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“For the first time, we have proof.”

“For the first time, we have proof.”

A planet with a “sister” that moves in the same orbit around the star. A team of astronomers believe they have found evidence that it exists. Researchers have detected a cloud of debris that appears to be in the same orbit as exoplanet PDS 70b. And not just any cloud of debris. The debris may contain the building blocks of …

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Dtv News – More space for large grazers in future Maashorst nature reserve plan

Dtv News – More space for large grazers in future Maashorst nature reserve plan

From 2035, the grazing area for wild grazers will be extended. This is one of the points of the development plan for the Maashorst nature reserve, which was presented on Thursday. This plan was drawn up by the municipalities of Maashorst, Oss and Bernheze and Staatsbosbeheer and the water authority of Aa en Maas. Feedback from advisory councils and citizens …

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US suspends funding for virus lab in Wuhan | Science

US suspends funding for virus lab in Wuhan |  Science

The Chinese institute has not received any federal funding since July 2020, according to a statement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the medical research agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services. The move came after a months-long assessment that the US department said the Chinese institute “does not comply with federal regulations,” according to a …

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“Make a policy with room for farmers to farm in harmony with nature”

“Make a policy with room for farmers to farm in harmony with nature”

Flemish Environment Minister Zuhal Demir unexpectedly announced two ministerial instructions on Monday with stricter nitrogen rules for permits. These instructions seem to be one more episode in the political theater on nitrogen politics and are not helping anyone. Moreover, they create even more uncertainty for all farmers and also victimize companies that have little impact, without offering them a way …

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AI measures grass from space

AI measures grass from space

6 Tech companies Origin Digital and Aspia Space have developed new technology that can measure the length of grass from space. The technology, called “GrassMax”, will launch in Ireland later this year as part of Origin Digital’s services. The new technology will allow farmers to regularly calculate the amount of grass in their fields and pastures on a large scale. …

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The natural approach does not harm GaiaZOO

The natural approach does not harm GaiaZOO

Visitors apparently think so too, because the ratings are high and in its eighteen years of existence, the zoo has already received dozens of awards. This year, for the fourth time, GaiaZOO was chosen as the best outing in the Netherlands by nearly one hundred thousand ANWB members. And now about half a million people come to GaiaZOO every year. …

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