Why scientists are worried about Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier': How dangerous could disintegration of 'Great Britain-sized' ice shelf be for Earth and humanity?Antarctica Doomsday Glacier: West Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," Thwaites, faces imminent danger as its eastern ice shelf nears collapse....
27 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping should not be used as collateral: IMO chief amid US-Iran conflictShipping must be kept out of geopolitical conflicts, urged the International Maritime Organization chief, as seafarers "feel forgotten." He...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
This floating city is so massive it could carry an entire town across the ocean, and it has schools, parks and hospitalFreedom Ship, the proposed 80,000-resident floating city, is pushing the boundaries of ocean living. This massive vessel could combine home...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
12 scientists will drift across the Arctic, locked inside sea ice for 8 months to watch an ocean survive its darkest, coldest seasonA daring expedition is underway as 12 individuals will spend eight months adrift in the Arctic Ocean, encased in ice. This mission, Tara Po...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
India outlines energy storage, nuclear targets at BRICS meetBRICS nations are prioritizing energy security, advocating for diverse and stable energy systems. Ministers met in New Delhi to boost coope...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Delayed southwest monsoon enters Gujarat, conditions favourable for further advanceGujarat welcomed the southwest monsoon on Wednesday, with its arrival reaching Surat. While southern regions experienced rainfall, northern...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Scientists explain how crocodiles survived the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs — the curious case of ‘living fossils’Crocodiles remarkably survived the dinosaur-ending asteroid impact due to their ability to endure long periods without food and their prese...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
These 7 plants look hand-painted, but their stunning colours are completely natural. Add these to your home garden to spruce up the spaceBrighten your home with houseplants that boast stunning, colourful foliage instead of flowers. From the elegant pink stripes of Calathea or...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrantsAmnesty International has accused the EU of complicity in migrant abuse in Libya, citing intensified crackdowns by rival factions. Mass arr...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
All eyes on China: From the deck of USS Portland, a new spy drone takes America’s maritime surveillance further into the South China SeaUS Marines have successfully launched a V-BAT drone from the USS Portland in the South China Sea, showcasing enhanced long-range intelligen...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drillsTaiwan's military is commencing a five-day combat readiness drill this week, a significant shift towards realistic war simulations. This mo...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Mumbai rainfall forecast: Monsoon set to strengthen in Maharashtra this week, check district-wise outlookMonsoon is set to advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and eastern states by June 23. While heatwave conditions persist in so...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival IndiaNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China's top diplomat following a recent visit to India, presenting a challenge for Beijing's reg...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
China's direct missile strike threat to Australia is 'growing': ReportChina's missile power is increasing, posing a direct threat to Australia. Beijing is developing long-range and hypersonic weapons. This cap...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST