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July 9, 2024 11:18 AM

Chinese scientists identify super moss able to ‘survive’ in Mars

Scientists have identified a super resilient desert moss species in China's western region of Xinjiang that could help sustain possible colonies on Mars, a study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences showed. When subjected to conditions that simulate t...

July 9, 2024 11:18 AM

Sicily’s only natural lake drying up as island grapples with drought

A severe drought in Sicily has nearly dried up the Mediterranean island's only natural lake which has long served as a vital resting station for birds migrating between Africa and Europe. Sicily has suffered months of below-average rainfall, with th...

July 7, 2024 1:25 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on commencement of sacred Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the people on the commencement of the sacred Rath Yatra in Odisha and prayed that the blessings of Lord Jagannath continue to be bestowed upon them. "Greetings on the start of the sacred Rath Yatra. We...

July 6, 2024 2:22 PM

Assam floods: 52 people dead, over 24 lakh affected as crisis deepens

The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated significantly over the past 24 hours, resulting in 52 fatalities and leaving several thousand people homeless, as per ANI. The impact has been widespread, with over 2.4 million people affected across the ...

July 6, 2024 2:12 PM

‘Half of my life is gone’- Jamaicans grapple with destruction after Hurricane Beryl

The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl has left many Jamaican residents grappling with significant destruction and loss. Glad Powell, whose home was severely damaged, walked through the wreckage of his house, a tree having caved in his roof. "I'm nervous,...

July 5, 2024 2:50 PM

Coral bleachings devastate Bali reefs as sea temperatures rise

Indonesian conservationist Nyoman Sugiarto has been working for 16 years to preserve coral on the reefs of Bali, but the frequency of mass coral bleachings he says is now devastating. Ninety percent of the corals Sugiarto had nurtured on the reefs n...

July 4, 2024 4:04 PM

Russia swelters in heat wave, Moscow breaks 1917 record for early July

Russians were braving some of the hottest weather seen in more than a century on Thursday with Moscow breaking a 1917 record and cities across the world's biggest country sizzling in temperatures well above 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). I...

July 3, 2024 10:34 AM

High-tech cash: Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits

Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring three-dimensional portraits of the founders of financial and female education institutions in an attempt to frustrate counterfeiters. The notes use printed patterns ...

July 2, 2024 1:49 PM

CJI Chandrachud advocates green courts, recalls Stephen Hawking’s Qutub Minar wish

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed his happiness that new court buildings will focus on heat island mitigation and reducing environmental footprints. He emphasized that our infrastructure must reflect the reality we live in, and the issu...

June 30, 2024 3:10 PM

IMD issues alert for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple regions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across several regions in India on Sunday. Recent satellite imagery indicates the presence of convective clouds, signaling the possibility of l...

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