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Researchers trained 8 crows to use a vending machine, then removed the model they had been copying; 6 of 8 succeeded, suggesting crows can rely on memory aloneWild crows demonstrated remarkable memory by recreating tool sizes without visual cues. These birds operated a special vending machine, lea...03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST- In 2017, geologists argued that Earth has an eighth continent; Zealandia covers 4.9 million square kilometres, with 94% lying beneath the PacificZealandia is a colossal geological entity primarily resting underwater in the Pacific Ocean. Despite its submerged status, its extensive co...15 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Global Market: European shares hold steady as Hormuz uncertainty keeps oil prices elevatedEuropean shares were broadly flat on Monday as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept oil prices elevated. Investors awaited key econom...10 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- A 15-mile-long island appeared on maps for more than a century; in 2012, scientists "undiscovered" itFor more than a century, Sandy Island, a phantom island, graced the maps until Australian geologists uncovered open water in its place in 2...08 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
- Going totally nuts over coco de mer: A very long journey for a very unusual coconutThe author and partner journeyed to Praslin in the Seychelles seeking the unique coco de mer nut. This rare fruit grows on tall palms and h...01 Aug, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- 2026 World Cup spot at stake: New Zealand, New Caledonia to meet in the Oceania qualifying finalNew Zealand's Chris Wood scores a hat trick of headed goals as they beat Fiji 7-0 to reach the Oceania qualifying final for the 2026 World ...21 Mar, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
- French President Emmanuel Macron flies to New Caledonia amid ongoing unrestFrench President Emmanuel Macron flew to New Caledonia to address riots and tensions between Indigenous Kanaks seeking independence and oth...22 May, 2024, 06.33 PM IST
- How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia impacting global nickel prices?Global nickel prices have surged following violent unrest in New Caledonia, a major nickel producer. Social unrest erupted over French cons...22 May, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
- New Caledonia: What triggered violence that turned South Pacific Paradise into hell? Details hereThe root cause of the violence may be traced back to the mid-1800s when France took control of New Caledonia. Since then, there has been a ...16 May, 2024, 10.43 PM IST
- France imposes emergency in Pacific territory of New Caledonia as violent unrest turns deadlyFrance imposes 12-day emergency in New Caledonia to tackle deadly unrest among indigenous people seeking independence. Security forces depl...16 May, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
- Two dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New CaledoniaTwo people were killed and hundreds injured in New Caledonia during a second night of rioting, as anger over constitutional reforms from Pa...15 May, 2024, 01.58 PM IST
- In shark attack, 59-year-old Australian tourist dies off New CaledoniaA 59-year-old tourist, who belonged to Australia, died on Sunday after being attacked by a shark while swimming in the waters off New Caled...20 Feb, 2023, 09.51 PM IST
- Over 96% voted against New Caledonia independence: final resultsMore than 96 percent of voters on the Pacific territory of New Caledonia rejected independence from France in a third referendum on Sunday ...12 Dec, 2021, 05.39 PM IST
- New Caledonia votes on whether to stay part of FranceVoters in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia cast ballots on Sunday on whether to break away from France, but pro-independence f...12 Dec, 2021, 05.10 PM IST
- Stay French, or not? New Caledonia holds independence voteVoters in the South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia are set to decide Sunday whether to break away from France, a referendum that is i...11 Dec, 2021, 04.10 PM IST
- New Caledonia rejects independence from FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron -- who had said previously that "France would be less beautiful without New Caledonia" -- on Sunday said h...05 Oct, 2020, 08.33 AM IST
- Air Caledonia to offer flights to SeoulAir Caledonia will start flying between South Korea and New Caledonia from June 22 in a bid to bolster tourism in the French Pacific territ...13 Jun, 2008, 02.43 PM IST
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