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UN 80 – Clustering the Climate Conventions
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Editors' Choice, Energy, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Harnessing the power of wind, wind...

Golden Bear Athletes of the Week | August 25-31, 2025
9/2/2025 4:13:00 PM Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for August 25-31, 2025 were announced Tuesday by the WVU Tech Athletic Department. Sophomore Lexie Wikel (women's cross country) and senior Luka Felix (men's soccer) highlight the week's honors....

Grupo Impryma to distribute Spande equipment in Spain and Portugal
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...

Real Estate vs Investment Funds: The Best Path for Portugal’s Golden Visa Today
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...

Columbiana County engineer eyes garage complex upgrade
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...

Understanding Barriers to Nanotechnology Education in Medical Specialty Programs: A Qualitative Nominal Group Study Among Postgraduate Students
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...

What is Portugal’s Golden Visa and can Indians apply? Know cost, eligibility criteria and benefits
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...

Keswick restaurant manager to face his fears with skydive for Alzheimer's
Keith Huntington, 71, who has worked as a restaurant manager at the Horse and Farrier Inn in Threlkeld for the past 15 years, will be skydiving on Saturday, October 5. Despite admitting he’s 'rather afraid of heights,' Keith said the challenge is...

Updates set for engineer’s garage complex
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...

Dawson prepares to update parts of engineer’s garage complex
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...

China stages first ‘Robot Olympics’ to showcase its tech ambition
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...

Nutrition professionals in Spain and Portugal support plant-based dairy alternatives
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...

Grupo Impryma to distribute Spade equipment in Spain and Portugal
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...

Hope Walks Again with Israeli Science
From ReWalk to lab-grown spinal cords, Tel Aviv University’s breakthrough brings new hope for millions living with paralysis – another shining testament to Israel’s resilience, renewal, and innovation For years, I have been fascinated by the...
Science Courier Post A 'blood moon' is on its way, but you'll need to travel to see it
Another blood moon is coming in 2025, but you'll only see it if you're traveling internationally this fall. A total lunar eclipse will occur Sept. 7, though it won't be visible in New Jersey skies — or even in the U.S., according to Space.com....
Across China: Portuguese TCM enthusiasts pursue study in China
HAIKOU, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- After carefully observing her instructor demonstrate facial acupuncture, Catarina Oliveira uses a mirror to practice on her own face. During the 2025 International Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) study tour, which...

Wall Street opens mixed with tech stocks falling
At 2:45 PM (Lisbon time), the Dow Jones index rose 0.15% to 44,988.63 points, while the broad S&P 500 index fell 0.59% to 6,411.37 points. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 0.57% to 21,193.95 points. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 decreased by...

Laura Wilder comes to life in Lisbon
As part of Lisbon’s 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration, the Lisbon Public Library hosted Laura Ingalls Wilder in the Kitchen on Monday, Aug. 11, where Sarah Uthoff brought the 1890s to life through a live reenactment. Uthoff, a nationally...

CT Interactive to debut new progressive jackpot at SBC Summit Lisbon
iGaming content provider CT Interactive will showcase a new three-level progressive jackpot at next month’s SBC Summit in Lisbon, as the company seeks to expand its global footprint with fresh content aimed at boosting player engagement and...
Science Detroit Free Press A partial solar eclipse will usher in fall; don't expect to see it in person. What to know
You can welcome fall by viewing a solar eclipse, but you'll likely have to settle for watching it online. A partial solar eclipse will occur Sept. 21, though it won't be visible anywhere close to Michigan skies, according to NASA. A day before the...