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Why single Ebola death in Kenya has prompted fears of wider African spread
Kenya reported its first death from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, prompting concerns about disease spread across East Africa and the adequacy of screening measures at borders and airports.
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
India’s Ministry of Communications defended its satellite internet approval process as fair and non-discriminatory, refuting Elon Musk’s claims that oligarchs are blocking Starlink’s entry into the country.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if not treated quickly.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that antihistamines and colchicine provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure for the millions affected.
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Summer wildfires caused ‘catastrophic’ hidden damage, scientists warn
Scientists warn that wildfires across Wales this summer caused extensive hidden damage beneath the surface, with thousands of years of accumulated soil carbon destroyed in days.
Nepal floods: The Himalayas are melting faster – and India’s economy is ‘at risk’
Himalayan glaciers are melting 65% faster than a decade ago, with only 21 of 40,000 glaciers monitored, creating risks for hundreds of millions across South Asia dependent on mountain water systems.
Scientists turn seawater into fresh water without harmful brine
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a solar-powered desalination system that produces fresh water without generating harmful liquid brine, using laser-treated black metal panels.
Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species
Scientists in Bolivia have identified a new wild cat species through DNA analysis, revealing it was previously confused with similar-looking feline species in South American forests.
Scientists just discovered why Arctic sea ice moves so strangely
Researchers discovered that Arctic sea ice moves unpredictably due to collisions between ice floes rather than wind alone, findings that could improve climate forecasts.
Anak Krakatau blasts ash nearly 10 miles high
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted in early September, sending ash nearly 10 miles high and disrupting approximately 3,000 flights across Java and Sumatra.
Nebula image wins Royal Observatory Greenwich competition
The Royal Observatory Greenwich named Ali Alobaidly’s Shark Nebula image as winner of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, competing against nearly 4,000 entries from 66 countries.
NASA’s Moon orbiter finds a 728-foot crater that wasn’t there before
NASA scientists discovered the largest newly formed impact crater ever found in the solar system on the Moon, measuring 728 feet wide and created between April and May 2024.
When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
Residents of a Seoul neighborhood suspect a museum of secretly poisoning their beloved 100-year-old ginkgo tree with herbicide funnels, sparking a community investigation and police inquiry.
Amazon study reveals the best strategies for protecting biodiversity and carbon
A new study finds that protecting existing Amazon forests from fires and logging delivers greater biodiversity and climate benefits per dollar spent than forest restoration alone.
NASA just powered up Roman’s massive 300-megapixel camera
NASA has successfully powered up the Roman Space Telescope’s 300-megapixel Wide Field Instrument, a major milestone in the observatory’s journey toward its operational destination at the second Lagrange point.
Black holes of every size follow the same surprising rule
Astronomers have discovered that black holes of all sizes produce powerful jets at the same critical feeding rate, regardless of whether they are stellar-mass or supermassive black holes.