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      <news:title>El Niño surge amplifies climate change impact on global river floods</news:title>
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        <news:name>Science and Discovery</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:00:27.694Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI Gadgets Transforming Daily Routines</news:title>
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      <image:caption>A modern living room showcasing integrated AI gadgets like a smart thermostat and a pet monitor, representing the transformation of daily routines.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>Science and Discovery</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:08:54.336Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gene Editing: Designer Babies&apos; Ethical Risks &amp; Global Oversight.</news:title>
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        <news:name>Science and Discovery</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:19:37.473Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>What is Anthropocene geology and why is its formal recognition debated?</news:title>
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      <image:caption>A cross-section of Earth&apos;s geological strata showing clear evidence of human impact, including plastic waste, industrial pollutants, and altered rock formations.</image:caption>
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