Alsek on July 5, 1984. Image Credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the US Geological Survey. The coastal plain of southeastern Alaska is currently witnessing a rapid transformation where water is replacing ice at an unprecedented rate. Glaciers in this region are melting, which leads to the formation of…
How to make your front yard look colorful in July without nonstop flowers? Image credit – Gemini An ornamental shrub cannot serve only one purpose. It needs to not only brighten up a garden through its bloom season but also continue to be an eye-catcher afterwards. It is especially important in July, as at this…
For decades, the story of human brain evolution has centred on meat. Increasing consumption of animal protein and fat has long been credited with powering the dramatic growth of the human brain over four million years. According to the new study published in Science, titled ‘A central role for dietary sugars in human evolution’, researchers…
An Iowa developer has bought the 58-acre Valley West Mall site for $11 million (£8.2 million). The company is now starting a major redevelopment project, but it must first deal with complex lease agreements and get support from the city. Brian Martin, president and chief executive officer of Threshold Capital and Threshold Development, completed the…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump” after claiming that the naval blockade against Iran could continue for months.Trump posted the image on his Truth Social account that labelled the strategic Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump” with no caption….
Engineer, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is in the news for his indefinite hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak and is on his 18th day. Seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Wangchuk has reportedly lost more than 8 kg since beginning the protest on June 28, while a drop in his blood pressure…
At 4:30 a.m., somewhere between Sri Lanka and India, the sea was pitch-black.The only thing visible ahead was a blinking light in the distance.Around them was nothing except dark water and silence.Every few strokes, something brushed past their bodies in the water. At one point, flying fish began colliding with them in the dark. They…
Exempted establishments get wider debt investment options under new govt rules NEW DELHI: Bringing parity with the establishments covered directly by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), govt has widened the debt investment options for exempted establishments by permitting investment in rupee-denominated bonds issued by four major global financial institutions, provided they have a minimum…
In 1970, George Harrison bought Friar Park and discovered a grand Victorian estate whose once-famous gardens had fallen into neglect. Weeds, ivy and brambles had taken over parts of the grounds, the lake needed repairs, and the carefully shaped yews had grown into dense, unruly masses. Harrison set about restoring the landscape, clearing vegetation and…
Actress Jennifer Garner did not hold back on praises for her ex-husband Ben Affleck. Amid rumours of the two getting rather close, the actress gushed over her ex for being an “incredible co-parent,” and a “great partner” in raising their three children. Jennifer Garner praises Ben Affleck Garner, who shares daughters Violet Anne and Seraphina…
Image: Left/Canva/Right/Wikipedia Mosquito-borne infections, including dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, continue to pose risks for millions around the world. With the rise in global warming and mosquito numbers, scientists are finding new ways to limit the spread of diseases. The most viable approach appears to be the use of Wolbachia. Wolbachia is a natural bacterium found…
Gold Rate Today: Analysts point to caution ahead of Fed decision Market experts said investor caution remained the dominant theme in bullion markets. Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst – Commodities at HDFC Securities, said gold retreated from the previous session’s gains as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Analysts believe that even if the central…
