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US Army unveils first new grenade since Vietnam war — shockwave weapon raises eyebrowsThe US Army M111 grenade marks the first major grenade upgrade in nearly 60 years since 1968. This new shockwave grenade changes urban warf...03 Apr, 2026, 08.48 PM IST- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Isn’t Empty, It’s Becoming a Floating HabitatOnce seen as a barren plastic wasteland, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now a thriving habitat for coastal species. These organisms, pr...17 Feb, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Plastic isn’t just pollution anymore: Scientists find marine life thriving and reproducing on plastic debris in Great Pacific Garbage PatchPlastic waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is no longer just pollution; it's a home now. Scientists have found marine animals thrivin...14 Jan, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Police rule out foul play as search for missing Tasmanian plane enters sixth day over Bass StraitTasmania Police are searching for a missing light plane. The plane departed from George Town airport on August 2. Gregory Vaughan and Kim W...07 Aug, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
- Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket debris poisons Mexico’s Bagdad beach, threatens endangered turtlesSpaceX rocket launches are under scrutiny. Debris from these launches is polluting Bagdad beach in Mexico. This pollution includes melted p...02 Jul, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
- Bahamas suspends SpaceX rocket landings pending post-launch probeThe Bahamas has suspended SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landings pending a full environmental review, following debris from a Starship explosion f...16 Apr, 2025, 08.09 AM IST
- Sydney's nine beaches including Manly and Long Reef closed after mysterious white and grey balls foundNine popular beaches in Sydney, including Manly, were closed to bathers due to small white and grey debris washing up on the shores during ...14 Jan, 2025, 10.16 AM IST
- Coral reefs in peril: Research reveals fishing gear plastics inflict severe damage to underwater ecosystemPlastic pollution in coral reefs is mainly made up of fishing gear debris, according to research by an international team published in the ...15 Jul, 2023, 09.51 AM IST
- 14 million tonnes of microplastics on sea floor: Australian study07 Oct, 2020, 09.46 AM IST
- Plastic 'has entered' Antarctic terrestrial food chain24 Jun, 2020, 11.20 PM IST
- Whale found dead with 100kg ‘litter ball’ in stomach03 Dec, 2019, 10.05 AM IST
- Experts call for Central policy to curb marine debrisThe plenary session of the conference highlighted that policy formation was necessary to protect the marine and estuarine ecosystem and the...12 Apr, 2018, 07.26 PM IST
- World Heritage-listed island most polluted place on EarthSydney, May 16 (IANS) A remote island in the South Pacific is the most polluted place on the planet, Australian research said on Tuesday.16 May, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
- Plastic debris a threat to marine life along Goa's coastMarine life along Goa's shoreline is facing a threat from plastic debris that gets washed ashore during the monsoon season, says a study by...14 Jul, 2016, 12.37 PM IST
- Scientists raise concern over marine pollution by plasticsProblem of marine pollution by plastics can be resolved through a combination of actions like enforcement of rules, stressing on recycling ...25 Feb, 2016, 12.48 PM IST
- 700 marine species threatened by plastic debris, says a studyNearly 700 species of marine animal are threatened by man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to a new global study.20 Feb, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
- Japan nuclear crisis: US deploys 8 ships, 5 more to be sentThe US has deployed eight naval ships around Japan, while another five are on their way to the region to contribute in rescue operation und...15 Mar, 2011, 01.14 PM IST
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