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Weather update, August 10: IMD flags heavy rain alerts, but which states are most at risk?From August ninth to fifteenth, India anticipates significant rainfall across numerous regions. Thunderstorms, flashes of lightning, and br...- In 1981, only 5 black robins remained. Check how scientists used other species to save them from extinctionIn 1981-82, the Chatham Island black robin faced dire straits, with just five birds remaining. To combat this decline, wildlife officials i...
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...
- Turkey restricts some Black Sea ship traffic amid security concernsTurkey is restricting some commercial vessel traffic into the Black Sea amid rising Russian and Ukrainian attacks on merchant ships, Bloomb...
- A 15-mile-long island appeared on maps for more than a century; in 2012, scientists "undiscovered" itFor more than a century, Sandy Island, a phantom island, graced the maps until Australian geologists uncovered open water in its place in 2...
- Quote of the Day by Banksy: ‘One original thought is worth 1000 meaningless quotes’ - A life lesson on thinking for yourselfWe are flooded with advice, often substituting for our own thinking. Banksy's quote highlights the value of one original thought over many ...
- Staycations and Coolcations are the new ways to holidayAs climate change transforms travel habits, traditional summer getaways are shifting significantly. Countries like Norway and Scotland are ...
- A battleship-shaped Japanese island was more than 17 times as densely populated as Tokyo in 1959; now it’s a ghost town you can’t explore aloneOnce alive with the bustle of over 5,000 residents, Hashima Island was a coal-mining powerhouse, renowned for its remarkable density and un...
- Psychology says people who always wear black often have these surprising personality traitsPeople who frequently wear black may share certain personality traits, according to psychology and research on clothing and colour. From co...
- Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin approaches southern JapanTyphoon Dolphin is approaching Japan's southern remote islands, causing significant disruption. Okinawa's main airport has closed, groundin...
- A hidden black hole stayed invisible until it destroyed a passing star, revealing a cosmic mysteryAstronomers have identified a dormant supermassive black hole far from its galaxy's center. This hidden object revealed itself by tearing a...
- In 1831, a volcano raised a new island from the Mediterranean; four powers rushed to claim it, but the sea erased it before anyone could winThe year 1831 saw the emergence of a fleeting island in the Mediterranean, catching the attention of four competing nations. While the isla...
- Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker leaks oil off Oman coast, NGOs raise alarmAn Omani nature reserve faces an environmental catastrophe from an oil leak. A Russian shadow fleet tanker is reportedly leaking oil across...
- In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio and a biologist met Jeff Bezos, wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, meeting led to $200 million mega project to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened speciesLeonardo DiCaprio and biologist Wes Sechrest met with the Amazon-founding billionaire Bezos and his wife, former TV news reporter and host ...
- Researchers replaced a bare roof with plants; green roof surfaces stayed 30 to 40°F cooler in summerGreen roofs cool surfaces by up to forty degrees Fahrenheit, reducing urban heat island effects. Evapotranspiration from plants cools build...
- What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...
- In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient lifeGiant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and thir...
- Oil leak spreads from sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman coastSatellite images show a sanctioned tanker leaking crude oil near Oman's protected islands. The oil slick has spread across twenty square ki...
- Jumanji Open World trailer out: Dwayne Johnson reunites with Jack Black and Kevin Hart for one final adventureThe Jumanji Open World trailer has been unveiled by Sony Pictures. This action-adventure film is a direct sequel to previous installments. ...
- Quote of the day by Robin Williams: 'Divorce is expensive... It's ripping your heart out through your wallet' — The joke that still makes us laugh (and wince)Robin Williams transformed personal pain into comedic gold with his sharp wit. His memorable joke about alimony captured a universal truth ...
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