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From animal, bird and fish species to metal: The wild world of AFCON teams’ nicknamesAfrican Cup teams draw inspiration from their nations' unique wildlife and rich histories for their nicknames. From the Atlas Lions of Moro...
Massive dust storm equivalent the size of 48 US states seen making its way to Florida from spaceA huge dust storm, which has made its way from the Sahara Desert, is set to engulf Florida and other parts of the US, with experts predicti...
Massive Saharan dust crosses Atlantic, reaches Texas: what it means for air quality, health, and hurricanesSaharan dust is expected to reach southern Texas by May 30, 2025, causing hazy skies and potential respiratory issues, especially in easter...
The global future is north-south integrationAs climate change reshapes our planet, the traditional global axis shifts. The South faces severe environmental challenges, prompting mass ...
Bacteria that travel across continents in atmospheric dust can impact climate & ecosystemsBacteria can survive in iberulites as these provide rich nutrients & protect from UV radiation.
A piece of moon once fell on Earth, and now you can buy the 13.5 kg rock at £2 mnAuction house Christie’s will offer one of the largest lunar meteorites in existence for private sale.
Cooler, greener, cheaper: Egyptian architects seek antidotes to rising heatFaced with rising temperatures, Egyptian architects are working to come up with green buildings that can keep people safe and cooler, and c...
Kohler's new campaign celebrates Indian monsoon with a million shades of luxuryThe campaign brings alive the story behind the three colours — Peacock, Truffle and Thunder Grey.
Kohler to unveil India-inspired, digital-first colours campaign with Twinkle KhannaThe company aims to make bathrooms the centrepiece of the home.
- Fossil finger bone could challenge modern migration theory
Washington, April 10 (IANS) The first fossil of an ancient human found in the Arabian Peninsula could challenge a widely accepted theory of...
- First Saharan farming started over 10,000 years ago
It is desert now, but in the Holocene age, some 10,000 years ago, it was part of the "green Sahara" and wild cereals grew there.
From adventure-travel in Morocco to music in Iceland, these festivals are worth planning your year aroundCelebrate the good life at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, a three-day outing, in South Africa.
- Cooling Earth artificially could be disastrous, warn scientists
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Proposals to counter the effects of global warming by imitating volcanic eruptions could lead to natural disasters in...
Local festivals in Tunisia, Mongolia and Italy show real traditions around the worldGo 'glamping' amidst the dunes or be a spectator to the nomadic culture.
Learning with Times: 'Ensemble' technique to predict rainsThe primary cause of monsoon, which is the seasonal reversal in wind direction, is the difference between annual temperature trends over la...
- Sahara desert suffers 'catastrophic collapse' of wildlife: Study
The world's largest tropical desert, the Sahara, has suffered a catastrophic collapse of its wildlife populations, a new study has warned.
- Libyan chaos stirs global panic over oil supplies
The chaos in Libya as it descends into virtual civil war has sent international oil prices skyrocketing despite a pledge from Saudi Arabia,...