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China-Australia tensions explained in 500 words December 1, 2020
Series of defence, trade and foreign policy disputes have led to the lowest point in two countries' ties in decades.
How will Indian PM Narendra Modi deal with angry farmers? December 1, 2020
Farmers demand the repeal of agricultural laws they say will benefit only private players as they protest in New Delhi.
NATO must adapt to global threats, not just Russia: Report December 1, 2020
A new high-level report commissioned by the military alliance says NATO must significantly broaden its scope.
Bitcoin pulls back after run at $20,000 December 1, 2020
Worth less than $1 a decade ago, bitcoin jumped to an intraday record of $19,914.33 on Tuesday before retreating.

Octogenarian snapper found off Australia becomes oldest tropical reef fish by two decades December 1, 2020
An 81-year-old midnight snapper caught off the coast of Western Australia has taken the title of the oldest tropical reef fish recorded anywhere in the world. The octogenarian fish was found at the Rowley Shoals -- about 300km west of Broome -- and was part of a study that has revised what we know about […]
Climate change warms groundwater in Bavaria December 1, 2020
Groundwater reservoirs in Bavaria have warmed considerably over the past few decades. A new study compares temperatures at 35 measuring stations, taken at different depths, with data from the 1990s. Water found at a depth of 20 meters was almost one degree warmer on average than 30 years ago.
Hydrogen-powered heavy duty vehicles could contribute significantly to achieving climate goals December 1, 2020
A partial transition of German road transport to hydrogen energy is among the possibilities being discussed to help meet national climate targets. Researcher have examined the hypothetical transition to a hydrogen-powered transport sector through several scenarios. Their conclusion: A shift towards hydrogen-powered mobility could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and greatly improve air quality - […]
New research reveals 'megatrends' that will affect forests in the next decade December 1, 2020
A group of experts from academic, governmental and international organisations have identified five large-scale 'megatrends' affecting forests and forest communities. These are likely to have major consequences - both positively and negatively - over the coming decade.
Chemical memory in plants affects chances of offspring survival December 1, 2020
Researchers have uncovered the mechanism that allows plants to pass on their 'memories' to offspring, which results in growth and developmental defects.
Plants on aspirin December 1, 2020
For centuries humans were using willow barks to treat a headache or an inflamed tooth. Later, the active ingredient, the plant hormone salicylic acid, was used to develop painkillers like Aspirin. But what happens, if plants are treated with these painkillers? By doing so, scientists discovered an unexpected bioactivity of human pharmaceuticals in plants.
Watching the Arctic thaw in fast-forward December 1, 2020
The frozen permafrost in the Arctic is thawing on an alarming scale. By analyzing an annual record of satellite images, researchers have now confirmed these findings: thermokarst lakes in Alaska are draining one by one because warmer and wetter conditions cause deeper thaw, effectively weakening frozen ground as a barrier around lakes. In the season […]

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Do Black Lives Matter In Italy? African-Italian Fashion Designer Makes A Huge Statement!

Do Black Lives Matter In Italy? African-Italian Fashion Designer Makes A Huge Statement!

By Cowry News on August 30, 2020

AP Stella Jean is making a huge fashion statement- and not just with her clothing, but with her voice. The Afro-Italian designer is unapologetically proclaiming that Black Lives Matter in…