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Your next car may 'talk' to nearby vehicles and save your life: Here's what's coming nextIndia plans to mandate vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology for new vehicles. This system will allow cars to share vital data like s...06 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST- 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...06 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- In 2025, scientists recorded a giant iceberg threatening an Antarctic penguin colony. Later it produced a heartbreaking environmental outcomeGiant iceberg threatens penguins: A grounded iceberg near Coulman Island caused a 69% drop in emperor penguin chick survival. The iceberg b...06 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- India should prepare for that poles vaultIndia is urged to establish a polar ambassador to oversee its expanding interests in the Arctic and Antarctic. The committee's recommendati...04 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- Fire breaks out at electronic chip unit in Noida, 2 firefighters killed, 3 injuredA massive fire erupted at an electronic chip manufacturing unit in Noida. Two firefighters tragically lost their lives while battling the i...04 Aug, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
- In 1825, French man's accidental lamp fuel spill laid the foundation for modern dry cleaning; here's how 'French cleaning' spread from Paris in 1845 to the rest of the worldA 19th-century household accident in France involving lamp fuel revealed that non-water solvents could effectively remove stains from fabri...03 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- What Europe can learn from Australia's 'Black Summer' wildfiresAustralians share their hard-earned wildfire strategies with Europe, which is grappling with severe blazes. Effective preparation and hazar...03 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alertFrance's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains ...02 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- In 1997, a mysterious ocean sound called the 'Bloop' sparked sea monster and lost underwater city theories. The truth came from AntarcticaScientists detected a powerful underwater sound called the Bloop in 1997. This mysterious noise traveled thousands of miles, sparking specu...31 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategyA parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy effo...31 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- In 2010, a 36-minute routine telescope session captured hidden giant rings in Venus' atmosphere: Archived images reveal mysterious planet-wide atmospheric waves after 16 yearsIn 2010, astronomers captured 36 minutes of Venus imagery while waiting for sunset in the Canary Islands. The data sat forgotten in archive...30 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- How does global burning show a decreasing trend as Europe and North America continue to grapple with wildfires? Scientists explainGlobal burning statistics are at record lows, while Europe and North America face extreme wildfires. Africa and Asia manage fires more effe...29 Jul, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- Viral video shows man lighting diya inside moving train, sparks fire safety concerns; watchA viral video shows a passenger lighting an oil lamp and incense on a moving train. This act raised significant concerns about passenger sa...28 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Where are the wildfires in Spain and France? Areas affected, evacuation updates and latest situationWildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes. These fires have scorched vast areas, exceeding prev...28 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- Why Europe's wildfires have spiralled into a historic disasterRecord heat and prolonged drought have triggered some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, forcing over 300,000 evacuations across Franc...27 Jul, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
- Europe races to contain mega wildfires as fresh heatwave threatens France and SpainFirefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have displaced over 320,000 people and threatened Bordeaux as another ...27 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- NASA's NISAR satellite Antarctica image captures a giant bird-like shape hidden in East Antarctica's ice; here's what the colourful radar view meansThe joint India-US NISAR satellite has released radar data that captured a striking image of East Antarctica's frozen landscape. The satell...23 Jul, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
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