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Climate Variability Reshaping Indian Sardine's Dynamics: Study
(MENAFN- IANS) Kochi, Sep 29 (IANS) The boom-and-bust cycles of Indian Oil sardine, a vital species for Kerala's fisheries and India's marine food basket, are strongly tied to monsoon rainfall and oceanographic changes, according to a new study by...

Technology – not feedstock – is key bottleneck to net zero aviation, trade body contends
A new IATA study warns that technology deployment, not feedstock, is the critical bottleneck to scaling SAF. In northern Italy, Eni’s new biorefinery will begin producing SAF-biojet for aviation in 2028. Photo: Eni Its new study, published in...

Environment Authority investigates reports of gaseous odours in Oman’s Ibri Wilayat, says air quality safe
Muscat – In an official statement, the Authority confirmed that both field and technical teams have been dispatched to the area. “The Authority’s field and technical teams, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, have begun their intensive...

Researchers issue warning after discovering dangerous insects in US region for first time: 'I was just very surprised'
None of the discovered insects has yet been tested for diseases or pathogens. by Robert CrowOctober 1, 2025 A pair of ticks discovered by interns turned out to be the first of their kind in their respective locations, showing that these dangerous...

Research Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid From Everyday Feedstuffs
A two-year research investigation led by QUT has revealed horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid through hay and pasture weeds, potentially causing positive drug tests for innocent riders and horses. Ecdysterone (20-hydroxyecdysone) is...

Research Reveals Connection Between Shift Work and Increased Kidney Stone Risk, Highlighting Lifestyle Influences
Shift Work and Its Silent Role in Kidney Stone Formation: A Comprehensive Analysis A groundbreaking epidemiological study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings has unveiled a nuanced relationship between shift work and increased susceptibility to...

Swiss science seeks answers to climate change in Antarctic ice
Researcher Florian Krauss stores Antarctic ice in a -50°C room at the University of Bern. Luigi Jorio / Swissinfo Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British)...

Natural genetic engineering: A breakthrough for climate-resilient crops
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are investigating the phenomenon of “natural genetic engineering,” where plants acquire genes from other species to accelerate their own evolution. This process, known as lateral gene transfer (LGT),...

Right Livelihood prize goes to Pacific climate activists
A group of law students studying in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu and a human rights lawyer were awarded the Right Livelihood Award on Wednesday for their efforts to make climate protection a legal obligation for all states. The group,...

Pacific islands youth group wins prize for climate action
A youth-led student group and a human-rights lawyer that took the issue of climate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have received the Right Livelihood prize, dubbed an "alternative Nobel". The prize also honoured Sudan's humanitarian...

Trump says climate predictions were ‘wrong’: How do climate models work, how accurate are they?
US President Donald Trump, in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, said that climate change was the greatest “con job” ever.“All of these predictions made by the United Nations and many others, often for bad reasons,...

Masa'deh Joins UN-Accredited Environmental Council
Ammon News - A major global platform dedicated to advancing sustainable development has welcomed a prominent new expert from Jordan. H.E. Dr. Ahmad Masa'deh, Former Minister and Ambassador, has been officially selected to join the prestigious...

COMSATS hosts seminar on renewable, clean energy technologies
ISLAMABAD - Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in collaboration with a number of national and international partner organizations, held an international seminar titled “The Future of Energy:...

New Packaging Technologies Ensure Chemical Safety
Robotics and smart systems contribute efficiency to chemical packaging Preparing chemicals and pharmaceuticals for distribution, transport, storage and use is a demanding operation. Fortunately, modern packaging solutions with advanced...

Public-private, sectoral partnerships vital to plug Thailand’s over US$20 billion annual climate finance needs
Bangkok, 30 September: Private sector engagement and cross-sectoral integration across key industries, from energy to manufacturing and agriculture, are urgently needed to ensure Thailand keeps pace with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...

Việt Nam, France deepen cooperation in blue economy, environmental sustainability
PARIS — Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trần Đức Thắng had a meeting with Agnes Pannier-Runacher, French Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, the Sea and Fisheries, in Paris on September 30. Pannier-Runacher...
Vietnam, France deepen cooperation in blue economy, environmental sustainability
Vietnam is committed to being a responsible partner in addressing global environmental issues, and the country looks forward to working closely with France to build a green and sustainable future that harmonises economic growth with environmental...

Cape Peninsula University of Technology online application guide, courses, fees, and requirements
Cape Peninsula University of Technology is one of South Africa's top institutions, known for its applied sciences and technical programmes. The university is open to local and foreign students who can apply through the online system if they meet...

Top states where economic development is shaping housing trends
Introduction Housing trends in the United States don’t exist in a vacuum. They are deeply intertwined with economic development, reflecting the growth of industries, population shifts, and the vitality of local economies. When new businesses set...

Attorney-General, ORC push enterprise risk management to strengthen business climate
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has underscored the need for businesses to embrace enterprise risk management (ERM) as a core part of operations to safeguard Ghana’s corporate environment. The call was made at the ORC Stakeholder...