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Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a low-cost, 3D-printed flow battery that could accelerate the shift to renewable energy by making battery research cheaper and more standardised. Flow batteries are considered vital for storing wind and solar power for use when generation dips, but they are typically expensive and rely on vanadium, a metallic…
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Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths
Two European grey wolves have moved into New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire, restoring the species to the site nearly two years after its previous pack died out. The new arrivals, a two-year-old female from Belgium and a one-year-old male from France, are settling into a purpose-built enclosure, with the park saying it had always…
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The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers and conservationists have been gathering seagrass seeds along the Solent coast near Southampton in an effort to restore Britain’s badly depleted seagrass meadows, which play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide and supporting marine life. The early-morning harvest, timed to an exceptionally low tide, forms part of a wider restoration effort, as seagrass…
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Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientists For many birdwatchers, recording a species outside its normal range is the holy grail. In the UK, the discoveries often make national headlinesThe western reef heron, for example, usually found in Africa and southern Europe, spotted…
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LA’s next mega-event test: The coming climate Olympics
Los Angeles is treating the 2028 Olympics as a major test of whether a global sporting event can accelerate climate and environmental progress in a car-dependent city. Officials are investing heavily in cleaner transport and related infrastructure, but community and transit advocates question whether the improvements will endure after the Games or merely serve visitors…
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New York, New Jersey to examine whether World Cup funds were money well spent
New York and New Jersey are set to examine whether public spending connected to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup represented good value for money. The review matters because major sporting events can bring economic benefits but also impose substantial costs on taxpayers and local authorities. The supplied article text contains no further reporting beyond…
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America’s Twin Water Crises
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Cabinet DJ disaster, Supreme Court statue row and shark tracking take the headlines
Andy Burnham’s team reveal the incoming PM’s dancefloor flop, while Perth tenants describe “third world” water shortages and Quincy’s statue dispute nears the Supreme Court; plus NASA’s Mars flyby footage and Benn-Garcia’s ugly press conference face-off.
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Spot the pol!
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