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Egypt water resource modernization and Nile security

19 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Egypt assumes presidency of Arab Ministerial Council for Water

Egypt continues to modernize its water management through digital transformation and infrastructure development. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam is overseeing ‘Water System 2.0’ goals, including d

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University of Cologne longevity research

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Latest: Climate change threatens museum operations in Florence

Researchers at the University of Cologne, led by Professor David Vilchez, have identified a metabolic signaling pathway that explains how moderate cold exposure can extend lifespan and delay aging. Using the nematode Cae

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Germany housing crisis: Rising rents and regulatory debate

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Latest: Germany housing market sees rise in furnished short-term rentals

The German housing crisis has intensified, evolving from a structural deficit into a widespread social and economic strain. By September 2026, the German Tenants' Association (DMB) reported that over 52 percent of the po

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German Excellence University designations

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Latest: Mainz University to receive excellence status in 2027

The German Excellence Strategy, a joint federal and state program designed to strengthen top-tier research through significant annual funding, has reached a new phase of designation. Following the decision period, Federa

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Rising university semester fees in Rhineland-Palatinate

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Latest: Rhineland-Palatinate universities increase semester fees

Students in Rhineland-Palatinate are experiencing significant increases in semester fees for the 2026/27 winter semester. The primary driver for these rising costs is the increased price of the Deutschland-Semesterticket

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Biological research on magnetic fields and longevity

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Latest: University of Nottingham study links Earth's magnetic field to aging

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have identified a link between Earth’s magnetic field and biological processes such as cellular energy production, physical performance, and longevity. Using fruit flies as a m

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Leucine role in mitochondrial and muscle health

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Latest: University of Cologne study finds leucine boosts cellular energy

Research from the University of Cologne, published in Nature Cell Biology, has identified a mechanism by which the amino acid leucine supports muscle health and mitochondrial function. The studies indicate that leucine a

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JWST discoveries in the early universe and local cosmos

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Latest: James Webb Space Telescope captures widest stellar field and finds light brown dwarfs

Since late June 2026, JWST has delivered high-impact observations across cosmology, exoplanet atmospheres, and solar-system bodies. Key findings include the confirmation of the “magical line” in Abell 2744 and the detect

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