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In the 1930s, Australia's Wittenoom was known for mining a highly valued mineral, but over 2,000 deaths brought a tragic end, turning it into a ghost townFor many years, Wittenoom, located in Western Australia, was synonymous with blue asbestos mining. Unfortunately, increasing awareness abou...- Nearly 600 California workers have developed an incurable lung disease while making ‘quartz’ countertops since 2019; 65 needed lung transplants and 31 diedCalifornia has seen nearly 600 engineered-stone workers diagnosed with silicosis since 2019. Many workers experienced severe lung disease, ...
- Australia’s Go8 universities step up India outreach: Nearly 2,500 students engageAustralian Group of Eight universities recently engaged nearly twenty-five thousand Indian students. This multi-city outreach program provi...
- In the early 1900s, Hawaiʻi imported a thorny European shrub to feed sheep and fence pastures; it now forms 6-foot walls that fuel fires and sprout againGorse, introduced to Hawai'i around 1900 for sheep fodder and fences, has become a persistent invasive problem. This spiny shrub thrives in...
- Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn itResearchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to captur...
- Solar Eclipse Today August 12, 2026 Time: When, where and how to watch in US, Canada, Europe and other placesWhere and when can watch the Solar eclipse: People in the US can watch the rare August 12 total solar eclipse online, even though totality ...
- Petronas arm Gentari puts India EV charging business up for salePetronas subsidiary Gentari has begun exploring a sale of its Indian green mobility unit, Gentari Green Mobility India, which operates abou...
- China's rapidly expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to submarine attacks: ReportChina's growing aircraft carrier fleet faces potential submarine threats. A US think tank report highlights this vulnerability in the weste...
- India's Russian crude imports hit record for second straight monthIndia's Russian crude oil imports reached a record in July, increasing by 2.1 percent. This surge was primarily fueled by smaller import te...
- August Total Solar Eclipse And Lunar Eclipse: Everything You Need to Know About Two Eclipse In August 2026August 2026 will host two celestial events, a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse. These occurrences mark an eclipse season, a period of cele...
- Life Lesson Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: 'In life you don’t regret the things you do, you regret the things you...' - Wolverine star’s timeless wisdom on living without regretsHugh Jackman, an accomplished actor hailing from Australia, made a significant impact in Hollywood primarily known for his iconic role as W...
- In 2005, scientists revealed how ships helped Moon Jellyfish conquer the world's seas and threaten ecosystems around the planetScientists have reported a concerning invasion of alien moon jellyfish across various marine ecosystems. These jellyfish hitch rides on shi...
- Iran war ushers in oil refining golden era. It won't lastWar-driven supply disruptions have turned oil refining into Big Oil's biggest profit engine, but Reuters columnist Ron Bousso says the wind...
- Japan’s new intelligence bureau is here; Why Tokyo is rethinking how it deals with China, Russia and North KoreaJapan is launching a new National Intelligence Bureau to centralize its intelligence gathering. This significant reform addresses growing s...
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso joins the debate as FIFA's commercialisation plan sparks concerns over football's futureChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has opposed FIFA's plan for private investment in the World Cup. He said football should remain accessible to f...
- Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial pastAdani Ports is evaluating the acquisition of a controlling stake in UK's Associated British Ports (ABP) in a deal valued at nearly $10 bill...
- France wildfires create rare ‘fire cloud’ near Bordeaux — what is it?France's wildfires have generated powerful fire clouds, creating new threats. These pyrocumulonimbus clouds produce their own winds and lig...
- Australia built an A$187,000 electric fence across wild horse country; inside lies an endangered alpine wetland supporting three threatened animalsAn electric fence protects a rare alpine wetland in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park. This small area is home to three threatened nativ...
- KPMG faces big setback in Australia amid allegations of mishandling confidential dataKPMG Australia has stopped bidding for new Victorian government contracts as an investigation into the alleged misuse of confidential clien...
- A look at billionaire Adani's businesses as he weighs starting an airlineGautam Adani's conglomerate is exploring a new airline venture. The group already operates eight airports across India. Adani Ports manages...
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