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In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed- In 2012, anglers and biologists reported strange black tumors on catfish in a Vermont-Quebec lake. Years later, genetic testing revealed the shocking outcome: The tumors are a rare contagious cancer spreading between fish
- Jackie the Big Bear eagle dies: Why millions are heartbroken
- Jackie the famous Big Bear eagle has died; What happens to her body next could help native American tribesJackie, the adored bald eagle and internet icon, has left us at the age of fourteen. Her remains will be sent to a federal program aimed at...12 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- 15 dead, 27 missing after overloaded ferry capsizes in ZimbabweAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least fifteen people. Seventy-seven individuals were rescued and brought...12 Aug, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
- Flights grounded in Chicago, power knocked out as severe weather pounds Illinois, IndianaSevere storms brought power outages to Chicago and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday. Extreme wind gusts downed trees and prompted tornado wa...11 Aug, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
- In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...11 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- From 1877, officials stocked over 33 million fish in Yosemite for anglers, altering fishless lakes and reducing habitat for native yellow-legged frogsYosemite's lakes, once fishless, received over 33 million stocked fish between 1877 and 1990. Introduced trout preyed on native species and...11 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- Just 15 miles from Niagara Falls, this picturesque Canadian town was burned to the ground by American forces; now it’s known as one of the country’s most haunted placesNiagara-on-the-Lake captivates visitors with its stunning historic architecture and idyllic streets. This charming Canadian town faced a tu...11 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- In 2008, Spain began filling 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, the site looked nothing like it once didA vast open-pit coal mine in As Pontes, Spain, has been transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous excavation ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...10 Aug, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- BAI, SAI give IG Stadium major facelift ahead of BWF World ChampionshipsOrganizers have upgraded the Indira Gandhi Stadium for the upcoming BWF World Championships. Extensive anti-bird measures and structural im...10 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Who was Jake Whisenant? What to know about Yosemite climber who died at 30Yosemite climber Jake Whisenant died in a Sierra Nevada accident on August 3, 2026. He was known for his speed ascents of El Capitan's chal...10 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water sourceResearchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can absorb moisture from arid air and act as a highly efficient coolant for air c...08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- India updates Arunachal Pradesh map, marks out China war flashpointsIndia has officially updated its map for Arunachal Pradesh, formally marking border locations. The updated Survey of India map includes Lon...08 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Winter Weather Forecast 2026-2027: Heavy snow, icy storms and sudden freezes could hit US, says Farmers' AlmanacThe Farmers' Almanac predicts that the winter of 2026-2027 will bring notable weather variations across the country. In the southern states...07 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
- A 7,000-year-old discovery in Norway shows Stone Age people were shaping ecosystems long before farmingAncient fish traps reveal Stone Age hunter-gatherers introduced brown trout into Norway's isolated Lake Tesse. These communities deliberate...07 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient lifeGiant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and thir...04 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- The Danube has fallen to one of its lowest levels in decades, exposing possible mammoth remains and a coal ship that sank in 1937As Europe's Danube River hits alarming low levels, it unveils treasures from the past such as ancient mammoth bones and historical wrecks, ...01 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Brazil to face India in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3Brazil's national football team will play India in a friendly match. This historic fixture is scheduled to take place in Kolkata on October...31 Jul, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
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