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In 1845, two British ships entered the Arctic with 129 men searching for the Northwest Passage; both vessels and every member of the expedition disappeared- In the 1980s, rare shells linked to Captain Cook were thrown into a university dumpster; 40 years later, the forgotten collection returned to England's heritage archives
- In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology: What Henry Cavendish discovered?
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spent $7 million on fish ladders in 1938 to move salmon past Bonneville Dam; decades later, the system carries 1 million a season in good yearsThe Bonneville Dam’s fish ladders, designed as part of a New Deal initiative, remain operational after decades of service. The construction...02 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead troutA century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the st...01 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 1848, Franklin's crew abandoned HMS Terror in the Canadian Arctic; 168 years later, researchers found plates and bottles still resting on its shelvesAfter 167 years, the HMS Terror has been found in Terror Bay, unveiling a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts such as plates and gla...15 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Cary Grant: “When people tell you how young you look, they are also telling… – Inspiring lessons on aging, growing older, appearance, confidence and why age is just a number by the American actor known for wit, powerful performances and deep insights on beauty and self-acceptanceQuote of the Day by Cary Grant: Cary Grant’s quote, “When people tell you how young you look, they are also telling you how old you are,” e...12 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- In 1948, America built Mud Mountain Dam for flood control; decades later, a $112 million facility was designed to carry 1.2 million fish around it annuallyThe Mud Mountain Dam serves as a crucial flood prevention structure, shielding communities downstream from severe weather. Yet, its constru...25 Jul, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Why Trump covets GreenlandGreenland's Arctic location is vital for global security and trade routes. President Trump seeks control of the mineral-rich island for Ame...08 Jul, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Delhi govt plans wholesale fruit, vegetable market in Tikri; move to decongest Azadpur MandiDelhi government is building a new wholesale fruit and vegetable market. This new facility will be located in Tikri Khampur. It aims to eas...21 Jan, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- Dual Hurricanes: Norma strikes Los Cabos, Tammy targets BarbudaHurricane Norma has hit the coastal region of Los Cabos in Mexico with winds of up to 80 mph, causing businesses to secure their premises a...22 Oct, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
- IMD warns of heavy rain, snowfall in J-K, Ladakh, Himachal over next two to three daysThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange" alert for heavy rain and snowfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, a...14 Oct, 2023, 04.13 PM IST
- Russian navy carried out live fire 'exercise' in Black Sea: defence ministryRussia's navy carried out a live fire "exercise" in the northwest Black Sea, Moscow's defence ministry said Friday, days after the Kremlin ...21 Jul, 2023, 10.48 AM IST
- Why winter bid adieu to India early this year tooTemperatures across Northwest and Central India have been settling well above normal, paving way for hot weather, experts warned.10 Mar, 2023, 08.47 PM IST
- China to use Arctic route for shipping to cut down distanceChinese ships will navigate the Arctic via a Northwest Passage route that will be 30 per cent shorter than the ocean passages, official med...20 Apr, 2016, 10.27 AM IST
- Rains overstay their welcome, eighth year in a rowMonsoon began retreating on schedule in early September but it paused and stood still for almost a month, getting delayed for the eight con...09 Oct, 2013, 04.50 AM IST
- Ice melt may allow ships to sail across Arctic by 2050Global warming will make these frigid routes much more accessible than ever imagined by melting an unprecedented amount of sea ice during t...06 Mar, 2013, 07.02 AM IST
- Arctic icecap melting even in winterBritish researchers have found that the Arctic icecap is now shrinking at an unprecedented rate even in winter.27 Oct, 2008, 07.16 PM IST
- Militants take 250 children hostage at Pak schoolIslamic militants armed with rocket launchers took around 250 children hostage at a school in northwest Pakistan on Monday following a shoo...28 Jan, 2008, 07.11 PM IST
- Canada to bolster Arctic claimIn the latest of a series of claims over portions of the Arctic, Canada said on Friday that it planned to build two new military bases in t...12 Aug, 2007, 05.53 AM IST
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