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'We will mint it': Nepal central bank confirms one-rupee coin with disputed map
Children with guns: 12-year-olds trained, armed to man Tehran checkpoints
Only in America: Amid the roast, Trump toasts free speech
New details emerge about NYC stabber Raul Morales: Quran, Bible, book on Che Guevara, Marx found from his apartment
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Zebra mussels spread across all Great Lakes within a decade of arriving in 1988
Zebra mussels, an aquatic invader from Eurasia, continue their continental spread after arriving in North America. These tiny shellfish are now infesting Lake Meredith in Texas, raising new concerns. Officials confirmed a reproducing population, marking the lake as a potential stepping stone. The mussels damage ecosystems and infrastructure by clinging to hard surfaces and multiplying rapidly. ...
Scientists stunned as African lake fly larvae defy deep-sea survival limits
Lake fly larvae in Lake Malawi exhibit a remarkable daily vertical migration. These Chaoborus edulis larvae possess specialized air sacs for buoyancy control. A unique pH-powered mechanism allows them to precisely manage their depth. These larvae can withstand extreme pressures, challenging previous scientific assumptions. This discovery offers insights into insect evolution and potential mater...
Flesh-eating parasite moves toward US—scientists find it may be stopped by a scent
A dangerous parasite is spreading north, prompting urgent research into its specific attractants. Scientists are investigating foul-smelling chemical signals that lure the New World screwworm. This flesh-eating fly lays eggs in open wounds, feeding on living animal flesh. Current traps attract related flies, making detection of the dangerous species difficult. Understanding the parasite's preferre...
After poaching erased wildlife, 12 giraffes may rescue this Uganda reserve
Uganda is moving endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve. This relocation aims to protect the species from oil drilling and habitat pressures. Ajai Wildlife Reserve is undergoing ecological restoration and reintroduction of various animal species. Local communities are actively engaged and benefit from conservation efforts. The initiative seeks to fos...
‘He is definitely afraid of Florida’: 11-year-old boy's family vacation turned into a nightmare after a brutal alligator attack
An 11-year-old boy named Brodie Dituri suffered a severe alligator attack while fishing in Florida. His father bravely intervened, and bystanders assisted until emergency services arrived. The incident resulted in the loss of Brodie's dominant right hand and a long recovery period. He is now undergoing extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation back home. The family's annual Florida tradition ...
A proposed 330-megawatt AI data centre in California promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a year
Deemed as the largest AI data centre in the state, the 330-megawatt unit earlier promised to not use water from Colorado River. But now, the developer behind the project is suing for access to the river water which is already a threatened source of freshwater for 40 million people and the centre of countless disputes over water use in West.
New England residents saved $130 million in energy costs during the 2026 June-July heatwave, all due to rooftop solar panels
According to a new report from Acadia Center, during the heat wave that hit New England between June 28 and July 4, distributed solar projects contributed more than six gigawatts in electricity, saving ratepayers about $130-$149 million collectively.On July 2 alone, the report found that solar arrays saved $39 million to $54 million and solar contributed more power to the grid than the region's nu...
Two scientists want to touch Saturn's rings: NASA says this daring mission could actually work
For centuries, space has fascinated humans like no other. From the sun's glare to the moon's surface and even Saturn's shimmering rings, we have wanted to go up close and see it all. Now, two ambitious NASA-backed projects aim to truly touch Saturn's rings, venturing into what is known as one of the most dangerous environments in the solar system.
Planted in 1937, this tree now unleashes 8.9M seeds threatening rainforests
An ornamental tree planted in Tahiti in 1937 now poses a serious biosecurity threat. This invasive miconia species aggressively invades forests and smothers native vegetation. A single mature tree can produce millions of seeds, rapidly spreading across landscapes. Queensland's World Heritage rainforests face irreversible ecological damage from this plant. Early detection and eradication efforts ar...
In 1937, a botanical garden in Tahiti planted an ornamental tree; today, a single tree can produce 8.9 million seeds and threaten Queensland’s World Heritage rainforests
An ornamental tree planted in Tahiti in 1937 now poses a serious biosecurity threat. This invasive miconia species aggressively invades forests and smothers native vegetation. A single mature tree can produce millions of seeds, rapidly spreading across landscapes. Queensland's World Heritage rainforests face irreversible ecological damage from this plant. Early detection and eradication efforts ar...
Canva's billionaire founders donated $150 million directly to residents of Malawi; aided 90% rise above extreme poverty
Canva billionaires Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht have made a move challenging conventional aid by putting cash directly into the hands of an East African country's poorest households. The cofounders of the Australian design software maker are investing a whopping $150 million into a cash transfer program in Malawi. Since launching the initiative in 2021 through the Canva Foundation and nonprof...
Scientists warn melting glaciers could form more than 50,000 new lakes in areas covered by ice
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Sweden, US, Switzerland and Norway mapped what lies beneath all the glaciers on the planet and reached a shocking conclusion: when part of this ice disappears, Earth could gain 56,659 new lakes in areas currently completely frozen. This could increase the risk of flooding in Asia, Andes, Alaska and the Arctic
Trump confirms Netanyahu's US visit next week amid regional tensions
Netanyahu and Trump agreed to meet in the United States a few weeks ago following a phone conversation. During the call, Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and praised the close relationship between the two countries. It comes as the US-Israeli war with Iran has again escalated following a breakdown earlier this month of a ceasefire reache...
Pakistan, Iran explore fresh talks with US in China-initiated push: Report
Iran Min Close To IRGC Meets Pak Govt Members, Munir
10 killed, nearly 100 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine defence event
Ukraine's Emergency Services said rescue operations at the site, located north of the capital, had been completed. Images released by the agency showed emergency workers searching through piles of rubble near several residential houses. Addressing the nation, Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the attack but also questioned the decision to organise a defence-related exhibition while the war continues.