Why the dinosaurs disappeared: The asteroid that ended their reign struck Earth with a force of around 100 million megatons

Why the dinosaurs disappeared: The asteroid that ended their reign struck Earth with a force of around 100 million megatons |

For more than 160 million years, dinosaurs dominated life on Earth. They survived shifting continents, volcanic eruptions, changing climates and countless evolutionary challenges, becoming the planet’s undisputed apex animals. Then, around 66 million years ago, their reign ended with astonishing speed in geological terms. Today, scientists overwhelmingly agree that the extinction was triggered by a…

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US-Iran conflict spreads as new fronts open

US-Iran conflict spreads as new fronts open

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US-Iran war has entered its most dangerous phase to date. The conflict is now spilling across multiple middle eastern countries and sucking in new combatants – including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq – in an escalation that military strategists say is beginning to resemble the chain-reaction dynamics…

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10 baby names inspired by Celtic legends

10 baby names inspired by Celtic legends

Named after one of the greatest gods in Irish mythology, Lugh was celebrated for his mastery of many skills, including craftsmanship, leadership and the arts. Though relatively rare, the name carries powerful associations with talent, intelligence and creativity. Celtic mythology offers far more than captivating stories, it also provides beautiful baby names filled with history,…

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E20 petrol debate: Govt debunks 7 claims on ethanol blended fuel - impact on mileage, engines & more

E20 petrol debate: Govt debunks 7 claims on ethanol blended fuel – impact on mileage, engines & more

Manufacturers continue to provide warranty coverage for vehicles using specification-compliant E20 fuel. Seeking to dispel concerns about the impact of E20 petrol on vehicles, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has released a list of seven claims which it has rejected. From mileage and engine failure to compatibility, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural…

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'Step taken under BJP pressure': Former Odisha CM hits out at Indian hockey team's saffron jersey | Hockey News

‘Step taken under BJP pressure’: Former Odisha CM hits out at Indian hockey team’s saffron jersey | Hockey News

Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday criticised the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey colour from its traditional blue to saffron, saying it had hurt the emotions of sports fans.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will…

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Humans may not be the only primates with geometric intuition as monkeys recognise shapes in remarkably similar ways, study finds

Humans may not be the only primates with geometric intuition as monkeys recognise shapes in remarkably similar ways, study finds |

For decades, one idea has shaped discussions about human intelligence: our ability to recognise geometric patterns was thought to set us apart from other primates. People naturally notice features such as symmetry, parallel sides and right angles, and many researchers have argued that this reflects a uniquely human way of thinking.A new study was published…

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'You need to go home': Canada leader reacts to protesting Indian student of Portage College, says 'our view is that...'

‘You need to go home’: Canada leader reacts to protesting Indian student of Portage College, says ‘our view is that…’

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the protesting Indian students need to go back to their country. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacted to the ongoing protest of the Indian students of Portage College who have been denied a post-graduation work permit and said if their student visas have expired and no work permit, then they have…

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Tourist feeding helped push Japan’s famous Rabbit Island beyond its natural limits; now vegetation is stripped and wild boars are attacking rabbits

Tourist feeding helped push Japan’s famous Rabbit Island beyond its natural limits; now vegetation is stripped and wild boars are attacking rabbits

Bunnies Lure Tourists to Japanese Island Unregulated tourist feeding has pushed Japan’s famous “Rabbit Island” past its natural ecological limits, stripping local plant life bare and causing wild boars to hunt live rabbits.On Okunoshima, an island in Hiroshima Prefecture, heavy feeding by visitors has driven rabbit numbers far beyond what the local environment can naturally…

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