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By Elena Novak

Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.

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Spanish nutrition agency to revise menopause guide after male-only data criticism
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Spanish nutrition agency to revise menopause guide after male-only data criticism

Spain's food safety agency is reviewing its menopause diet guide after scientists flagged that some nutrient advice was based on male-only s

AI guides live brain surgery in UK, preserving patient's sight
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AI guides live brain surgery in UK, preserving patient's sight

A 48-year-old from Bedfordshire became the first patient to undergo live AI-guided brain surgery, protecting his vision during tumour remova

Extreme heat linked to 33 overlooked health conditions, study finds
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Extreme heat linked to 33 overlooked health conditions, study finds

Researchers identified 33 health conditions linked to extreme heat, including skin rashes, kidney failure, and violent injuries. The finding

Stuttgart 21's no-air-con design: clever climate fix or costly gamble?
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Stuttgart 21's no-air-con design: clever climate fix or costly gamble?

Stuttgart 21, the city's new underground rail hub, will operate without air conditioning, relying on natural airflow. Critics doubt it can c

Danube's record low waters reveal fossils and WWII wrecks
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Danube's record low waters reveal fossils and WWII wrecks

Record low water levels along the Danube have revealed mammoth fossils, a Roman bridge, and WWII warships. The finds span from Bulgaria to H

Belgian fry makers face shortage as heat shrinks potato harvest
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Belgian fry makers face shortage as heat shrinks potato harvest

Belgian potato farmers warn this year's harvest is too small to meet demand for the country's famous fries. Extreme heat and drought have le

Magnetic micro-robot could refine drug delivery and cancer detection
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Magnetic micro-robot could refine drug delivery and cancer detection

Researchers have developed a soft robot with hair-like cilia that can manipulate blood flow to improve drug delivery and dissolve clots fast

Greece raises wildfire alert to Code Red for Ionian islands
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Greece raises wildfire alert to Code Red for Ionian islands

Greece has declared a Code Red wildfire alert for the Ionian islands, with Category 4 risk forecast. The national civil protection mechanism

Alaska's tundra turns greener as Arctic warming accelerates
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Alaska's tundra turns greener as Arctic warming accelerates

Alaska's North Slope tundra is greening as temperatures rise, with cascading effects on wildlife, permafrost, and global climate.

Back-to-school sleep reset: easing kids into a routine
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Back-to-school sleep reset: easing kids into a routine

After summer's late nights, experts recommend easing children back into a consistent sleep schedule. Gradual shifts, reduced screen time, an

France's climate crisis tests presidential hopefuls' green credentials
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France's climate crisis tests presidential hopefuls' green credentials

After a summer of wildfires, drought and heatwaves, French voters are increasingly anxious about climate change. Yet experts say presidentia

Belgian salmonella outbreak linked to eggs infects over 300 people
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Belgian salmonella outbreak linked to eggs infects over 300 people

At least 306 people in Belgium have contracted salmonella from eggs produced by Laerco in Geel. The contamination spread to a second henhous