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A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
China develops fibre that is 10 times stronger than steel, but thinner than hair, can pull coach carrying 54 adultsChina has achieved industrial-scale production of a new ultra-high-strength T1200-grade carbon fiber, thinner than human hair but stronger ...
Perched at 1,277 meters, this Bavarian ruin was supposed to be grander than NeuschwansteinKing Ludwig II's ambitious dream to build Falkenstein Castle, a spectacular palace dwarfing Neuschwanstein, was never realized. Despite acq...
Rains in several northern states provide relief from scorching heatDelhi recorded a minimum temperature of 24.6 degrees Celsius and is likely to witness thunderstorms with rain, according to the India Meteo...
NASA Satellite Captures Fiery Autumn Transformation in PatagoniaNASA's Landsat 9 captured stunning images of Patagonian forests ablaze with autumn colors on April 12, 2026. This vibrant display, driven b...
Heavy Snow warning triggers 24-inch blizzard threat — which states are in the path?Heavy Snow warning: This is far from a typical spring snowfall. Forecast models indicate a volatile combination of heavy precipitation and ...
Aurora borealis tonight: Timing, locations to witness northern lights. Check full list of states where residents can catch glimpse on SundayAurora borealis tonight: Northern lights will be visible on Sunday night from a number of states across the U.S.
Delhi-NCR heatwave relief: When will temperatures drop in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad? Full IMD forecastDelhi-NCR is currently experiencing intense heatwave conditions with temperatures between 43°C and 45°C as of April 26 afternoon, driven by...
The Ceiling Fan Trick That Can Make Your Home Feel Warmer In WinterCeiling fans offer winter benefits beyond summer cooling. Reversing fan direction pushes warm air down, reducing temperature differences. L...
Miss it once and wait a year: Why July-September is the only time to see King of Himalayan Flowers in these 5 places in UttarakhandThis monsoon season, Uttarakhand presents a rare sight. The Brahma Kamal, a snow lotus, will bloom from July to September. This flower grow...
Two western disturbances likely to affect northwest India within a week: IMDNorthwest India braces for two western disturbances this week. Peak activity is expected Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday. Hailstorms are like...
Why China built 162 square miles of solar panels on the world's highest plateauAt nearly 10,000 feet above sea level, China has built one of the world’s largest clean energy networks across the Tibetan plateau, combini...
Global warming set to increase turbulence for air travelers, study warnsA new study indicates that continued global warming could significantly increase air turbulence at aircraft altitudes. Researchers project ...
High-altitude winds during summers shifted northwards, worsening heatwaves in north, study findsA study by IIT Bombay reveals that high-altitude winds have shifted northwards, worsening heatwaves in north central India. This shift, alo...
Japan suspends H-IIA rocket launch for moonshot because of strong windsStrong winds of nearly 108 kph (67 mph) were observed at an altitude of 5,000-15,000 metres (16400-49200 ft), Japan Aerospace Exploration A...
Army issues RFP for procurement of 363 dronesThe last date for submission of the bids is November 11 and the percentage of indigenous components should be up to 60 per cent. If the des...
At 17,600 ft DRDO inaugurates new R&D centre in J&KThe centre, 75 km off Leh town towards Pangong lake, is poised to be the world's highest terrestrial R&D centre in the cold desert of Ladak...
NASA aircraft to improve hurricane forecastsScientists will also test whether the data from the Global Hawk can help replace data collected by satellites in the unlikely event that a ...
- Wind power can meet global energy demands, claim US scientists
Over 400 terrawatts of power could be extracted from surface winds alone, a study said. Today, civilisation uses about 18 TW.