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NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet

NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away.




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Baby koala aces first checkup

Soak in the cuteness of this baby koala after her first checkup at the San Diego Zoo.




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New Zealand opens Paparoa Track, first new 'Great Walk' in 25 years

New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain.




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Welcome to Niue, the first country recognized as a Dark Sky Place

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.




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World's first DNA factory gets underway

Facility makes DNA parts for biologists to use in experiments.



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World's first man-made photosynthetic 'leaf' could produce oxygen for astronauts

Breakthrough technology could make long-distance space travel feasible, clean our air here on Earth, and even combat global warming.



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Africa gets its first people-powered soccer pitch

Although solar panels do most of the heavy lifting, so to speak.



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First wave energy station in U.S. generates power in Hawaii

Wave power has the potential to supply 25 percent of the nation's energy.




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Coping with our first real chicken emergency

Our first fowl emergency was truly a lesson in home healthcare.




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World's cutest endangered animal photographed for first time in over 2 decades

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.




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Scientists identify world's first fully warm-blooded fish

The beautiful, predatory moonfish can warm its own body, just like mammals and birds.




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Glowing sea turtle is the first biofluorescent reptile ever found

Scientists aren't sure yet just how widespread these beautiful, glowing hawksbill turtles are.




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Giant squid babies caught for the first time ever

They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies.




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World's rarest whale captured on video for the first time

Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar.




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Sharks witnessed hunting and killing a whale for the first time

A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey.




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First 'tree lobsters' born in the U.S. hatch at San Diego Zoo

The breeding of these extremely rare, enormous insects is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of conservation.




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Great white shark caught sleeping on film for the first time

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.




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Giant shipworm the size of a baseball bat found alive for first time

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.




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For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.



  • Climate & Weather

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The First Electric Locomotive

The First Electric Locomotive



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years --

・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency




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Global Seed Vault authorizes first-ever seed withdrawal

The Arctic repository is making the unprecedented move to assist researchers sidelined by Syria’s Civil War.



  • Climate & Weather

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Rescued baby pig feels the sun for the first time

Bella the pig lost his siblings and even a eye on a factory farm in Queensland, Australia, before he found a safe home.




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Discarded dogs are finding love for the first time — in prison

Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program.




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Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time

Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels.




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World&#39;s first animal terminal under construction

The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people.




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Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains

Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa.




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Physicists just &#39;held&#39; an individual atom for the first time

The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level.



  • Research & Innovations

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Wild grey seal filmed &#39;clapping&#39; on camera for the first time

Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time.




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Seagulls like food better if humans touch it first

Seagulls prefer to eat food that people have handled first.




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The first gray wolf in more than 100 years may have returned to northern France

A surveillance camera may have captured an image of the elusive European gray wolf.




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Venice to become first algae-powered city

The 'City of Light' announces plan to produce 50 percent of its energy from algae.



  • Research & Innovations

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Costa Rica poised to become world&#39;s first fossil fuel-free country

While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation.




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London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it&#39;s a traffic-slowing beauty

Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2018 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended September 30, 2018.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2018 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, February 6, 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended December 31, 2018.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 3 Months Financial Results Ended June 30, 2019 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, August 5, 2019 -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first three months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended June 30, 2019.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2019 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, October 31, 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended September 30, 2019.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2020 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, February 6, 2020 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended December 31, 2020.




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India gets world&#39;s first 100% solar-powered airport

Visitors who fly to Cochin, Kerala, will see a 12MW solar farm. What better place to send a message to the world?




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Shhh! This is the first &#39;quiet park&#39; in the world

Ecuador has become the first to build a "quiet park," a lush stretch of land straddling the Zabalo River where silence is protected.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Japanese website Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for six consecutive years.

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Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for 2013.

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GRP hub Greens makes first deal of 2020

Broker buys Hastings-based SME and personal lines specialist Manor Insurance Services as it reveals it has more deals in the pipeline.




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Admiral becomes first UK provider to offer pandemic rebate

The business is to return £110m to car and van customers as part of Stay At Home Refunds as it becomes first to bow to pressure to give back as policyholders use vehicles less.




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Home insurance nudges down in first quarter 2018

Average premium for a buildings policy same as beginning of 2011.




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AA reports first rise in car premiums for nearly two years

Figures for Q4 2018 show 2.7% uptick.




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Acturis unveils first SME cyber add-on product

The provider has added HSB Engineering’s offering to its portfolio.




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Second Mortgage a Good First Step

Many homeowners are taking out second mortgages to get needed cash. Even borrowers with bad credit can come out ahead by using their home equity wisely.




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Gift Ideas for Babys First Christmas

Nothing is more exciting for a new parent than baby's first Christmas. The development of babies in the first year of life can be astounding making gift buying sometimes difficult. Here are some can't-miss gift ideas for infants.