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Crystal hunting in the Swiss Alps

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Andrea Horakh
October 9, 2024

Hidden in the Swiss mountains are treasures: Quartz crystals worth thousands of euros. Daring climbers find them on dangerous expeditions.

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The EU's ambitious hydrogen bet

The EU is betting on hydrogen despite a lot of drawbacks. Is the strategy overblown? If so, why? Planet A explores.
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Germany's water is running dry

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Reducing methane in cow manure

A Norwegian company has found a way to stop livestock slurry from releasing methane by zapping it with lightning.
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Protecting bees from pesticides

Scientists in Colombia say they have developed a food supplement to protect bee's brains from damage from pesticides.
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How can we harness gravity to solve our energy needs?

Gravity batteries are a new big hope for storing excess renewable electricity.
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Netanyahu 'rejects with disgust' ICC arrest warrant

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At COP29 climate talks, Africa's patience wears thin

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Europe

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NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

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