Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the ‘powerhouses’ of our cells, allows us to make the fuel we need from sugars, a process vital to all life on Earth.
Scientists at…
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Captured Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins facing 15 years in Russian jail
Russian authorities have laid criminal charges against Australian man Oscar Jenkins for being a “mercenary in an armed conflict”, four months after the former teacher was captured while fighting for Ukrainian forces.
In a statement the…
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Death toll rises to 148, reports say – DW – 04/19/2025
The number of people who died after a motorized wooden boat caught fire and capsized in the Congo River in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 148, officials said on Friday.
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv sanctions three Chinese companies accused of helping Russia | Ukraine
Ukraine imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies on Friday, claiming they were involved in the production of advanced Iskander missiles. The sanctions list, which also includes Russian companies, names Beijing Aviation & Aerospace…
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Study of 616 Languages Identified Which Had Most Words For ‘Snow’ : ScienceAlert
Languages are windows into the worlds of the people who speak them – reflecting what they value and experience daily.
So perhaps it’s no surprise different languages highlight different areas of vocabulary. Scholars have noted that Mongolian…
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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
First published on caglecartoons.com, April 16, 2025 | By Christopher Weyant 
First published on caglecartoons.com, the Netherlands, April 10, 2025 | By Schot 
First published on PoliticalCartoons.com, Canada, April 15, 2025 | By Dave…
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China and Cambodia agree on financing for a 94-mile canal linking the Mekong to the Gulf of Thailand
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia and China have signed a $1.2 billion deal to finance an ambitious canal project that aims to boost trade efficiency by linking a branch of the Mekong River near Phnom…
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Forgotten Indian explorer who uncovered an ancient civilisation
Cherylann MollanBBC News, Mumbai
AlamyRakhaldas Banerjee is credited with making one of the most important discoveries in world history An Indian archaeologist, whose career was marked by brilliance and controversy, made one of the world’s greatest…
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US willing to recognise Russian control over Crimea under proposed Ukraine peace deal
Washington DC [US], April 19 (ANI): The United States is ready to recognise Russian control over Crimea as part of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, CNN reported, citing an official familiar with the proposed framework.
The peace…
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