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Finland taps new AI satellite to track toxic algae from space
Tech startup Kuva Space is working with the Finnish Environmental Institute (Skye) to analyse the health of the Nordic country’s waters with a specialised satellite. The pilot test will harness Kuva’s hyperspectral sensors, which can analyse a...

Israeli startup says its new technology will save the planet. Scientists have doubts
The startup Gigablue announced with fanfare this year that it reached a historic milestone: selling 200,000 carbon credits to fund what it describes as a groundbreaking technology in the fight against climate change. Formed three years ago by a...

“We’re Closer Than Ever to Einstein’s Dream”: Scientists Edge Toward Unlocking Quantum Gravity After Decades of Searching
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Finnish researchers have introduced a groundbreaking theory that aims to unify gravity with other fundamental forces. 🧬 This new approach employs a gauge symmetry for gravity, similar to the symmetries used in the Standard Model. 🔬...

Finland backs EU’s 90 percent emissions cut by 2040
Finland supports the European Commission’s proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040, Environment and Climate Minister Sari Multala said on Monday. The target is part of the European Union’s roadmap to achieve climate...

These 10 Shudder Movies Reminded Me Why I Love Horror
If you're looking to stream horror, Shudder is one of the best services to satisfy that hunger. Everything a horror fan could want is here, whether you love supernatural frights or gruesome slashers. Even old folks like me can get all nostalgic...

Silencing NEDD4L Effectively Inhibits the Malignant Behaviors of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Junze Dai,1,2,* Tong Zhu,3,* Jun Wan,4,* Ruibin Liu,5 Yuxuan Song,5 Dingye Zhang,5 Xin Wang,5 Huiyu Zhang,5 Wenxin Li,2,* Jie Lin,5 Xudong Zhu,5,6 Yefu Liu2,6 1Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044,...

Oluwatoyin Ajilore, Nigerian researcher, nominated for Naomi Miyake Award
Oluwatoyin Ajilore, a STEM education researcher, education policy columnist at TheCable, and PhD student at Tufts University, has been nominated for the Naomi Miyake Award at the 2025 International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), held...

Before the Stars, the Ice
. It is not framed in the conventional language of conflict. It does not scream, explode, or burn. But the Arctic is shifting (physically, politically, strategically) and with it, the entire geometry of power. The Arctic is not a frozen void. It...

Tech firms in Central and Eastern Europe seek to catch up with the West
Published on 03/07/2025 - 10:43 GMT+2 The first three places in this year's ranking of the largest technology companies in Central and Eastern Europe were taken by Estonian fintech Wise, as well as two Polish companies: InPost and Allegro. The...

Finland supports EC’s 90% emission reduction target by 2040
Finland expressed its support to the proposal of the European Commission regarding 90 percent emission reduction target by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels, said the Ministry of the Environment in a press release. The Commission published a...

Transatel Launches Ubigi 5G Connectivity for MINI Vehicles
Transatel announces the launch of its Ubigi cellular data connectivity service for MINI connected vehicles in 27 countries across Europe. MINI customers in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,...

Finland kickstart Euro 2025 by beating 10-player Iceland
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Norway Women vs Finland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 6th 2025
Norway Women and Finland Women will continue their campaign at the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro Championship when they square off on Sunday (July 6th). The game will be played at Stade de Tourbillon. The Norwegians began their campaign with a 2-1...

New COVID variant Nimbus detected in Finland, no signs of increased severity
Health authorities in Finland have confirmed the presence of a new coronavirus variant, known as Nimbus, in isolated cases. The variant, formally identified as NB.1.8.1, is a sublineage of the Omicron strain and has recently spread through parts...

Finland just banned cargo-ship poop at sea, first nation to do it
Finland's new maritime law targets waste pollution from ships like these. Credit: Siwabud Veerapaisarn Images via Canva.com It’s now official, cargo ships can no longer treat the Baltic like a public toilet. As of July 1, 2025, Finland has become...

Resources Top 5: Chariot races to the front in new African lithium hot spot
Chariot Corporation has taken a front-running role in a new African lithium hot spot. Pic: Getty Images CC9 has gained a majority stake in a Nigerian hard-rock lithium portfolio Aircore drilling results from YRL at the Caladan target demonstrate...

Finland backs EU's 2040 emissions reduction target, says climate minister
The emissions target is part of the EU's broader roadmap to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Open image viewer Multala said the Commission's proposal aligns with Finland's key priorities in climate diplomacy. Image: Mimmi Nietula / Yle...

Evaluating the Opioid-Related Adverse Events of Oliceridine Versus Conventional Opioids in Patient-Controlled Analgesia After Thoracoscopic Lung Resection: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Introduction Traditional opioids, such as morphine, fentanyl, and oxycodone, remain widely used in clinical practice for managing moderate to severe postoperative pain. However, the prevalence of opioid-related adverse events (ORADEs) poses a...
CC9 picks up Nigerian lithium projects
CC9 has gained a majority stake in a Nigerian hard-rock lithium portfolio Aircore drilling results from YRL at the Caladan target demonstrate gold discovery potential DY6 Metals is extending a reconnaissance program at Central Rutile Project in...

Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Polish researchers have collected detailed information on Russia’s Baltic Sea GPS jamming operations, a mysterious nuisance for aviators and mariners in the region that began when Russia attacked Ukraine. The airwaves over...