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First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space
Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.Science - The New York Times - November 6 -
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for centuriesTech - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn
Roman ruins in Lebanon lie just a short distance from sites that have been hit by Israeli air strikes.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now
Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Tua praised for protecting self, but Fins fall short
Tua Tagovailoa displayed a willingness to protect himself that his Dolphins teammates, coaches and fans hoped for in his return from a concussion.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?
Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Trump says he will protect women 'whether they like it or not'
During an appearance at the Green Bay, Wis., rally, former President Donald Trump recalled an apparent exchange with a staff member who didn't feel it appropriate for Trump to use the phrase ...Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Harris reacts to Trump comments about protecting women
Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on former President Donald Trump's comments about protecting women whether they "like it or not." This comes as both campaigns target younger voters. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump facing backlash for remark about protecting women
Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for a comment about women he made at a rally Wednesday night. "I'm going to do it whether the women like it or not. I'm going to protect them," ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump says he will "protect women" whether they "like it or not"
While campaigning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd that "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them.'" Vice President Kamala Harris ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump says he will protect women whether they ‘like it or not’
Comments in final days of US presidential campaign are ‘very offensive’ to female voters, argues Kamala HarrisBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike
GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Could election change protection US offers Europe?
US military power has helped protect Europe for 75 years, but for how much longer?Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests
It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Abortion protection measures pass in many states
Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
HS2 spent £100mn on tunnel to protect rare bats
Kilometre stretch of steel mesh one of many planning requirements that has driven up costs, says project chairWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
6 Tested Safety Apps for Personal Protection (2024)
Your smartphone or wearable could be a lifeline in emergencies. These apps could make all the difference.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Job scams on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
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Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats?
Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ...Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Abortion opponents unveil strategy to undermine state protections
Anti-abortion groups are plotting an aggressive postelection strategy to undo federal and state protections for abortion, including ballot measures passed in the past two years after the end of Roe ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Trump claims he will ‘protect’ women — women need to protect themselves from Trump
Donald Trump’s infantilization of women, declaring "I’m going to do it, whether the women like it or not," is simply confirmation that he does not view women as capable, intelligent or equal.Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
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A giant, ancient meteor four times the size of Mount Everest may have sparked life on Earth
A giant meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and may have sparked life, scientists reveal.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Unfortunately, She Was a Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith review – debunking misogynist myths of ancient Rome
This retelling of the lives of much-maligned Roman women sees their plight through a contemporary feminist lens. Joan Smith is braver than I am. A classicist, as well as a feminist campaigner, she ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
‘I stood on the sunny hilltop imagining I was a Roman’: readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe
Celtic coins in Jersey, vast Neolithic structures in Spain and France, and a Roman bath or two feature in our tipsters’ picks from antiquity and beyond. Feeling the need for some brief respite from ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology
Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern MexicoTech - ABC News - October 30 -
A comically huge fine for Google, a misshapen statue and an ancient discovery: The weekly news quiz
Test your knowledge of some of the week’s most-read stories.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
Ancient gameshows, long-dead stars, Gregg Wallace … I’m fascinated by Mum’s taste in TV | Adrian Chiles
I’ve pleaded with her to use streaming services, to no avail. If the BBC is showing a 1974 episode of Call My Bluff, that’s what we’re watching. One thing led to another this week, and I spent some ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
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Cattle, crops and ancient olive groves: Lebanon’s farmers ‘lose everything’ to Israeli bombs
Thousands of hectares of fertile land, including olive trees that have survived for millennia, have been destroyed in the country’s agricultural heartland. The house is gone but the land is still ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago