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In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prison- New NASA images show massive 60-foot crater created when SpaceX Falcon 9 stage hit the Moon
- GTA 6 Leak: Gameplay videos and full map appear online ahead of Netflix reveal
- Tech billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to protect a stunning 24,000-acre stretch of California coastline visible from spaceJack and Laura Dangermond have made a monumental donation of $165 million to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring the permanent protection of t...17 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: PM Modi says ‘no-go’ coastal waters turned into ‘go-ahead’ exploration areasIndia has opened most coastal waters for offshore exploration to discover new hydrocarbon reserves and strengthen energy security. Prime Mi...17 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each yearAncient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. S...16 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- In 2017, geologists argued that Earth has an eighth continent; Zealandia covers 4.9 million square kilometres, with 94% lying beneath the PacificZealandia is a colossal geological entity primarily resting underwater in the Pacific Ocean. Despite its submerged status, its extensive co...15 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Indonesia issues Tsunami warning after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes along Pacific Ring of FireA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Flores Island, prompting a local tsunami warning. Authorities urged residents t...15 Aug, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
- India named first official partner country at Russian Energy WeekIndia will be the first official partner country at Russia's Energy Week forum. This partnership aims to attract greater Indian investment ...14 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- Vedanta emerges successful bidder for manganese block in Andhra PradeshVedanta Limited has emerged as the successful bidder for the Punnam manganese block, marking a significant step in enhancing its diverse me...14 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- Thousands of US parks may sit dangerously close to toxic waste and chemical releases; researchers mapped more than 151,000 public parks to uncover the riskIn a comprehensive study, public parks and industrial sites in the United States were meticulously analyzed. Alarmingly, over half of these...14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk calls for ‘peaceful revolution’, seeks names for India’s ‘second Independence movement’ to ‘make a new map of our country’Sonam Wangchuk has called for a “peaceful revolution” in India’s political leadership and urged citizens to suggest “selfless, fearless men...14 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- How Britain's mapmakers track climate changeOrdnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across B...14 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- USGS Earthquake Alert: 5.5-magnitude quake strikes off El Salvador CoastA magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off El Salvador's coast on Wednesday. The offshore event occurred at a moderate depth of 56.8 kilometers....13 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
- How a 1,300-foot-high Italian hill town with roots in the 8th century BC was abandoned, then found a second life in James Bond’s 'Quantum of Solace'Craco, an ancient Italian town, faced abandonment due to geological instability and landslides. Economic hardship also pushed many resident...13 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- Around 500,000 earthquakes are recorded across world every year, key to limit massive destructions may be liked to unique move in 1970s. Here's what experts are sayingEarthquakes are among the greatest global challenges for the safety of structures. Existing buildings constructed before the introduction o...12 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- What makes earthquakes so deadly?Colombia and Venezuela experienced deadly earthquakes due to tectonic plate friction. The Nazca plate sliding beneath the South American pl...12 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul calls for faster geothermal energy, critical mineral explorationArunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul has called for accelerating geothermal energy and critical mineral explorati...10 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- 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...06 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- 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...05 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
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