An unexpected river under the Antarctic ice sheet affects the flow and melting of ice, potentially accelerating ice loss as the climate warms. The 460km-long … River longer than the Thames beneath Antarctic ice sheetRead more
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India lost 6 people daily to extreme weather events in October
This October, India experienced extreme weather events on 30 of the 31 days, according to India’s Atlas on Weather Disasters released by Down To Earth-Centre … India lost 6 people daily to extreme weather events in OctoberRead more
Justice KS Puttaswamy, petitioner in right to privacy case, passes away at 98
Over seven years after the Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling, declared privacy to be a fundamental right, Justice KS Puttaswamy, a key petitioner in … Justice KS Puttaswamy, petitioner in right to privacy case, passes away at 98Read more
The World Population Just Hit 8 Billion
According to the models of the United Nations (UN), the world’s population will reach 8 billion today—a mere 12 years since it passed 7 billion, … The World Population Just Hit 8 BillionRead more
Turning motion in the ocean into incredible wave energy
Sea Wave Energy Limited (SWEL) is a research and development company based in Cyprus and the U.K. They designed and developed a wave energy converter … Turning motion in the ocean into incredible wave energyRead more
Violinist sacked by city’s SPD-Green council for being “too close to Russia”
Lorenz Nasturica-Herschcowici, first violin with the Munich Philharmonic symphony orchestra for 30 years, was sacked last week following claims he was “too close to Russia.” … Violinist sacked by city’s SPD-Green council for being “too close to Russia”Read more
Facebook Let Corporate Partners Read Users’ Private Messages
Citing hundreds of pages of internal company records and interviews with dozens of former employees, the Times reported that “Facebook allowed Microsoft’s Bing search engine … Facebook Let Corporate Partners Read Users’ Private MessagesRead more
Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Are Preventable
Nearly 50% of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by preventable risk factors, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, according to the largest study of the … Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Are PreventableRead more
Nearly 600 farmer suicides in 8 months
Nearly 600 farmers in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region have died by suicide between January 1, 2022 and mid-August, according to official figures. Activists have blamed government … Nearly 600 farmer suicides in 8 monthsRead more
Over 12,000 Teaching Posts Vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas, 3,000 in Navodaya Schools
Over 12,000 teaching positions are vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country while over 9,000 teachers have been engaged on contractual basis, according to the … Over 12,000 Teaching Posts Vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas, 3,000 in Navodaya SchoolsRead more