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German mayors call for night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs

Infrastructure lens: Leaders say automated mowers’ blades threaten nocturnal animals as studies highlight risks to wildlife German mayors have called for a nationwide ban on night-time use of robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs and other s

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Seagate Space Signs MOU with Firefly Aerospace to Collaborate on Offshore Launch Infrastructure for Alpha

Infrastructure lens: St. Petersburg, FL — April 6, 2026 — Seagate Space Corporation announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Firefly Aerospace to collaborate on the development of an offshore launch platform […] The post Seag

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Scientists may have found a way to keep your bones strong for life

Infrastructure lens: Scientists have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a powerful regulator of bone strength. By activating it with a newly discovered compound called AP503, they were able to boost bone density in mice and count

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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‘All we can do now is pray they continue’: Maasai welcome the first rains but know that drought is far from over

Infrastructure lens: Harsh weather is nothing new in Kenya but the country’s climate is showing clear signs of getting hotter and drier The day is hot and dry but the soil underfoot is soft. “After four months of drought, we received the fir

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Neurocrine Biosciences Acquires Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 Billion

Neurocrine Biosciences is set to acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion, enhancing its portfolio with a treatment for a rare disease associated with insatiable hunger.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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STAT+: Neurocrine Biosciences to buy Soleno Therapeutics in $2.9B deal

Infrastructure lens: Neurocrine Biosciences is buying Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion, picking up an approved medicine for a rare disease that causes insatiable hunger.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Military space programs confront hidden supply constraints

Infrastructure lens: Industry report warns components – from optical links to valves – may become chokepoints The post Military space programs confront hidden supply constraints appeared first on SpaceNews.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Artemis 2 ready to fly around the moon

Infrastructure lens: The Artemis 2 mission will swing around the moon April 6, setting a distance record as astronauts study part of the lunar farside. The post Artemis 2 ready to fly around the moon appeared first on SpaceNews.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Potential Impact of Cyclone Maila on Far North Queensland's Infrastructure

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that Cyclone Maila could impact Cape York, following the recent passage of Cyclone Narelle. Infrastructure resilience will be tested.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Weather tracker: Warm March in US leaves snowpack critically low

Infrastructure lens: Concerns about coming wildfire risk, and temperatures also remain high on other side of Pacific where rare tropical cyclone has formed After a historically warm winter across nine states in the US, the first month of met

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Teen Surfer Experiences Shark Bite in South Australia

Oliver Tokic-Bensley, 16, recounts a shark bite incident shortly after entering the water in South Australia, highlighting immediate safety concerns.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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‘I escaped death a lot of times’: one man’s lifelong work protecting gorillas and communities in Congo

Infrastructure lens: As a child, Dominique Bikaba, was displaced by a new national park in the DRC. Now he is helping to secure land for wildlife and Indigenous groups against the backdrop of ongoing fighting Mist hangs low over the forested

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Increasing Wildfire Seasons Threaten Plant Species Amid Climate Change

A study from the University of Gothenburg highlights the rising frequency of wildfires due to global warming, significantly impacting plant species' vulnerability.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Carbon accounting can help tackle the hidden emissions of war

Infrastructure lens: The climate cost of war is not hypothetical. It is measurable, material and increasingly unavoidable The post Carbon accounting can help tackle the hidden emissions of war appeared first on Climate Home News.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Artemis 2 Mission Set for Historic Moon Flyby

The Artemis 2 mission will see astronauts orbit the moon for the first time in over 50 years, a significant step in lunar exploration.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Addressing the Strain of Data Centers on Energy Infrastructure

The increasing energy demands of data centers are raising concerns about grid stability, prompting discussions on potential cost-sharing solutions.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Artemis Mission Nears Lunar Loop: First Flyby Since 1972

The Artemis mission has entered a crucial phase as it approaches the lunar loop, marking the first lunar flyby in over five decades, with significant implications for future exploration.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Juvenile Gray Whale Found Dead After 20-Mile Journey in Washington River

A juvenile gray whale, which swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state, has been found dead. Hunger is suspected as a contributing factor to its unusual behavior.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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FDA Delay Impacts Biotech Operations, Leading to Closure

A small biotech firm has ceased operations following a significant delay in securing FDA approval for its clinical trial plan, highlighting the critical nature of regulatory timelines.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Challenges in Coverage for Medical Nutrition in Lifelong Treatment

The ongoing issue of insurance coverage for medical nutrition is critical for managing lifelong disorders, impacting healthcare infrastructure and patient outcomes.

Editorial Staff Apr 6