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Global Deep Sea Mining Treaty Finalized After Decade of Negotiations
After 10 years of negotiations, 168 nations approved a treaty regulating deep sea mining with mandatory environmental protections, revenue sharing, and marine conservation funding. The agreement establishes monitoring systems...
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Government Backs Space Elevator Research with New Funding Initiative
The U.S. government has committed $75 million to space elevator research, focusing on materials science and feasibility studies for this revolutionary space transportation concept that could drastically reduce launch costs.
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US Terminates Trade Talks with Canada Over Digital Services Tax Dispute
The US has suspended trade talks with Canada over its 3% digital services tax targeting major tech companies. President Trump threatened retaliatory tariffs within a week, calling the tax an attack on US interests. The dispute...
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Global Committee Establishes Ethical Framework for Autonomous Weapons Deployment
A UN committee has established ethical guidelines for autonomous weapons, requiring human control and legal compliance. While 78 nations endorsed the framework, major powers disagreed on specifics, and critics demand stronger...
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Gene-Edited Biocontrol Organisms Enter Field Testing Phase to Combat Agricultural Pests
Scientists launch first field trial of gene-edited biocontrol organisms designed to target agricultural pests with enhanced precision, potentially reducing pesticide use while addressing ecological concerns.
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Tech Giants Pledge Zero-Emission Data Centers by 2030 in Climate Push
Major tech firms commit to eliminating emissions from data centers by 2030 through renewable energy investments and efficiency innovations, addressing growing environmental concerns about cloud computing and AI infrastructure.