The bizarre 100-year-old flytip that's still polluting a Bristol woodland
Hundreds of barrels of tar were dumped in 1924 - now, 100 years on and the land is up for sale again
15 Nov 05:00 · BristolLive
Lawrence Hill could get new NHS centre as part of huge regeneration scheme
Now the local community needs to back the idea
15 Nov 05:03 · BristolLive
Mount Salem councillor wants improved drainage in Tucker to curtail flooding
WESTERN BUREAU: Kerry Thomas, councillor for the Mount Salem Division in St James, is urging the National Works Agency (NWA) to improve the drainage infrastructure along the Tucker main road in light of recent flooding associated with heavy...
15 Nov 05:06 · The Gleaner
Medical professionals see progress in cancer diagnosis, treatment
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS are pointing to several emerging technologies in cancer diagnosis and treatment that will be welcome by persons living with the disease. By using precision oncology, the “treatment [for cancer] is no longer a one-size-fits-all...
15 Nov 05:08 · The Gleaner
Prince William and Kate Middleton have 'surprised everyone' with life-changing decision for kids
When Princess Kate and Prince William made a crucial, life-changing decision for their three children they 'surprised everyone' with the move, a royal expert has claimed
15 Nov 06:00 · The Mirror
You don't invest in conservation land 'by flogging it off', Forest and Bird says
The organisation is concerned a government proposal could lead to a sell-off of conservation land.
15 Nov 06:00 · RNZ
UK's biggest water company fails three environmental tests carried out by Feargal Sharkey and LBC
The UK’s biggest water company has failed three key environmental tests carried out by LBC in the latest edition of Feargal on Friday.
15 Nov 07:37 · LBC
Here's why brown water in Hammanskraal taps is a good thing this time
The undrinkable brown water in some parts of the Hammanskraal network is in preparation for the formal commissioning of module one of the Klipdrift package plant.
15 Nov 07:39 · TimesLIVE
Here's why brown water in Hammanskraal taps is a good thing this time
The undrinkable brown water in some parts of the Hammanskraal network is in preparation for the formal commissioning of module one of the Klipdrift package plant.
15 Nov 08:20 · SowetanLIVE
Activists at COP29 feel stifled by rules and restrictions
Activists at COP29 in Baku face restrictions but creatively protest for climate justice and financial accountability.
15 Nov 08:38 · The Hindu
Nature pays price for war in Israel's north
Across northern Israel's lush, green nature reserves, the ecological toll of the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants is laid bare: wild boar hit by shrapnel, trees reduced to ashes and swathes ...
15 Nov 09:40 · phys.org
Docs treat 27 scurvy cases
Doctors in La Ronge, Sask. have treated 27 cases of scurvy within the last six months, bringing to light the severe impact of food insecurity in the province’s North.
15 Nov 10:20 · Castanet
UKHSA issues five yellow 'risk to life' warnings for cold weather
The NHS has been put on high alert after the Met Office forecast a sudden cold snap for the whole country
15 Nov 11:16 · NottinghamshireLive
Planting for butterflies
On November 6, a group of volunteers joined Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS) to put almost 150 plants in the ground to support monarch butterflies.
15 Nov 11:17 · Castanet
Toxin was released into the Congaree River in South Carolina: Agencies did little to stop it, greens say
High amounts of a toxic chemical are being discharged into the Congaree and Cooper rivers from plastics factories in South Carolina, but state and federal regulators are doing little to control the pollution, ...
15 Nov 11:50 · phys.org
Project to develop Perumpallam Canal in Erode enters fifth year
Slow progress on the Perumpallam Canal development project in Erode, facing delays due to encroachments and legal challenges.
15 Nov 12:57 · The Hindu
Innovation aimed at welfare is great necessity: LVPEI founder-chair
Need for innovation in healthcare and education to reduce disparities was stressed at a lecture in LVPEI in Hyderabad.
15 Nov 14:36 · The Hindu
Survey captures image sequence of galactic neighbors in the local universe
The National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) has released images of five galaxies in the local universe, taken with the Italian VST ( VLT Survey Telescope) managed by INAF in Chile. The new images show ...
15 Nov 14:52 · phys.org
Otters become unlikely stars of Newcastle wildlife calendar
The Wild Ouseburn 2025 calendar features otters, deer and other unexpected animals in the former industrial area of the city
15 Nov 14:59 · ChronicleLive
Biofouling release technology to protect ship hulls
How do you stop marine organisms from colonizing a tanker? Creative answers are needed to solve this problem, such as from the field of chemistry.
