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A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
Psychology suggests people who check the weather twice before leaving aren’t obsessive: They’re reducing uncertainty before the day begins, because predictability frees attention for everything else that needs itChecking the weather forecast a couple of times before stepping outside is not merely a signal of anxiety. Instead, it serves as a sensible...
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation periodIran has announced a 60-day waiver on fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following a memorandum of understanding with the Unit...
In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...
Designer subsidies must be the fashionThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India has issued a cautionary note regarding the surging state subsidies that are beginning to weigh...
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
Minecraft's Chaos Cubed update: A new cave biome, a transforming mob, and dangerous geysersMinecraft's Bedrock Edition welcomes Chaos Cubed, a new update. It brings Sulfur Caves, a unique underground biome. Players will encounter ...
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
Snow leopard retreats from a pack of dogs. Uttarakhand forest officer says the real problem is not the dogs but...A rare snow leopard video reveals a growing conservation issue. Stray dogs, fueled by unmanaged waste in lower valleys, are venturing into ...
Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...
He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...
How ISRO’s AI-powered coastal safety systems are helping detect dangerous rip currents in real timeArtificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for coastal safety, helping detect dangerous rip currents through satellite imagery,...
Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
Japanese proverb of the day: 'A frog in the well knows nothing of the...' - thought-provoking lessons on lifelong learning, curiosity, expanding knowledge and why you must go beyond your comfort zone to be successfulJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights how limited experience restricts understanding. A frog in a well cannot grasp the...
Psychology says people born in June may have a hidden advantage in social life, confidence, and adaptability, but is it true?Psychology also cautions against placing too much faith in birth-month personality theories. The human brain is naturally drawn to patterns...