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School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy
I used to teach high school science in Oklahoma, and one day I brought in a stalk from a cotton plant with bolls of cotton still attached. Students asked me…
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What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping
Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping – more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone. But the way they shop is shifting dramatically, as major…
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States have driven climate action until now. It’s time for the Australian government to step up
For more than a decade, Australia’s emissions reductions have been driven not by the federal government but by the states and territories, often in relative obscurity. State governments took the…
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Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions
Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to attend Anzac Day marches and services over the weekend. Many children will also be there with their families or school groups. Anzac…
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Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional drought, and it is fueling dozens of wildfires in Florida and Georgia. One of those wildfires, in…
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Heavy rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world
Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers…
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No diesel, no power: why the global oil shock is hitting NZ’s small Pacific neighbours hard
When Tuvalu recently moved to declare a state of emergency, it laid bare a major vulnerability long faced by New Zealand’s small and far-flung Pacific neighbours. That is their heavy…
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More shearwaters are washing up dead on Australian beaches. It’s not due to ‘natural’ causes
You might know the short-tailed shearwater and sable shearwater by the common name “muttonbirds”. These two species of seabird breed on islands off southeastern Australia. Both undertake a breathtaking two-week,…
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Government Boosts Welfare Schemes for Marginalized Communities
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment is actively working to uplift various sections of society, including Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), senior citizens, victims of substance abuse,…
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India Seeks German Partnerships in Defence Technology
In a significant move to strengthen defence ties, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon German industries to collaborate on co-developing and co-producing niche technologies. Speaking at the Defence…
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Minister Scindia Engages Students in North East Youth Exchange Program
On April 22, Union Minister for Communications and the Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, held a virtual interaction with participants of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange…
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India and Egypt Strengthen Defence Ties in Cairo Meeting
The India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) convened for its 11th meeting in Cairo from April 20 to 22, 2026. The discussions focused on enhancing defence cooperation between the two nations.…
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India Boosts Pulse Procurement Initiatives in Bihar and Chhattisgarh
The Government of India is making significant strides in agricultural procurement through the PM-AASHA scheme, expanding its operations in states like Chhattisgarh and introducing a groundbreaking initiative in Bihar. The…
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Empowering Communities: Chintan Shivir Set for April 2026
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is set to host a three-day Chintan Shivir in Chandigarh from April 24 to 26, 2026, focusing on the theme “Antyodaya ka Sankalp,…
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India and South Korea Strengthen Energy Partnership for Indo-Pacific Prosperity
India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have reaffirmed their commitment to a Special Strategic Partnership, focusing on a shared vision for a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Central to…
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