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Apr 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tools to watch out for hidden dangers at home

Every home has invisible threats that can slip past human senses. Water might quietly ruin walls. A gas heater could spread an odourless poison. A basement might hold a radioactive gas. These risks aren’t rare, yet they often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Smart gadgets can act as early warning s

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

North Korea Builds New ICBM Engine to Boost Reach and Payload

South Korean officials revealed that North Korea has been working on a solid‑fuel engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles. The new engine is said to be heavier and stronger, giving the missile a longer range and the ability to carry several warheads at once. The government said the t

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

Tracking Carbon in Global Waters: What Controls Isotope Levels?

Scientists have mapped how carbon isotopes behave in lakes and rivers worldwide, revealing surprising patterns tied to location and climate. By analyzing thousands of water samples from nearly 2, 000 spots, they found that tropical waters tend to show heavier carbon signatures, while cooler regions

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Apr 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

China’s Huge Carbon Flow to the Seas

The rivers that run through China carry more than just water; they transport large amounts of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) into the oceans. Scientists have measured that this export is among the highest in the world, showing how human activities and natural processes combine to move carbon across

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Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

How government rules shape how much companies fake their green efforts

Companies in China’s most polluting industries often get caught between two kinds of government pressure. One kind, called environmental subsidies, actually seems to push some firms toward lying about how green they are. It sounds backwards, but getting cash for being green can make managers focus o

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Brazil Starts Reforesting Amazon with Startup Deal

The Brazilian government recently opened its first public land auction for reforestation and chose a small company called Re. green to manage a large Amazon plot. Re. green is the only firm that offered to restore 145, 000 acres in the Bom Futuro reserve for four decades. They plan to pay abou

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

New Team Makes Air Cleaning Easier and Cheaper

Aircapture and Corning are moving from testing to real‑world use. They have worked together for years, but now they plan to sell the system and grow it fast. Corning supplies a special ceramic honeycomb that grabs carbon dioxide from the air. Aircapture builds modular units that fit into fa

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Higher Sugar‑Like Foods May Lower Diabetes Risk

A recent study in Europe looked at people who ate more foods that contain special sugar‑like molecules called dicarbonyls. The researchers found that those who had a higher intake of these compounds seemed to have fewer cases of type 2 diabetes. The study followed thousands of participants over man

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Sustainability Star: Orion Scores Top Eco Rating

Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Clean Water with Tiny Carbon Balls

Carbon quantum dots, or CQDs, are like tiny solar panels that can clean polluted water. They work because their surfaces can be tweaked, and they separate electric charges very well. Scientists have shown that these dots can break down nasty chemicals such as antibiotics, dyes, and phenols with high

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