# science & tech (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover science & tech. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bruce County Public Library: One of only 50 world-wide selected for International Laufey Book Club Initiative](https://saugeentimes.com/bruce-county-public-library-one-of-only-50-world-wide-selected-for-international-laufey-book-club-initiative/) _2026-08-21 · Bruce County Library · Saugeen Times_ Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is honoured to be selected as one of 50 library systems worldwide to participate in a special initiative with the Laufey Book Club. Laufey, the Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter and two-time GRAMMY Award winner, \[…\] ## [FG, PSML sign $1.3bn deal to revive Delta steel coy](https://nannews.ng/fg-psml-sign-1-3bn-deal-to-revive-delta-steel-coy/) _2026-08-21 · Abdulrahman Kadiri · News Agency of Nigeria_ FG, PSML sign $1.3bn deal to revive Delta steel coy By Halima Muhammad The Federal Government has signed a sub-lease agreement for the restoration and full operationalisation of the Delta Steel Company now known as Premium Steel and Mines Limited (PSML), Ovwian-Aladja, Delta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agreement was between the National Iron Ore Mining News Agency of Nigeria ## [BPP seeks stronger CSO participation in public procurement monitoring](https://nannews.ng/bpp-seeks-stronger-cso-participation-in-public-procurement-monitoring/) _2026-08-21 · Abdulrahman Kadiri · News Agency of Nigeria_ BPP seeks stronger CSO participation in public procurement monitoring By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Aug. 21, 2026 (NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called for stronger participation of civil society organisations (CSOs) in monitoring Nigeria’s public procurement system to ensure value for public expenditure. The of Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, made the call in… ## [2027: Ashumate outlines bold legislative agenda for Taraba South](https://nannews.ng/2027-ashumate-outlines-bold-legislative-agenda-for-taraba-south/) _2026-08-21 · Philip Daniel Yatai · News Agency of Nigeria_ 2027: Ashumate outlines bold legislative agenda for Taraba South By Philip Yatai Dr Jesse Ashumate, a Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidate for Taraba South, has unveiled a comprehensive legislative blueprint aimed at transforming the agricultural sector, restoring lasting peace, and driving economic empowerment across the district. Ashumate unveiled the agenda at a press conference to… ## [Rain gear sellers count losses as dry weeks dampen sales](https://nannews.ng/rain-gear-sellers-count-losses-as-dry-weeks-dampen-sales/) _2026-08-21 · Afonne Emmanuel · News Agency of Nigeria_ Rain gear sellers count losses as dry weeks dampen sales Rain gear sellers in parts of Lagos are counting losses as fewer rainstorms and the August break combine to weaken demand for umbrellas and raincoats. News Agency of Nigeria ## [Vibe Teaser Promises Zabardasti Ke Agents And A Whole Lot Of Chaos With Preity Zinta And Kunal Kemmu](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/vibe-teaser-promises-zabardasti-ke-agents-and-a-whole-lot-of-chaos-with-preity-zinta-and-kunal-kemmu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vibe-teaser-promises-zabardasti-ke-agents-and-a-whole-lot-of-chaos-with-preity-zinta-and-kunal-kemmu) _2026-08-21 · News Helpline · Social News XYZ_ The spy genre has given Bollywood plenty of larger-than-life agents, impossible missions and heroes who can seemingly save the country before breakfast. Now, Kunal Kemmu is ready to turn that formula upside down with Vibe.... The post Vibe Teaser Promises Zabardasti Ke Agents And A Whole Lot Of Chaos With Preity Zinta And Kunal Kemmu appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [Karthik Subbaraj Announces Wedding Song From Dorothy As Raaja Sambhavam Begins With Keerthy Suresh](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/karthik-subbaraj-announces-wedding-song-from-dorothy-as-raaja-sambhavam-begins-with-keerthy-suresh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=karthik-subbaraj-announces-wedding-song-from-dorothy-as-raaja-sambhavam-begins-with-keerthy-suresh) _2026-08-21 · News Helpline · Social News XYZ_ Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj is giving his upcoming Tamil film Dorothy a musical beginning, and this one comes with a distinctly celebratory flavour. The filmmaker took to social media to share a lively video teasing the... The post Karthik Subbaraj Announces Wedding Song From Dorothy As Raaja Sambhavam Begins With Keerthy Suresh appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [Rajkumar Santoshi Says Batwara 1947 Would Have Done Better Without An A Certificate](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/rajkumar-santoshi-says-batwara-1947-would-have-done-better-without-an-a-certificate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rajkumar-santoshi-says-batwara-1947-would-have-done-better-without-an-a-certificate) _2026-08-21 · News Helpline · Social News XYZ_ Director Rajkumar Santoshi has spoken candidly about the A certificate awarded to his recently released film Batwara 1947, admitting that the certification may have affected the film's theatrical business. During a recent interaction, the filmmaker... The post Rajkumar Santoshi Says Batwara 1947 Would Have Done Better Without An A Certificate appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [Taapsee Pannu Turns Fierce Protector In Netflix Thriller Gandhari, Gets A Premiere Date](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/taapsee-pannu-turns-fierce-protector-in-netflix-thriller-gandhari-gets-a-premiere-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taapsee-pannu-turns-fierce-protector-in-netflix-thriller-gandhari-gets-a-premiere-date) _2026-08-21 · News Helpline · Social News XYZ_ Netflix India has unveiled the first look and release date of its upcoming action thriller Gandhari, and the announcement suggests that Taapsee Pannu is ready to unleash a very different kind of fury. The streaming... The post Taapsee Pannu Turns Fierce Protector In Netflix Thriller Gandhari, Gets A Premiere Date appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [Mathura: Officials inspect site after shuttering collapse at under construction mall in Vrindavan #Gallery](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/mathura-officials-inspect-site-after-shuttering-collapse-at-under-construction-mall-in-vrindavan-gallery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mathura-officials-inspect-site-after-shuttering-collapse-at-under-construction-mall-in-vrindavan-gallery) _2026-08-21 · Social News XYZ · Social News XYZ_ The post Mathura: Officials inspect site after shuttering collapse at under construction mall in Vrindavan #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9qIj0AXRmBDN) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi Protests at Parliament Street PS #Gallery](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/new-delhi-rahul-gandhi-protests-at-parliament-street-ps-gallery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-delhi-rahul-gandhi-protests-at-parliament-street-ps-gallery) _2026-08-21 · Social News XYZ · Social News XYZ_ The post New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi Protests at Parliament Street PS #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [New Delhi: India Singapore semiconductor talks #Gallery](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/new-delhi-india-singapore-semiconductor-talks-gallery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-delhi-india-singapore-semiconductor-talks-gallery) _2026-08-21 · Social News XYZ · Social News XYZ_ The post New Delhi: India Singapore semiconductor talks #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [Jaipur: BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting #Gallery](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/jaipur-brics-tourism-ministers-meeting-gallery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jaipur-brics-tourism-ministers-meeting-gallery) _2026-08-21 · Social News XYZ · Social News XYZ_ The post Jaipur: BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [New York: Bhupendra Patel meets Kyndryl executive #Gallery](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/new-york-bhupendra-patel-meets-kyndryl-executive-gallery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-york-bhupendra-patel-meets-kyndryl-executive-gallery) _2026-08-21 · Social News XYZ · Social News XYZ_ The post New York: Bhupendra Patel meets Kyndryl executive #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [Tinubu urges Adeleke to promote unity, reconciliation in Osun](https://nannews.ng/tinubu-urges-adeleke-to-promote-unity-reconciliation-in-osun/) _2026-08-21 · Muhyideen Jimoh · News Agency of Nigeria_ Tinubu urges Adeleke to promote unity, reconciliation in Osun By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has urged Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun to promote reconciliation, unity, peace and stability as he begins his second term in office. