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Built to hunt enemy submarines during World War II, this device later transformed our understanding of the seafloorWorld War II fluxgate magnetometer: A World War II device found new scientific purpose after the war. Oceanographers refitted the fluxgate ...- Scientists once rejected continental drift, then a woman in 1977 drew the ocean floor and changed Earth science foreverMarie Tharp played a pivotal role in transforming scientific thought on continental drift through her meticulously crafted seafloor maps. C...
- In 1869, Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell and nine others entered the unmapped Grand Canyon. What they discovered transformed geologyJohn Wesley Powell led a daring expedition down the Colorado River in 1869. He navigated violent rapids and towering canyon walls, document...
- Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...
- In 2023, multiple deep-sea submersible trips found surprising samples, now a study traces ancient graveyard in Indian oceanWhale Graveyard: Why did so many whales die here? Maybe they were already living in the area and died of natural causes. A few could have p...
- 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...
- Section 498A of IPC will also apply to live-in partners: SCThe Supreme Court has expanded Section 498A to include live-in relationships. This provision now covers partners if an intent to marry is e...
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
- After beating cancer, this California woman and her dog found hope on the waves and now they’re surfing together at World Dog Surfing ChampionshipsAfter surviving cancer, California woman Sophia Sadlowski and her Miniature Pinscher, Rusty, found joy and strength in surfing together. Wh...
- Quote of the Day by Jane Goodall: “It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why…” British scientist’s powerful words about being a “difficult woman” reveal why standing up for yourself can change everythingQuote of the Day by Jane Goodall: “It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” T...
- “India has a different rulebook”: Polish woman’s 15-point list on life in India sparks reactionsA Polish woman shared fifteen observations about adapting to everyday Indian life online. She noted changes in her behavior, like eating st...
- 3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing, Russian officials sayA bomb exploded at a Moscow restaurant, killing three people including the bomber. Twenty-one individuals sustained injuries in the devasta...
- Going totally nuts over coco de mer: A very long journey for a very unusual coconutThe author and partner journeyed to Praslin in the Seychelles seeking the unique coco de mer nut. This rare fruit grows on tall palms and h...
- Ten dead, three injured after four-storey building collapses in Maharashtra's BhiwandiA four-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi late Thursday night. At least ten people died and three others sustained injuries in the incid...
- 110-quadrillion-kilometer fungal network moves CO₂ equal to about 11% of annual human emissions into soil each yearAn intricate web of tiny fungal threads stretches underground, connecting plants around the world. These microorganisms are essential, shar...
- In 1886, a widow defied the odds and turned a household frustration into one of America's greatest inventions; the dishwasherDishwasher invention story: Josephine Cochran invented a dishwashing machine after her heirloom dishes were chipped. She faced financial ha...
- Moken sea nomads living on the Andaman Sea can see underwater like dolphins: Scientists discover how this Indigenous tribe trained their eyes to develop superhuman visionScientists have confirmed that Moken sea nomad children living on the Andaman Sea can see underwater with twice the clarity of other childr...
- In 2007, scientists found giant underwater domes off California; the truth was stranger than anyone expectedMysterious underwater domes off California were identified as ancient asphalt volcanoes. These formations originated from hardened crude oi...
- Twelve years after Malaysia Airlines' MH370 vanished, an overlooked clue is back in focusMH370 overlooked clue: Old acoustic clues are raising questions about the MH370 search location. Hydrophones may have detected the aircraft...
- Lost Pan Am flight found on ocean floor after crashing 74 years agoAviation search teams located the Pan Am Clipper Endeavor wreckage last month. This aircraft crashed into the ocean off Puerto Rico in nine...
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