- Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding Reuters
- Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 44 with 279 still missing, authorities say BBC
- Bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique, comes under scrutiny after Hong Kong’s…
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Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding – Reuters
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Nanoflowers supercharge stem cells to recharge aging cells
Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University report that they may have found a way to halt, or even reverse, the loss of cellular energy that comes with damage and aging. If future studies confirm the results, the discovery could lead to major…
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An Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA named as suspect in DC National Guard shooting. Here’s what we know
A West Virginia National Guard member has died and another is in critical condition after a gunman opened fire near the White House the day before Thanksgiving, in…
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Plaid Nails: The Preppy Trend Is Coming for Your Manicure
Move over naked manicures: this festive season, we’re back to having a bit of a fun with our nail designs. Enter plaid nails, a trend that feels both cozy and chic, seasonal and statement-making.
The fall is ripe for thematic and timely nail…
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Formula E tops global ESG ranking for fourth consecutive year
GSBS – the independent sustainability rating organisation that specialises in CESG ratings – ranked Formula E with the Best Total Performance, while topping the Environmental and Social Award…
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Is China’s ascent “unstoppable?” – Ong and Campion discuss sport’s future in World Squash Talk
Last week, leading squash coaches Ong Beng Hee and David Campion sat down with World Squash-accredited coaches to deliver the latest World Squash Talk, this time on the boom of squash in China.
Since retiring as a player, former World No….
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Yellowstone earthquakes rattle underground ecosystems
This is a view looking down at the famous Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. The spring gets its colorful hues from bacteria. A new study said that Yellowstone earthquakes, like the swarms in 2021, disrupt the underground… Continue Reading
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skai at the CSI 2025: Continental Presents Premium Surfaces for the Future of Cruise Interiors
As Hamburg welcomes the Cruise Ship Interiors Exhibition for the first time, Continental showcases how skai surfaces combine comfort and design to elevate life at sea. Under the motto “Cruise in style – with skai” the company exhibits, among other things, its new skai Misuna EN upholstery surfaces for outdoor use, and surfaces with the staynu technology that preserve the perfect look, even after thousands of passengers.
Continental’s Surface Solutions (SSL) business area will showcase its premium skai portfolio at the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo (CSI) 2025, taking place December 3 to 4 at Hamburg Messe + Congress. Under the tagline “Cruise in style – with skai”, Continental will present innovative surface materials that combine functionality, durability, and design excellence at stand B52. For the first time in Germany, CSI brings together shipyards, cruise lines, architects, and designers to shape the future of cruise interiors.
“We are delighted to be present at CSI and engage with the people that shape the future of cruise ships,” said Christelle Perico-Darras, Head of Hospitality, Healthcare & Public Areas EMEA at Continental. “We are convinced that our portfolio of surface materials which are equally functional, long-lasting, and advanced in design is exactly what this industry needs. Especially in light of growing budget awareness and the understanding that longevity is also a feature of sustainability.”
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Bird flu poses risk of pandemic worse than COVID, France's Institut Pasteur says – Reuters
- Bird flu poses risk of pandemic worse than COVID, France’s Institut Pasteur says Reuters
- Avian influenza in Europe: enhanced surveillance and strict biosecurity needed as detections surge EFSA
- Farm workers urged to get flu jab to prevent avian…
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Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Ian YoungsCulture reporter
NetflixMillie Bobby Brown returns as Eleven The first half of Stranger Things’ final season has been unleashed on viewers, with many critics giving the return of the hit Netflix show glowing reviews – although others said…
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