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Egypt reopens 3,400-year-old tomb located 46 feet underground. First found during Napoleon era, it has hieroglyphs from the Book of the DeadAmenhotep III's tomb has been reopened to the public after undergoing significant restoration in Egypt. Initially unearthed during Napoleon...
California used more than 2.5 million cubic yards of dredged material to rebuild Sonoma Baylands; The project restored 322 acres of tidal wetland habitatThe Sonoma Baylands initiative has harnessed dredged materials to rejuvenate California's tidal wetland habitats. Each year, excessive sedi...
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by nearly 98%; native Ridgway’s rails then expanded into 4 former salt ponds as restored marsh habitat returned
The San Francisco Bay has seen remarkable advancements in wetland restoration, benefiting the Ridgway's rail population significantly. Whil...
San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by more than 97%; native Ridgway’s rails later expanded into restored former salt ponds as marsh habitat returnedIn a promising turn of events, restoration efforts in San Francisco Bay have notably decreased invasive cordgrass numbers, allowing the Rid...
Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'For over thirty years, Abha Narain Lambah has dedicated her life to preserving India’s rich cultural heritage, focusing on ancient temples ...
Oheka Castle auction set for October 27: Why the ‘Great Gatsby’-linked mansion where Taylor Swift filmed ‘Blank Space’ is going up for saleOheka Castle, the historic Long Island mansion linked to The Great Gatsby and featured in Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” music video, is head...
In 1998, an Iowa couple bought land to restore a lost landscape; 25 years later, it became home to hundreds of plant and wildlife speciesJim grew up on a dairy farm, and spent much of his childhood outdoors. He studies natural sciences teaching and earned a master's degree in...
In 2014, a US scrap dealer found a Fabergé egg among unwanted items; the result revealed a lost imperial treasure worth millions after experts identified its royal historyA US scrap metal dealer bought a decorative egg at a Midwestern flea market in 2014 for about $14,000, hoping to make money from its gold c...
Cheaper to run, but costlier to buy? New CAFE III rules kick in from April 2027; here's how your next car could be affectedIndia’s CAFE III fuel-efficiency norms will take effect from April 1, 2027, tightening fleet-average targets for automakers until March 203...
Industrial, warehousing space leasing hits record 59.1 mn sq ft in top 24 cities in Jan-Sep: SavillsFrom January to September, leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces surged across major cities in India, propelled by demand from secto...
In 2019, Georgia placed 5,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment on a 5-acre salt marsh; six years later, it remained about 12 cm higher, with plant growth similar to nearby marshesWetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A...
Stale crackers and cereal can turn crisp again instead of going in the trash; a few minutes in a 425°F oven can drive off enough moisture to revive the crunchReviving your stale dry snacks, like crackers, is simple and effective. Using an oven to eliminate excess moisture can bring back their del...
Archaeologists discover rare 4,000-year-old stone tomb ahead of industrial development in NorwayArchaeologists have uncovered a rare stone tomb estimated to be almost 4,000 years old on the Svinesund plateau near Halden, Norway, during...
An Illinois attorney convinced investors to put $1.2 million into finding Genghis Khan’s tomb in 2000; expedition found 60 unopened graves and pottery that may predate the ruler, before a Mongolian PM halted the search for sacrilegeMaury Kravitz, an untrained lawyer from Chicago, dedicated years to the quest for Genghis Khan's final resting place. In 1994, he secured p...
Off Gulf coast of Florida, giant concrete domes were dropped more than 200 feet underwater to help restore corals and sea life. All corals outplanted in 2025 survived and even grewScientists have deployed specially designed concrete domes off Florida’s northern Gulf coast to help restore coral habitats. The project ta...
Not showing on Google Maps, but Delhi Traffic Police says Barapulla Phase-III is heavily congested: Why it is happening and what commuters should doBarapulla Traffic Jam: Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory after heavy congestion was reported on the Barapulla Phase-III Elevated Road...
10,000 people combed Mongolia for Genghis Khan’s grave in a 30,000-hour search in 2010; 800 years later, it’s still missing - and a tiny tribe may hold the clueGenghis Khan’s grave: For 800 years, Genghis Khan's final resting place has remained a mystery, despite countless expeditions and tales. Ov...
Traffic snarls hit newly opened Delhi's Barapullah Phase-III corridor, bottleneck identifiedTraffic snarls on the newly opened Barapullah Phase-III corridor have created significant delays for motorists. Commuters have reported lon...
A 1,700-year-old Egyptian tomb contains a Greek poem, protective spells, Roman coins and ancient afterlife imageryA tomb dating back 1,700 years has been uncovered in the Dakhla Oasis region of Egypt. This burial site features a Greek funerary poem, hie...
In 1889, archaeologists went looking for a 2,700-year-old tomb. 137 years later, its monumental burial chamber has emerged with gold, weapons and rare treasuresArchaeologists located an ancient Etruscan tomb at the Polledrara necropolis in Vulci, dating back to the seventh century B.C. The tomb, wh...