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Quote of the day by Emily Dickinson: ‘Hold dear to your parents for it is a scary and confusing…’ – American poet on family, love and the fear of losing those we cherishEmily Dickinson, the influential American poet from the 19th century, profoundly articulated the importance of parents in a child's life. B...- Can artificial snow save a melting glacier? Scientists tested cloud seeding on China’s Muz Taw Glacier and found a surprising change in ice lossScientists experimented with cloud seeding to encourage snowfall on China's Muz Taw Glacier. This artificial snow increased the glacier's r...
- In 1998, scientists recorded world's first mass bleaching event, years later study finds global coral cover well below normal levels as reefs at risk of irreversible decline threatening marine life, ocean livelihood, El Nino weather raises fearsWith El Niño weather patterns intensifying and ocean surface temperatures reaching a record high of 21.1 degrees Celsius (69.98°F) on Augus...
- Deaths linked to passive smoke surge 50% in India according to Lancet studySecond-hand smoke deaths in India have significantly increased over three decades. While exposure rates improved, population growth offset ...
- PwC India partners with Claroty for cyber-physical security in manufacturing, healthcareUnder the agreement, PwC India will combine its cybersecurity advisory, execution, and risk transformation capabilities with Claroty’s spec...
- In 2011, Swedish and Danish researchers fenced muskoxen out of test areas in Greenland. 3 years later, plants there absorbed only half as much carbon in summerMuskoxen, ancient Arctic survivors, maintain healthy grasslands which store vital carbon. These large herbivores face threats from climate ...
- The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the worldClimate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instabil...
- Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel seeks climate justice after deadly floods: 1,356 killed, 4,996 still missingNepal's President Ramchandra Paudel urged global action for climate justice for vulnerable nations. He also called for national unity among...
- Quote of the day by Salma Hayek: ‘A good marriage is one of the hardest things. I get a little bit nervous because…’ - Emmy-winning actress on why being happy in love can make you anxiousQuote of the day by Salma Hayek: The Salma Hayek quote on marriage, highlights how serene relationships can lead to anxiety. She pointed ou...
- What is a Rossby wave train? Scientists explain how Antarctica gained nearly 700 billion tons of ice - The surprising atmospheric pattern that disrupted normal weather, delivered extraordinary snowfall and and temporarily reversed the continent’s long-term ice lossIn a surprising turn, Antarctica temporarily gained ice mass, attributed to warm tropical ocean currents. These warm waters triggered atmos...
- Quote of the day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'The price of loving someone very much is never loving again' ; life lessons on how love while giving us joy, can also be painful from Russian literary icon's powerful quotePeople yearn to love and be loved. The idea of being in love is something that many of us like. But love has the power to permanently alter...
- Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid systemNepal seeks climate compensation for flood damages from a new UN fund. The nation faces immense costs for recovery and rebuilding after rec...
- The dusty blue coating on blueberries is not dirt; USDA researchers say the wax helps defend against disease and prevents the fruit from drying out after harvestThe dusty coating on blueberries is a natural protective wax. This bloom shields the fruit from disease and prevents drying out. Researcher...
- Himalayan states' GLOF, avalanche preparedness reviewed by home secretary Govind MohanUnion Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed Himalayan states' preparedness for GLOFs and snow avalanches. He assessed early warning systems ...
- AI fuels low-value cybercrimes, use of 'salami slicing'The rise of low-value cybercrimes is alarming, as scammers increasingly focus on individuals rather than systems. Driven by AI and the digi...
- Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilienceAs geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particula...
- Indian bonds join global debt selloff, bruised by oil and US Treasury yieldsIndian government bonds faced further declines for the fifth consecutive session as U.S. Treasury yields approached three-year peaks. The s...
- Nepal seeks climate compensation from India, China and US after deadly floods leave 4,000 missingNepal seeks climate compensation from world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. Deadly floods killed over a thousand people and left ma...
- In 1914 passenger pigeon went extinct following the death of Martha in Cincinnati Zoo, over 100 years later more than 500 bird species are facing risk of extinction, finds research studyScientists found that even with complete protection from human-caused threats like habitat loss, hunting, and climate change, about 250 bir...
- In 1958, while C.S. Lewis’s wife was briefly in remission from cancer, he wrote about the terrifying risk of loving anyone at all: ‘You must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal…’C.S. Lewis proposed that authentic love is intertwined with risk, as it necessitates facing vulnerability and the potential of pain. The lo...
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