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A gigantic 400-year-old black coral in New Zealand's Fiordland, measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, has scientists calling it "absolutely huge" and using the find to map where these slow-growing corals still surviveA colossal black coral, estimated to be 300-400 years old and one of the largest ever found in New Zealand, has been discovered in Fiordlan...
Ayodhya princess still binds UP, South Korea through shared heritage: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the historical bond between Uttar Pradesh and South Korea, citing the legend of Pri...
Why scientists are worried about Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier': How dangerous could disintegration of 'Great Britain-sized' ice shelf be for Earth and humanity?Antarctica Doomsday Glacier: West Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," Thwaites, faces imminent danger as its eastern ice shelf nears collapse....
Transfer of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka another 'historic dark chapter' of Congress rule: BJPThe BJP has sharply criticised the Congress, labeling the 1974 transfer of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka as a "historic dark chapter" th...
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...
Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...
In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesInternational concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced ala...
Heavy rains from nearby Typhoon Mekkhala pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coastTyphoon Mekkhala's outer bands have unleashed heavy rains and localized flooding across Taipei and southern Taiwan. Authorities are evacuat...
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
Something unexpected is happening to sea turtles, and scientists can’t fully explain itSea turtle nesting study: Loggerhead sea turtles in Cabo Verde are nesting earlier, a sign of adaptation to warmer seas. However, this come...
Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shorteningTaiwan's military is conducting "immediate combat readiness" drills, simulating a sudden Chinese attack, as Defence Minister Wellington Koo...
All eyes on China: From the deck of USS Portland, a new spy drone takes America’s maritime surveillance further into the South China SeaUS Marines have successfully launched a V-BAT drone from the USS Portland in the South China Sea, showcasing enhanced long-range intelligen...
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to 10 American defense firmsChina has retaliated against US sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American military-linked companies. Beijing's Commerce Min...
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...
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
India's m-cap tops $5 trillion, climbs back into global top sixIndia's stock market value has crossed the $5 trillion mark. This surge has placed India back in the sixth position globally. The rebound f...
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...
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrolTaiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting...
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islandsTaiwan has reported a new escalation in the South China Sea on Saturday. A Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel conducted a coordin...