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Urine Turned Into Fertilizer at European Space Agency HQ
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Tech·6/4/2026AI summary

Urine Turned Into Fertilizer at European Space Agency HQ

A Swiss startup, VunaNexus, has developed a technology to transform human urine into a certified liquid fertilizer called Aurin. Initially seen as unconventional, the process gained traction due to soaring fertilizer prices and supply chain issues following the Russia-Ukraine war. The technology is being implemented in buildings across Europe and has roots in a pioneering project in South Africa.

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Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in urine-swapping rugby doping scandal
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5/12/2026

Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in urine-swapping rugby doping scandal

Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for GeorgiaWorld Rugby found evidence of urine sample swapsThe biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain Merab Sharikadze suspended for 11 years. Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of drug tests being given to players.No firm proof was uncovered of attempts to mask the use of performance-enhancing substances but World Rugby did find evidence that urine sample substitutions had taken place to conceal non-performance-enhancing substances such as cannabis and tramadol. Continue reading...

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Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in ‘urine-swapping’ rugby doping scandal
Sports
5/12/2026

Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in ‘urine-swapping’ rugby doping scandal

Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for GeorgiaWorld Rugby found evidence of urine sample swapsThe biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain, Merab Sharikadze, suspended for 11 years. Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of upcoming drug tests being given to players.No firm proof was uncovered of attempts to mask the use of performance-enhancing substances but World Rugby did find evidence that urine sample substitutions had taken place to conceal non-performance-enhancing substances such as cannabis and tramadol. Continue reading...

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Guardian Sport
Alleged Gundam figurine thief injured after jumping from building in Hong Kong
NEWS
5/7/2026

Alleged Gundam figurine thief injured after jumping from building in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong man who allegedly stole HK$50,000 (US$6,380) worth of Gundam models was injured while leaping from a building in To Kwa Wan after police came to arrest him on suspicion of burglary. Police said on Thursday that the man, aged 40, was linked to the burglary at a building on Mok Cheong Street two days earlier, which resulted in the theft of 10 boxes of Gundam models and three empty suitcases. The force said officers had discovered signs that the rear door of the premises had been pried...

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