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Thousands of US parks may sit dangerously close to toxic waste and chemical releases; researchers mapped more than 151,000 public parks to uncover the riskIn a comprehensive study, public parks and industrial sites in the United States were meticulously analyzed. Alarmingly, over half of these...- World War Two memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffitiThe World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalised with soap and graffiti. Police and National Guard troops responded to the desecrate...
- One tonne of end-of-life mobile phones can hold traces of gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium; researchers measured up to about 141 grams of gold aloneOld cell phones are often overlooked treasure troves, holding remarkable amounts of precious metals such as gold and silver. In fact, a met...
- US flags India as transshipment risk in new warning over Chinese goodsThe United States has identified India as a potential conduit for Chinese goods evading tariffs. Exporters in over forty nations are accuse...
- Who should not take magnesium supplements? Know these 5 risks before you reach for this popular 'cure-all' for better sleep & fewer crampsMagnesium supplement side effects: Magnesium supplements can be beneficial, yet they may present challenges for certain individuals. Those ...
- Korean proverb of the day: ‘The person who has many faults is usually the first to criticise others.' ; life lesson on how being extremely critical can destroy your relationshipsNo one likes people who delight in bringing others down and nitpicking others' faults. An old Korean proverb warns us about the pitfalls of...
- In 1990, this Californian family turned down $ 4 million for 6,300 acre land. 20 years later, they bagged $ 12.7 million deal for that same piece of landA California family fought the government over ancestral ranch land. The Gherini family believed their island property was worth millions m...
- That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mineOld mobile phones contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and copper, with some metals found at higher concentrations in e-waste than ...
- NFO Alert: Zerodha Fund House launches arbitrage fundZerodha Fund House has launched its Arbitrage Fund, an open-ended scheme targeting equity and derivatives price gaps. The NFO closes August...
- Texan proverb of the day: ‘Never corner something that is meaner than you are’ - A timeless life lesson on understanding when it is wise to walk away from conflictProverb of the day: In a world where aggression is often celebrated, this Texan proverb champions the strength found in restraint. The regi...
- In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry: How Alexander Parkes created Parkesine, the first man-made thermoplastic?In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry. Alexander Parkes developed ...
- Atlanta used a retired 49-foot wind-turbine blade as a footbridge to solve a creek-access problem; the result transformed the park by opening nearly 2 acres of previously unreachable green space to visitorsAtlanta wind turbine blade bridge: A retired wind-turbine blade now serves as a footbridge in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park. This innovative s...
- In 1922, biologist Olaus Murie entered the Alaskan wilderness to study caribou; his field research later influenced how Mount McKinley National Park managed predators and wildlifeOlaus Murie's early caribou studies provided crucial data for Mount McKinley National Park. His brother Adolph later researched wolves, inf...
- French proverb of the day: ‘When we don’t have what we like, we must like what we have'; life lessons on how to move on in life, not to obsess over what we don’t have and be grateful for what we have been blessed withThere’s no one among us who hasn't been bitter or regretful over our past actions and wondered how life could have gone better for us. An o...
- Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases riskNagasaki commemorated the atomic bombing's 81st anniversary with its mayor calling nuclear weapons absolute evil. He urged Japan's governme...
- Ladakh to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari, LG approves eco-tourism initiativeLadakh is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative by launching India's first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on eco-tourism. Thi...
- Port Adelaide sulphur fire triggers evacuation as toxic smoke spreads, residents told to leave immediatelyA major industrial fire involving sulphur storage has caused an emergency evacuation in Port Adelaide. Toxic smoke drifting across parts of...
- China deploys 'robot employees' in Beijing to patrol city parks, curb inappropriate behaviourBeijing has deployed seventy-two robot employees in its municipal parks this summer. These robots perform cleaning, patrolling, and visitor...
- No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...
- In 1982, a deadly flood exposed one of America's worst toxic disasters. Here's what happened to Times Beach, MissouriTimes Beach faced a major environmental disaster due to dioxin-contaminated waste oil. Flooding in 1982 spread the toxic contamination acro...
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