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Contemporaneous Cognates: Words That Travel Together in Modern Times
Language is alive. It grows, changes, and adapts just like the people who speak it. One of the most fascinating things about language is how words in different languages can look or sound alike and even mean the same thing. These words are called cognates. Usually, cognates are traced back through history—words like English mother and German Mutter come from the same ancient root. But in today’s globalized world, there’s a newer type of cognate, known as contemporaneous cognates. These are words that appear in multiple languages at the same time, often because of modern technology, media, or shared experiences.
By Panagiota3 months ago in Earth
Steam, Not Smoke
by Futoshi Tachino In Kenya’s Rift Valley, the ground exhales. Around Naivasha, at a place called Olkaria, wells tap rock-hot water and steam that have already helped Kenya become Africa’s geothermal leader — and one of the few countries where clean, firm power anchors the grid. Recent analyses put geothermal’s share of Kenya’s electricity around the mid-40s, with some reports citing roughly 47 percent in 2024. That matters in a drought-prone region where hydropower is variable and diesel is expensive.
By Futoshi Tachino3 months ago in Earth
Tuvalu's Three-Layer Plan for Continuity
by Futoshi Tachino At high tide on Fogafale—the long, thin islet that holds Tuvalu’s capital—you can stand on the lagoon shore and see the ocean through the breadfruit trees behind you. There isn’t much “away” in a place only a couple of meters above sea level. So Tuvalu has done something extraordinary: it is building a future on three layers at once—physical, legal-human, and digital—so that Tuvaluans can keep being Tuvaluans, no matter what the water decides.
By Futoshi Tachino3 months ago in Earth
Burps, Bottles, and a Bay in Tasmania
by Futoshi Tachino On Tasmania’s east coast, the tides in Spring Bay don’t just bring boats to harbor; they feed a farm. Here, Sea Forest cultivates a native red seaweed, Asparagopsis, that—when fed in tiny amounts to cows—can throttle the methane produced in their stomachs. It’s a climate fix born of the shoreline and aimed squarely at one of Oceania’s knottiest problems: livestock emissions. In both Australia and New Zealand, agriculture is a top emitter, and enteric methane from ruminants is the elephant (really, the cow) in the room. What’s different in Tasmania is that the solution now has a retail label, not just a lab result.
By Futoshi Tachino3 months ago in Earth
Will There Be a World War 4?
Will There Be a World War 4? The idea of World War 4 sounds terrifying — not just because of the destruction the world has already witnessed, but because today’s technology has advanced far beyond bullets, tanks, and simple bombs. Many believe that if a third world war ever begins, the fourth might be fought with ruins, sticks, and shadows. But is another global conflict really possible in our world?
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Earth
🌪️ Storm Benjamin: Powerful Winds Sweep Across France and Europe. AI-Generated.
When most people think of severe storms, they picture summer hurricanes or spring tornadoes. But this October, Storm Benjamin — known in French as Tempête Benjamin — reminded Europe that nature’s fury can strike well into autumn. The storm swept across France, Switzerland, and parts of Western Europe on October 23, 2025, bringing intense wind gusts, widespread disruptions, and a renewed call for weather awareness.
By Sajida Sikandar3 months ago in Earth
🌊 Tropical Storm Melissa: A Late-Season Reminder of Nature’s Unpredictable Power. AI-Generated.
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins to wind down, the Caribbean finds itself watching a new name on the map: Tropical Storm Melissa. This late-season system, forming deep in the warm Caribbean waters, is a powerful reminder that hurricane season doesn’t officially end until November 30—and that nature often saves surprises for the final act.
By Sajida Sikandar3 months ago in Earth
France Faces Storm Benjamin: A Night of Powerful Winds and Rising Wave. AI-Generated.
A Storm That Shook France In late October 2025, France was hit by a massive windstorm named **Storm Benjamin**. It swept through the northern and western regions of the country with winds reaching more than **160 kilometers per hour**. For two long days, the skies turned gray, waves rose high, and rain poured endlessly. People across France stayed indoors as authorities warned everyone to remain alert and safe.
By Saad 3 months ago in Earth
A Notable Storm: Tempête Benjamin and Its Powerful Winds. AI-Generated.
During the night of October 22 to 23, 2025, Tempête Benjamin (Storm Benjamin) struck France with remarkable intensity, bringing violent winds and gusts that exceeded forecasts in several regions.
By Asad Ali3 months ago in Earth
Role of BCR in the Future of the EU ETS
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is entering a decisive decade of transformation. As the bloc intensifies its commitment to net-zero targets by 2050, the inclusion of engineered and nature-based carbon removal mechanisms has become a policy priority. Among these, Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) stands out for its verifiable permanence, scalability, and co-benefits to soil and ecosystem health. The future integration of BCR within the EU ETS could redefine how carbon markets value long-duration sequestration and foster a new class of carbon removal assets.
By Wayne Shen3 months ago in Earth
Storm Benjamin: A Powerful Autumn Storm Sweeps Across France. AI-Generated.
In late October 2025, France faced one of the strongest autumn storms in recent years — Storm Benjamin. The storm brought fierce winds, heavy rain, and high waves to many parts of the country. From the Atlantic coast to the northern regions, millions of people experienced the power of nature. While storms are not unusual in Europe during this season, Benjamin stood out for its wide reach and strong impact.
By sehzeen fatima3 months ago in Earth
How the College of Health and Environmental Sciences at Vertex University Prepares Students to Be Part of the Future of Health Professions
The College of Health and Environmental Sciences at Vertex University stands as a forward-thinking model of online health education that combines academic innovation, community impact, and technological advancement.
By Vertex University P R E S S3 months ago in Earth