The Neanderthal Comet of 50,000 Years: A Rare Celestial Event
The Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a rare green comet that has been spotted in the night sky for the first time in 50,000 years and is considered as a rare celestial
Burning Mountain: The 6,000-Year-Old Eternal Flame Beneath Australia’s Surface
Burning Mountain, A.K.A Mount Wingen, is a geological marvel located in New South Wales, Australia. It is considered to be the longest burning fire in the world. Approximately, it has been ablaze for over 6,000 years. We will explore the
China is Unearthing Earth’s Secrets by Digging a 10,000-Meter Hole
China is digging a 10,000-meter (32,808 feet) hole into the Earth’s crust. The groundbreaking project aims to test drilling technology and gain a deeper
Climate Change Drying Water Bodies Across The World
Climate change and an increase in heat waves are causing drying out and water bodies are slowly disappearing. Losing waterways means a serious risk
Venice Charges €5 Entry Fee to Tourists: A Strategy to Quell Overtourism Surge
Venice has initiated a payment system for tourists starting from April 25, 2024. Tourists are required to pay €5 ($5.35) to explore Venice’s narrow alleyways. Warning signs about the new charge have
Tejal Somvanshi
2023: A Year of Unprecedented Climate Havoc in Asia—WMO Reports Staggering Casualty and Damage Statistics
Last week, Dubai was devastated by floods. Now, the WMO says Asia is worst hit by climate and water-related hazards. According to the Hindustan Times, the WMO report for 2023 listed the
Govind Tekale
Nissan Electrifies Beijing: Debuts Four Concept Cars, Plans Five NEVs for China by 2026
On April 25, 2024, Nissan Motor Corporation introduced four new energy vehicle (NEV) concept cars during the press day of the “Beijing Motor Show 2024” and announced plans to launch five NEV
Rahul Somvanshi
France Sets 800 Million Tonnes CO2 Storage Goal in Oil Fields by 2050 for Carbon Neutrality
The French government is moving forward with its carbon capture and storage strategy to address climate change. The Ministry for Industry announced that starting in early 2025, France plans to test four
Sunita Somvanshi
World Book Day 2024 Celebrates Indigenous Languages with Global Literary Tributes
World Book and Copyright Day, or World Book Day, is celebrated annually on April 23 to honor books and authors, and to promote the joy of reading. The UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific,
WHO Chief Raises Alarm as H5N1 Avian Influenza Spreads to Humans
The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed its huge concern on Thursday regarding the increasing spread of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza to new species, including humans. “This is a huge concern,”
Sahara Dust Storm Sweeps Europe: PM10 Levels Skyrocket, Health Alerts Issued
An “exceptional” amount of Sahara dust has been crossing Western Europe from south to north since Saturday, negatively affecting air quality, warned the European monitoring agency Copernicus on Monday, April 8. This
PFAS Leak at U.S. Bases Sparks Health Fears in Japan, Calls for Accountability Arise
Harmful PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), encompassing around 4,700 types of organic fluorine compounds, have been detected in rivers and wells across the country, with PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)
Portugal Achieves 89% Renewable Energy in Q1 2024, Surpassing Four-Decade Record
Renewable production was responsible for 89% of Portuguese electricity consumption in the first three months of 2024, the highest value for this quarter since 1978, according to data published on Tuesday by
Farewell to Tan Tan, Japan’s Beloved Giant Panda, Dies at 29, Marking Close of Sino-Japanese Panda Diplomacy Chapter
On April 1st, according to the latest report, the giant panda Tan Tan (female, born in September 1995), who resided at Oji Zoo, Kobe in Japan, suffered from Grade IV heart failure