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when he received Adeleke, who paid a thank-you visit to the President at the Presidential Villa, News Agency of Nigeria ## [Nagaon: Bird feeds on fruit in Assam #Gallery](https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/08/21/nagaon-bird-feeds-on-fruit-in-assam-gallery-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nagaon-bird-feeds-on-fruit-in-assam-gallery-2) _2026-08-21 · Social News XYZ · Social News XYZ_ The post Nagaon: Bird feeds on fruit in Assam #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ . ## [How public sector strengthening is raising FP uptake in Edo PHCs](https://nannews.ng/how-public-sector-strengthening-is-raising-fp-uptake-in-edo-phcs/) _2026-08-21 · Vivian Ihechu · News Agency of Nigeria_ How public sector strengthening is raising FP uptake in Edo PHCs How public sector strengthening is raising FP uptake in Edo PHCs By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When Mrs Faith Ifeanyi walked into a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Edo, she was not looking for a miracle. She wanted something simpler – time. After having News Agency of Nigeria ## [Tinubu spreading opportunities across communities – Shettima](https://nannews.ng/tinubu-spreading-opportunities-across-communities-shettima/) _2026-08-21 · Folasade Akpan · News Agency of Nigeria_ Tinubu spreading opportunities across communities – Shettima By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is spreading infrastructure and economic opportunities to reduce congestion, create jobs and promote balanced national development nationwide. Shettima said this on Thursday while inaugurating the 33.5-kilometre… ## [GIFSEP seeks expansion of community-based waste management initiative](https://nannews.ng/gifsep-seeks-expansion-of-community-based-waste-management-initiative/) _2026-08-21 · Funmilayo Adeyemi · News Agency of Nigeria_ GIFSEP seeks expansion of community-based waste management initiative By Abigael Joshua An NGO, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called for the expansion of community-based waste management and waste-to-wealth initiative in Nigeria. The Executive Director of GIFSEP, Dr Michael David, made the call at a Knowledge Management Workshop to mark the… ## [LASCOPA raises alarm over expiry date fraud in Lagos markets](https://nannews.ng/lascopa-raises-alarm-over-expiry-date-fraud-in-lagos-markets/) _2026-08-21 · Folashade Adeniran · News Agency of Nigeria_ LASCOPA raises alarm over expiry date fraud in Lagos markets By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised concerns over alleged manipulation of production and expiry dates on expired and near-expired products sold across markets and retail outlets. The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Mr Afolabi Solebo, disclosed this in a statement on… ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FpfzXj4KJ7nu) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [RWVL project reaches 22,634 beneficiaries across Nigeria in 4 months](https://nannews.ng/rwvl-project-reaches-22634-beneficiaries-across-nigeria-in-4-months/) _2026-08-21 · Folashade Adeniran · News Agency of Nigeria_ RWVL project reaches 22,634 beneficiaries across Nigeria in 4 months By Oluwatope Lawanson The Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Nigeria Project says it reached no fewer than 22,634 direct beneficiaries across the country between April and July, with women accounting for the largest proportion. This is stated in a programme performance data compiled from monthly News Agency of Nigeria ## [Anadarko Peru’s 6,018 km² Seismic Survey Paves Way for Deepwater Drilling](https://oceannews.com/news/energy/anadarko-perus-6018km%C2%B2-seismic-survey-paves-way-for-deepwater-drilling/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Anadarko Peru, operator of Blocks Z-61, Z-62, and Z-63, located in the Trujillo Basin, informed PERUPETRO of its decision to move forward to the Third Exploratory Period, which includes drilling its first well in Block Z-62. This decision confirms the continuation of its deepwater exploration project off the coasts of La Libertad and Lambayeque, in northern Peru. ## [NOC’s Julie Pringle-Stewart MBE to Step Down After 20 Years of Service](https://oceannews.com/news/milestones/nocs-julie-pringle-stewart-mbe-to-step-down-after-20-years-of-service/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has announced that Julie Pringle-Stewart MBE, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from the organization on August 31, 2026, after over 20 years of service to NOC and in research finance and governance. ## [Babcock and Danske Flådeskibe Sign Collaboration Letter for Royal Danish Navy