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Prince Charles makes plea to save our oceans

The threat posed by plastic waste was highlighted at the 'Our Ocean' Conference in Malta

USA

Onboard technologies distracting drivers

A study has revealed that onboard technologies are distracting drivers for up to 40 seconds at a time.

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Creating the perfect tomato

In this edition of Futuris, we’re off to northern Israel, to meet scientists working on a European project aimed at developing the perfect tomato: it would require 90 % less irrigation than ordinary v

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Takeaway: Tomatoes in the desert

Look tasty, don´t they?

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Fish in a new climate

Will oysters be able to survive climate change and the expected rise of water temperatures in seas and oceans across the globe?

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Takeaway: Fish & climate

Do you like carp… yes or no?

Egypt

Ancient tomb discovery in Egypt adds to treasure trove in Luxor

Grave dating back three millenia contains statues, jeweller, and mummies in find that could rekindle Egypt's tourism industry.

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Mummies feel impact of climate change, say researchers

Mummies are suffering the impact of climate change, researchers say, as they apply for UNESCO special heritage status.

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European winegrowers turn to robots to increase competitiveness

Engineers in Portugal are testing an autonomous robot that they claim will increase productivity in vineyards

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Takeaway: the wine robot

Japan

Anti-whaling group 'unable to match Japanese technology', halts activity

Sea Shepherd to halt activity in Southern Ocean.

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Scientists absorbed by deep-sea sponges

By filtering sea water through their pores, deep-sea sponges recycle waste and produce valuable nutrients for other marine organisms.

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Takeaway: Filters of the ocean

Are sponges the most mysterious organism on Earth?

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China completes deep-sea expedition

An unmanned submersible has taken a deep-sea lander over a kilometre beneath the South China Sea to study the environment.

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How global warming is changing when Europe’s rain arrives

Studies in six European locations are looking at the impact of climate change on water supply, so that we can improve our understanding of what to expect, and how to respond.

Switzerland

360 video: Discover one of the cleanest cleanrooms in Europe

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Takeaway: Is Europe's climate changing?

Many European regions are experiencing climate change effects.

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Europe's cathedrals get new life thanks to nanoparticles

The current phase of restoration of the Pisa Cathedral started 4 years ago, with workers using traditional restoration techniques.

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Takeaway: nanoparticles to the rescue

Looks like milk but this product is meant to protect European cathedrals.

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Solar scientists gather to calibrate the sun's strength

The sun's strength changes with by location and time of day, affecting the energy output of solar panels. But researchers need a common reference.