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THE WINDS OF WINTER
Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
George R.R. Martin quote of the day: “Old stories are like old friends” and why timeless tales never fadeGeorge R.R. Martin, the visionary behind 'Game of Thrones,' emphasizes the enduring power of stories, likening them to cherished friends. H...
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
A giant rail bridge across the Gobi Desert in China is making people ask one big question: How?A massive rail bridge rising above China’s Gobi Desert is drawing global attention. Built to overcome shifting sands, powerful winds, and e...
Bill seeking to ban horse carriages in NYC renamed after Indian teen killed in Central Park incidentA bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City has been renamed 'Romanch's Law' in honor of an Indian teenager who tragically died af...
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
This is probably why George R.R. Martin has not been able to finish the 'Winds of Winter'Fans face an unprecedented wait for George R.R. Martin's "The Winds of Winter," now longer than the publication period of the first five "A...
Antarctica is in the middle of winter right now. Scientists are worried about a France-sized stretch of ocean where ice is failing to formWinter is the season when Antarctica's frozen edge usually expands. This year, one part of the continent is doing the opposite. Scientists ...
Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
AI gold rush upends San Francisco housing marketIn San Francisco, the longtime hub of the US tech sector, fortunes tied to artificial intelligence startups are inflating home prices and f...
Anand Mahindra reveals hidden travel spot in Tamil Nadu that's like 'Munnar 30 years ago': How to visit, best time and moreIndustrialist Anand Mahindra has spotlighted Valparai in Tamil Nadu as an undiscovered tourist destination. This scenic hill station offers...
Taller than Eiffel Tower: Anand Mahindra left amazed by stunning video of Vande Bharat train gliding over Chenab BridgeIndustrialist Anand Mahindra shared a video of the Vande Bharat Express crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a ...
'Day turned into night': Watch giant wall of dust swallowing China's Harbin as rare sandstorm darkens skies with 13-level winds, flying debris and near-zero visibilityHarbin, China, was struck by a severe sandstorm on Sunday, with winds reaching level 13, uprooting trees and reducing visibility to under 1...
Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UNGlobal average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Na...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
Voles V/S moles: The lawn damage clue most homeowners get wrongHomeowners often confuse mole and vole lawn damage. Moles tunnel underground, creating mounds. Voles create surface runways and gnaw on pla...
Perched at 1,277 meters, this Bavarian ruin was supposed to be grander than NeuschwansteinKing Ludwig II's ambitious dream to build Falkenstein Castle, a spectacular palace dwarfing Neuschwanstein, was never realized. Despite acq...