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Florida scientists bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore fearing another heatwave could drive it to extinction | World News

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Scientists in Florida have launched an emergency effort to protect one of the Caribbean’s most important reef-building corals from disappearing altogether. Researchers at the University of Miami have transported 30 fragments of endangered elkhorn coral from underwater nurseries to a land-based hatchery, fearing that another intense marine heatwave this summer could trigger widespread coral bleaching. … Read more

In 1862, the Indian myna was shipped to Melbourne to control crop pests and is now one of only three birds on the world’s 100 worst invaders |

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Introduced to control pests, the Common myna now thrives in urban areas. This opportunistic bird competes aggressively with native species for nesting sites. Its flexible diet includes fruits and grains, posing risks to agriculture. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons When you walk through suburban parks or a busy city square, it is hard to miss the … Read more

Russia revives 28,000-tonne Cold War nuclear giant with hypersonic missiles, returns to Arctic port

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Russia revives 28,000-tonne Cold War nuclear giant with hypersonic missiles, returns to Arctic port Russia’s nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov has returned to its home port after completing another round of sea trials, moving a step closer to rejoining the Russian Navy following years of extensive modernisation.The warship returned to Severomorsk, the headquarters of Russia’s Northern … Read more

30,000-ft health scare: British Airways launches probe after 3 pilots suffer food poisoning on Hyderabad-London flight | India News

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30,000-ft health scare: British Airways launches probe after 3 pilots suffer food poisoning on Hyderabad-London flight NEW DELHI: Three British Airways pilots operating a flight from Hyderabad to London fell ill after suspected food poisoning, prompting the airline to launch an investigation into the incident. One of the pilots became incapacitated while the aircraft was … Read more

Cher bears USD 1 million of her legal fees despite win in royalty lawsuit against Sonny Bono’s wife, Mary Bono |

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Federal court denies Cher’s request of Mary Bono paying her legal fees. (Image credits: Instagram) Cher, fondly dubbed ‘Goddess of Pop,’ has to bear her own legal fees of USD 1 million in the case against Sonny Bono’s widow, Mary Bono. While the 80-year-old triumphed in the legal case for unpaid royalties in May 2024, … Read more

Maharashtra ends institutional rounds for private medical colleges, tightens rules against seat blocking

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Maharashtra has introduced major reforms to undergraduate medical and dental admissions by discontinuing institutional rounds in private colleges and shifting all admissions to the centralised CAP counselling process. The state has also imposed a two-year admission ban on candidates who fail to join seats allotted in the final round, aiming to curb seat blocking and … Read more

There’s a train in China that runs through a residential building apartment and it is one of the world’s most incredible travel experiences |

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Chongqing’s unique monorail Most cities build train stations beside buildings. But China is different. At first look, you’ll think it’s an illusion or an AI-created video. Because who would believe that a metro train can glide straight through the middle of a 19-storey apartment building! But it’s as true as it gets. In China’s Liziba … Read more

AAI recruitment 2026: Notification released for 389 Manager, Junior Executive posts; registration begins on this date

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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the recruitment notification for 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts in different disciplines. The online application process will begin on August 8, and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, aai.aero, till September 7, 2026.The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Manager posts in civil engineering, electrical … Read more

‘Jantar Mantar not the place for you’: BJP’s Nishikant Dubey urges protesting students to focus on studies | India News

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NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday appealed to students protesting over the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar to return to their studies, saying education, not agitation, was the path to achieving careers in medicine, engineering and the civil services. He also called for a stringent law against paper leaks, suggesting that Parliament … Read more