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Greens divided over under-fire senator's leave claims

The leader of the Greens has hit back at one of his senators, insisting it is appropriate he takes leave while allegations he mistreated women are investigated.

AAP · Oct 18

The bombshells from the undercover sting operation which has plunged Reform into crisis

The party has been accused of ‘appalling behaviour’ and ‘extreme racism’ following staggering revelations

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Trump Showed 'Unusual Behaviours' After 'Very Severe Problems', Psychologist Suggests

Clinical and forensic psychologist Dr John Paul Garrison analysed Donald Trump's remarks about having 'very severe problems', along with footage of his gestures and movements

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

Why Did Shandili Take Away Garuda’s Powerful Wings?

Garuda was so powerful that he could challenge the gods and bring Amrita, the divine nectar, from heaven. Yet, according to a traditional story, he once lost his strength and wings after staying at the humble hermitage of a woman named Shandili. What happened that night? The answer reveals a…

MyLifeXP · Oct 18

Wolf Snake vs Krait: The Misidentification That Kills in Rural India

Two Snakes, One Dangerous ResemblanceThe common wolf snake, Lycodon aulicus, is found inside homes across peninsular India, drawn by the geckos and small lizards it hunts. It is non-venomous, slender, and banded in alternating dark brown and pale cream or white. The common krait, Bungarus caeruleus, is also slender, also…

Times Life · Oct 18

How the Red-Eared Slider Became India's Most Damaging Invasive Turtle

A Pet Shop Animal With a Predator's AppetiteThe red-eared slider, Trachemys scripta elegans, is native to the Mississippi River basin in the United States. It gets its name from the vivid red stripe behind each eye. In a tank, it is docile, long-lived, and cheap. In the wild, it is…

Times Life · Oct 18

Elephants and Horses at Mysore Dasara: Load, Heat and Rest

The Howdah and What It WeighsThe golden howdah placed on the lead elephant at Mysore Dasara, the Ambari, weighs approximately 750 kilograms on its own. An Asian elephant in procession can carry a rider or two alongside it, bringing the total load to somewhere between 800 and 900 kilograms for…

Times Life · Oct 18

After Bend Elementary School Shooting, Oregon Officials Urge Families to Watch Children for Signs of Trauma and Grief

After the Bend school shooting, Oregon officials urge families to check in with kids. Trauma signs by age and where to find help.

Medical Daily · Oct 18

Silk vs Satin Pillowcases for Indian Hair: What Changes and What Does Not

Why the Fabric Underneath Your Head Matters at AllCotton pillowcases have a short, irregular fibre structure. Under a microscope the surface looks like a field of tiny hooks. Hair cuticles, which are themselves layered scales lying flat along the shaft, catch on those hooks every time you shift in your…

Times Life · Oct 18

Millions of grey squirrels swept across America in 1968 as acorns offered a clue

In the autumn of 1968, reports of eastern grey squirrels moving in unusual numbers across parts of the northeastern United States drew attention to a puzzling wildlife event. The scale of the movement was striking, but the animals had not necessarily begun travelling without reason. Their behaviour may have reflected…

The Times of India · Oct 17