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Paper Waste Boosts Plant Cover: US study tests shredded amendment; Army eyes cheaper land rehab

A study conducted by researchers at Fort Polk, Louisiana investigated the use of shredded paper waste as an innovative soil amendment, focusing on enhancing vegetation recovery on disturbed military training grounds. Results indicated that the addition of paper significantly improved native plant cover compared to control areas. The study also…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Wheat farmers have a new weapon against a pest that costs them $350 million a year; researchers are using straw bales to move tiny parasitoids into fields and fight the wheat stem sawfly

A new frontier in pest management is underway as researchers test a groundbreaking method to tackle the wheat stem sawfly issue. Utilizing baled wheat straw for the transport of Bracon parasitoids, these beneficial insects are set to control the sawfly population naturally. This sustainable and ecological solution promises to protect…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Astronauts just launched on a Soyuz rocket with an energy-drink ad on it, continuing a Russian tradition

This week's ISS astronaut launch used a Soyuz rocket emblazoned with an ad for an energy drink. It's not the first time Russia has put an ad in space — and more may be coming.

Space · Jul 17

2 Penny Stocks That Wall Street Believes Can Soar Over 200%

Penny stocks are highly volatile, but some of them have the potential to deliver outsized returns.

Barchart · Sep 30, 2025

ARS Pharma Urges FDA To Delay Approval Of Aquestive's Allergic Reaction Treatment

ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:SPRY) filed a petition Monday urging the FDA to delay approval of Aquestive Therapeutics Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AQST) experimental epinephrine treatment, citing safety, dosing, and real-world use concerns.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025

Gaming consoles are becoming more expensive as they age for the first time in history — gamers blame tariffs for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch price increases

Gamers are frustrated by the high prices of current generation consoles which haven't seen the usual mid-generation price drops. Indeed, they're actually much higher than they were at launch as much as five years ago.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 1, 2025

NBA playoffs 2025 predictions: the winner, key players and dark horses

Our writers made their predictions with the NBA postseason tipping off in proper on Saturday afternoon

The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2025

Reunion Island launches emergency health plan amid chikungunya epidemic

Health authorities in France's Reunion Island on Friday launched an emergency plan to boost staff in hospitals to deal with the spread of the chikungunya virus. This comes as the Indian Ocean territory reported over 6,000 new cases of the mosquito-borne disease last month.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2025

The impact of lockdown on young people in France, five years after Covid crisis

On 17 March, 2020, France implemented its first nationwide lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. What followed was a two-month period of strict confinement, mandatory mask-wearing, curfews and university closures. While the pandemic took a psychological toll on almost everyone, the lasting impact on…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2025

Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Mo Salah rescues a point

Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool: The points are shared at the Emirates after Salah scores a late equaliser

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2024