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Researchers develop foldable construction method that could revolutionize building: 'A solution that uses strength through geometry'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
Photo Credit: Andrei Jipa ETH Zurich researchers in Switzerland are using geometry to design concrete forms that cut pollution from builds with haste, according to a university news release. What's more, builders won't need a lot in the toolbox to...
Africa’s blue economy is still an underutilized resource
Global Voices
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August 15, 2025
Fully leveraging the economic activities involving Africa’s ocean, sea, and lake resources could help the continent’s development and increase job opportunities. With 38 coastal and island states and a coastline of over 47,000 kilometers, Africa...
Asia Cup 2025: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal To Be Excluded? India Squad Likely To Be Announced On THIS Date: Report
News24
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August 15, 2025
The Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025 is to be finalized on August 19, with the selection meeting to be held in Mumbai, Times of India reported. T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is recovering from sports hernia surgery at the BCCI Centre of...
African countries seek global role amid geopolitical uncertainties
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 15, 2025
African leaders and policymakers expect to explore the continent’s global role in a period of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, and technological change. Under the theme “Africa in a Changing World,” the 12th Africa Summit organized by...
Scientists discover new ways to predict course of chronic kidney disease
The National Tribune
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August 15, 2025
Scientists from The University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have discovered a series of biological signals which can predict how chronic kidney disease is likely to progress. Published in the American Journal of...
Tech taught: 8 edtech start-ups worth watching
Silicon Republic
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August 15, 2025
From literacy tools to mobile microlearning, we have put together a list of edtech start-ups worth learning about. Technology has had an impact on nearly every conceivable sector of society, and education is certainly no exception. The classroom...
‘African nations are not dumping grounds’ — NGOs challenge secret US-Eswatini deportee deal
Daily Maverick
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August 14, 2025
Human rights organisations in Eswatini and South Africa have launched a legal challenge against the Eswatini government over its confidential agreement with the Trump administration to accept five hardened third-country criminals from the US. The...
Scientists use AI to create new antibiotics that can kill deadly drug-resistant superbugs
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Asian Battery Metals secures strategic copper-gold project and expands exploration footprint in Mongolia
Proactive Australia
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August 15, 2025
Asian Battery Metals PLC (ASX:AZ9) has signed a binding agreement with Best Resources LLC for an exclusive option to acquire the Maikhan Uul copper-gold project, located just 8 kilometres from its flagship Oval copper-nickel-platinum group element...
American rap icon Nicki Minaj congratulates Davido, Chioma’s on their Miami wedding
Alexa.ng
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American rap icon Nicki Minaj has added her voice to the chorus of international stars celebrating Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido and his wife, Chioma, following their opulent white wedding in Miami, Florida. The weekend ceremony, attended by...
Asian stocks trade mixed ahead of US-Russia summit
The Economic Times
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August 15, 2025
Asian stocks were mixed Friday after better-than-expected Japanese growth and weak Chinese data, while oil slipped back ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine. On Thursday Wall Street finished little changed as strong wholesale inflation data...
Researchers deploy pets to help eradicate pests wreaking havoc across US: 'Play a meaningful role in protecting agriculture'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 14, 2025
"These citizen scientists and their dogs can be a valuable resource for fighting the spread." by Sophia DonskoiAugust 14, 2025 Volunteer dog-handler teams of everyday people and their pets have now joined the fight against the spotted lanternfly,...
Africa oil & gas providers form local content body
Daily Trust
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Oil and gas service providers across Africa have formed a continental forum known as the African Local Content Organisation (ALCO), with the goal of collaborating among themselves to deliver complex projects, creating and retaining value in the...
Developers’ sales surge 250% on month to 940 units in July on flood of new condo launches
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] Developers in Singapore sold 940 private homes in July, up 245.6 per cent from the month before, and 63.2 per cent from the 576 units a year earlier, data released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority showed on Friday (Aug 15)....
It’s time to take back Afghanistan from the Taliban
The Spectator
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August 15, 2025
Friday 15 August is a painful anniversary for Afghanistan – it is four years since the Taliban took Kabul, turning my country into the worst place in the world to be a woman, and once again a safe haven for terrorists. We can mobilise many...
Asian markets recover after spike in US PPI data
BusinessLIVE
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Singapore — Stocks in Asia made an uneven recovery as traders assessed the policy options facing the world’s central banks, after an unexpected spike in producer price data in the US renewed inflation concerns. MSCI’s broadest index of...
Science ScienceAlert New Genetic Test Predicts Children With Future Risk of High BMI
Yahoo News
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A new test helps predict which kids face the largest genetic risk of a high body mass index (BMI) later in life. That could help parents establish healthy habits early on. The new test, put together by a large team of international researchers, is...
America’s Car-Mart in compliance with the Nasdaq rules
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 15, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. America's Car-Mart regains compliance Rogers-based America's Car-Mart said Thursday it has regained reporting compliance with the Nasdaq stock exchange. In a...
It’s Past Time to Designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization
The American Spectator - Virginia
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On Tuesday, New York City radio host Sid Rosenberg asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about whether the State Department intends to designate the Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations as terrorist organizations. Rubio...
Asia’s largest printing, advertising and textile technology showcase kicks off in Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian Star
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August 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The 11th edition of Print Technology 2025 and the Apparel & Textile Exhibitions Malaysia 2025, organised by Kaizer Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn Bhd, are being held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec)...