UNICEF Internships 2026 (Paid Internships) - Opportunities Pedia

The UNICEF Internships 2026 offer an incredible opportunity for international students and recent graduates to gain hands-on professional experience while contributing to one of the world’s most impac...

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Sustainable agriculture and food systems

BMC Environmental Science is calling for submissions to our Collection on sustainable agriculture and food systems. The collection focuses on the ...

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WCC-2025-Res-101 | IUCN Library System

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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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AI weathercaster's outfit reignites debate in South Korea over sexism in broadcasting

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN): An AI-generated female weathercaster delivering a forecast has sparked widespread debate in South Korea over the portrayal of women in the media, highlighting growing ethical concerns as broadcasters increasingly turn to AI-generated anchors, reporters and virtual presenters. The controversy stemmed from a generative artificial intelligence video uploaded on July 20 to the YouTube channel Weather Environment Agency, operated by Kweather, a meteorological and air-quality service provider. The video featured a virtual presenter named Kim Si-a delivering a weather report, accompanied by a disclaimer stating that the segment was produced using AI. Throughout the broadcast, Kim performed standard on-air gestures and referred to meteorological maps. Critics, however, took issue with the character’s tight, revealing outfit, arguing that it objectified female presenters and reinforced gender stereotypes. The controversy has since broadened into a wider debate over the design of AI-generated female characters. Experts warn that AI systems can reproduce existing gender biases and beauty standards, shaping characters’ appearance and roles in ways that reinforce stereotypes. The debate comes as South Korean broadcasters move quickly to incorporate AI into news and weather programming. In April, Kweather and general programming channel MBN jointly held an audition to select AI weathercasters...

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Color Off the Mid-Atlantic Coast - NASA Science

Something is brewing in shallow waters offshore of Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Call for Abstracts – The Ocean in a High-CO2 World – 6th International Science Symposium

Call for Abstracts The call for abstracts has been extended. Please submit your abstract no later than 1 May 2026 (any time zone). Full submission

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Dangerous, record-smashing heat wave to scorch millions

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will intensify across most of the central to eastern U.S. this week, the National Weather Service said.

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China accelerates plans for sulphur futures as Iran war amplifies price swings, sources say

China is planning to launch its first sulphur futures contracts this year, sources said, in a push to help hedge against price swings and increase its pricing power in the global trade for a key material used in mining and agriculture. The Dalian Commodity Exchange could list the sulphur futures contracts in the fourth quarter of this year, although the timeframe is not finalised and more approvals are needed, two sources familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified as the plan is not public and they are not authorised to speak to media. The Dalian exchange did not answer multiple calls for comment. The China Securities Regulatory Commission, which typically grants approval to exchanges for the launch of futures contracts for a new product, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The exchange has long planned to introduce the contracts, but work has accelerated since the Iran war exacerbated price volatility and underscored the need for a hedging tool, said one of the sources. China, the world's largest consumer of sulphur, imports about 50% of its supply each year. Imports in the first five months more than halved versus the year before, customs data showed...

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Sewage Is Threatening Coral Reefs Around the World, Even in Marine Protected Areas - Inside Climate News

A new study finds that more than 70 percent of these protected zones are exposed to high levels of wastewater pollutants, making corals and other marine life more vulnerable to climate change.

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Ultrafast Motion of protozoa — The Bhamla Lab

Cells that contract in the blink of an eye, without ATP

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Harvesting the sun: How solar energy is powering the future of rural farming economies

India’s rural economy—deeply rooted in agriculture—is undergoing a silent yet powerful transformation, driven by one of the most abundant resources available: sunlight. As farmers grapple with climate volatility, rising input costs, and unreliable electricity, solar energy is emerging not merely as an alternative, but as a cornerstone of sustainable agricultural growth. At its core, agriculture is energy-intensive. From irrigation and water management to storage and processing, energy access plays a decisive role in farm productivity. Yet, Indian farmers have long faced a dual challenge—dependence on subsidised but inconsistent grid electricity, and the high recurring costs of diesel-powered systems. Solar energy disrupts this imbalance by offering clean, reliable, and cost-efficient power directly at the farm level. Solar irrigation: Transforming farm economics One of the most impactful applications of solar technology in agriculture is solar-powered irrigation. By replacing diesel pumps and erratic grid supply, solar pumps provide consistent, daytime energy—ensuring timely irrigation cycles. This shift delivers measurable economic benefits. Farmers using solar irrigation systems have reported income increases of up to 30–35 per cent, largely driven by improved yields and the ability to diversify into high-value crops such as fruits, vegetables, and pulses. Reliable irrigation reduces crop stress and enhances productivity, especially...

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