
Controlled burns increase invasive grass in hardwood forests
Controlled burning is widely used to maintain biodiversity and enhance regeneration of important deciduous tree species such as oak and hickory, but a recent University of Illinois study found that ... more
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Iran working to renew gas pipeline interest
A project once dubbed the Peace Pipeline could see new life with Chinese and Indian investors working in a post-sanctions Iran, a Pakistani official said. ... more
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Destructive cosmic airbursts likely more common than previously believed
CO2 increase to reshape geomagnetic storm impacts on satellites
Fossil discoveries in southern Africa reveal life before catastrophic Permian extinction
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Nepal quake forces 'living goddess' to break decades of seclusion
When a massive earthquake struck Nepal in April, Nepal's longest-serving "living goddess" was forced to do the unthinkable - walk the streets for the first time in her life, she told AFP in a rare interview. ... more
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Controlled burns encourage invasive grass
Controlled burns are used to prevent larger, uncontrollable wildfires, and as a strategy for promoting biodiversity and regenerative growth in deciduous forests. But new research suggests the practice also encourages an aggressive species of invasive grass. ... more
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New $100 bn BRICS bank opens in China to challenge US-led lenders
A new $100 billion international bank dedicated to the emerging BRICS countries opened in China's commercial hub Shanghai on Tuesday, officials said, as an alternative to other multilateral lenders. ... more
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10 year journey to Pluto achieves historic encounter
After a decade-long journey through our solar system, New Horizons made its closest approach to Pluto Tuesday, about 7,750 miles above the surface - roughly the same distance from New York to Mumbai ... more
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China held tourists after 'watching Genghis Khan video'
Tourists who were held in China after being accused of looking at "terrorist" materials were detained after they viewed a documentary on Genghis Khan, a spokesman for two members of the group said. ... more
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