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Scientists discover hidden hotspot where soft corals are thriving
Soft corals have been part of coral reef ecosystems for millions of years, yet scientists are only beginning to grasp how many kinds exist and where they live. Even after decades of research, large parts of reef life remain a mystery. “A majority...

Sri Lanka not informed over FAO vessel’s research decision: Foreign Minister
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka government is yet to be officially informed over United Nation-flagged research vessel’s decision on not doing the planned research due to approval delay from the island nation’s government, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath...

Researchers thrilled after discovering critically endangered creature far from its usual habitat: 'A good sign'
"We still need to determine its population size." by Antonella Gina FleitasJune 24, 2025 Scientists in Madagascar just made an exciting find that's giving conservationists a lot of hope. According to Mongabay, a team of researchers found three...

Scientists issue warning after discovering clear pattern among amphibians: 'This will likely get worse in the future'
Amphibians are facing a dangerous new threat, and scientists say it's one we can no longer afford to ignore. What's happening? A study from Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, analyzed 40 years of global weather data alongside threat statuses...

World News | EAM Jaishankar Greets Madagascar on 65th Independence Day, Highlights MAHASAGAR Vision
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended greetings to Madagascar on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of its Independence. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Felicitations to FM @rafaravavitafi1, the...

A New Report Lists the World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates. Most People Have Never Heard of Them.
By Rhett Ayers Butler Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. A new report, “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates,” catalogs the...
Health The Independent Exposure to heat waves may be tied to depression in adolescents, researchers say
Exposure to oppressive and often life-threatening heat waves has been tied to an increased risk of depression and anxiety in adolescents. Chinese researchers found that young males and rural students in the East Asian country may be the most...

Exposure to heat waves may be tied to depression in adolescents, researchers say
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FEDROK AG and Greentsika Sign MoU to Explore Blockchain-Based Monetisation of Cash-for-Trash Initiatives in Madagascar
Share Share Share Share Email Tuler, Madagascar / Zug, Switzerland – June 24, 2025 — FEDROK AG, the Swiss blockchain innovator behind the world’s first Level 1 blockchain dedicated to tokenized carbon credits, has signed a Memorandum of...

More than 500 bird species face EXTINCTION in the next 100 years thanks to climate change, scientists warn
From the bare-necked umbrellabird to the helmeted hornbill, birds come in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. But hundreds of species could go extinct in the next 100 years, researchers have found. A new study predicts that climate...

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 23 to June 29, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Reports (FYI: The data provided in these reports can be used to substantiate your Mains answer and...

Arts of Africa
The Met’s Arts of Africa galleries returned in May 2025, in a reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. Following a multiyear renovation, the re-envisioned installation reintroduces visitors to the Museum’s collection of sub-Saharan African art...

A Group of Volunteers in Madagascar Is Dedicated to Preserving Their National Heritage and Environment
By Miora, Trans: Miora, Trans Eng: Rebecca Cluett One day in February, I chanced upon a Facebook post looking for volunteers who wanted to take part in conservation work in the privately run park at Tsarasaotra, also known as “Tsarasaotra Park” or...
Chinese technologies inject new momentum into development of African countries
By Zhou Haojin, Liang Ziqi, Zhang Yujie (Xinhua) 10:16, June 18, 2025 CHANGSHA, China, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A small booth showcasing perennial rice technology developed by a Chinese company gathered a large crowd, with many of the visitors from...
World Insights: Chinese technologies inject new momentum into development of African countries
by Xinhua writers Zhou Haojin, Liang Ziqi, Zhang Yujie CHANGSHA, China, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A small booth showcasing perennial rice technology developed by a Chinese company gathered a large crowd, with many of the visitors from Africa avidly...

Scientists offer major update on killer virus with 85% fatality rates and 'pandemic potential'
Scientists at the University of Oxford have achieved a significant breakthrough in their fight against one of the world's deadliest viruses. Their vaccine for the Nipah virus has secured fast-track support from the European Medicines Agency's...

Scientists issue major update on virus with 'pandemic potential' that kills up to 85% of infected
Scientists have fast-tracked a vaccine for a killer virus with pandemic potential that is fatal in up to 85 per cent of cases. Nipah virus is seen by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a research priority due to its pandemic potential. The...

Zanzibar’s baobab trees used to be a valued part of society ...
Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are used as shrines and markers on landscapes. Archaeologists have long suspected an association between baobabs and human...

Madagascar vs Eswatini Prediction and Betting Tips | June 9th 2025
Madagascar will square off against Eswatini in the group stage of the COSAFA Cup at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium on Monday. Both teams are back in the competition for the first time since 2022. Barea got their campaign underway with a 1-0 win over...

Science Museum of Virginia Unveils “Ultimate Dinosaurs” Exhibit This Summer
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Science Museum of Virginia and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Science Museum of Virginia, visit https://smv.org/. Dinosaurs are...