Frigates](https://oceannews.com/news/defense/babcock-and-danske-fladeskibe-sign-collaboration-letter-for-royal-danish-navy-frigates/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Babcock and Danish naval consortium, Danske Flådeskibe K/S (DFS), have signed a Letter of Collaboration to develop a joint UK-Danish industrial approach to potential new frigates for the Royal Danish Navy. ## [Jyotika Virmani of Schmidt Ocean Institute Wins 2026 Captain Don Walsh Award](https://oceannews.com/news/milestones/jyotika-virmani-of-schmidt-ocean-institute-wins-2026-captain-don-walsh-award/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ The Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has announced Dr. Jyotika Virmani, Executive Director of Schmidt Ocean Institute, as the recipient of the 2026 Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration. Conferred jointly by MTS and SUT, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional and sustained international contributions to the development, application, and… ## [Taihan Cable and Panstar Robotics Partner to Develop Domestic ROVs for HVDC Submarine Cable Projects](https://oceannews.com/news/subsea-cable/taihan-cable-and-panstar-robotics-partner-to-develop-domestic-rovs-for-hvdc-submarine-cable-projects/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Taihan Cable & Solution is moving forward with plans to develop high-performance remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) domestically for deployment in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine cable projects. ## [Damen Stan Patrol 5009 Enters Service with Romanian Emergency Response Agency](https://oceannews.com/news/defense/damen-stan-patrol-5009-enters-service-with-romanian-emergency-response-agency/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ On August 14, in a ceremony in the Port of Constanța, the Naval Detachment of the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (Inspectoratul General pentru Situaţii de Urgenţă—IGSU) welcomed a multi-role response vessel, MAI 0101 , into service. ## [OneOcean Names Dr. Claus Reimers Chief Product and Technology Officer](https://oceannews.com/news/milestones/oneocean-names-dr-claus-reimers-chief-product-and-technology-officer/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ OneOcean , Lloyd's Register's maritime digital solutions business, has appointed Dr. Claus Reimers as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) to lead its product and technology strategy and accelerate the development of digital, data, and AI-enabled solutions for the maritime industry. ## [SMD Appoints Senior Leaders to Drive Next-Generation Electric ROV Portfolio](https://oceannews.com/news/milestones/smd-appoints-senior-leaders-to-drive-next-generation-electric-rov-portfolio/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Pioneering subsea technology company SMD has strengthened its capabilities with key senior appointments, meeting the evolving needs of customers and growing demand for its advanced vehicles. ## [Gulf Blue Navigator Earns Spot Among America’s Best Accelerators](https://oceannews.com/news/milestones/gulf-blue-navigator-earns-spot-among-americas-best-accelerators/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Gulf Blue Navigator has been recognized by TIME and Statista as one of America's Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026, placing the Mississippi-based program among the nation's top-performing startup support organizations. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QcpE2onrKKrt) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Port of Corpus Christi Signs SMR Agreement to Advance Nuclear Maritime Technology](https://oceannews.com/news/science-technology/port-of-corpus-christi-signs-smr-agreement-to-advance-nuclear-maritime-technology/) _2026-08-20 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ US Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy was joined by Maritime Administrator (MARAD) Stephen M. Carmel, US Representative Michael Cloud (TX-27), and leaders from Texas' Port of Corpus Christi to kick off a new partnership focused on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications. By testing the latest innovations in SMRs, the Department can help revitalize US shipbuilding,… ## [Over 200 residents attend Neoen information session and ask questions](https://saugeentimes.com/over-200-residents-attend-neoen-information-session-and-ask-questions/) _2026-08-20 · Sandy Lindsay · Saugeen Times_ More than 200 people attended an information session, at the Powerlink building in Port Elgin, on the proposed Neoen battery storage facility to be located south of Port Elgin (Saugeen \[…\] ## [NELFUND backs Tinubu’s student loan