Pollution killed 2.3 million people in India in 2019: Study
A study published in The Lancet has revealed that pollution caused more than 2.3 million premature deaths in India in 2019, the highest number reported from any country.
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World's insect population under threat due to climate change
Several reports have suggested that the insect population is on a decline worldwide which could lead to a collapse of ecosystems.
TikTok faces lawsuit after 10-year-old girl dies in 'blackout' challenge
The family of a 10-year-old girl, who choked herself to death while performing a Tik Tok challenge, is suing the platform for its "defective product."
Dehydrated birds fall from the sky amid scorching heatwave in India
The scorching heatwave that has swept India is not only affecting humans but is also proving deadly for animals. The animal rescuers in the Indian state of Gujarat have come across dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping every day in the last few weeks.
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India grapples with intense heatwave, mercury crosses 45 degree mark
Several parts of India have been grappling with an intense heatwave as the country experiences one of the hottest summers this year. According to experts, the temperatures are expected to only increase during the next few days.
Headless penguins wash ashore on Australian beaches
Scores of headless penguin bodies washed up on beaches surrounding Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula in the month of April, leaving scientists and researchers shocked.
Scientists discover giant sea creature remains in Swiss Alps
Scientists have discovered the remains of a giant sea creature in the Swiss Alps. The remains of an ichthyosaur which used to have huge teeth were found at an altitude of more than 9,000 feet in Switzerland.
Massive landfill continues to burn in Delhi as heatwave hits India
A massive fire broke out at Bhalswa landfill site in India's national capital New Delhi on Tuesday and continues to burn even now. This is not the first time that the infamous mountainous garbage dump caught fire releasing toxic smoke.
Ultra-rare live giant squid washes ashore in Japan
An ultra-rare giant squid, measuring about 9.8ft, washed up at a beach in Japan. The squid was found stranded at Ugu beach in Obama of Fukui Prefecture on Wednesday.
Elon Musk is optimistic about Earth's future, explains why he wants to buy Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in an interview with TED curator Chris Anderson, opened up about his hopes for the future and the reasons why he wants to buy micro blogging platform Twitter.
Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth after six months in space
A group of Chinese astronauts returned safely to Earth last week after spending six months on board Tiangong space station. The crew had taken off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert in October last year.
South Africa floods: Petrol tanker washes ashore on Durban beach
A petrol tanker washed ashore on a beach in front of the Durban Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal province on Tuesday morning after unprecedented floods hit parts of South Africa's south-eastern coast.
Tropical storm Megi hits Philippines, kills at least 53 people
At least 53 people have died so far in landslides and floods in the Philippines after Tropical Storm Megi hit the country on Sunday. The death toll is only expected to increase in various flood-related incidents.
Bezos responds to Musk's tweet on converting Twitter HQ into homeless shelter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's suggestion of turning Twitter's headquarters into a homeless shelter received response from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well.
US firm fined $8m after 150 eagles die at its wind farms
A US-based wind energy firm has been slapped with $8m fine after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states over the last 10 years.
Study finds dangerous microplastics deep in lungs of living people for the first time
A study by researchers from the UK has found microplastics for the first time deep in the lungs of living people. The tiny particles were found in 11 of the 13 samples tested for their presence.
Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social labelled a 'disaster'
Former US President Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social which was launched in February, has been termed a "disaster," by experts.
Giant 'mysterious' stone jars found in India
Massive stone jars that may have been used for ancient human burial practices thousands of years ago have been discovered in the Indian state of Assam.
Chinese villager banned from flying home-made helicopter
A 59-year-old Chinese man was stopped by the police from test-flying his home-made helicopter. The man had managed to build the helicopter using a boat engine.
Forest fire engulfs more than 10,000 hectares of Chernobyl exclusion zone in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have claimed that more than 10,000 hectares of forest in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have been set ablaze due to active fighting between Russia and Ukraine.
Millions of people in Somalia face starvation, warns UN.
As many as four million people in Somalia face the risk of starvation and the situation is only deteriorating as the country faced its third consecutive dry season, the United Nations' climate report has warned.
Marine pollution: Octopuses have learned to use garbage to make shelters
Octopuses generally use seashells to hide, but a recent study has found out that the species is increasingly making use of the litter found on the ocean floor to make shelters for themselves.
Opposites may not always attract in love and sex according to study
We must have heard it a million times and have grown up believing that "opposites attract," but various studies carried out by researchers over the years have said that it may not actually be the case anymore
Sydney Harbour turns muddy brown as Australia sees torrential rains and flooding
Torrential rain and subsequent floods caused Sydney Harbour's shimmering blue waters to turn muddy brown. The change was caused by overflowing wastewater systems and stormwater carrying soil and debris into the harbour.
Russia-Ukraine war: Unwanted Russian oil and gas pose big environmental risk
The trade sanctions imposed by western nations along with the European Union on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have meant that one of the biggest oil and gas exporters is now left with additional stocks of the two resources with nowhere to send them to.
Anthropologist discovers city older than Egyptian Pyramids in old satellite images
Anthropologist Dr Jesse Casana says that he may have discovered an ancient city and believes that it could be older than the Egyptian pyramids. The area is called Tell Brak and the discovery has been made by analysing images taken by an old spy satellite.
Underwater noise pollution causes temporary hearing loss in turtles
A study led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in the US, has found that turtles experience a temporary hearing loss due to underwater noise pollution caused by activities such as shipping.
Two 'obese' pandas put on weight-loss diet in Taipei zoo
We have heard of humans being put on special diet regimes to help them lose weight, but a zoo in Taiwan's Taipei has had to put two pandas on a strict diet because they have become obese.
Amazon collects shocking amount of data from customers: report
Amazon's exceptional growth relies heavily on the massive data it manages to collect from its customers through its devices and services including its website, shopping app, the Kindle e-reader, the Ring doorbell, and Echo smart speaker amongst several others.
Egyptian King Tut's dagger may have come from outer space, claim archaeologists
A recent study published in the Journal of Meteoritics and Planetary Science, may have just revealed the secrets related to King Tutankhamun's mysterious dagger that has remained spotless despite being made of iron.
SpaceX rocket falsely accused of being on course to hit the moon
It has been more than a month since astrophysicists have been predicting that a rocket is on a collision course with the moon. Earlier, it was thought be SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster, but recent reports have claimed that it may not be some other rocket.
Massive Roman mosaic found in London, largest discovery in half a century
Archaeologists in London stumbled upon the largest area of Roman mosaic found in the city in more than half a century. The colourful mosaic is believed to have been a floor of a Roman dining room.
Man claims aliens warned him about Covid and WW3 during abduction
Calvin Parker, a 68-year-old man from Pascagoula city in Mississippi, has said that he was warned about Covid-19 and World War Three by aliens 50 years ago.
Man gets eaten alive by crocodile in front of his friends
The Indonesian man eaten alive by a 13-foot-long crocodile while bathing in river
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Gavin Newsom Challenges Trump To Cognitive Face-Off Over 'Good Line Of Crap', Asks For 'Time and Place'
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Nancy Pelosi Links Trump's Greenland Takeover Ambition To Secret Russian Favour For Putin
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Trump Secures Deal for 30-50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil at Market Prices
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