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Mongolia's 120-million-year-old giant footprints reveal a forgotten dinosaur world

For decades, Mongolia's reputation in dinosaur research has rested largely on its spectacular Late Cretaceous fossils. Famous skeletons from the Gobi Desert have provided some of the most important discoveries in palaeontology, while older dinosaur ecosystems remained far less understood. That imbalance is beginning to change.

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'Why are the police here?' Wife's chilling remark after killing husband of nearly 30 years

A woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband of nearly 30 years, with a minimum of 12 years before parole eligibility. The court rejected her claim that the fatal stabbing was an accident, finding she deliberately attacked him during an altercation. Body-camera footage released by police…

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Russia planning armed incursion into Poland to test Nato's response: Report

Russia could be preparing a limited military incursion into Poland to test Nato's willingness to respond, according to claims reported by the Daily Mail, citing Polish media and sources close to Poland's leadership. The reported scenario would involve a small-scale provocation rather than a full-scale invasion, with the aim of…

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F-1 visa rejected despite Rs 50 lakh education loan sanctioned: Redditors point out 'massive red flag' in application

An Indian student recently shared the experience of F-1 visa rejection in a two-minute interview, while the case has no apparent loopholes. The student applied for the visa to study an MS in Computer Science at the University of Maryland and the program starts on August 31. The student, sponsored…

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Nato set to declare Russia a 'long-term threat' amid Putin's fresh assault on Ukraine: Report

Nato leaders are expected to formally label Russia a "long-term threat" to Euro-Atlantic security at next week's summit in Ankara, as Moscow intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin insists the war will continue until the Kremlin's objectives are achieved.

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'Madam is sleeping': Ex-Singapore diplomat explains why all Pakistan politicians are 'waste of time'

"Your civilian politicians are a waste of time," former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan said, recalling how former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto allegedly refused to take a call during the 1991 passenger plane hijacking after her household informed him that she was asleep.

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Quote of the day by MacKenzie Scott: "I would much rather have a kid with nine fingers than a resourceless kid"

Handing a four-year-old a real kitchen knife sounds like the setup to a parenting disaster, not a philosophy. Yet that is exactly what MacKenzie Scott and her then-husband Jeff Bezos did with their own children, and by the time those kids were seven or eight, power tools had entered the…

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Indian-origin ACC champion Samir Banerjee builds algorithm to analyze tennis data for his science, tech, society degree from Stanford

Stanford University celebrated Indian-origin tennis player Samir Banerjee as he graduated this month with a degree in science, technology, and society. For his final project in Stats 100: Mathematics of Sports, Samir built an algorithm to analyze years of tennis server data across different surfaces to determine which players were…

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How a Pakistan syndicate smuggled 200kg of human placentas every month

In a shocking revelation, Pakistani law enforcement has dismantled an international syndicate involved in the illicit trade of human placentas. Authorities uncovered a processing facility in Islamabad responsible for exporting nearly 200kg monthly for use in expensive anti-aging treatments. The operation was exposed following a raid that seized 500kg of…

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A river straightened in the 1800s has been ‘re-wiggled’ after more than 100 years. Now wildlife may return

England's River Kemp, straightened over a century ago, is finally flowing naturally again after an 18-month restoration. This project, involving engineers, conservationists, and farmers, has reconnected the river to its original "Walcot Wiggle" route. The restored wetlands will now help manage floodwaters and provide a vital habitat for diverse wildlife,…

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A scratch card participant, begging for change, wins half a million in Pesaro but can't claim it due to lack of residency permits

A Nigerian migrant in Italy, Imagbe Ehizomwengie, won €500,000 in a lottery but couldn't access the funds due to his lack of legal residency. After a court ruling, he was granted a permit, a recognition he values more than the jackpot. The win, coupled with his integration efforts, led to…

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The United States in the 1800s planted thousands of tamarisk trees to stabilise riverbanks, but scientists now say they have spread across the American West, replacing native cottonwood forests and reshaping entire river ecosystems

Once hailed as a solution for erosion and dry lands, tamarisk is now a controversial invasive species in the US. Historical shifts in perception, driven by water scarcity and environmental concerns, led to its 'monstering' as a primary ecological villain. However, modern research suggests its impact, particularly on water consumption,…

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4 Indians make Andrew Carnegie Foundation's Great Immigrants list: Who are they?

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has named four Indian-origin leaders among its 2026 “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honourees, recognising their contributions to business, medicine, academia and science in the United States. The annual awards celebrate immigrants whose work has made a lasting impact on American society.