financing](https://nannews.ng/nelfund-backs-tinubus-student-loan-financing/) _2026-08-20 · Funmilayo Adeyemi · News Agency of Nigeria_ NELFUND backs Tinubu’s student loan financing By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing eligible funds recovered by the EFCC to the Fund to support student loan financing. The Fund also welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s approval for unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and Dormant News Agency of… ## [2027: Why Victor Ochei is best candidate for Delta North Senatorial District – Support Group](https://nannews.ng/2027-why-victor-ochei-is-best-candidate-for-delta-north-senatorial-district-support-group/) _2026-08-20 · Funmilayo Adeyemi · News Agency of Nigeria_ 2027: Why Victor Ochei is best candidate for Delta North Senatorial District – Support Group By Deborah Coker The Victor Ochei Support Group has described the candidate for Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) candidate for Delta North Senatorial District in the 2027 election, Mr Victor Ochei, as the best for the job. The group stated this at a joint news conference addressed by its Chairman, Ikechukwu… ## [NITDA’s software framework can transform Nigeria’s digital space — Expert](https://nannews.ng/nitda/) _2026-08-20 · Nefisetu Yakubu · News Agency of Nigeria_ NITDA’s software framework can transform Nigeria’s digital space — Expert By Usman Aliyu Mr Nosike Nwigene, a technology expert, says the implementation of the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) Software Quality Assurance Framework could help build a globally competitive software-testing industry in Nigeria. Nwigene, an expert in strategic communications and emerging… ## [Okpebholo ‘ll complete all road projects across Edo within tenure -Aide](https://nannews.ng/project-2/) _2026-08-20 · Nefisetu Yakubu · News Agency of Nigeria_ Okpebholo ‘ll complete all road projects across Edo within tenure -Aide By Monday Ajogun Mrs Phoebe Williams- Bello, Special Adviser on Projects Implementation and Monitoring Department (PIMD) to Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, says all road projects by the administration will be completed before the end of its tenure. Williams-Bello made the remarks during the department’s quarterly site inspection… ## [FG tasks builders on affordable, safer housing delivery](https://nannews.ng/fg-tasks-builders-on-affordable-safer-housing-delivery/) _2026-08-20 · Funmilayo Adeyemi · News Agency of Nigeria_ FG tasks builders on affordable, safer housing delivery By Oyintutu Oyinkolade/Angela Atabo The Federal Government has challenged Nigerian builders to help close the housing gap by delivering homes that are affordable, safe, professional and sustainable. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the charge in Abuja while chairing the 56th Annual Conference… ## [Concerned Citizens Assembly calls for Nigeria’s restructuring into 17 autonomous regions](https://nannews.ng/concerned-citizens-assembly-calls-for-nigerias-restructuring-into-17-autonomous-regions/) _2026-08-20 · Tosin Kolade · News Agency of Nigeria_ Concerned Citizens Assembly calls for Nigeria’s restructuring into 17 autonomous regions By Naomi Sharang An interest group, Concerned Citizens Assembly, has called for restructuring of Nigeria into 17 autonomous federated regions, with substantial powers devolved from the Federal Government to the regions. The group made the call in a communiqué issued on Wednesday at the conclusion of a… ## [Coalition hails Tinubu over Enitan’s appointment as Head of Service](https://nannews.ng/coalition-hails-tinubu-over-enitans-appointment-as-head-of-service/) _2026-08-20 · Funmilayo Adeyemi · News Agency of Nigeria_ Coalition hails Tinubu over Enitan’s appointment as Head of Service By Aderogba George The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Abel Enitan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The President of CSGGG, Mr Dominic Ogakwu, gave the commendation in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Ogakwu said News Agency of Nigeria ## [OPay’s compliance drive raises bar for digital finance](https://nannews.ng/opays-compliance-drive-raises-bar-for-digital-finance/) _2026-08-20 · Folashade Adeniran · News Agency of Nigeria_ OPay’s compliance drive raises bar for digital finance By Olawunmi Ashafa The nation’s fast-growing digital payment ecosystem is making trust, security and regulatory compliance critical to the future of the country’s financial system, with OPay investing heavily in technology, risk management and governance to stay ahead of emerging threats. The fintech says its compliance infrastructure has… ## [UNICEF