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- Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coastIran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores...13 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Oman says oil spill from grounded tanker has reached its coastlineCrude oil from a grounded tanker has reached Omani mainland beaches. The sanctioned vessel, Caroline Bezengi, is leaking nearly one million...13 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- Why are people putting aluminum foil on their balconies? The simple trick that may help keep pigeons awayAluminum foil may help deter pigeons from balconies because its reflective surface, movement and flashes of light can make landing areas le...13 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request: ReportUkraine has halted drone attacks on oil tankers following a US request. This action came after concerns about market destabilization and ha...12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Global Market: Euro zone bond yields dip ahead of US CPI, heavy debt supplyEuro zone government bond prices edged higher as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and a heavy pipeline of new b...12 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM 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
- In 1998, NASA sent a miniature rose into orbit; microgravity changed the flower’s scent, and perfumers later bottled the otherworldly aromaIn 1998, a miniature rose known as Overnight Scentsation embarked on a journey aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. This extraordinary experimen...11 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Keeping paper towels in fridge: Why this kitchen hack is gaining attention and what it actually doesPaper Towel Roll in Fridge: A paper towel roll can be placed inside the refrigerator door for convenience, allowing you to quickly wipe up ...11 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge areaThe Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demandsIran says a deal with Oman on new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but reopening the strategic waterway ...10 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...09 Aug, 2026, 03.31 AM IST
- Aluminium foil hack to clean your refrigerator: How it works, benefits and why it keeps your fridge freshMaintaining a spotless refrigerator can feel like a never-ending struggle for many. However, a common kitchen item—aluminum foil—could be y...08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Why people are using aluminium foil for stove burners: How to use this viral kitchen hack that’s low-cost, easy, and keeps your stove clean effortlesslyMany households worries with keeping their stove burners spotless. Using aluminium foil can be a simple and cost-effective remedy to tackle...06 Aug, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker leaks oil off Oman coast, NGOs raise alarmAn Omani nature reserve faces an environmental catastrophe from an oil leak. A Russian shadow fleet tanker is reportedly leaking oil across...06 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- In 1825, French man's accidental lamp fuel spill laid the foundation for modern dry cleaning; here's how 'French cleaning' spread from Paris in 1845 to the rest of the worldA 19th-century household accident in France involving lamp fuel revealed that non-water solvents could effectively remove stains from fabri...03 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Oil leak spreads from sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman coastSatellite images show a sanctioned tanker leaking crude oil near Oman's protected islands. The oil slick has spread across twenty square ki...02 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
- In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...29 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
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