One in five Mekong river fish face extinction: report
Unsustainable development threatens the diverse fish populations of the Mekong river, with one-fifth of fish species facing extinction, a new report by conservation groups said. But some scientists say it's "not too late" for countries in the delta to reverse the adverse impacts. Diane To has more.
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SpaceX launches eighth long-duration crew to orbit
A SpaceX rocket safely lifted off from Florida on Sunday night carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on their way to the International Space Station (ISS) to begin a six-month science mission in Earth orbit.
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This is what the future of medicine looks like
A high-precision surgical robot is among the cutting-edge health technology on display at the Mobile World Congress fair in Barcelona, as companies compete to be the next big advancement in medicine. Olivia Zollino has more.
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Why Norway is breeding Arctic foxes amid climate threat
Norway's Arctic foxes are struggling to find enough to eat, as the impacts of climate change makes its rodent prey more scarce. That's why scientists are maintaining feeding stations across the alpine wilderness - a rare and controversial step in conservation circles. Ilan Rubens reports.
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This wearable AI gadget beams info into your palm
What comes after smartphones? Tech company Humane says it could be their AI Pin, which integrates ChatGPT-style Large Language Models (LLM) into a smart wearable device that can respond to spoken commands and gestures, as well as project information onto the user's palm.
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'WowMouse' app turns smartwatch into computer mouse
Gesture tech company Doublepoint debuted an updated version of its gesture-tracking "WowMouse" application for smartwatches at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on Tuesday (February 27).
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Motorola showcases bendable smartphone at MWC
Visitors at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday (February 26) were able to see latest wearable devices such as Motorola's bendable smartphone. “You can wear it on your wrist, and your hands will be free at that point,” said Mohammed Abdul-Gaffoor, Head of Motorola 312 Labs.
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AI takes center stage at annual Mobile World Congress
Visitors at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday (February 26) tried out devices featuring the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies during first day of the technology fair.
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UK insect farm hatches plan for greener animal feed
London-based startup Entocycle is aiming to show how the process of turning protein-rich bugs into food for chickens and pigs could help fight climate change. Sean Hogan has more.
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Renault Scenic wins Car of the Year in Geneva
The new Renault Scenic was voted Car of the Year at the Geneva International Motor Show on Monday (February 26). Renault Chief Technology Officer Gilles Le Borgne said the award is "another symbol we are back in the game."
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Early jacaranda bloom sparks climate change debate
Mexico City's purple jacaranda trees began blooming in early January this year, when they normally awaken in spring. The early onset bloom has set off alarm bells among residents and scientists, with some pointing to climate change as the first culprit.
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New AI tool lets you control a car with your eyes
Chinese technology company Honor showcased an experimental eye-tracking AI function that enables users to remotely open and move their car just by looking at their phone screen.
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Pilotless drone to collect climate data in Antarctica
Test flights of a heavy-lift drone are underway in Antarctica as scientists studying climate change look for better ways to collect data on the frozen continent. Scientist Tom Jordan explained why this aircraft could help us better understand how Antarctica is being affected by environmental change. Vanesse Chan has the details.
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Mission control celebrates moon landing after ‘faint’ signal found
A spacecraft built and flown by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines landed near the south pole of the moon on Thursday (February 22), the first U.S. touchdown on the lunar surface in more than half a century and the first ever achieved entirely by the private sector. Communication with the vehicle took several minutes to re-establish, and the initial signal was faint, leaving mission control uncertain as to the precise condition and position of the lander, according to flight controllers heard in the webcast.
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Serbian water pollution adds to environmental woes
Serbia’s water pollution threatens wildlife downstream and contributes to the city's reputation as one of the worst polluters in Europe. Caused by a lack of treatment plants, the issue further complicates the country’s bid to join the European Union. Ilan Rubens reports.
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Can old seeds save today's farms?
Tunisian wheat farmer Hasan Chetoui is seeking inspiration from the deep past as he tries to adapt to drought caused by climate change, sowing old wheat varieties that he hopes will produce crops throughout the year. Olivia Zollino has more.
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Singapore's green jet fuel mandate faces challenges
Demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) should see a long-sought boost after regional airline hub Singapore said it would require SAF on flights from 2026, but high costs and uncertain raw material supply will mean barriers to wider adoption remain. Ilan Rubens reports.
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Could termite tunnels inspire climate-smart buildings?
Swedish architect and lecturer David Andreen has been seeking inspiration for new building techniques and materials in termites, hoping to find less energy-intensive ways to regulate temperature in buildings and even exploring construction using fungus. Ilan Rubens reports.
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Meet Japan's skeleton panda sea squirt
No matter whether you think it's cute or creepy, the skeleton panda sea squirt is one of Japan's newest species. Its distinctive skeleton-like body structure and black spots that mimic a panda's have made it popular but Naohiro Hasegawa, a researcher at the University of Hokkaido said scientists do not know why the pattern exists.
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What we know 200 years after first dinosaur was named
In 1824, English naturalist William Buckland recognized the first dinosaur, describing an enormous jaw and limb bones unearthed in Oxford. In the intervening 200 years, dinosaur science has flourished, providing insight into what these creatures looked like, how they lived, how they evolved and what doomed them. Ilan Rubens reports.
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AI a hot topic at California music tech show
At a recent music trade show organized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), new music technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) was previewed with a mixed response from visitors. While Omer Deutsch, a guitars company founder thinks AI could be use for "our own good", music enthusiast Roxy Levan has a more reserved view of the use of AI in the music industry.
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This prosthetic helps amputees feel the warmth of human touch
Thirty-seven years after a man lost part of his arm in an accident, a new temperature-sensitive prosthetic is allowing him to feel the warmth of touch from another person. Olivia Zollino has more on the new technology behind it all.
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Australia's mining rivals partner for 'green iron'
Rival miners Rio Tinto and BHP Group said on Friday (February 9) they would collaborate on a pilot project to decarbonise steelmaking, that could be commissioned as early as 2027. Ilan Rubens reports.
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How climate change made Chile's wildfires so deadly
While the region faces wildfires almost every year, the speed and lethality of Chile's wildfires was unprecedented. Scientists Raul Cordero and Nahuel Arenas said the main driving factor for such a devastating event is simple: hotter temperatures. Vanesse Chan explains.
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Urban algae farm turns traffic noise into biofuel
A radical way of harnessing noise pollution to help clean up the environment and create sustainable fuel is under development in London, a city with no shortage of traffic noise. Alice Rizzo has more.
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