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Aerospace startup Alteon raises $2.5 million from Lachy Groom, Together Fund- In 2000, San Diego sank the 366-foot HMCS Yukon off Mission Beach; from 2015 to 2020, nine divers recorded 237 observations across 58 marine species
- 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 trout
- In 2009, Key West sank the 523-foot Vandenberg in 140 feet of water; one year later, REEF monitoring had documented 123 fish species on the former shipIn 2009, the retired missile ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was deliberately sunk near Key West, giving rise to a significant artificial reef...01 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awardsThree Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of t...31 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- James Cagney and brother bought California grassland in the 1940s; after parts were sold, six decades later the remaining 417 acres became a wildlife havenHollywood actor James Cagney and his brother William once owned hundreds of acres near Ramona, California. Decades later, 417 acres of the ...31 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- In 1974, Skylab 4 astronauts returned after 84 days in orbit; flipped circuit breakers cut pitch-and-yaw control before Carr used backup mode for reentryThe Skylab 4 mission set a new record with astronauts spending 84 days in space, where they conducted crucial scientific experiments while ...31 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to natureThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch represents a vast area of ocean pollution, containing trillions of plastic pieces and thousands of tonnes o...28 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- US to send new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran war drags onThe USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group is expected to deploy to the Middle East in coming weeks, replacing the USS George Washington after...28 Aug, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
- Bill Gates never studied at University of Washington, but it paid him $500 as a teen; 5 decades later, Microsoft co-founder is giving it $540 millionBill Gates never attended the University of Washington, but the school played a surprising role in his early computer journey, paying him $...26 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 yearsIn the late 1800s, non-native red foxes wreaked havoc on the population of Ridgway's rails, bringing them perilously close to extinction. F...26 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- India and US discuss Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, deepen bilateral dialogue on vast regionIn a strategic dialogue, India and the US focused on strengthening their partnership in the Indian Ocean, highlighting the importance of ma...26 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- Since 1990s, amount of living heat sensitive coral has gone down shockingly, this indicates warmer ocean which means worse storms, hotter nightsEl Nino is already as big as recent ones and is still growing with it expected to reach unprecedented levels at its peak. It's responsible ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
- ET World Leaders Forum: Agriculture, manufacturing, logistics & exports could offer major AI opportunities in IndiaIndia is becoming a priority market for Silicon Valley AI companies, which are increasingly building products specifically for Indian users...24 Aug, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- In 1988, scientists began quantifying the ocean's global productivity. 38 years later, microscopic phytoplankton produce roughly 50% of Earth's oxygenScientists began measuring the ocean’s global productivity in 1988, revealing a hidden force behind Earth’s oxygen cycle. Nearly four decad...24 Aug, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Arctic holds 1.3 trillion tonnes of ancient carbon, scientists find what warming does to itA study of Arctic seabed sediments has offered new clues about the fate of ancient carbon released from thawing permafrost. Researchers fou...24 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- India faces capital, talent gap in foundational AI race: Menlo Ventures’ Deedy DasIndia faces hurdles in building globally competitive foundational AI companies, with top research talent concentrated in San Francisco and ...23 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 2002, Florida sank a 510-foot Navy ship off Key Largo; the USS Spiegel Grove became one of the world's largest purpose-built ship reefsIn 2002, the USS Spiegel Grove, a decommissioned Navy ship, was purposely sunk near Key Largo to form an artificial reef. This innovative a...23 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Sorrento Valley Fire: Firefighters battle intense blaze as evacuation orders and road closures take effectA massive fire broke out in Sorrento Valley on Sunday, prompting a robust response from firefighters as they fought against the quickly spr...17 Aug, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
- 2026 Super El Niño Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's whyCalifornia anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens increased flooding and ...12 Aug, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
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