The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle haze

KUALA LUMPUR — Indonesia has given Malaysian agencies ⁠official permission ⁠to enter its ⁠airspace to conduct cloud seeding operations, Malaysia ’s environment minister has said, part of both countries’ efforts to combat the haze blanketing the region.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

Are Android Emulators Safe for Gaming? A PC Player's Installation Checklist

The reputation of Android emulators in the PC gaming community has improved substantially in recent years, but uncertainty about their safety persists among players who have not used them before.

Player One · Aug 24

India may see major growth in sodium-ion batteries as technology reaches TRL-7: Renewable Energy Secretary

Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is a scale used to assess the maturity of a technology, with TRL 7 indicating that a system prototype has been demonstrated in an operational environment.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Why are ‘paranoid’ Claude agents launching a turf war and deploying self-replicating malware against each other? The experts weigh in

Killing processes, disabling rival accounts, and building self-replicating malware

TechRadar · Aug 23

In 2025, Miami sank 22 concrete cars beneath the Atlantic; what looks like an underwater traffic jam is actually a giant artificial reef for 2,200 corals

Beneath the waves off Miami Beach, a striking collection of 22 concrete cars lies submerged, serving as artificial reefs that support coral restoration and marine life. The unconventional sculptures are providing new surfaces for corals and other marine organisms to grow. The innovative project combines art with environmental conservation, while…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

The most relaxing bathrooms always include these 6 features to create the most tranquil, zen environment

If you want your bathroom to feel like a calming retreat, it’s worth including these

Ideal Home · Aug 23

After Apollo 11 returned to Earth in 1969, Neil Armstrong spent his 39th birthday behind a glass wall from his wife; NASA kept him in a 3-week quarantine while scientists investigated a Lunar threat that probably never existed

Apollo 11 astronauts underwent a three-week quarantine after returning from the Moon. This precaution was taken due to the unknown biological environment of the lunar surface. Scientists tested lunar samples for potential harmful microorganisms and toxins. The astronauts celebrated a birthday behind glass while remaining in isolation. After testing confirmed…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Shola Forests of the Western Ghats: How Millions of Years of Isolation Built a Sky Island of Endemic Species

The Geography That Made an Island Without WaterA Shola forest patch rarely exceeds a few hectares. It sits in a valley crease between rolling montane grasslands in the upper Western Ghats, places like Munnar, Kodaikanal, and the Nilgiris, tucked low enough to catch moisture but surrounded on all sides by…

Times Life · Aug 23

6 Reasons Traditional Indian Steam Practices Have Real Cardiovascular and Heart Benefits

1. Steam Triggers Vasodilation, and That Directly Protects Your ArteriesWhen the body enters a steam environment, skin temperature rises within minutes. The hypothalamus responds by signalling peripheral blood vessels to widen. This process, vasodilation, reduces vascular resistance and allows blood to move with less effort from the heart. A 2015…

Times Life · Aug 23

In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster alive

A giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal alive. In 1997, researchers followed sperm whales near New Zealand’s Kaikoura Canyon. They hoped to film giant squid in the deep ocean. The camera failed. Seven years later,…

The Economic Times · Aug 22