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Auto ancillary sector: Time for another re-rating? 5 stocks from the auto ancillary space with upside potential of up to 30%Auto ancillaries are in a very different situation from three years ago. At that time, it was all about who will be able to make the transi...
England used a 197-foot German shaft-boring machine instead of explosives and workers to cut a mine beneath a national park; the remote system has reached 2,966 feet, with 2,283 feet still to goA German machine called the SBR is sinking England's Woodsmith mine shaft mechanically. This advanced technology allows crews to work from ...
In 1972, Chicago began digging 110 miles of sewer tunnel up to 300 feet down; 50 years on, the Deep Tunnel has captured more than a trillion gallons of combined sewageChicago's Deep Tunnel project has been a vital safeguard for Lake Michigan over the past fifty years. Initiated in 1972, this impressive 11...
124-year-old Arizona hotel is said to be haunted by an Irish miner’s ghost. Tourists may hear whispers and laughter in empty rooms. But there’s more…The Oatman Hotel in Arizona, established in 1902, invites adventure-seekers with its haunted history and ghostly legends. Once bustling wit...
How a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troopsA Ukrainian commander rescued two wounded soldiers stranded on a battlefield. He drove into a mine-filled kill zone without protective gear...
HAL, Safran sign final deal for Aravalli engine that will power India’s next-generation helicoptersThe collaboration between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Safran Helicopter Engines marks a significant milestone in aviation. They have secu...
In late 1990s, a Buffalo physicist proposed using shock waves to detect plastic land mines costing as little as $1. Years later, the idea remains a striking approach to a detection problem that defeats metal detectorsPlastic land mines are difficult to find because metal detectors may miss them entirely. Researchers at the University at Buffalo explored ...
Trump says all mines removed from Strait of Hormuz, warns Iran against new placementsPresident Trump announced all mines removed from the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Iran that new mine placement would trigger immediate US mi...
Ankur Warikoo, married for over 20 years to wife Ruchi, shares 3 lessons on making relationships last: 'Listen without fixing...'Ankur Warikoo, who has been with his wife Ruchi for more than two decades, shared three lessons for building lasting relationships. He beli...
Once home to hundreds, Kentucky town was abandoned in 1962. Decades later, its residents' voices still echo from 'ghost' buildingsBlue Heron, Kentucky, once a bustling coal mining town, now stands as a silent monument. The Stearns Coal and Lumber Company operated mines...
Shepherd looking for his missing goat finds natural gold worth $280 at a remote village in Africa; now 10,000 miners have arrived there hoping to find more goldA Kenyan shepherd searching for his missing goat stumbled upon gold and later sold three grams for about $280. His discovery helped trigger...
In early 2026, OPG began drilling 40 boreholes at Ontario’s Wesleyville site. Now, the tests are assessing land that could eventually host up to 10,000 MW of nuclear powerCanada is undertaking an ambitious project by drilling forty boreholes to evaluate a vast field in Lake Ontario, which could potentially ac...
Quote of the Day by Eva Longoria: 'Your body is a vehicle of your emotions and a vehicle of feelings...'- Inspiring life lessons on self-care, emotional well-being and taking care of yourself by the TV series Desperate Housewives actressQuote of the Day by Eva Longoria: Eva Longoria highlights the importance of the body as a fundamental means to experience life’s moments. M...
Anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Mangrol delivered to Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyard LimitedCochin Shipyard delivered the INS Mangrol anti-submarine warfare craft to the Indian Navy. This naval craft is built with over eighty perce...
In 2009, NASA deliberately crashed LCROSS into a permanently shadowed lunar crater; the mission detected water in the resulting debris plumeNASA's groundbreaking LCROSS mission in 2009 confirmed the presence of water ice at the Moon's south pole, transforming our understanding o...
In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine laying the foundation for the industrial revolution: How Thomas Newcomen's invention changed the world?In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine, creating a machine that used steam and atmospheric press...
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’ prisonIn 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s ...
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...
Gulag prisoners built this town during WW2, it grew into a USSR mining centre of over 10,000 people; before the end of the Soviet era brought its decline in 1996Once a vibrant Soviet town dedicated to coal mining during World War II, Kadykchan was home to a lively community complete with schools and...
In the 1930s, Australia's Wittenoom was known for mining a highly valued mineral, but over 2,000 deaths brought a tragic end, turning it into a ghost townFor many years, Wittenoom, located in Western Australia, was synonymous with blue asbestos mining. Unfortunately, increasing awareness abou...