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Moon passes in front of Venus in rare daytime event
The Moon passed directly in front of Venus on Wednesday in a rare daytime event visible across the United States and parts of Canada.
ESA satellites document Nepal flood damage as new missions prepare for launch
Europe's twin Earth-observation satellites sealed for September launch
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Conflict in Iran drives fertilizer prices higher, straining farming economics
Fertilizer prices have spiked as conflict in Iran disrupts ammonia production and shipping, forcing farmers to absorb higher input costs and driving up food prices.
African carbon markets face credibility crisis as financing gap widens
African carbon markets are expanding rapidly but face structural challenges and widening financing gaps that threaten their credibility as the continent seeks trillions of dollars to meet climate commitments.
Scientists develop "tissue clock" to measure how fast organs age
An Austrian research team used artificial intelligence to analyze tissue samples from 40 organ types and found that different human organs age at different rates, with some showing accelerated aging as early as ages 20 to 40.
Forest fires threaten solar power stations across Europe and Middle East
Forest fires have increased sharply across Europe and parts of the Arab world, threatening solar power stations and prompting calls for protective measures.
