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In 1943, Germany deployed a rare World War II torpedo boat. 83 years later, divers found the vessel nearly intact on the Ionian seabed, ending a decade-long search and potentially identifying the last surviving boat of its typeGerman WWII torpedo boat discovered: Researchers located the rare German naval boat LS 6 in the Ionian Sea. This vessel sank off western Gr...12 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST- In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....12 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Cauvery row: Karnataka CM calls all-party-style meet amid Tamil Nadu water demandKarnataka's Chief Minister will meet ministers and experts on Wednesday. They will discuss the Cauvery Water Management Authority's new wat...12 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- In 1981, China began planting billions of trees to restore degraded land. Decades later, the 78-billion-tree effort produced a surprising outcome: it altered the water cycle, sending more rain to some regions while drying out othersChina’s decades-long reforestation campaign has dramatically expanded vegetation across the country, including through the Three-North Shel...11 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- German scientists create a material that can pull drinking water from dry air—even at 18% humidityInnovative German researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking material capable of extracting water directly from the atmosphere, even in ari...11 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 million yacht Launchpad was nearby as Alaska cruise ship rescued stranded skiff after it ran out of fuel. Meta CEO explains why yacht did not respond immediatelyMark Zuckerberg’s $300 million yacht Launchpad was reportedly near a stranded 21-foot skiff in Southeast Alaska after the boat ran out of f...11 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Baking soda for cleaning sponges and scrubbers? 7 household uses you should know and try outBaking soda can help refresh grimy household cleaning tools, from dish brushes and kitchen sponges to scrubbers and bottle brushes. Its mil...11 Aug, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
- Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...10 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Stick aluminium foil behind tap: Why many people do it and how to use it correctlyStick aluminium foil behind tap: A simple aluminium foil sheet behind the kitchen tap acts as a temporary splash guard. This hack helps red...10 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- Cauvery row: SC to hear Tamil Nadu plea for Karnataka water on August 13The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 13. The state seeks immediate Cauvery water release from Karnataka. Tamil Nadu argu...10 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
- Zuckerberg faces questions after $300 million superyacht reportedly fails to respond to stranded boat in AlaskaThe superyacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg, named Launchpad, found itself in hot water for not replying to a Coast Guard request as a nearby s...10 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- About 1.35 million U.S. residents gets infected by Salmonella bacteria but this time outbreak across 27 states including Minnesota, Colorado is not linked to traditional sources like cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milkSalmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year, and outbreaks have been tied to sources such as cu...09 Aug, 2026, 04.26 AM IST
- In 2019, U.S witnessed worst year for Parasitic infections, this year Michigan alone surpasses that data with 15 states linked to largest outbreak and why is Taco Bell under scannerCyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements...06 Aug, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
- In 2025, scientists recorded a giant iceberg threatening an Antarctic penguin colony. Later it produced a heartbreaking environmental outcomeGiant iceberg threatens penguins: A grounded iceberg near Coulman Island caused a 69% drop in emperor penguin chick survival. The iceberg b...06 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Government to intensify drive against abandoned vehicles, footpath encroachments in BengaluruBengaluru minister directed officials to prepare action plans for vehicle removal. Footpath encroachments are being cleared to improve pede...04 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- In 1977, scientists shipped a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa by helicopter, aircraft and refrigerated truck to prove a wild Saudi planIn 1977, Iowa State University hosted a conference on towing icebergs. A large iceberg was transported from Alaska to demonstrate the conce...31 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- In 1977, a Saudi prince flew a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa to convince 200 scientists from 18 nations that Antarctic ice could be towed to ArabiaIn 1977, a Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs from Antarctica to the Arabian Peninsula. A two-ton iceberg was transported to Iowa State ...23 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
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