These algae could save vineyards from pesticides
• Oct 27, 2025, 1:25 PM
1 min de lecture
Are winegrowers forever doomed to use pesticides? Some French scientists say no. A team of researchers and a burgeoning startup are working to bring microalgae-based fungicides to market. They would save vineyards from mildew and other harmful fungi, with no synthetic chemicals. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum.
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Make it rain: New Delhi trials cloud seeding to combat deadly smog
• 2:40 PM
1 min
New Delhi could see artificial rain fall over the Indian capital for the first time later this week. The regional government is trialling a cloud-seeding experiment to induce artificial rain in a bid to bring the city's severe air pollution under control
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These algae could save vineyards from pesticides
• 1:25 PM
1 min
Are winegrowers forever doomed to use pesticides? Some French scientists say no. A team of researchers and a burgeoning startup are working to bring microalgae-based fungicides to market. They would save vineyards from mildew and other harmful fungi, wit
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Caribbean on alert as hurricane Melissa threatens devastation
• 10:51 AM
1 min
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm, is threatening a direct hit on Jamaica after already causing fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Authorities warn of widespread damage, prolonged power outages, and isolated communities, with tr
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