A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip; scientists have now confirmed it is a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater

A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip; scientists have now confirmed it is a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater

Photo caption:Cross-section of bristle worm jaw showing labeled indentation test sitesPhoto Credit: Zelaya-Lainez et al. In late 2023, amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe was doing something very ordinary: Mapping out forest roads for a summer road trip in Quebec. While zooming around northern regions on Google Maps, he spotted something that looked anything but ordinary. It…

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North Carolina dam tested three water flows for 20 years, and scientists found the level that protects river wildlife while keeping more water for power

Hydroelectric Power Generation: North Carolina dam tested three water flows for 20 years, and scientists found the level that protects river wildlife while keeping more water for power | World News

A North Carolina hydroelectric dam has spent two decades testing how much water it can hold back without harming the wildlife downstream. The Roanoke Rapids Dam, run by Dominion Energy, diverts most of the Roanoke River’s flow through a powerhouse channel to generate electricity, leaving a bypassed stretch of the original riverbed with reduced water….

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OFFSIDE | World Cup 2026: 'Dictator' Kylian Mbappé chases 'GOAT' Lionel Messi's scoring record as Cristiano Ronaldo looks for redemption | Football News

OFFSIDE | World Cup 2026: ‘Dictator’ Kylian Mbappé chases ‘GOAT’ Lionel Messi’s scoring record as Cristiano Ronaldo looks for redemption | Football News

Simon and Garfunkel once sang that the words of the prophet are written on subway walls. They were only partially correct because the gospel truth can be found in all forms of art, including cartoons. Take a Paul Rigby cartoon caption in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, which was testament to the plight of English batters during…

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‘I never played for money’: AB de Villiers reveals what, if not paychecks, drove his cricketing career | Cricket News

AB de Villiers (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers says money never motivated him during his illustrious career, insisting his only focus was improving as a cricketer and competing against the best in the world.Speaking on The Times of India’s “Bombay Sports Exchange” podcast, the 41-year-old reflected on how the financial…

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Scientists reconstructed a Wyoming forest from 56-million-year-old fossil leaves; it lost about 60% of its canopy during ancient warming and took more than 100,000 years to recover

Scientists reconstructed a Wyoming forest from 56-million-year-old fossil leaves; it lost about 60% of its canopy during ancient warming and took more than 100,000 years to recover

Wyoming tetons Representative image from Canva Deep in the rock record of Wyoming, a layer of fossil leaves tells a quiet but powerful story about what happens to forests when the planet warms rapidly. About 56 million years ago, during a spike in global temperatures known as the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), a lush…

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A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County's history

A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County’s history

A South Carolina family has permanently protected 2,000 acres of farmland, forests and waterways that had remained in private ownership for generations. The Creekland Farms property in Laurens County was placed under a conservation easement in 2025, preventing future development while allowing the landowners to continue using it for agriculture, forestry and recreation. The Nature…

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Lil Tjay sparks backlash after exposing private messages linked to Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend

Lil Tjay sparks backlash after exposing private messages linked to Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend

Lil Tjay sparked online backlash after briefly posting and deleting screenshots of private messages allegedly involving Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend, Gigi Alayah. Fans criticised the rapper for exposing personal conversations, while others defended his actions amid ongoing tension with Cenat. The streamer has not publicly responded, and the controversy has already reignited debates about clout-chasing, celebrity…

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Thailand’s Phuket, Trang and Songkhla offer heritage-rich coastal escapes, blending Sino-Portuguese architecture, traditional cuisine and dreamy island getaways

Thailand’s Phuket, Trang and Songkhla offer heritage-rich coastal escapes, blending Sino-Portuguese architecture, traditional cuisine and dreamy island getaways

Songkhla fishing village (Canva) Thailand is often imagined in neon nights and island escapes. Yet, step a little away from the usual routes and you’ll find towns where heritage lingers in facades painted in pastel shades, in flavours shaped by Thai kitchens, and in waterfronts that once welcomed travellers from across the seas. These coastal…

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MLC 2026: LA Knight Riders clinch maiden title with thrilling one-run win over Washington Freedom | Cricket News

Image credit: Major League Cricket NEW DELHI: The Los Angeles Knight Riders held their nerve in a breathtaking final over to beat Washington Freedom by one run and win their maiden Major League Cricket (MLC) title at the Oakland Coliseum in California, California on Saturday.Needing 14 runs off the final over, Washington looked favourites after…

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In 2015, Hawaii rescued fragments of a coral found only in Kaneohe Bay; after its wild colonies disappeared, scientists grew it in a nursery and returned it to the reef

In 2015, Hawaii rescued fragments of a coral found only in Kaneohe Bay; after its wild colonies disappeared, scientists grew it in a nursery and returned it to the reef

Acropora muricata, Heron Island, Australia. (Photo Credit: Claire Lager, Smithsonian) A rare coral species found nowhere else on Earth except Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii has been successfully returned to its natural habitat after completely disappearing from the wild. The recovery project was led by the Hawaii Coral Restoration Nursery, a facility run by the state…

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