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The Saya de Malha Bank is one of the world's largest seagrass fields and the planet's most important carbon sinks. It faces incalculable risks that threaten the future of humanity.

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Turning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind TunnelTurning Vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel

In this February 1944 publicity photo, men stand in front of turning vanes inside the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory. The AWT was the only wind tunnel capable of testing full-size aircraft engines in simulated altitude conditions. A large wooden drive fan, located...

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Peacekeeping troops and Congo&s M23 rebels agree to ceasefire

The M23 rebels in control of key areas of eastern Congo agreed yesterday to a ceasefire with African coalition peacekeepers who have announced their withdrawal even as the conflict between the insurgents and Congo&s government continues.

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Elon Musk deletes post promising $2m cash for voters who cast ballots in Supreme Court race

Billionaire Elon Musk has deleted a social media post in which he had announced plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to &personally hand over& $2m (€1.85m) to a pair of voters who have already cast ballots in the state&s hotly contested Supreme Court race.

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