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Louisiana's coastal marshes may lose their highest plant communities within 50 years, because flooding and salt are reshaping the shoreline from the ground up

Louisiana's vital coastal wetlands face significant plant population loss within 50 years due to rising sea levels, increased flooding, and saltwater intrusion. Research highlights that high-elevation salt marshes are particularly vulnerable, with projections indicating near-total disappearance. Scientists emphasize that future restoration efforts must prioritize natural water flow and varied elevations…

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An invasive lupine in Poland’s mountain grasslands is nudging native plants to grow taller, grow thinner leaves, and trade stress defense for speed

A recent study reveals that invasive lupines are forcing native European alpine plants to adapt. Researchers observed that alongside the towering lupine, native species grew taller with thinner leaves, adopting faster growth strategies. This suggests the invader is not just reducing biodiversity but fundamentally altering how surviving plants allocate resources,…

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Canada and Siberia are turning the boreal forest younger, but a new pan-Arctic map shows most of it is still mature and crucial for carbon storage

A new study reveals that despite fires and logging in parts of Canada and Siberia, the majority of the vast boreal forest remains mature, holding significant carbon. Researchers mapped forest ages, finding an average of 112 years. While younger forests dominate disturbed areas, older stands persist, crucial for carbon storage…

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Farmed wetlands in southern Brazil left frogs with more blood-cell damage, and the aquatic species was hit hardest, hinting at a wider hidden cost of agriculture

Frogs in southern Brazil's agricultural wetlands are showing significant DNA damage, a new study reveals. Aquatic species like Pseudis minuta are particularly affected, with higher rates of blood cell abnormalities linked to agricultural runoff. This silent genetic harm highlights how farming practices can impact wildlife beyond visible signs, underscoring the…

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Colourful birds are more likely to vanish, and a global study of 4,334 passerines says the risk is strongest in Indomalaya, Australasia, and the pet trade's shadow

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Salt in coastal Bangladesh's drinking water may be quietly raising women's blood pressure, and a 9-year follow-up points to a threshold near 1000 mg/L

Coastal communities face a hidden health crisis as rising sea levels contaminate groundwater with sodium. A study in Dacope revealed that pregnant women drinking this saline water experienced significant increases in diastolic blood pressure, consuming nearly their daily sodium limit from water alone. This highlights the urgent need for resilient…

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Australia’s alpine ash forests could shrink 65% in 100 years, but the biggest clue is that young trees may seed far earlier than scientists assumed

Southeastern Australia's iconic alpine ash forests face a stark future, with projections indicating a significant contraction due to changing fire patterns. Contrary to past beliefs of resilience, these woodlands are now adapting by reproducing much earlier than previously thought. A new study reveals this accelerated maturity is crucial for survival,…

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Elk, not bears, were behind most aggressive wildlife encounters in Canadian parks, and campground incidents made the risk jump sharply for visitors

Forget bears; elk are the real troublemakers in Canadian parks, a new study reveals. These seemingly gentle giants are responsible for over 60% of aggressive wildlife encounters, particularly in campgrounds. Researchers found that proximity and seasonal aggression, not predatory instincts, make elk a significant risk. Hikers should make noise to…

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Israel in the early 1900s planted millions of pine trees to green barren hills, but ecologists later found many native Mediterranean habitats had disappeared beneath them

Massive tree-planting campaigns in Israel, once hailed as environmental triumphs, have inadvertently caused significant ecological damage. Studies reveal that dense pine forests have displaced native scrublands and grasslands, leading to a drastic loss of biodiversity. Ecologists now advocate for conserving existing open ecosystems rather than introducing new forests, highlighting the…

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Pakistan gang rape case: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested over assault on two foreign women

Pakistani authorities have apprehended four individuals, including a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the main accused, Muhammad Raza Dar, during a cryptocurrency venture in Singapore. They…

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Who is Twana Jamal? Iraqi 'Godfather of the traffickers' who made £100,000 a week smuggling migrants to UK

Twana Jamal, infamous for his role as the 'Godfather of traffickers' in France, has sought asylum in the UK after serving time for orchestrating illegal Channel crossings. Now residing in Leicester, he allegedly flaunts his power and connections, prompting significant concerns regarding the integrity of the UK's immigration system. In…

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Mojtaba Khamenei's absence draws attention as Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei

Iran mourns its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in recent Middle East conflict. His funeral, expected to draw millions and foreign dignitaries, is under heightened security due to potential attacks. Notably, his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was absent from initial ceremonies. Burial plans have been delayed amid security…

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