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A frozen Arctic grave held its secret for 181 years until DNA revealed four more sailors from Franklin's doomed expeditionDNA science is finally putting names to the lost crew of the 1845 Franklin expedition. A recent study identified four more sailors, bringin...
Europe heatwave: Check weather forecast for Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Greece, Spain, PortugalEurope is grappling with extreme weather as temperatures soar to 40°C in some areas, while France reports nearly 1,000 excess deaths due to...
NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue missionNASA is launching a daring $30 million mission this week to rescue the aging Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth. A robotic lifesa...
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines' MindanaoA powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Friday. The tremor originated at a depth of 29 kilometer...
Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO reboundChina's tech IPOs are experiencing their strongest year since 2023, driven by Beijing's push for self-reliance in chip and AI sectors amid ...
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...
Aditya Birla lines up Rs 15,000 crore loan for Sprng Energy bidAditya Birla Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Shell's Indian renewable energy arm, Sprng Energy, for a substantial sum. Sta...
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
Watch: Venezuela rocked by 2 deadly earthquakes within 39 seconds. Roads crack open, buildings shake & residents run in fearEarthquake in Venezuela: Venezuela was jolted by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude just 39 seconds late...
Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position stradd...
Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warningA powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan, shaking homes and disrupting bullet train services. While felt as far as Tokyo, ...
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...
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
Nestle, Uber among global business leaders to back faster electrification shiftOver 100 global companies, including Nestle and Uber, are urging governments to prioritize electrification in economic strategies. They arg...
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...
Japan Inc follows PM Takaichi to India, with chips and investments on the agendaGuwahati is set to host the India-Japan annual summit from July 1-3, marking a significant shift to the Northeast. Toshihiro Suzuki of Suzu...
India to organise first BRICS MSME Forum in Agra on 19 JunePolicymakers and industry leaders from BRICS nations will gather to strengthen global MSME development and international cooperation. An ex...
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...