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A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Talk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and destructive flooding around the world.

The Conversation

The 5 deepest ocean trenches on Earth: Why one basin owns every single slot

All of Earth's deepest ocean trenches are located in the Pacific Ocean, a result of intense tectonic plate subduction. These trenches, like the Mariana and Tonga, are formed where oceanic plates dive beneath continental plates, creating geological wounds. These dynamic features offer clues to Earth's self-transformation and the potential for…

The Times of India

The hidden ocean: Why Australia’s invisible underground water system is larger than the entire state of Alaska

Beneath Australia's arid outback lies a vast, hidden underground ocean, the Great Artesian Basin, larger than Alaska. This ancient water source, some two million years old, is under immense pressure, naturally flowing to the surface through bores. This subterranean marvel sustains billions in economic activity, supports towns, agriculture, and unique…

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In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian Ocean

Scientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost continent but a microcontinent. Its discovery was made using tiny minerals and gravity measurements. This finding helps understand how continents break apart. Mauritia reveals secrets of Earth's…

The Economic Times

What If Hanuman Had Fought Ravana Alone in Lanka?

Among the many unforgettable moments in the Ramayana, few scenes ignite the imagination of devotees as powerfully as Hanuman’s journey into Lanka. Alone, fearless, and carrying nothing but Lord Rama’s name in his heart, Hanuman crossed the ocean, entered Ravana’s golden kingdom, defeated mighty warriors, destroyed Ashok Vatika, and burned…

Times Life

Bottom trawling is scraping oceans of wildlife

Bottom trawlers extract one-quarter of the world’s fisheries catches by weight and raise significant ecological, economic and social concerns. Given that, you’d think there would be an answer to basic questions in fisheries: how many fish species are being caught, and what are they?

The Conversation

Why Bajrang Baan Feels More Intense Than Hanuman Chalisa

Among the countless devotional compositions dedicated to Lord Hanuman, two sacred texts hold extraordinary importance in Hindu spiritual tradition: the Hanuman Chalisa and the Bajrang Baan. Both are deeply revered by devotees across India and beyond, and both are associated with protection, courage, devotion, and divine grace. Yet among many…

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A fossil reanalysis just blew up everything we thought we knew about the origins of animal life

A new fossil study from Brazil is reshaping scientific discussions about the earliest forms of life on Earth. Researchers reexamined microscopic structures preserved in 540-million-year-old rocks and discovered they were likely formed by ancient bacteria and algae rather than tiny animals as previously believed. Using advanced imaging technology and chemical…

The Economic Times

Adani Group is jumping into Europe's deep waters. What can happen

Adani Ports is making a significant leap beyond traditional port operations, venturing into Europe's complex offshore and subsea market. Through a new partnership with Oceaneering International and its Astro Offshore arm, the company aims to become a global maritime infrastructure and offshore-services platform, focusing on deepwater engineering and underwater infrastructure…

The Economic Times

The ultimate travel guide to the Maldives: where to stay, what to eat and how to get around

From the best resorts to stay at, to authentic souvenirs to take home, here’s everything you need to know about holidays in the Maldives

The Guardian - UK

‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics

Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean?

The Guardian - UK

In 1871, a farmer abandoned 5 cows on Amsterdam Island; 130 years later, scientists were stunned by what they found

In 1871, a French settler by the name of Heurtin left Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. He left behind five cattle on this barren volcanic land, and without any human help, it appeared biologically unsustainable. Over a century later, scientists returned to check on the herd and found something…

The Times of India

5 Gita Shlokas That Help You Detach In 5 Seconds

The Bhagavad Gita does not teach us to stop loving. It teaches us to stop losing ourselves in the name of love. True detachment is not “I don’t care.” True detachment is: “I care, but I will not destroy my inner peace for anyone.” Here are 5 Gita shlokas that…

Times Life

Once-in-a-century 'super' El Niño in the cards as ocean temperatures reach near record highs in April

Climate scientists have revealed that last month's sea surface temperatures were the second-warmest for any April on record, reflecting the emergence of El Niño.

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Shimmering silver 'sunglint' obscures Hawaii as hurricane approaches — Earth from space

A 2025 satellite photo shows the swirling cyclone of Hurricane Kiko bearing down on Hawaii while the island state was obscured by a bright, reflective streak.

The Conversation

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?

Innovators who are working on ways to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere to fight climate change are having a tough time lately.

Times Life

5 Dangerous Animals Linked to Lord Shiva That People Still Fear Even Today

Lord Shiva is not surrounded by soft, harmless creatures. His world is full of beings that humans often fear, avoid, or approach with caution. A serpent rests around his neck. A powerful bull waits at his feet. A tiger skin becomes his garment. A dog walks with his fierce form,…

Times Life

5 Powerful Hanuman Lessons About Confidence & Inner Strength

Among all the revered figures in Hindu tradition, Hanuman continues to inspire millions not only as a symbol of devotion, but also as one of the greatest representations of courage, discipline, loyalty, and inner power. In the Ramayana, Hanuman is often remembered for his extraordinary physical strength and heroic acts.…

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5 Powerful Lessons Behind Why Lord Shiva Drank Poison

Among the countless stories in Hindu mythology, few are as visually intense and spiritually symbolic as the moment when Lord Shiva drank the deadly poison known as Halahala during the Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the cosmic ocean. The image of Shiva holding poison in his throat, becoming Neelkanth…

The Times of India

Meet Jessica Watson: The 16-year-old sailor who survived brutal oceans alone for 210 days after a terrifying cargo ship collision

Before Jessica Watson became one of the most recognised teenage sailors in the world, her dream nearly collapsed in the middle of the ocean. During the very first night of a sea trial before her historic voyage officially began, her 34-foot yacht, Ella’s Pink Lady, collided with a massive 63,000-ton…

The Times of India

South China Sea mystery: Giant sharks appear after scientists sink cow carcass 1,600 meters deep

In a deep-sea experiment, scientists from Sun Yat-sen University dropped a cow carcass to a depth of 1,629 meters in the South China Sea. This project aimed to mimic a ‘whale fall,’ where whale remains nourish the usually barren ocean floor. The mission's footage left the marine biology world in…

Times Life

7 Most Emotional Animals in the World That Mourn Like Humans

For many years, people believed grief was a deeply human emotion. Scientists once assumed that animals reacted to death only through instinct or survival behavior. But over the last few decades, researchers and wildlife experts have documented heartbreaking moments in nature that suggest something far more emotional is happening. From…

Times Pets

7 Animals That Survive Without a Brain

The brain is often called the control center of life. Humans depend on it for memory, emotions, movement, learning, and survival. That is why many people assume every living creature must have a brain to function. But nature does not always follow human logic. Some animals survive without any brain…

The Conversation

Squeak up! I can’t hear you: pilot whales are shouting to hear themselves over ship noise

In the Strait of Gibraltar – a famous marine road connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic – lives a critically endangered sub-population of a few hundred long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas).

International Business Times UK

'Super El Niño' Could Fuel Dangerous Weather, Extreme Heat and Flood Risks Across Multiple Continents

Forecasters warn of a potential 'Super El Niño' that could cause record heat, severe droughts, and storms globally. Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures may lead to significant climate disruptions.

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