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Google joins space methane mapping mission

The new satellite will orbit the Earth at 300 miles, completing 15 orbits daily. Methane gas, a significant contributor to global warming due to its heat retention capability, is largely emitted by farming and waste disposal. However, this Google initiative will focus on emissions from oil and gas facilities.

Amazon rainforest nears collapse by 2050, researchers warn

An international team of scientists announced today that nearly half of the Amazon Rainforest's forests are projected to lose their integrity within the next sixteen years. A new study concludes that fires, droughts, and deforestation threaten the rainforest, with 10 to 47 percent potentially entering a downward spiral of ecosystem decline by 2050.

Three UK down, thousands without service, internet

Three UK, one of the most prominent mobile networks in the United Kingdom, is apparently experiencing another outage this afternoon. The disruptions, which Down Detector reports began at approximately 11:24 GMT, are impacting consumers throughout the United Kingdom. Three UK has confirmed the disruption and stated that it is "working diligently to resolve it."

Earth hit record high, surpassing 2.7F warming limit

It has been twelve months since Earth surpassed a warming trend of 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5C) since the scientific monitoring of global temperatures began. Scientists issued a "warning to humanity" regarding this on Thursday when the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union (C3S) released the measurement.

Climbers must carry poo off Everest due to smell

You may reconsider, however, if you have always desired to ascend Mount Everest in light of the new regulations. Climbers of the tallest mountain in the world will be required to transport their own defecation back to base camp. Amid concerns that excrement left on Everest does not decompose completely and that some climbers may become ill as a result, the new regulations have been implemented.

New ‘fangs’ shark species discovered, top predator 65M years ago

A newly identified species of shark, discovered along the Alabama coastline 65 million years ago, has been recognised by scientists for its 'fangs'. The team uncovered seventeen fossilised teeth that had been stored at a Wilcox County geological survey for over a century, concluding that these remains were unlike any previously documented, whether extinct or alive.

Amazon’s Prime Video UK change sparks user backlash

Amazon has confirmed that these will play before, during, and after movies and television programmes. This causes the same level of disruption as standard commercial breaks. Ads have been visible to subscribers in the United States for the past week, and the update is nearly ready to be implemented in additional countries.

Flushing lid down reduces ‘toilet plume,’ surprises scientists

The act of flushing the toilet could be significantly more disgusting than you might have initially thought. According to scientific claims, flushing releases tiny particles known as "toilet plumes" that spread through the air and cover every surface within the bathroom. However, does closing the lid protect against this spray?

Elon Musk walks Tesla’s Optimus robot, raising viewer concerns

Elon Musk walks Tesla's Optimus robot, raising viewer concerns

APA study labels merit-based hiring as unfair

APA study labels merit-based hiring as unfair

Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologize in the Senate?

Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologize in the Senate?

NYC sea levels to rise 1ft, causing storms, heat in 2030s

NYC sea levels to rise 1ft, causing storms, heat in 2030s

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US penalties fail to halt Israeli settler attacks

On October 13, dozens of Israeli settlers invaded the village of Tajamaa al-Murajaat in the occupied West Bank, much to the terror of Haitham Kaabna and his family.  As they assaulted farmers, the settlers, he claims, were protected by the army and carried M16 assault rifles. Settlers pillaged olive groves, vandalized automobiles, and abducted livestock for two weeks. A forced evacuation of approximately 200 Palestinian households from Tajamaa al-Murajaat, located in the Jordan Valley, resulted from the violence.

Stolen pets cause emotional trauma similar to losing a kid

The indomitable connection that pets and their owners form is common knowledge.  Now, research confirms that they truly do feel like members of the family, as the psychological anguish associated with losing a child is comparable to that of having a dog taken, according to one study.  In interviews with owners whose dogs had been stolen, researchers inquired about the owners' requirements and experiences.

Burkina Faso military accused of civilian massacre

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued the allegation and demanded that the African Union and the United Nations provide investigators and assist local efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. In assaults on two villages, Burkina Faso military forces have been accused of massacring 223 civilians, including infants.

Scottish Greens-SNP power-sharing accord falls

After much deliberation, the first minister terminated the power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party. The action follows the government's decision to discontinue the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under the age of 18 and to eliminate climate targets. First Minister Humza Yousaf is expected to face a motion of no confidence, as declared by the Conservatives.