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Divisive campaign clouds party as Brazil turns 200
Divisive campaign clouds party as Brazil turns 200
by  AFP

Brazil celebrates the 200th anniversary of its independence Wednesday, with the festivities clouded by a divisive election race and accusations that President Jair Bolsonaro is using the festivities to bolster his campaign.

NASA's Webb catches Tarantula Nebula
NASA's Webb catches Tarantula Nebula
by  AFP

A stellar nursery nicknamed the Tarantula Nebula has been captured in crisp detail by NASA's Webb telescope, revealing hitherto unseen features that deepen scientific understanding, the agency said Tuesday. This faded the hot stars and clarified the cooler regions, revealing never-before-seen points of light within the stellar nursery, which indicate protostars that are still gaining mass.

Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution: UN
Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution: UN
by  AFP

More frequent and intense heatwaves and wildfires driven by climate change are expected to worsen the quality of the air we breathe, harming human health and ecosystems, the UN warned Wednesday. "We expect a further increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves, which could lead to even worse air quality," he said.

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