For most of human history, the creation of new ocean floor has been something inferred rather than witnessed. Geologists could map ancient scars on the seabed, measure the slow movement of tectonic plates and study volcanic rock brought to the surface, but the actual process of seafloor spreading remained largely hidden beneath kilometres of water.That…
Referee Facundo Tello (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Argentina’s Facundo Tello will referee the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, drawing attention because of his strict style of officiating and a controversial match in 2022 where he showed 10 red cards. FIFA’s decision has also sparked debate as the entire officiating team for…
Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published…
Not the Poznań flock, but VW’s real sheep are doing the same job Shaun does best—mowing the lawn. (Credits: Shaun the Sheep Movie) Volkswagen has swapped its lawnmowers for something a lot woollier. A flock of 100 sheep is now grazing beneath more than 31,000 solar panels at the photovoltaic farm that helps power the…
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” died at 75 in a Portuguese hospital after an illness. Born Gaynor Hopkins, she rose to fame in the 1970s-80s, represented the UK at Eurovision 2013, and is survived by husband Robert Sullivan. Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer…
Since the invention of synthetic dyes, people around the globe have been using different types of plants as a source of natural colours for various objects. There are lots of flowers, leaves, and even roots, which contain natural plant pigments and provide natural dyes in different shades of yellow, red, brown, and green. Nowadays, there…
Who will be AAP’s principal challenger? NEW DELHI: Who will be the principal challenger to Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party in the 2027 assembly elections in Punjab?On paper, the answer should be Congress. After all, it is the main opposition party in the state, with 18 seats in the assembly, followed by the Shiromani Akali…
Under international law, ships are generally entitled to transit passage through straits used for international navigation. (AI image) With the Strait of Hormuz now beginning to reopen, Iran and Oman — the two nations bordering the strait — have floated the idea of introducing a permanent fee system for ships using the passage.Until the US…
Sudhanshu Pandey, who is popularly known for his role of Vanraj Shah from Anupamaa, recently shared a video on his social media account, voicing his opinion about the growing culture of abusive language being glorified on reality shows. In the video, he expressed how he feels society will be “completely ruined” if such behaviour continues…
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon covered the entire country by advancing into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab on Thursday, one day after the normal date (July 8) of covering entire India, said IMD.It took 36 days for the monsoon to cover the entire country after making a three-day delayed onset over Kerala on…