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How Colorants Complicate Raman Spectroscopy of Microplastics: New Insights from Environmental Research
Spectroscopy
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Introduction Microplastics (MPs), tiny plastic particles found ubiquitously in the environment, pose increasing ecological and health concerns. To identify and characterize these particles, scientists commonly use Raman spectroscopy due to its...
Scientists warn a new weather phenomenon dubbed the 'FIREWAVE' will devastate UK cities as summers become hotter and drier
Daily Mail
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August 15, 2025
Scientists have warned that a new weather phenomenon dubbed the 'firewave' has the potential to devastate UK cities. As climate change makes summers hotter and drier, there is a growing risk that wildfires will spread within the heart of the UK's...
Fireworks competition to feature Chinese and Portuguese teams for National Day celebration
Macau Daily Times
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August 22, 2025
The 33rd Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is slated to take place from September 6 to October 6, featuring a special showcase on October 1, Chinese National Day, with displays by Chinese and Portuguese teams. According to a press...
Portugal’s Brightest Startups
The Portugal News
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The goal is simple: to take the best of the country’s innovation scene straight to the global stage in Lisbon this November. From the 10th to the 13th, the city will once again host one of the world’s biggest technology conferences, bringing...
Portugal and the EU on a Collision Course
The Portugal News
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In a rare move, Portugal has publicly challenged the European Commission, voicing reservations over the proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED). Lisbon’s position, expressed by the Ministry of Finance, warns of the risks of...
Shamrock Rovers stun Santa Clara in Conference League
RTE Ireland
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August 21, 2025
Shamrock Rovers find themselves firmly in the driving seat in their Conference League play-off joust with Santa Clara, following a famous defeat of the Portuguese side at the Estadio de Sao Miguel at Ponta Delgada. Santa Clara, who finished fifth...
Gaza, migrations and AI in the ‘rentrée’ of the National Theatre D. Maria II
Portugal Pulse
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September 1, 2025
The program kicks off this Friday, on the 5th, at Sala Estúdio Valentim de Barros, located in Jardins do Bombarda, Lisbon, with the final presentation of the advanced theatrical training project “École des Maîtres.” This project was developed over...
“Speaking" of Success: How Voice Tech Is Solving the Warehouse Labor Crisis
SupplyChainBrain
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August 22, 2025
In an era defined by persistent labor shortages, rising wage pressures and increasing customer demands, supply chain leaders are searching for tools that can enhance productivity while supporting a diverse and evolving workforce. Voice technology...
Grupo Impryma to distribute Spande equipment in Spain and Portugal
Labels & Labelling
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Chinese flexo press manufacturer Spande has appointed Madrid-based Grupo Impryma as its agent in the Iberian Peninsula as it launches a mid-term strategic investment plan and global market expansion. Spande has launched a mid-term strategic...
Deep in the Swedish forest, Esrange Space Center is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race
PBS Frontline
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September 1, 2025
KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies one of Europe’s hopes for a spaceport that can ultimately compete with the United States, China and Russia. For decades, Europe has relied...
Portuguese LEAP Scholars fortify warfighting readiness with allies around the world
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES 08.12.2025 MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Portugal is well known for its beaches, cuisine, and music, but its effect on geo-politics is more significant than one might expect from a country that...
Columbiana County engineer eyes garage complex upgrade
Salem News - Ohio
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Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson stands in front of the newly-completed storage garage where department trucks will be parked inside off of South Market Street in Lisbon. To his right is the building used for vehicle repairs, which will be...
Real Estate vs Investment Funds: The Best Path for Portugal’s Golden Visa Today
European Business Magazine
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August 20, 2025
Portugal’s Golden Visa program has always been a magnet for international investors. But since the government removed residential real estate from the qualifying options in 2023, the game has changed. Today, if you’re considering residency in...
What is Portugal’s Golden Visa and can Indians apply? Know cost, eligibility criteria and benefits
The Indian Express
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August 21, 2025
The government of Portugal recently revised the norms of its Golden Visa programme, making it more accessible and offering wide range of benefits.Portugal has been a major attraction for Indians applying for a Schengen visa. Lakhs of Indians apply...
Understanding Barriers to Nanotechnology Education in Medical Specialty Programs: A Qualitative Nominal Group Study Among Postgraduate Students
Dove Medical Press
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August 20, 2025
Introduction The current era is witnessing a profound scientific revolution, markedly diverging from the First Revolution’s focus on large-scale projects such as expansive operating rooms and skyscrapers. Today, the emphasis lies in developing...
Updates set for engineer’s garage complex
The Review - Ohio
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Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson stands in front of the newly-completed storage garage where department trucks will be parked inside off of South Market Street in Lisbon. To his right is the building used for vehicle repairs, which will be...
China stages first ‘Robot Olympics’ to showcase its tech ambition
El País
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August 21, 2025
The crowd holds its breath: a small metallic man crouches, gathers momentum, and tries to execute a somersault. He spins in the air… and crashes onto his back. The stands erupt in laughter. Meanwhile, in the ring, two more skillful humanoids trade...
Dawson prepares to update parts of engineer’s garage complex
Morning Journal - Ohio
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This building owned by the Columbiana County Engineer’s Office on South Market Street in Lisbon across from the engineer’s office main garage will get some upgrades and become the new home of the engineer’s paint shop. The work will be part of the...
Hundreds attend “Workers Over Billionaires” rallies in Maine
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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September 1, 2025
WAYNE — The messages displayed by the dozens who gathered Monday morning for a Labor Day rally ran the gamut. Some advocated for health care, public education and science. Others expressed support for unions. One man simply carried a large...
Nutrition professionals in Spain and Portugal support plant-based dairy alternatives
Medical News
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August 21, 2025
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) has released the final research reports of its survey exploring how nutrition professionals in Spain and Portugal view plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs) such as soy, oat, almond, rice, and...