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Scientists found a ‘Mega-Earth’ 2.5 times the size of Earth with a core 23 times its mass; but it didn’t develop the massive atmosphere expected of a planet this large, and researchers are trying to find out why- From dairy machines to AI factory: L&T is future-proofing its empire
- In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remains
- A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforestThe Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Ch...16 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- India, Russia discuss Vande Bharat, SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs to deepen industrial tiesIndia and Russia reviewed industrial cooperation and explored new collaborations. Discussions focused on railway infrastructure and the Van...07 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio and a biologist met Jeff Bezos, wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, meeting led to $200 million mega project to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened speciesLeonardo DiCaprio and biologist Wes Sechrest met with the Amazon-founding billionaire Bezos and his wife, former TV news reporter and host ...06 Aug, 2026, 05.36 AM IST
- DiCaprio, Bezos plan $200m project for endangered speciesTwo foundations have committed two hundred million dollars to aid endangered species. This initiative aims to revive one hundred of Earth's...05 Aug, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
- IndiGo's next flight plan: Airline targets bigger global push, diaspora traffic through IndiaIndiGo marks twenty years by planning a significant international expansion. The airline will induct new aircraft to connect the global Ind...02 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering questionIndia plans a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This development aims to boost maritime trade and reduce foreign port r...30 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- Jurassic Sharks on Shark Week 2026: When and where to watch the prehistoric special in the US and UK without a cable subscriptionJurassic Sharks Sharks Week: Shark Week 2026 is taking viewers back to the age of prehistoric predators with "Jurassic Sharks." 'Shark Week...29 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- In the 1980s, Niger regrew 200 million trees across five million hectares without planting them: farmers revived the "underground forest" beneath their fieldsNigerien farmers successfully regrew millions of trees by protecting existing underground root systems. This farmer-managed natural regener...25 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...16 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath flags environmental concerns, launches 35-crore sapling driveUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a campaign to plant thirty-five crore saplings. He stressed the importance of caring ...12 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Wayanad Landslides: The hills are alive, but have a warningWayanad faces escalating ecological crises and deadly landslides. Recent disasters highlight unscientific development and policy conflicts....09 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Forget rockets: Morgan Stanley sets $300 SpaceX target based on a secret AI weaponMorgan Stanley has initiated coverage on SpaceX with an Overweight rating and a $300 target price, arguing its biggest opportunity lies bey...07 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- 1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj KhalifaSaudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 met...25 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- A 650-foot mega tsunami struck Greenland, and scientists detected something even stranger afterwardIn September 2023, a massive Greenland mega-tsunami sent mysterious vibrations through Earth for nine days. Scientists have now uncovered h...24 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- President Murmu, PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in OdishaPresident Murmu and Prime Minister Modi will jointly inaugurate development projects exceeding Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha. These initiatives...20 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
- Odisha govt approves 20 mega investment proposals worth Rs 76,612 croreOdisha's government has approved 20 mega investment proposals totaling Rs 76,612 crore, projected to create over 50,000 jobs. These signifi...18 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- Gujarat to introduce ‘Ultra Mega’ category in new industrial policyGujarat is introducing a new 'ultra mega' industry category. This requires at least Rs 10,000 crore investment and 3,000 jobs. The state is...10 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
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