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Scientists release high-resolution rice map of Africa to support global food security
A research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has released ...
Google Earth adds ability to rewind time and see area images from the past
Google Earth is celebrating its 20th anniversary by allowing users to access historical Street View images directly in the ...
When rain, snow and soil align: The triple threat behind 2024's deadly central Asian floods
The past year of 2024 was characterized by repeated runs of extreme rainfall and floods worldwide. Among these, one of the ...
Gov. Abbott mobilizes Texas agencies to combat New World screwworm invasion threat
The New World screwworm is posing a serious threat to Texas livestock, the beef industry, and the broader state economy.
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How high-latitude peat and forest fires could shape the future of Earth’s climate
Despite covering only 3% of the terrestrial surface, peatlands are one of the world’s most important carbon storage ... wildfire emissions can also influence weather patterns in more short-term ways ...
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Brazilian tourist, 26, found dead inside volcano in Indonesia
A Brazilian female tourist who fell into a volcano in Indonesia was found dead on Tuesday evening. Juliana Marins, 26, was trekking up Mount Rinjani in Lombok when she reportedly slipped and plunged ...