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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has grown an alien-like potato aboard the ISS, nicknamed ‘Spudnik-1’. During Expedition 72, he shared images of the unusual plant featuring bizarre roots due to zero gravity. Future studies may build on this unique space gardening experience.
The Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands is deteriorating and risks polluting the ocean. Originally built to contain radioactive waste, visible cracks are now allowing groundwater to flow beneath. Researchers like Ivana Nikolic-Hughes continue to study its implications for local inhabitants.
Briton Alex Ahom moved to Hamburg, Germany, ten years ago, finding it cheaper, safer, and more family-friendly than London. He appreciates the high-quality healthcare and ample space for his children. For those contemplating a similar move, Alex’s experience offers valuable insights.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is demanding the reopening of a pipeline carrying Russian gas…
Mainstream EU leaders have breathed a sigh of relief. After a Hungarian presidency marked by what they saw as damaging freelance diplomacy, the torch has now passed to Poland, which holds the reins for six months at a particularly turbulent time. There are huge questions in the EU about how to handle Donald Trump, about western support for Ukraine, about international trade, Europe’s competitiveness, and much else besides.
US President Donald Trump traveled to North Carolina before continuing on to California on Friday to…
In tonight’s edition, UN peacekeepers were ‘engaged’ in ‘intense’ fighting with the M23 rebels on the…
Parts of Ireland and Northern Ireland are grappling with the devastating impact of Storm Eowyn,…
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its short-term policy rate to “around 0.5%,” marking its highest level in 17 years. This decision follows December’s inflation surge, with core consumer prices rising 3% year-on-year, the fastest pace in 16 months.
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