. For the past 23 years, the federation has honored individuals, organizations, and partners whose extraordinary leadership, service, and commitment…...
Scientists say halving human population could ease pressure on Earth
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (712+ words) A gradual decline in the earth’s population to about 4 billion people by 2200 could reduce environmental damage and improve long-term living conditions, according to a newly published study. The research does not advocate removing people from the population or imposing limits…...
Scientists discover that giant octopuses were top predators of ancient oceans
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (496+ words) Finned octopus species alive today are all small, deep-sea animals that mostly live in pitch-black darkness thousands of meters beneath the surface of the sea. But a new discovery by a team of researchers in Japan, published in April 2026, found…...
TRT Pidgin - Minister aide deny say Nigeria dey hand over dia mineral resources to China
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (330+ words) Minister aide deny say Nigeria dey hand over dia mineral resources to China TRT Afrika Di Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to di Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, wey be Kehinde Bamigbetan, don deny claims say…...
Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, at 03:21 am (GMT +9)
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (27+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, at 03:21 am (GMT +9) -...