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From 09/09/2025 to 10/09/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) 03-20252026-26 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
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Areas in several countries are reporting a low number of cases of Oropouche. Oropouche is spread primarily through the bites of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes. Country List : Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Panama
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The Photonics Lab at the University of Calgary is looking for motivated graduate students to pursue MSc or PhD programs in the field of photonics. Our group focuses on the design and development of advanced photonic devices and systems for applications in secure communications, quantum technologies, and next-generation optical networks.
Research areas include:
1 – Integrated photonics (Si, SiN, TFLN, BaTiO3 platforms)
2 – Optical frequency combs and quantum microcombs
3 – Secure and quantum-enabled networks, quantum key distribution (QKD)
4 – Entangled photon pair generation
5 – Quantum sensing
Requirements:
1 – Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
2 – Strong background in photonics, optics, and quantum technologies
3 – Experience with simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL Multiphysics, Lumerical, MATLAB, Python)
4 – Hands-on experience in cleanroom fabrication or nanophotonic
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Genesee County, N.Y. – FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Genesee County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.
The 90-day appeal period will begin September 11, 2025. Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. They may submit an appeal if they perceive that modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.
An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim. Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information—such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary—they can submit a written comment.
The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved,
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