Tag #Science

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Ethiopia Earthquake Prompts Evacuations Amidst Volcanic Eruption Fears

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ethiopia on Saturday, causing road damage and prompting the evacuation of over 20,000 people from Afar and Oromia regions due to fears of a volcanic eruption at Mount Dabbahu. Further evacuations are planned, and over 80,000 people live in affected areas.

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No Poverty
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Detailed Oxfordshire Dinosaur Footprints Reveal Jurassic Interactions

Newly discovered dinosaur footprints in Oxfordshire, England's Dewars Farm Quarry, provide exceptionally detailed Middle Jurassic (166 million years ago) tracks of sauropods and a megalosaurus, showcasing their interactions and offering new insights into their behavior and environment.

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Quality Education
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Computer Chips: The Engine of the AI Revolution

Luca Benini, a professor at ETH Zurich and the University of Bologna, explains that computer chips are essential for AI, enabling the processing of vast datasets. Chip design aims for speed, miniaturization, energy efficiency, and application-specific optimizations, using specialized software to cre...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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MiAlgae: Sustainable Omega-3 Production Using Whisky Wastewater

Douglas Martin's MiAlgae uses whisky distillery wastewater to grow algae, providing a sustainable Omega-3 alternative that reduces overfishing and carbon emissions; in 2024 alone, they recycled enough wastewater to fill nearly 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools, preventing 150,000 kg of CO2 emissions.

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Life Below Water
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Rare Pacific Diver Spotted in Netherlands

A Pacific Diver, a bird species typically found in Alaska and East Siberia, was sighted for the first time in the Netherlands near the Oosterscheldekering yesterday, raising questions about its migration patterns and survival prospects.

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Life Below Water
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Cabbage's Health Benefits: A Scientific Review

Cabbage, a low-calorie vegetable rich in Vitamins C and K, fiber, and antioxidants, offers numerous health benefits including improved digestion, reduced inflammation, and enhanced cardiovascular health, supported by various studies.

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Good Health and Well-being
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PIK Director Advocates for Large-Scale CO2 Removal to Combat Climate Change

PIK Director Ottmar Edenhofer proposes combining rapid emission reductions with large-scale CO2 removal, including methods like CO2 filters and enhanced weathering, to potentially reverse global warming, emphasizing the moral obligation of industrialized nations due to historical emissions.

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Climate Action
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AI Software Predicts Cascading Disasters in Turkey

ITU researchers developed DANGER, an AI-powered software predicting cascading hazards after disasters, using machine learning to analyze events like the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and 2021 Manavgat wildfires, aiming to integrate with AFAD's system for improved disaster response.

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Reduced Inequality
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AI-Powered Dietary Study to Reveal Personalized Weight Management Strategies in 2025

A major US study analyzing data from over 8,000 adults will publish initial results in early 2025, utilizing AI to analyze genetic factors, gut microbiome, lifestyle, and prior illnesses to improve predictions of individual responses to diets and long-term dietary changes.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Munich Reactor Restart Delayed: Legal Battles and Technical Challenges

After a nearly five-year shutdown due to repairs, the corona pandemic, and legal challenges concerning its highly enriched uranium fuel, the FRM II research reactor in Munich is scheduled to restart operations by late 2025, providing neutrons for research, medicine, and industry, but faces ongoing l...

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Good Health and Well-being
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FRM II Reactor Restart Delayed Until Late 2025 Due to Manufacturing Issues and Legal Challenges

The FRM II research reactor in Germany, shut down since March 2020 due to fuel shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, is facing further delays in its planned 2025 restart due to component manufacturing issues. A legal challenge over its use of 93% enriched uranium, settled in June 2024, adds to the co...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Pilchards: A Nutritious Food Source with Multiple Health Benefits

Pilchards, a small oily fish popular in East Africa, offer significant nutritional benefits including high protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to cardiovascular, brain, and bone health, and aiding in weight management.

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