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New, perennial grain varieties like Kernza are being developed to make crops more resilient to drought and heavy rain. These plants have deeper root systems, improving water use and soil protection, leading to lower yields but also less work and fertilizer.
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The summer of 2026 in Germany was exceptionally hot and dry, ranking as the second hottest since 1881. Scientific analysis indicates the late June heatwave would have been approximately three degrees Celsius cooler without human-caused climate change.
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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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A study in the journal PNAS found that only about a quarter of designated marine protected areas offer effective protection, primarily due to continued fishing with little oversight.
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Climate change could favor the cultivation of the valuable spice saffron in Germany, particularly in the Lausitz region on sandy soils. The second German Saffron Symposium took place yesterday in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district to network German saffron growers.
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Germany has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss Nicaragua's lawsuit, which accuses Berlin of facilitating genocide by supporting Israel. The ICJ previously rejected Nicaragua's urgent request to halt German aid to Israel in April 2024, but the proceedings continue.
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US startup Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for home cleaning at approximately €26 per hour. These robots are increasingly handling complex tasks, though they are still remotely controlled. Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to recordings used for AI training.
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A Spanish court is investigating the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta in late July. Potential offenses being examined include attacks on territorial integrity, negligent homicide, and the formation of a criminal organization.
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A study from the University of Tasmania found that at most 23 percent of marine protected areas in shallow reefs are effective, primarily due to fishing. Extrapolated to all ecosystems, only 2 percent of the world's oceans are effectively protected.
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A porn film producer is suing Meta, alleging a manager downloaded 20,000 copyrighted films for AI system training. Meta denies the claims, stating an IP address alone does not prove wrongdoing.
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