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In 1972, English photographer bought a remote island in south Atlantic Ocean with rats. Today, 2 million seabird pairs and 5 penguin species call it homeIn 1972, English naturalist and photographer Ian Strange bought New Island in the Falklands with Roddy Napier, finding it overgrazed and af...31 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST- In 2021, when scientists were exploring Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf seafloor, they discovered 'underwater city' with 60 million fish nests & its own natural energy sourceFilchner Ice Shelf Fish: Scientists discovered a vast Antarctic icefish colony beneath the ice of the Weddell Sea, revealing millions of ne...31 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- In 2026, scientists recreated 15,000 years of solar wind exposure on Moon soil in 4 hours; the experiment could help with future lunar resource miningInterlune has recreated the effects of around 15,000 years of solar-wind exposure on lunar soil in just four hours, using accelerated heliu...30 Aug, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- India, Uzbekistan step up mining cooperation, eye critical mineralsIndia and Uzbekistan will deepen cooperation in the mining sector. Discussions also focused on critical minerals and uranium exploration op...30 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- In 1972, NASA sealed 3 astronauts inside a 20-foot chamber for 56 days to rehearse Skylab; the ground experiment exposed hardware and medical problems before launchIn 1972, three astronauts conducted a remarkable ground simulation, residing in a sealed chamber for a staggering 56 days. This experiment ...30 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Patnaik urges Odisha BJP MPs to oppose Mines BillFormer Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has appealed to BJP MPs from the state. He urged them to demand the reversal of the recently passed mining ...29 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- In 1867, gold helped transform South Pass City into a town of about 2,000; by 1870, its population had fallen below 500In 1866, the discovery of gold transformed South Pass City into a bustling hub, attracting prospectors and families eager for wealth. Howev...28 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Praggnanandhaa scripts history, seals maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals crownIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa staged a remarkable comeback against Fabiano Caruana to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis an...28 Aug, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
- India Ratings revises FY27 bank credit growth upward to 15%; provisioning for expected loss may hit profitIndia Ratings forecasts bank credit growth at fifteen percent for fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Lenders will face profitability challeng...27 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Meghalaya Assembly passes resolution against uranium mining, processingMeghalaya's Assembly adopted a resolution opposing uranium mining and processing facilities. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma tabled the resolu...26 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- England used a 197-foot German shaft-boring machine instead of explosives and workers to cut a mine beneath a national park; the remote system has reached 2,966 feet, with 2,283 feet still to goA German machine called the SBR is sinking England's Woodsmith mine shaft mechanically. This advanced technology allows crews to work from ...26 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 yearsIn the late 1800s, non-native red foxes wreaked havoc on the population of Ridgway's rails, bringing them perilously close to extinction. F...26 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- SC seeks Tata Steel reply to Odisha government's appeal against High Court orderThe Supreme Court has sought a response from Tata Steel regarding an appeal filed by the Odisha government. This appeal challenges a high c...26 Aug, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
- New mines law seeks to bring tax uniformityA new Mines and Minerals Act, 2026, aims to standardize mining taxation across India. This legislation seeks to bring uniformity and predic...25 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- In late 1990s, a Buffalo physicist proposed using shock waves to detect plastic land mines costing as little as $1. Years later, the idea remains a striking approach to a detection problem that defeats metal detectorsPlastic land mines are difficult to find because metal detectors may miss them entirely. Researchers at the University at Buffalo explored ...25 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- Trump says all mines removed from Strait of Hormuz, warns Iran against new placementsPresident Trump announced all mines removed from the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Iran that new mine placement would trigger immediate US mi...25 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- Put 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water: University of Georgia Extension says scrub refrigerator door seals, then test them with a $1 billRefrigerator door gaskets often gather dirt, which can impede appliance efficiency. According to recommendations from the University of Geo...25 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
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