15 Nov 15:08 · phys.org
Funding appeal launched to help birds that have set up home in Newcastle
The colony of sand martins have made a journey of over 2,500 miles to reach the Tyne
15 Nov 15:23 · ChronicleLive
Pharma, medical value travel policies to be launched shortly in Rajasthan
Rajasthan BJP government to launch new healthcare policies to boost medical tourism, create jobs, and improve healthcare infrastructure.
15 Nov 15:29 · The Hindu
Study of Scotland's last plague reveals humanity in face of 'Black Death'
A new study led by the University of Aberdeen has provided greater understanding of Scotland's final deadly brush with the plague.
15 Nov 16:01 · phys.org
Rainforest protection reduces the number of respiratory diseases, research suggests
Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate—it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. This is the conclusion drawn by a current ...
15 Nov 17:07 · phys.org
Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals
Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich ...
15 Nov 17:25 · phys.org
Topological defects can trigger a transformation from insulating to conductive behavior in Mott materials
Researchers at Università Cattolica, Brescia campus, have discovered that the transition from insulating to conductive behavior in certain materials is driven by topological defects in the structure.
15 Nov 17:50 · phys.org
NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever ...
15 Nov 18:08 · phys.org
Kallai river restoration work likely to begin in January
Restoration work on Kallai River to begin in January pending survey completion, aiming to remove sand and garbage deposits.
15 Nov 18:18 · The Hindu
Can AI improve plant-based meats? Using mechanical testing and machine learning to mimic the sensory experience
Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from ...
15 Nov 18:21 · phys.org
In a first, rare Red-Headed Vulture spotted in Kasaragod
Rare sighting of Red-Headed Vulture in Kasaragod highlights importance of conservation efforts for endangered bird species.
15 Nov 18:31 · The Hindu
German Museum Will Keep Pissarro in Settlement with Heir of Persecuted Owner
German museum reaches settlement with heir over Pissarro painting sold under duress during WWII.
15 Nov 18:32 · ARTnews
Launch of the Rural India Supporting Trust endowment for The Banyan’s ‘Home Again’
Hope, Home and Health: Celebrating impactful collaborations and launching RIST endowment for The Banyan's Home Again programme.
15 Nov 19:31 · The Hindu
NHS hospital trust order review after staff's 'free Palestine' badges
Barts Health NHS Trust ordered the urgent review after Jewish staff and patients in the hospital complained.
15 Nov 21:06 · Mail Online
Hands on science lessons help 90% of students in one class meet STAAR expectations
Students in Fort Worth ISD have been working in groups to design and engineer gadgets and gizmos that operate using the science skills they’ve learned in class.
15 Nov 21:44 · 5 NBCDFW
A jumbo crisis in Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh elephant deaths: 10 elephants died at Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve after eating large quantities of fungus-infected Kodo millet in an tragic incident in a State that is struggling to deal with its increasing jumbo population
15 Nov 21:50 · The Hindu
Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil
Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.
15 Nov 23:03 · BBC News
Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya
They join a small group of insects identified as capable of breaking down polluting plastic.
16 Nov 02:00 · Moneyweb
EU approves life changing 'important' Alzheimer's drug which can drastically slow onset
Lecanemab is the first treatment for Alzheimer’s disease licensed for use in Great Britain that shows some evidence of efficacy in slowing progression of the disease, says gov.uk
16 Nov 02:08 · NottinghamshireLive
Five rare huia feathers up for auction in Auckland
Interest in the taonga has taken flight after a single feather sold for a record-breaking $46,000 in May.
16 Nov 02:27 · RNZ
The tale of timekeepers of Vizagapatam
Discover the unique historical timekeeping methods in Visakhapatnam, including time-guns, time-flags, and hourly bells.
16 Nov 03:55 · The Hindu
Pulses of light show promise in controlling seizures
In what could one day become a new treatment for epilepsy, researchers at UC San Francisco, UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley have used pulses of light to prevent seizure-like activity in neurons.
16 Nov 04:02 · News-Medical
Where have Vizag’s clock towers gone?
Visakhapatnam's heritage clock towers, including one at Andhra University, hold historical significance and add charm to the city.
16 Nov 04:04 · The Hindu
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