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Australian climate authority nominates ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target

Australia could achieve an ambitious 75 percent emissions reduction target by 2035, according to the government’s top climate advisory body. In an assessment published on Thursday, the Climate Change Authority (CCA) advised the government to target a 2035 emissions reduction target of 65-75 percent from 2005 levels. Brad Archer, CCA chief executive, said that a […]

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China’s small nuclear reactor starts installation of digital control system

  The world’s first land-based commercial small modular reactor (SMR) has started installation of its digital control system (DCS) in the country’s southernmost island province of Hainan. The reactor, also known as the Linglong One, is a multi-purpose, small modular pressurized water reactor self-developed by the China National Nuclear Corporation. The DCS is called the […]

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Sino-French satellite set for June launch date

A cutting-edge astronomical spacecraft jointly developed by China and France is scheduled to be deployed in orbit in June, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for Microsatellites in Shanghai, which built the satellite. The spacecraft, called the Space Variable Objects Monitor, or SVOM, is a combination of small telescopes dedicated to the […]

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Chinese researchers investigate androgens’ role in shaping sex differences

Chinese researchers have explored the role of androgens in shaping sex differences at the molecular and cellular levels, according to a research article published in journal Nature on Wednesday. This research has laid a foundation for the potential targeting of the androgen pathway in the treatment of sex-biased diseases. Sex differences are widespread across human […]

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HK youngsters in awe of nation’s polar explorers

Hong Kong students taking part in a video-call dialogue with polar scientists in Antarctica, 12,000 kilometers away, on Wednesday were captivated by the nation’s polar scientific achievements and the scientists’ perseverance during their work in the extremely harsh polar environment. The exchanges with scientists at Zhongshan station — China’s second polar research base, built in […]

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TikTok affirms commitment to upholding online safety

TikTok, a short-form video hosting platform, on Wednesday highlighted its dedication to maintaining user safety while online. Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, director of government and public policy for Sub-Saharan Africa at TikTok, said that the platform’s community guidelines, user policies and tools are developed to promote a positive and safe environment for everyone. “We will continue with […]

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Somatic therapy

Healing Through the Body: Understanding the Benefits of Somatic Therapy

In the realm of mental health and well-being, somatic therapy stands out as a unique approach that emphasizes the profound connection between the mind and body. This therapeutic modality integrates traditional talk therapy with physical techniques to address and heal trauma and emotional distress. By understanding the principles and benefits of somatic therapy, individuals can […]

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