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Why structured personal development systems are gaining attention across Europe
Across Europe, personal development is becoming more structured.
'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds
Expert warns Haifa refinery is ‘time bomb’ despite limited damage in Iranian strike
WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems
Israeli scientists pioneer way to monitor sea urchins as die-offs threaten coral reefs worldwide
Sea urchins play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems by feeding on algae that compete with corals for sunlight.
Turkey proposes joint COP31 leadership to end host standoff with Australia, sources say
Australia and Turkey both submitted bids in 2022 to host COP31, and neither has withdrawn, leading to an attention-sapping impasse that must be overcome at this year's COP30 meeting.
Scientists select demonic name for new horned 'Lucifer' bee species discovered in Australia
While the bee’s horns may have been enough to inspire the name alone, the lead scientist admitted she was inspired by the popular show Lucifer, which she had been watching on Netflix.
Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, Hamburg city authority says
The findings marked the first wild virus detection from environmental sampling in the country since this type of routine monitoring began in 2021.
High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm
The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries advised against entering the water at several points due to a high level of bacterial contamination.
UN: Global emissions set to fall 12% by 2035, but still short of climate target
The revised figure represents progress from the expected 10% reduction announced on October 28.
Scientists in Brazil starve trees of water to test Amazon's limits
Like hospital patients, the vital signs of 61 of the trees are measured, including sap and carbon dioxide flow, respiration and temperature, with solar-powered equipment.
New Delhi police detain dozens in anti-pollution protests
Delhi's toxic air sparks protests after authorities' costly cloud-seeding effort failed to bring rain. Citizens have demanded real action from a divided government.
Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.
Israeli desert microorganisms survive harsh climate, offer clues to life on Mars
The findings may redefine the known boundaries of life on Earth and offer a model for what microbial life might look like on Mars or other arid planets.
