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Turkey's main opposition splits as Ozgur Ozel launches new party
Times of India

Turkey's main opposition splits as Ozgur Ozel launches new party

Turkey's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced his departure from the Republican People's Party. He and his allies are forming a new political party after a court ruling. This move follows a court decision that reinstated former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ozel stated the new party marks a hopeful new beginning for opposition politics. The split could potentially strengthen President Erdogan's lon...

Mosquito spraying backfires as 84% develop resistance in US neighbourhoods

Mosquito spraying backfires as 84% develop resistance in US neighbourhoods

Times of India

New research indicates mosquito spraying is causing insect resistance. Genetic markers for resistance are now widespread across many residential blocks. This resistance is more prevalent in wealthier neighborhoods where spraying occurs frequently. Overuse of chemicals is making insecticides less effective over time. Integrated pest management offers a more sustainable solution for mosquito con...

American oystercatchers were wiped out in New England, now their numbers are 45% higher along US coasts; here's how

American oystercatchers were wiped out in New England, now their numbers are 45% higher along US coasts; here's how

Times of India

Once considered extinct in New England, the American oystercatcher is experiencing a remarkable resurgence thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. These initiatives focus on safeguarding their nesting environments and raising community awareness. Techniques such as banding chicks and preventing disturbances in ground-nesting sites have proven successful. Their resilience, coupled with federal sa...

Pollution drains energy from Hawaii corals, worsening survival in warming seas

Pollution drains energy from Hawaii corals, worsening survival in warming seas

Times of India

Human chemicals are accumulating inside coral tissues, weakening their ability to cope. Contaminants from various sources build up, reducing vital nutrient and energy reserves. This internal chemical shift makes corals significantly less resilient to environmental stressors. Monitoring these internal chemical fingerprints offers a new way to track hidden impacts. Reducing chemical pollution is...

Rare Woodhouse's Toad returns after 65 years, caught calling for a mate

Rare Woodhouse's Toad returns after 65 years, caught calling for a mate

Times of India

A rare Woodhouse's toad has been spotted at Las Vegas' Springs Preserve for the first time in nearly 65 years. The male was recorded making a mating call in the restored wetland, marking the species' first confirmed return since the original springs dried up around 1962. Conservationists have called the sighting an important moment for local wildlife, while the public has joined in by suggesting n...

Bill Koch's magnificent Aspen estate, originally listed at $125 million, now draws buyers with $33.515 million price tag

Bill Koch's magnificent Aspen estate, originally listed at $125 million, now draws buyers with $33.515 million price tag

Times of India

Billionaire Bill Koch's expansive Aspen estate has sold for $33.515 million after a luxury auction. The property, initially listed at $125 million, struggled to find a buyer for two years. After several price reductions, the 52-acre Elk Mountain Lodge went to a competitive bidding process. This sale highlights shifts in the ultra-luxury housing market and buyer selectivity. The transaction rep...

Significant rock formation: 2.56 billion-year-old Pichhore granite discovered; offers clues to ancient geological processes

Significant rock formation: 2.56 billion-year-old Pichhore granite discovered; offers clues to ancient geological processes

Times of India

India's Pichhore orbicular granite, 2.56 billion years old, is a rare geological marvel. This ancient rock formation displays unusual spherical structures called orbicules, which are rarely found globally. Researchers discovered inherited zircon crystals indicating Earth's earliest crust recycled during the Neoarchean Era. The granite's formation suggests magma intrusion and rapid cooling deep ben...

Landlord firm fined £42,500 after tenants found living among rats and human waste

Landlord firm fined £42,500 after tenants found living among rats and human waste

Times of India

A landlord company in County Durham has been fined £42,500 after tenants were found living in unsafe conditions, including sleeping among dead rats, mice, human waste and urine. The court heard the firm failed to carry out required property inspections and maintain valid gas safety certificates across several rental homes, prompting legal action by Durham County Council.

West London streets flooded annually with heavy rains: Five little beavers solved the problem for free by building an extensive dam network

West London streets flooded annually with heavy rains: Five little beavers solved the problem for free by building an extensive dam network

Times of India

Ealing borough in London has seen a successful return of beavers, who are tackling flooding issues head-on. By creating wetlands, these industrious animals have managed to retain excess rainwater during intense storms. Remarkably, the area surrounding Greenford station has remained safeguarded from flooding for three years. Additionally, this initiative has revitalized local ecosystems, drawing in...

Why people slept inside wooden cupboard beds for hundreds of years in medieval Europe

Why people slept inside wooden cupboard beds for hundreds of years in medieval Europe

Times of India

Box beds served as enclosed sleeping spaces in European homes for centuries. These wooden structures provided warmth during cold winters and saved limited living space. Families and workers shared these beds, sometimes leading to overcrowding concerns. As housing improved, box beds gradually disappeared from modern households. Modern versions now focus on privacy and design rather than necessity.