Forrest Gump actor Tom Hanks’ philanthropy beyond Hollywood: How his veterans coffee brand, Women’s Cancer Research Fund work and other charitable efforts are helping people in needTom Hanks is known for his decades-long Hollywood career, but his philanthropy has also focused on causes far beyond the movie industry. Fr...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Howdy, Hanuman! In Texas, Statue of Union meets politics of divisionA large Hanuman statue in Texas has sparked controversy among Christian conservatives. Local Hindu groups view the monument as a symbol of ...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
In 2017, engineers put a 1MW power machine shaped like a giant floating bird off Scotland; it ran for 2 years, riding out an 18.7-metre wave, before sinkingThe Penguin, a groundbreaking wave energy converter, spent two years operating off the rugged Orkney Islands in Scotland. Withstanding fier...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Denzel Washington's thought-provoking quote of the day: 'Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their...' - Why staying true to yourself mattersDenzel Washington's thought-provoking quote of the day: Denzel Washington's illustrious career extends across several decades, during which...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
In 2006, an artist installed 75 human figures off Grenada after a hurricane damaged its reefs; corals later colonized them alongside parrotfish, shrimp and firewormsAfter Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc on Molinere Bay's coral reefs in Grenada, expert efforts saw the installation of concrete sculptures. A ...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Super El Niño is here, and its record-breaking strength is about to reshape America's winterAn El Niño event has strengthened to unprecedented levels, impacting global weather. This phenomenon is defined by warmer Pacific Ocean wat...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
The Atlantic’s hurricane season has gone eerily quiet as El Nino crushes storms before they formThis year's Atlantic hurricane season shows an unprecedented lack of storm activity, largely due to the strong influence of El Nino. The co...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
A hurricane created a rare scientific opportunity: Scientists turned seven empty Bahamian islands into a living laboratory to watch lizard evolution unfold from the beginningA hurricane cleared Bahamian islands, offering scientists a rare chance to observe evolution beginning anew. Researchers introduced fourtee...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Retired wind turbine blades in Texas were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the testIn a pioneering initiative, University of Houston engineers have ingeniously turned retired wind turbine blades into durable highway signs,...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change: What HS3 studied?In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change. The Hurricane and Severe Sto...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
Hurricane Lowell takes aim at Hawaii: schools shut, evacuations urged as dangerous winds, flooding and 16 inches of rain threaten KauaiHawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy r...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepareHurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urg...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
In 1995, Hurricane Luis damaged Maiden Island Reef in the Caribbean, already hit by development. Years later, Reef Balls supported 5,000 new coral colonies representing 30 speciesReef Balls are designed artificial reef modules mimicking natural structures. These concrete units provide habitat and shelter for marine s...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
In 2016, New Smyrna Beach faced Hurricane Matthew with planted living shorelines; winds topped 90 mph, yet the demonstration structures remained standingThe living shoreline initiative in New Smyrna Beach demonstrated remarkable resilience during Hurricane Matthew, effectively absorbing the ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square meters of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the living shoreline later weathered Hurricanes Irene and FlorenceIn North Carolina, a living shoreline project has proven effective in combating significant erosion, relying on natural materials like mars...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2006, Beyoncé donated $2 million to build 42 Houston apartments for people facing homelessness, years before BeyGOOD—and her housing work later returned to the cityYears before launching BeyGOOD, American iconic singer Beyoncé donated $2 million in 2006 toward 42 housing units in Houston for homeless p...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Where is Tropical Storm Karina now? Powerful 145 mph hurricane sparks concern for Mexico and Southern CaliforniaTropical storm Karina latest update: Where is the powerful 145 mph Category 4 hurricane now? Karina is moving west across the Pacific, far ...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST