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Reopening Alcatraz

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a directive to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the infamous former prison located on an island near San Francisco. This initiative aims to house...

 May 6, 2025

Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has transformed our understanding of the universe since its launch on April 24, 1990. Celebrating over 35 years of operation, Hubble has provided...

 May 6, 2025

Coffee Agroforests

In recent years, coffee plantations in India have emerged as crucial players in biodiversity conservation. The Narmada Estate in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district exemplifies this shift. In 2019, the...

 May 6, 2025

Europe’s Energy Grid Challenges

Europe’s energy grid faces challenges due to ageing infrastructure and increasing demand. Recent events, including a major blackout in Spain and Portugal, highlight the urgency for modernisation. The...

 May 6, 2025

Tensions Rise Between India and Pakistan Over Kashmir

Recent events have escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly regarding the disputed Kashmir region. The Pakistan military conducted missile tests amid accusations from India that Pakistan supported...

 May 6, 2025

Breakthrough in Underwater Solar Cell Calibration

Recent advancements in renewable energy have emerged from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus. Researchers have developed a new methodology for calibrating the performance of silicon solar cells in submerged...

 May 6, 2025

Lion-Tailed Macaque Habitat Use Study

Recent research from the Centre for Wildlife Studies in Bengaluru has revealed findings about the lion-tailed macaque. This endangered species is endemic to the Western Ghats of India....

 May 6, 2025

Land Purchase Regulations and Western Ghats Conservation

The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, face increasing threats from land purchases by non-residents. Recent developments in Uttarakhand have sparked discussions in Karnataka regarding similar regulations...

 May 6, 2025

Extreme Temperatures and Health Risks in India

Extreme temperatures have become a pressing health concern in India. A recent study reveals that between 2001 and 2019, over 35,000 lives were lost due to exposure to...

 May 6, 2025

Brain Abnormalities Linked to Insomnia, Anxiety, and Depression

Recent research has identified three brain abnormalities that are common to insomnia, anxiety, and depression. The study involved analysing brain scans from over 40,000 individuals in the UK...

 May 6, 2025

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