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In 1902, Wyoming’s Kirwin mining camp grew to about 200 people; by 1907, a deadly snowslide destroyed the last company buildings and the boom faded- In the 1890s, Montana’s Marysville gold camp grew to about 4,000 people; today, its population is officially 82, with local estimates closer to 90–100
- Japan earthquake: 6.0 magnitude tremors strikes Shima region
- First known specialized fruit-eating dinosaur named ‘Hell Chicken’ that chewed like a parrotFruit-eating dinosaur: Researchers have unearthed a fascinating find with the identification of Infernogallus jamesi, a newly discovered fr...01 Nov, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
- Scientists released 600 beetles into 30 identical landscapes; after 13 generations, some traveled three times farther than others despite the same lab conditionsA 2009 research highlighted that the movement patterns of species are far more erratic than earlier assumptions suggested, due to inherent ...27 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Over 20,000 pieces of trash removed from Yellowstone’s thermal pools in 2026: Could the visitors’ waste harm the hot springs into changing color?More than 20,000 pieces of garbage have been collected from hydrothermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. This removal aims to prevent f...26 Oct, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductorsThe U.S. remains the largest producer of helium globally, with production primarily from natural gas processing. Helium is crucial for semi...24 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Tibet earthquake: At least 16 dead, 46 injured as magnitude 7.0 tremors hit ChinaA strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and 46 injuries. More than 300 houses were reported col...23 Oct, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
- Los Angeles braces for rare tornado threat as major storm brings heavy rain, flash flood warningsLos Angeles and Southern California are bracing for a major storm from Wednesday to Thursday, with the National Weather Service warning of ...21 Oct, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- It survived for thousands of years, then suddenly fell: The mystery behind New Hampshire's 80-ton boulderA dramatic event unfolded at Polar Caves Park on October 18, as the 80-ton Mysterious Hanging Boulder succumbed to gravity, coinciding with...21 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Baby walrus found between 2 dead adults in Alaska survives 3-day Arctic storm and polar bears; but his new life comes at a cost. He can never return home nowA baby Pacific walrus found between the bodies of two dead adults on a remote Alaskan beach survived a three-day Arctic storm with polar be...20 Oct, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- In 2025, Alaska was hit by the second-highest tsunami in history. Its vibrations travelled around the world for 36 hoursOn August 10, 2025, a massive landslide unleashed over 64 million cubic meters of earth into the stunning depths of Tracy Arm fjord. The su...19 Oct, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- America’s first people survived a world in flux: 23,000-year-old footprints reveal how climate change reshaped their lives during the Ice AgeResearch at White Sands National Park indicates that the ancient environment dramatically changed over thousands of years. This study provi...15 Oct, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
- Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simpleDonald Trump announced the beginning of exploration for oil and gas in Greenland which may alleviate energy concerns. Despite Trump's optim...14 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- Donald Trump has ambitious oil drilling plans for Greenland: Why extraction could be delayed for decadesDonald Trump has announced intentions for large-scale oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, emphasizing its potential resources. The an...14 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by nearly 98%; native Ridgway’s rails then expanded into 4 former salt ponds as restored marsh habitat returnedThe San Francisco Bay has seen remarkable advancements in wetland restoration, benefiting the Ridgway's rail population significantly. Whil...11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by more than 97%; native Ridgway’s rails later expanded into restored former salt ponds as marsh habitat returnedIn a promising turn of events, restoration efforts in San Francisco Bay have notably decreased invasive cordgrass numbers, allowing the Rid...11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2019, Georgia placed 5,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment on a 5-acre salt marsh; six years later, it remained about 12 cm higher, with plant growth similar to nearby marshesWetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A...10 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Panama, people evacuate buildings as tsunami threat looms over Pacific coastA strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude hit near the southern coast of Panama. Although initially reported as 8.0, the magnitude was...10 Oct, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- California cleared invasive plants from three Camp Pendleton breeding areas; willow flycatchers resettled at those sites within 5–7 yearsIn 2023, a lone Southwestern Willow Flycatcher was spotted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a notable event after an absence since 2012...08 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
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