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Iran launched another attack on US navy ships Monday, with fears of China, Russia aid: Report

Klamath River salmon reclaim 88% of historic range after dams are removed

Cox Enterprises protects 4,400 South Carolina acres worth hundreds of millions forever

Just 1% of asylum seekers in UK genuine, insider says, as UN blasts Britain for allowing bogus claims

Antarctica gained 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

Between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica experienced a notable gain in ice mass, primarily driven by exceptional snowfall in East Antarctica. This unusual occurrence, influenced by warmer tropical ocean temperatures, caused atmospheric disturbances that transported moisture southward. Although this gain temporarily countered ongoing ice loss in other regions, it does not signify a change in Antarctica's ...

AI predicts fusion plasma instability 200 ms early, stops it in time

Canadian couple donate 187-acre Ontario island sanctuary after protecting its wildlife for 36 years

Jim and Anne Purvis bought 187.4 acres on Ontario’s Wilson Island in 1989 and spent 36 years protecting the land as a family sanctuary. They have now donated the property to the Northumberland Land Trust, ensuring its forests, wetlands, grasslands and habitats for species at risk remain protected as a permanent nature reserve.

US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

Meet Rachel Chen, 18, who won $100K for her breakthrough quantum math research using simple diagrams

Rachel Chen, an 18-year-old Los Angeles student, won $100,000 at the Regeneron Science Talent Search for expanding a 1997 mathematical idea involving Temperley-Lieb diagrams. Her research offers a visual way to describe complex quantum particle systems and spin representations, potentially helping researchers better understand connections between different quantum-mechanical states.

In 1973, Montana released a gall fly to control spotted knapweed; decades later...

Controlling invasive spotted knapweed biologically has initiated an unexpected ecological chain reaction. Gall flies, introduced as a control measure, have turned into a vital winter food source for deer mice, causing a surge in their populations and an uptick in hantavirus spread. Areas dense with knapweed report more infected mice than those with native grasslands.

She bought a Maine island to stop clear-cutting; 90 years after Audubon opened its first camp there

Hog Island Audubon Camp marks an impressive ninety years of promoting environmental education and research. Located in Maine, this island was rescued from deforestation by environmentalists Millicent Todd Bingham and Mabel Loomis Todd. The camp is also the birthplace of Project Puffin, which successfully revitalized seabird numbers. Today, it remains a vital training ground for future scientists, ...

5.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet as region reels from deadly flash floods

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and glacier melt are cited as contributing factors to the floods. Nepal's death toll from the floods has ri...

Lindsay Clancy murder case: Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Massachusetts mother after mistrial

Scientists seeded clouds over China’s Muz Taw Glacier; fresh snow cut ice loss by 14% to 17%

Scientists tested cloud seeding over China’s Muz Taw Glacier in 2018 to create artificial snowfall and slow ice loss. The experiment used silver iodide generators to encourage snow formation. Researchers found that fresh snow made the glacier surface brighter and reduced the amount of ice lost over a short period. However, they said the results are preliminary and need further testing.

Andrew Flintoff lists his £6.75 million Cheshire mansion, bought from Phil Neville in 2021

England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff has put his £6.75 million Cheshire mansion on the market, four years after his life-changing Top Gear car crash. Bought from former Manchester United star Phil Neville in 2021, the 10,000 sq ft luxury property features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, four floors, a pool, gym, cinema and games room.

Inside a $29M California mansion no one has ever lived in

A French-style manor in Rancho Santa Fe is now for sale at $29 million. This newly built home features antique materials and custom artisan craftsmanship throughout. The expansive residence includes a main house and a separate guest house on 3.66 acres. It boasts a zero-edge pool, gardens, and breathtaking views from its terraces. The manor comes fully furnished with art and antiques, ready fo...

Meet Anvith, Dubai student who watched his brother’s school commute and built a free carpool service

In a bid to tackle traffic congestion, a student from Dubai has launched a unique carpooling website that connects commuters with similar routes through sophisticated algorithmic matching. Community Carpool now boasts over a thousand registered users in Dubai, ensuring user privacy by discreetly matching individuals until they agree to share rides. Notably, a local property developer has embraced ...

An 81-year-old US homeowner faced a $17,827.96 lien after a burst-pipe insurance claim was denied

Tyler Perry has made headlines with his philanthropic intervention for an elderly homeowner in Illinois. With her insurance company, Allstate, refusing to cover the damages from burst pipes, she faced the threat of foreclosure. Perry's willingness to pay off a significant property lien and provide additional financial support has saved her from losing her home and brightened her future.

Twin girls once given less than 10% chance of survival are now ready for their first day of school

Ruby and Scarlett were given less than a 10% chance of survival after being diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome at 16 weeks. Following high-risk surgery, premature birth and serious health complications, the twins spent 300 days in hospital. Now, their mother Hanna Brameld is celebrating as her daughters prepare for their first day of school.

Glowworms return to Yorkshire after 100 years, with first glowing females bred in a Bristol shed

Glowworms have reappeared at Nosterfield nature reserve after a century-long absence. Conservation efforts, which began with larvae raised in a garden shed, show early success. Volunteers observed up to twelve glowing females this summer, indicating survival and development. Historical records confirm glowworms were once abundant in the area before their disappearance. Further releases of capt...

In 2023, an Australian cattle station sold for $40 million for a carbon project; three years later...

After a disappointing turn of events, Benmara Station, a prominent cattle property in Australia, was sold for A$26 million, significantly lower than its original price of A$40 million. This decline resulted from the cancellation of an ambitious environmental project related to carbon farming, emphasizing traditional pastoral values instead of its former carbon potential as regulatory challenges mo...

Does AfD's big win in Germany signal a 'far right' uprising in Europe?

Many years ago, Otto von Bismarck observed that politics was “the art of the possible”. The modern European establishment appears to have inverted the Iron Chancellor’s maxim. Politics has increasingly become the art of explaining to voters why what they want is impossible, irresponsible, xenophobic, Islamophobic, nativist or, inevitably, far right. And made it impossible to vote for the so-called...

Kentfield Home Hits Market: Long-held 1966 Laurel Grove house lists at $3.295m; charter club perk included

Now available on the market is a charming four-bedroom house in Kentfield, originally constructed in 1966. This midcentury gem has been tastefully renovated, featuring an expansive 2,784 square feet of living area set on a spacious lot. With modernized interiors and exclusive access to a local club, this well-established residence awaits its new owner after nearly sixty years of cherished memories...

Panama City school left empty for years is getting a second life

The former Panama City Grammar School will undergo redevelopment into apartments and townhomes. City officials have cleared financial hurdles, waiving fines and providing a grant for the project. Developer Zachary Seymour will purchase the property and begin necessary structural repairs. The agreement mandates completion of critical repairs within one year to preserve the historic structure. Lo...

1,800 years ago, a Roman household decorated floor with cat and dog; archaeologists uncover mosaic

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a colourful Roman-era mosaic dating back around 1,800 years. Found inside a villa at ancient Adramytteion, the mosaic features 15 panels showing animals and mythological figures. Two animals are named in Greek: a cat called Emerald and a dog called Ocean.