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Can we control brain cells with light? New clues from frozen proteins
Earth.com
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Scientists have discovered a rare group of proteins that appear to give microbes in cold environments a strange advantage. These proteins, called cryorhodopsins, respond to light in surprising ways. Now, researchers think the proteins could be...
Wimbledon champion angrily hits out after landing biggest fine of the tournament
The Mirror
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July 7, 2025
Henry Patten, one half of the defending Wimbledon doubles champions, has confirmed he plans to appeal against a fine he was handed prior to the tournament for 'verbal abuse'. Patten, 29, landed the biggest fine of the championships to date after...
Police search for armed suspect in Mikkeli murder and taxi assault
Helsinki Times
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July 7, 2025
Police are searching for a 19-year-old man suspected of murder in Mikkeli and a serious assault in Jyväskylä. The suspect, who remains at large, is believed to have stolen a taxi and used it to travel between the two cities on Sunday. The body of...
The best mountain breaks across Europe to escape blistering summer heatwaves
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Innovative companies team up for game-changing EV battery breakthrough: 'Vital to reduce dependence'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
"Potential to scale volumes over time." by Matthew SwigonskiJuly 7, 2025 In an effort to recover high-value materials from used electric vehicle batteries, two companies have recently partnered up to recycle graphite content. Vianode, a battery...
BRIATORE DENIES EYEING BOTTAS FOR 2025 SEAT
GrandPrix.com
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JULY 7, 2025 Valtteri Bottas, British GP 2025 © Mercedes Mercedes reserve Bottas and his boss Toto Wolff both revealed at Silverstone that meetings with Alpine head Briatore have taken place about the 35-year-old Finn replacing the struggling...
The gifts and trips your MP has received since the election
Leicestershire Live
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July 7, 2025
MPs across the country have received £1.3 million in gifts and trips abroad since the election. You can see what the figure is for your MP using our gadget below. Nationally, MPs have received a total of 454 gifts from UK sources, worth a total of...
AFRY’s Advansia secures framework agreement for project management services in Norway
World Construction Network
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July 7, 2025
Advansia, a division of engineering company AFRY, has entered into a framework agreement with The Norwegian Hospital Construction Agency (Sykehusbygg HF) to provide project management services for the development of healthcare facilities across...
AI chip firm Groq expands to Europe
Dataconomy
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July 7, 2025
Groq, an artificial intelligence semiconductor startup, announced Monday the establishment of its first European data center in Helsinki, Finland, in partnership with Equinix, as part of its international expansion efforts. The move allows Groq to...
Finnish ambassador in Lisbon denies accusations. Team “under stress”
Portugal Pulse
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June 28, 2025
In an interview with Lusa, Titta Maja-Luotto, who has been serving in Portugal since last September, expressed regret over the situation facing the embassy, attributing it to changes she has implemented, particularly concerning staff roles. Seven...
Helsinki to protect 10% of land and sea by 2038
Energy Live News
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June 26, 2025
The Finnish capital will double land protections and increase marine protections tenfold under a new conservation plan. Helsinki has unveiled its ambitious Nature Conservation Area Programme 2025–2038, aiming to protect 10% of both its land and...
Finnish Samis urge stronger voice in EU decision-making
The Malaysian Star
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June 27, 2025
HELSINKI, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Representatives of the Finnish Sami community called for stronger Indigenous participation in European Union (EU) policymaking at the EU Arctic Forum held Friday in Kittila, northern Finland. Tuomas Aslak Juuso, vice...
Student family immigration rises sharply, interior minister criticises reform
Yle Uutiset
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July 7, 2025
Finland has seen a steep increase in the number of residence permit applications submitted by family members of international students, with the figure now eight times higher than in 2021, according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). In...
Finnish MoD Looks to Purchase SAR Satellites from Iceye
Via Satellite
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June 27, 2025
Iceye Dwell Fine image of Helsinki, Finland. Photo: Iceye The Finnish Ministry of Defense is looking to purchase satellites from Iceye for intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space, under a new letter of intent announced June 27. The...
Finnish Rock Icons The Rasmus to Ignite Dubai Stage
Arabian Post
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June 27, 2025
Finnish rock band The Rasmus will perform at The Agenda in Dubai on 27 October 2025, as part of their expansive Weirdo Tour, marking their sole Middle East appearance that year. Doors open at 19:00 with the concert slated to begin at 20:00,...
Finnish Flight School to Upgrade Fleet With 10 Tecnams
Flying Magazine
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June 27, 2025
The Finnish Aviation Academy has announced it is upgrading its training fleet with 10n Tecnam P2010TDIs. The school, owned by the Finland government, is the largest flight academy in the country. It trains 80 to 100 professional pilots a year. The...
Helsinki’s premium airport hotel goes all-in with 800 Philips screens
Conference & Meetings World
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June 27, 2025
PPDS has announced the installation of 800 hotel TVs, digital signage, and dvLED walls inside Finland’s advanced business hotel complex, the Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport. Located outside Vantaa Airport’s main terminal, the 12 floor multi-purpose...
More rain coming, but Finland will warm up soon
Yle Uutiset
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July 7, 2025
Temperatures are expected to rise after the rain, which will likely be heaviest in the south-east. This animated map shows the weather forecast for Monday (maanantai), Tuesday (tiistai), Wednesday (keskiviikko) and Thursday (torstai). Finland will...
Finnish firm prepares to auction luxury yacht believed to have hosted Dmitry Medvedev
Yle Uutiset
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June 27, 2025
A Finnish company plans to auction off two Russian-owned luxury yachts that have remained in storage for years due to unpaid fees and EU sanctions imposed on Russia. Kotka Yacht Store, based in the southeastern port city of Kotka, says the two...
Strike at Helsinki Airport cancels flights for 7,000 Finnair passengers
AeroTime News
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June 30, 2025
Around 7,000 Finnair passengers are to have their flights cancelled due to planned strikes at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Finnair announced on June 30, 2025, that Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) had confirmed industrial action is set to go ahead...