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Scientists hunt ancient ice for climate clues
Oman Observer
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July 18, 2025
UMBERTO BACCHI In a small, refrigerated room at a Brussels university, parka-wearing scientists chop up Antarctic ice cores tens of thousands of years old in search of clues to our planet's changing climate. Trapped inside the cylindrical icicles...
Former Recyclart site under Brussels-Chapel station to become cultural hub again
Belga News Agency
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July 18, 2025
The City of Brussels, NMBS/SNCB and Infrabel have on Friday signed a leasehold agreement for the spaces under Brussels-Chapel station, near the Marolles district, where the Recyclart cultural centre used to be located. The City wants to establish...
Steve Miller Band Cancels All Upcoming Tour Dates Due to Unpredictable Weather
NBC News
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July 18, 2025
The Steve Miller Band has scrapped its upcoming tour, due to poor weather. “Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts/ You live your life by your instincts/ Always trust your instincts,” the band wrote in a statement on its...
Firefighters put out 5-acre Belgian Fire
Peninsula Daily News - Washington State
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July 18, 2025
BRINNON — The Belgian Fire, a 5-acre wildland fire which claimed two structures and saw many evacuate their homes, has been extinguished and 100 percent contained. Still under investigation, the fire was determined to be human caused. All crews...
From Antarctica To Brussels, Hunting Climate Clues In Old Ice
International Business Times
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July 18, 2025
In a small, refrigerated room at a Brussels university, parka-wearing scientists chop up Antarctic ice cores tens of thousands of years old in search of clues to our planet's changing climate. Trapped inside the cylindrical icicles are tiny air...
Sports News | India 'A' Men's Hockey Team Suffers 1-3 Defeat Against Belgium
Latestly
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July 17, 2025
Antwerpen (Belgium), Jul 17 (PTI) The India 'A' men's hockey team suffered a 1-3 loss against hosts Belgium on the European tour here on Thursday. Captain Sanjay scored the solitary goal for India 'A'. Belgium scored all three goals in the first...
In Belgium, a mother fears for her children under Israel’s bombs in Gaza
Al Jazeera
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Every nook and corner of Rawan Alkatari’s home in Aalst, a city in Belgium, is filled with pictures that remind her of her family in Gaza. “People who come to visit my home say it is beautiful. But I’ll see it as beautiful when it is filled with...
Multidisciplinary Evaluation of an AI-Based Pneumothorax Detection Model: Clinical Comparison with Physicians in Edge and Cloud Environments
Dove Medical Press
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July 17, 2025
Introduction Pneumothorax is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt recognition and management. Chest radiography (CXR) remains the most common first-line imaging tool for suspected pneumothorax due to its wide availability,...
Why climate change and wars are reviving interest in nuclear energy
Swissinfo
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July 17, 2025
The Gösgen nuclear power plant in canton Solothurn is one of three still in operation in Switzerland. Keystone / Gaetan Bally The Fukushima disaster prompted several countries, including Switzerland, to abandon nuclear power. However, the need for...
PSA Antwerp powers sustainability with zero-emission tech
Port Technology International
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July 17, 2025
PSA Antwerp (PSAA) has joined the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA), a global coalition aiming to accelerate the adoption of battery-electric port equipment and achieve net-zero emissions in ports. A key component is the Green Straddle Carrier...
Belgium sends 79 young athletes to the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje
Belga News Agency
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July 15, 2025
A total of 79 Belgian athletes - 40 boys and 39 girls - will compete at the 18th European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 20 to 26 July. The Belgian delegation will compete in 12 of the 15 sports featured at this...
LIVE SE Wisconsin storms: Tracking tornado, weather alerts
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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July 17, 2025
Southeastern Wisconsin faces an intense weather day with damaging winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. for south central, southeastern, and east central Wisconsin. Follow the latest weather...
Belgian designer Meryll Rogge named Marni's new Creative Director
TheIndustry.fashion
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July 15, 2025
Only The Brave (OTB), parent company of Marni, has announced that Belgian designer Meryll Rogge is its new Creative Director. Rogge replaces Francesco Risso after almost ten years at Marni's helm. Stefano Rosso, CEO at Marni, said: "It is a great...
Snøhetta redesigns Belgian railway district
Global Construction Review
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July 16, 2025
A mixed-use district in the Flemish municipality of Roeselare, northeast Belgium, designed by Norwegian architect Snøhetta and local partner B2Ai, has been completed. Called Roelevard, a portmanteau of Roeselare and boulevard, the 17,500 sq m...
Belgium's PM meets Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Brussels; two sides agree to enhance mutual trust
Global Times
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Belgium's Prime Minister Bart de Wever (left) meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels on July 1, 2025. Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry Facing an intertwined international situation, China and Europe should enhance communication,...
Recyclability of PET/PEF Multilayer Barrier Bottles Gets Further Validation
Plastics Technology - Ohio
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Avantium N.V. of the Netherlands, maker of Releaf polyethylene furanoate (PEF), reports that a multilayer PET bottle design containing 100% plant-based PEF polyester is now recognized in Europe as fully recyclable in the PET waste stream....
Lewis Hamilton can FINALLY get elbows out for Ferrari at Belgian GP
GPFans
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Lewis Hamilton is not meant to finish P4. The champion knows it. Ferrari understands this form cannot continue, and F1 fans are certainly sick of seeing it weekend after weekend. The 40-year-old’s first season at Ferrari has been subject to...
Is climate change affecting our food supply?
Chiropractic Economics
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July 16, 2025
Chiropractic Economics Staff July 16, 2025 New preliminary research suggests climate change, specifically higher atmospheric carbon dioxide and hotter temperatures, could contribute to a reduction in nutritional quality in food crops, with serious...
What? Where? When? Reflection of climate risks in financial stability reports
LSM
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July 16, 2025
The topic of climate is becoming increasingly prominent in society, as people grow more aware of climate change and feel it firsthand. Google Trend data (Chart 1) show the following trends: The relevance of the climate topic grew rapidly in 2018,...
Good weather, strong teams persuaded Stellies to choose Jozi for preseason
Sowetan
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July 16, 2025
Stellenbosch mentor Steve Barker has explained why they decided to come to Johannesburg for their preseason camp, also revealing he was pleased with how the new signings are gelling with the rest of the squad. Stellies are training at Milpark's...