seeks ethical reporting of children](https://nannews.ng/unicef-seeks-ethical-reporting-of-children/) _2026-08-20 · Ismail Abdulaziz · News Agency of Nigeria_ UNICEF seeks ethical reporting of children By Stephen Adeleye The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists to protect children’s identities and prioritise solutions in reporting issues affecting them. UNICEF Child Rights experts made the call on Wednesday in Port Harcourt during a two-day training on ethical reporting of children. The zonal workshop News Agency of Nigeria ## [Tinubu orders 5-year nat. security threat assessment, defence plan](https://nannews.ng/tinubu-orders-5-year-nat-security-threat-assessment-defence-plan/) _2026-08-20 · Muhyideen Jimoh · News Agency of Nigeria_ Tinubu orders 5-year nat. security threat assessment, defence plan By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan. The initiative is aimed at strengthening coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies, and ensuring effective responses… ## [The why behind sex](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/08/the-why-behind-sex/) _2026-08-19 · Al Powell · Harvard Gazette_ Research details answer to a question that’s more complex than it seems ## [Pro-Oceanus Solu-Blu CO₂ Exchange Targets AUV and Drifter Integration](https://oceannews.com/news/science-technology/pro-oceanus-solu-blu-co%E2%82%82-exchange-targets-auv-and-drifter-integration/) _2026-08-19 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Pro-Oceanus has introduced the Solu-Blu CO₂ Exchange , a compact and rugged CO2 sensor designed for monitoring air-water CO2 dynamics across freshwater, coastal, and mobile applications. ## [Home is at the heart of Parton’s music, author says](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/08/home-is-at-the-heart-of-partons-music-author-says/) _2026-08-19 · Anna Lamb · Harvard Gazette_ Martha Ackmann tells Radcliffe audience the origin story of a songwriting legend ## [Babcock Signs Three MOUs with Danish Firms to Advance Hybrid Naval Capabilities](https://oceannews.com/news/defense/babcock-signs-three-mous-with-danish-firms-to-advance-hybrid-naval-capabilities/) _2026-08-19 · Ed Freeman · Ocean News & Technology_ Babcock has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Danish technology companies STORMBORN and CUBEDIN to examine future hybrid naval capabilities and autonomous systems integration—supporting its vision for a hybrid Danish fleet where crewed ships and unmanned systems operate together. ## [NOAA Advances TMC USA Application Under DSHMRA Compliance Review](https://oceannews.com/news/energy/noaa-advances-tmc-usa-application-under-dshmra-compliance-review/) _2026-08-19 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ NOAA has determined that the consolidated application from The Metals Company USA, LLC (TMC USA) is in full compliance with the information requirements of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA). This determination means the application meets the information threshold required by DSHMRA and the implementing regulations in order to move forward with application processing. ## [Siemens Energy to Supply Power and Compression Systems for Petrobras FPSOs](https://oceannews.com/news/energy/siemens-energy-to-supply-power-and-compression-systems-for-petrobras-fpsos/) _2026-08-19 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Siemens Energy has been selected by SBM Offshore, a Dutch provider that manages floating oil production platforms, to supply power generation and gas compression systems for Petrobras. ## [France Awards BrestPort Over $58 Million to Build Floating Wind Hub](https://oceannews.com/news/energy/france-awards-brestport-over-58-million-to-build-floating-wind-hub/) _2026-08-19 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Following the announcement of France's ambition to roll out floating wind power on a massive scale, with 45 GW planned by 2050—a significant proportion of which will be floating wind power, as announced by President Macron—the Breton port and industrial strategy has received €58 million in state funding granted to BrestPort to adapt its infrastructure to floating wind power. This confirms… ## [SLB Deploys Integrated Monitoring and Intervention Solution for Brunei Shell Petroleum](https://oceannews.com/news/energy/slb-deploys-integrated-monitoring-and-intervention-solution-for-brunei-shell-petroleum/) _2026-08-19 · Haley McQueen · Ocean News & Technology_ Global energy technology company SLB has announced it has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to support production restoration from shut-in wells across multiple offshore fields.