Government staff in Saudi capital told to work from homeThe Kingdom Centre, a 99‑storey tower in downtown Riyadh that houses the regional office of the International Monetary Fund, has also reque...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Florida scientists use ‘coral IVF’ to save dying reefs as 1.5 million embryos offer new hope: How this process worksFlorida scientists are using a technique called “coral IVF” to restore damaged reefs, producing more than 1.5 million coral embryos in a ma...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Apple Fellow Phil Schiller and his wife donate $25 million to help protect coral reefs across the world; How their gift will fund new researchPhil Schiller and Kim Gassett-Schiller announced a $25 million donation to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This funding aims to e...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
The next Iran war could be bigger, wider and harder to containIran is actively preparing for potential military engagements that could provoke a major regional conflict. The escalation of Houthi attack...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937. Nearly a century later, why are scientists now investigating a possible clue beneath the water?A research team has reached Nikumaroro to investigate the Taraia Object, which may relate to Amelia Earhart's disappearance. They will empl...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Houthis threaten more Saudi airport strikes after Riyadh attack kills 12, wounds 309A recent attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has resulted in 12 fatalities and hundreds of injuries. Yemen's Houthis claim...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
In 2022, contractors began using 400,000 cubic yards of Mississippi River sand to build six islands at Minnesota’s Pigs Eye Lake; the project covers more than 40 acres and aims to protect surrounding wetlandsContractors began constructing new islands in Pigs Eye Lake in June 2022 using sand from the Mississippi River. This project aims to restor...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Hurricane Isaias reaches Category 3 strength: Why storm surge, not just hurricane-force winds, is the biggest threatHurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 3 storm with winds reaching up to 120 mph as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Evacuation orde...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Two Hurricanes, Two Coasts: Hurricane Isaias could strengthen to Cat 3 as category 4 Simon threatens Pacific CoastHurricane Isaias is set to strengthen into a Category 3 storm just before it makes landfall in either Florida, Mississippi, or Alabama. The...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Hurricane Simon: How strong will it get, where will it make landfall, and what to expectHurricane Simon is currently classified as a Category 1 storm but is anticipated to strengthen rapidly. The hurricane threatens severe wind...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane; halts 63% of Gulf oil output, 1.3 mln barrels a day off marketHurricane Isaias is predicted to become a dangerous storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Preparations are underway, including evacuations...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Susan Dell philanthropy goes beyond Trump Accounts: How The Dell foundation used $78 million to rebuild 3,740 Texas homes and fight homelessness in AustinSusan Dell’s along with her husband, Michael Dell, she has supported major housing and disaster-recovery efforts in Texas. From contributin...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
After AAP's jibe over defections, Congress' Khera calls Kejriwal-led party 'twice as shameless' as BJPPawan Khera of Congress criticised the Aam Aadmi Party for its attacks regarding defections to the BJP. Khera emphasised that AAP had also ...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Alaska spent $46.9 million to lower electric bills in 186 communities in FY2025, covering 148.5 million kWh, where rural power costs can be far higherIn fiscal year 2025, Alaska committed around $46.9 million to assist 186 remote communities with rising electricity expenses. By targeting ...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 2018, South Carolina pumped 40,000 cubic yards of river sand onto an eroding bird island; enough to fill about 4,000 dump trucks and restore lost nesting groundThe restoration of Bird Key Stono, a vital nesting habitat for endangered bird species, involved utilizing dredged sand from Folly River. T...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
An entire island stay for Rs 5,000 a night, just 400 km from Bengaluru. Anand Mahindra shares a hidden Karnataka getawayAnand Mahindra highlighted the Jumadi Islands near Udupi, Karnataka, after Siddharth Dialani of BharatAgri shared his experience of staying...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Godrej Properties makes ₹6,000 crore luxury bet on South Mumbai with Marine Lines projectGodrej Properties has launched a luxury residential project in Marine Lines, Mumbai, targeting a revenue of ₹6,000 crore. This venture seek...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.40 AM IST