After links to rival teams, Jai Hindley commits 'long-term' future to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe 'I believe this is the right environment to continue to grow and progress' says Australian Cycling News · Jul 7
How Europe made most, but not all, of its swimming waters 'excellent' Planning a swim this summer? Chances are you'll be diving into clean water. A new European Environment Agency report shows that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites across the EU meet minimum health standards, with nearly 85 percent rated "excellent". But why are some swimming spots still unsafe? Euronews · Jul 7
Sun stoppers: seven ways to keep your home cool this summer You can keep temperatures down without the cost – or environmental price – of air conditioning. Here’s some tips and tricks The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Why ESG Assurance Services Are Important For Modern Businesses These days, companies should think about more than just their bottom line. Consumers, investors, and employees are more aware than ever of companies' environmental, social, and governance practices. inkl · Jul 7
Can Chanting Mantras During Pregnancy Benefit Mother and Baby? Pregnancy changes almost everything your body, your emotions, your routine, and even the way you think. Amid doctor appointments, healthy meals, and endless advice from family and friends, many expecting mothers turn to something much simpler for comfort: prayer and mantra chanting. Passed down through generations, this spiritual practice is… MyLifeXP · Jul 7
Why Penguins in Antarctica Take Turns in the Huddle and What It Reveals About Survival The cold that makes the huddle necessaryWind chill on the Antarctic breeding grounds of emperor penguins can drop to -60°C. A lone penguin standing in that wind loses body heat faster than its metabolism can replace it. The emperor penguin's core body temperature sits around 37°C, roughly the same as… Times Life · Jul 7
Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies with Native Flowering Trees and Shrubs—A Pollinator Garden Guide A garden filled with fluttering butterflies and darting hummingbirds never feels ordinary. Native flowering trees and shrubs turn even a simple backyard into a lively destination packed with color, movement, and the gentle buzz of pollinators hard at work. The best part? These plants already belong in the local landscape,… Frugal Gardening · Jul 6
Mortgage Rates May Stay Above 6% Through 2028, Reuters Poll Finds Americans hoping for significantly cheaper mortgages may have to wait longer than expected. A new Reuters survey of housing analysts forecasts the average 30-year fixed mortgage will remain in the mid-6% range through at least the end of 2026, with only modest improvement afterward. That means many buyers who have… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 6
Quote of the Day by Hippocrates: “Before you heal someone, ask him if he's… – Inspiring lessons on healing, responsibility, discipline, awareness and why true recovery requires personal commitment and lifestyle change by the father of medicine known for his deep insights on medicine, ethics, observation and holistic healing Quote of the Day by Hippocrates: Hippocrates’ quote, “Before you heal someone, ask him if he's willing to give up the things that make him sick” explores the role of personal responsibility in the healing process. The quote suggests that true healing requires willingness to change habits, behaviors, or environments… The Economic Times · Jul 6
Corporate Paper issuances touch 5-yr high at Rs 2.53 lakh crore in June Indian companies significantly boosted their fundraising via commercial papers in June, reaching a near five-year high. This surge, driven by attractive pricing, seasonal needs, and debt refinancing, saw Rs 2.53 lakh crore raised. Experts note a shift from costlier bank loans to cheaper short-term market funding, supported by ample investor… The Economic Times · Jul 6
Smoke, soot and toxic fumes: Nigerian families living in shadow of burning oil well six years after blowout Villagers in Awoye in the Niger Delta say the ongoing pollution is causing sickness and environmental destruction, while pleas for help go unanswered The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
How brands reach business leaders: The power of credibility, context, and visibility Business leaders discover brands through trusted environments, meaningful industry conversations, and credible platforms, not just advertisements. Explore why context has become a competitive advantage for organisations looking to build influence among India's key decision-makers. The Economic Times · Jul 6
No, abortion pills aren't in the water Republican lawmakers and state officials want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant Salon · Jul 6
For thousands of years, this giant tortoise has been digging burrows across the Sahara, and scientists now think those tunnels may play a bigger ecological role than anyone realised Across the harsh, sun-scorched edges of the Sahara and the Sahel, one of Africa's largest reptiles has been quietly doing something that scientists are only now beginning to properly study, digging burrows so extensive that they may be reshaping the very soil around it. The African spurred tortoise, known scientifically… The Times of India · Jul 6
The Economic Times · Jul 6 Own a house in India’s cleanest city? Here's how you can cut your property tax by 10% in Indore Indore homeowners can now slash property tax bills by 10% through functional rainwater harvesting systems. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav announced the rebate, requiring inspection and certification by the Municipal Corporation. This initiative encourages water conservation and groundwater recharge, with the rebate contingent on the system's continued operation. It's a win-win, offering…
Times Life · Jul 6 Indian Women in Their Twenties Are Ageing Faster, And Pollution, Stress and Collagen Loss Explain Why The Mirror Doesn't Lie, But It Doesn't Explain EitherYou notice it in a photograph first. Not a bad angle, just the truth of it. A line that wasn't there at 22, a dullness that concealer no longer fully covers, a tiredness that eight hours of sleep hasn't touched in months.…
Times Life · Jul 6 Why Losing Weight Does Not Always Fix PCOS: What Hormones, Insulin, and Inflammation Actually Do The Weight Loss Prescription Has a GapThe standard advice given to women with PCOS goes like this: lose 5 to 10 percent of your body weight and your symptoms will improve. That figure comes from real research. A 2007 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by Legro…
Bangkok Post · Jul 5 WHA's green dividend In an era when climate change and environmental degradation dominate global headlines, businesses are under increasing pressure to adapt.
The Times of India · Jul 5 Greenlandic proverb of the day: 'The weather decides for the hunter'— Nature sets the rules, and every decision must adapt to its uncertainty In the harsh Arctic landscape, survival is less about human prowess and more about the capricious nature of the environment. The saying, 'The weather decides for the hunter,' aptly reflects this truth for Inuit peoples. Factors like ice condition and wind speed play a pivotal role in hunting success. As…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5 Bomb the Arctic, dam the Mediterranean and build a second moon: five outlandish plans to remodel our climate Humans have long sought to geoengineer the Earth’s environment. Tim Flannery outlines a few of the wildest ideas from the 20th century
Homes & Gardens · Jul 5 Plants That Actually Cool Your Yard – They Act Like Natural Air Conditioning When Temperatures Rise Use trees, shrubs, and perennials to create a cooler microclimate
The National (Scotland) · Jul 5 Scottish councils misspend millions in nature funding MILLIONS of pounds from a flagship Scottish Government environmental fund has been misspent by councils, The Ferret can reveal.
Livingetc · Jul 5 What Color to Paint Your Home Office, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Need to Focus or Want a Space That Inspires Creativity An expert guide to how color psychology affects how your home office feels, so you can choose a shade that helps you make the most of your space
Times Life · Jul 5 Gorillas Share More With Humans Than DNA: The Behaviors Science Keeps Underestimating The Number That Explains Almost NothingGorillas and humans share 98.3% of their DNA. That figure comes from genome sequencing published in Nature in 2012, which also found that roughly 30% of the gorilla genome is actually closer to humans or chimpanzees than chimps and humans are to each other. The…
Times Life · Jul 5 Your Oily Skin Is Not Broken: What the Indian Climate Is Actually Doing to Your Pores The shine you were taught to be ashamed ofBy noon your face is gleaming. You press a tissue to your forehead and hold it up to the light. The translucent patch it leaves behind feels like evidence of something gone wrong, a body misbehaving in public. You reach for the…