A silent coral reef came back to life after scientists played recordings of healthy reefs underwater |

The decline of coral reefs is often described through bleaching events, rising sea temperatures and fading marine life. Less attention is paid to something that disappears at the same time: sound. A healthy reef is rarely quiet. Snapping shrimp, feeding fish and countless other marine animals create a constant underwater backdrop that helps young fish…

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India-Us Trade Deal: ‘We literally have the paper’: US says India trade deal could be signed in months

The report argues that the US has increasingly adopted a negotiation strategy built around uncertainty (Representative image) A long-awaited India-US trade agreement could be signed within the next three to four months, with negotiations between the two countries now virtually complete, a senior US official said on Wednesday.Speaking on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign…

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Scientists are spreading crushed volcanic rock across farmland; here's how ordinary farms could help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Scientists are spreading crushed volcanic rock across farmland; here’s how ordinary farms could help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Rock weathering for carbon dioxide removal (Illustration)/ Image Credit: Canva As countries race to cut greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are exploring innovative ways to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) that is already in the atmosphere. One approach attracting growing attention involves something surprisingly simple: spreading finely crushed volcanic rock over farmland. The method, known as enhanced…

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128 new Saturn moons discovered: Scientists say they are fragments of ancient worlds |

Saturn has strengthened its position as the planet with the largest known family of moons after astronomers officially discovered 128 new moons. The discoveries were officially recognised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 11 March 2025 following years of observations by an international team of researchers from Taiwan, Canada, the United States and France.The…

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Egypt has reopened the 3,400-year-old tomb of Amenhotep III after more than 20 years of restoration, letting visitors descend 46 feet into the Valley of the Kings site

Egypt has reopened the 3,400-year-old tomb of Amenhotep III after more than 20 years of restoration, letting visitors descend 46 feet into the Valley of the Kings site |

Visitors can now descend 46 feet underground into the newly reopened tomb of Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful rulers. Closed to the public for the past two decades, the 3,400-year-old site has officially been reopened just ahead of the historic debut of the Grand Egyptian Museum. A king who ruled Egypt Amenhotep…

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California is weighing state endangered-species protections for southern resident killer whales, a population of just over 70 animals threatened by noise, pollution and falling salmon prey

California is weighing state endangered-species protections for southern resident killer whales, a population of just over 70 animals threatened by noise, pollution and falling salmon prey

California is taking a closer look at one of the Pacific coast’s most iconic and imperilled animals: the southern resident killer whale. State wildlife officials are now gathering public input on whether these orcas should be formally listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), a move that would add a new layer…

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CLAT 2027 syllabus, exam pattern unchanged for UG, PG exams; Consortium issues official update

CLAT 2027 syllabus, exam pattern unchanged for UG, PG exams; Consortium issues official update

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) and the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) have confirmed that there will be no changes to the syllabus or examination pattern for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027.The decision was taken during the Consortium’s Governing Body meeting held on July 18, 2026.According to the official…

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