After the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, scientists planted sunflowers to pull radioactive material from contaminated water and soil; the flowers actually absorbed radioactive isotopes

After the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, scientists planted sunflowers to pull radioactive material from contaminated water and soil; the flowers actually absorbed radioactive isotopes | World News

After the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, scientists explored an unusual way of dealing with radioactive contamination by using plants to absorb radionuclides from the environment. Sunflowers emerged as a promising candidate because their roots can take up certain radioactive elements, including cesium and strontium, from contaminated water. Experiments near Chernobyl showed that sunflowers could remove…

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From 1947 to 1970, uranium mines supplied America’s defense program; decades later, Montana sealed 20 hazards at five abandoned sites while bat gates preserved wildlife access

From 1947 to 1970, uranium mines supplied America’s defense program; decades later, Montana sealed 20 hazards at five abandoned sites while bat gates preserved wildlife access

BCI surveys an abandoned uranium mine for bat habitat. Photo: Bat Conservation International. Several abandoned uranium mine sites in the Pryor Mountains of south-central Montana have been closed after federal agencies identified safety, radiation and environmental risks. The work was carried out on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), with the Department…

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Explained: Why Croatia’s 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was ruled out | Football News

Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that ultimately proved decisive in their heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy unfolded in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 clash…

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Ravi Kishan: UP Transformation Dialogues – Gorakhpur Summit: Ravi Kishan says Eastern UP is witnessing an “unprecedented resurgence”

The UP Transformation Dialogues – Gorakhpur Summit, a flagship initiative by The Times of India, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, experts, entrepreneurs and change-makers to discuss the transformation taking place in Gorakhpur and across Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The summit, titled “The Eastern Resurgence: UP Transformation Dialogues – Gorakhpur Edition,” focused on healthcare, industry, connectivity, infrastructure,…

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In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

Homestead soddy in Box Butte County. Source: History Nebraska – Nebraska.gov In 1870, Robert Ball Anderson, a former slave and Union Army veteran, filed a claim for a 160-acre homestead in Butler County, Nebraska. Severe drought and grasshopper swarms destroyed his crops, forcing him to give up the property.Instead of abandoning his goals, Anderson spent…

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Bharti Fulmali: Meet Bharti Fulmali: Called ‘a man’ online and mocked for her looks, she is now part of India’s World Cup squad and inspiring young women

Every time Bharti Fulmali’s name appeared online, the conversation was not always about cricket.For years, the Vidarbha batter found herself at the center of comments about her appearance. Strangers who knew little about her journey felt comfortable questioning her looks, her personality, and even her identity. The criticism was public, constant, and often deeply personal.Yet,…

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Macro data shows economy on growth path

Macro data shows economy on growth path

Official data showed that the GST growth in Sept, based on transactions in Aug, was powered by a 26% jump in integrated GST on imported goods to Rs 65,525 crore as higher commodity prices and a weaker rupee drove up the import bill. NEW DELHI/MUMBAI/CHENNAI: It turned out to be a strong end to the…

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