Natural Disasters
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Why High-Altitude Earthquakes in Xizang Present Unique Challenges for Emergency Rescue Operations
Examining the harsh terrain and geographical hurdles that complicate disaster relief efforts after a magnitude-7.0 earthquake strikes Xizang.
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Vanuatu’s Seismic Risk Driven by Pacific Ring of Fire Tectonics
A recent 7.2 magnitude quake highlights Vanuatu’s high seismic vulnerability due to its location on the Pacific Ring…
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Tibet’s Seismic Vulnerability Linked to Tectonic Collision
Tibet’s frequent earthquakes stem from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, creating complex fault lines that…
Energy & Mining
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Trump’s anti‑offshore wind push threatens U.S. energy security as Canada ramps up Atlantic wind projects
U.S. political opposition to offshore wind risks delaying approvals, while Canada’s $100 million Nova Scotia plan highlights a shifting…
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Sherritt secures rare US fuel license to rescue struggling Cuban nickel mine
US Treasury OFAC grants emergency shipment approval for Sherritt International’s Moa operation, a critical regulatory step toward restarting…
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Mako Mining Reports Strong Q3 Production and Key Permitting Wins for Gold Assets
Mako Mining generated $50 million in Q3 revenue as it advances permitting at Mt. Hamilton and prepares for…
Space
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How Vandenberg’s Western Range Infrastructure Drives Record Launch Cadence
Vandenberg Space Force Base’s coastal geography and reusable booster logistics enable a surge in orbital missions, recently hitting…
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Starlink and Compute Services Fuel SpaceX’s $4.4B Profit Rebound
SpaceX’s third-quarter profitability surge driven by Starlink expansion and AI-powered compute leasing, reversing year-long losses.
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NASA Accelerates Lunar Mission Timeline by Adopting Apollo-Era Management Playbook
NASA is cutting bureaucracy and simplifying engineering requirements to meet an ambitious two-year deadline for lunar base development…
Science Discoveries
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Kikai Caldera Magma Recharge Reveals How Supervolcanoes Rebuild
New seismic data shows fresh magma accumulating beneath Japan’s Kikai caldera, offering rare insights into how giant volcanic…
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Researchers Confirm Silverpit Crater Was Formed by Ancient North Sea Asteroid Impact
New seismic imaging and shocked minerals solve a decades-long geological mystery, confirming a 160-meter asteroid triggered a massive…
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Phobos Samples May Reveal If Mars Moons Are Captured Asteroids or Impact Debris
JAXA’s MMX mission aims to return soil from Phobos to determine if the Martian moons formed from a…
Weather
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Earth Records Hottest August Ever as El Niño Intensifies
GENEVA, September 14 — El Niño was one of the drivers behind the hottest August ever measured on…
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El Niño 2026 Threatens Hawaii and Pacific With Typhoons and Drought
HONOLULU, September 12 — The Pacific is running hot, and the islands in its path know what that…
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UN Official Calls Europe’s Heatwave Damage an Economic Security Emergency
BRUSSELS, September 12 — Europe’s summer of extreme heat has handed the continent an economic bill of roughly…
More news
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Why Global Climate Funds Face Massive Financing Gaps in South Asia
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Musk Disputes NASA’s 22-Launch Estimate for Artemis IV Moon Landing
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Why the Tibetan Plateau Is So Seismically Active and Prone to Major Earthquakes
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How Starfighters Space Uses Supersonic Jets to Cut Small Satellite Launch Costs
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China reports $30 billion in natural disaster losses in first 9 months
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Panama Canal Faces Seismic Risks Despite Reinforcements
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How the Rediscovered Bangka Slow Loris Survives in Fragmented Indonesian Ecosystems
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How Earthquake Engineering Protects Buildings From Seismic Damage
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Faraday Factory HTS tape and Zenno Almighty Magnet launch to space
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SpaceX’s Launch Cadence Sparks Debate Over Orbital Debris Mitigation