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Freed Nigerian schoolchildren to be reunited with families

Month-long ordeal ends but no details released on how they regained their freedom or who was behind abductionA final group of 130 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren freed by the government on Sunday are expected to be reunited with their families in the central Niger state on Monday, ending a month-l…

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Manchester Museum seeks help to uncover hidden histories of African collection

New Africa Hub confronts colonial-era silences by asking visitors to share insights on 40,000 objectsIt’s a rare thing for a museum to talk about what it doesn’t know. But unanswered questions and archival silences are at the heart of the new Africa Hub at Manchester Museum, north-west England, whic…

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Lessons From My Father's Long, Good Life

Frederick Baker was born in 1920 and died last week. He was an even-tempered man of kindness and faith.

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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Nation and the Wapekeka First Nation in their Conservation Vision

November 27, 2025

KI and Wapekeka Nations Declare Homelands Permanently Protected
Invite Diplomatic Talks with Province

Toronto, ON – Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Nation (KI) and Wapekeka...

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Thousands of Christmas trees to be reused and recycled in North Somerset festive scheme

North Somerset Council and Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm are aiming to repurpose up to 4,000 Christmas trees this winter, expanding a long-running partnership designed to reduce seasonal waste and support environmental and community initiatives. Thousands of Christmas trees are set to be given a second life i…

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Grundon’s Toni Robinson appointed as new WISH Chair

The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum announces that Toni Robinson, Risk & Sustainability Director at Grundon Waste Management, has been elected as its new Chair.
The post Grundon’s Toni Robinson appointed as new WISH Chair appeared first on Circular Online.

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I tested the new elementaryOS 8.1 beta, and it absolutely brings the magic

This update proves that listening to users can make an already great Linux distro even better.

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Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas

The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.

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McDonald's Netherlands pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash

McDonald's said the moment served as "an important learning" as it explored "the effective use of AI".

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From Cornwall to Scotland: The Rock Pool Project expands with seven new UK Hubs

Calling all citizen scientists – one of Britain’s favourite seaside pastimes is going national. The Rock Pool Project has announced the launch of seven new hubs across the UK, bringing its Competitive Rock Pooling events to more coastal communities than ever before. Thanks to support from the Scotti…

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Buy Not Exactly Rocket Science: The Book

I moved to ScienceBlogs earlier this year. If you want to catch up on what you missed, buy my new book and get 80 of the best blog posts from the last year. From Mexican-waving bees to snow-making bacteria, from the neuroscience of jazz to the psychology of voting, the book covers some of the […]

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Electric Postal Service Vehicles Deliver Holiday Cheer and Clean Air

EVs are now operating from 65 post offices across the U.S., followed by years of public pressure and Earthjustice litigation.
The post Electric Postal Service Vehicles Deliver Holiday Cheer and Clean Air appeared first on Earthjustice.

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5 ways to disinvite plastic from your holidays

The season of giving doesn’t have to be giving plastic disaster. Here are 5 ways to beat those consumption blues.

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Visit the Aquarium for a Tropical Escape in New England

Explore six New England Aquarium exhibits that will transport you to warmer destinations around the globe.
The post Visit the Aquarium for a Tropical Escape in New England appeared first on New England Aquarium.

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Help! There’s a Nasty Rumor Spreading About My Marriage. My Mother-in-Law Called Us in Tears.

Enough with the drama.

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The tooth fairy just got reimagined for the tech-savvy generation

Tooth Fairy Tracker features Kiki the Tooth Fairy as its central character. When a child loses a tooth, parents can visit the website and enter their email to receive notifications as Kiki begins her mission.

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Winter must-reads from the National Marine Biological Library

Looking for the perfect book to curl up with this winter? If you love the ocean, marine life and the stories behind our ocean, these three titles – reviewed in The Marine Biologist magazine – are essential additions to your reading list. Plus, MBA Members enjoy exclusive discounts when purchasing th…

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Dr Dan Smale awarded Marsh Prize for groundbreaking climate change research

We are proud to announce that Dr Dan Smale, Senior Research Fellow at the Marine Biological Association, has been awarded the Marsh Award for Climate Change Research by the British Ecological Society (BES). This prestigious honour recognises Dan’s exceptional contributions to understanding the ecolo…

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How Burrowing Owls Found a Home on an Arizona Solar Farm

This summer, more than a dozen Burrowing Owls hatched in an unusual habitat: in plastic underground tunnels within the footprint of a sprawling, 10,000-acre solar energy complex outside of Phoenix...

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Q&A with Dr. Manuel Castellote: Listening to whales

What inspired you to study marine mammals? MC: Ever since my childhood growing up in Spain, I’ve been interested in animals. Once a chair went missing in our house, and my parents found it on the roof because I had been sitting up there, observing cats moving across the houses. I’ve been especially …