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A hotter planet: August heat smashes climate records

Earth experienced its hottest month ever in August, surpassing climate thresholds. This extreme heat resulted from human-caused climate change and a strong El Nino. Global ocean temperatures also tied their all-time record for the warmest month. The United States recorded its hottest summer, breaking records from the Dust Bowl era.…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

August hottest month ever recorded globally, says EU monitor

The EU's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10

Why Hanuman Ji Chose Action Over Waiting for the Right Time

What if the biggest mistake in life is not acting too early, but waiting endlessly for the “right time”? Hanuman Ji’s story offers a powerful answer to this question. In the Ramayana, his actions are rarely driven by hesitation. When the situation demands courage, service and devotion, he acts with…

MyLifeXP · Sep 10

Former DISA Contractor Claims UAP Sent Strange 'Laser-Like' Energy Into Water During MQ-9 Encounter

Kevin Campbell, a former Defense contractor, recounts witnessing a mysterious spherical object on a drone feed, featuring a laser-like line extending into the ocean, during a podcast interview.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

1978, Massachusetts developed a 127-acre reef of 2,500 concrete-filled tire bundles in Nantucket Sound; a 2019 survey found fish arrived in about 33 seconds at reefs versus nearly eight minutes over bare sand

Nearly fifty years ago, Massachusetts introduced tire reefs to enhance marine ecosystems. Recent research indicates that these structures notably entice fish to the ocean floor, with fish populations arriving considerably quicker than in surrounding sand areas. Notably, older reefs, such as those established in 1978, host more fish than their…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

India launches a new ocean research vessel that can explore deep-sea rare earth mineral, oil and gas: Here's what GRSE's new vessel can do

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched a new ocean research vessel for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, with Union minister Jitendra Singh virtually launching the ship. The 89.5-metre vessel is designed for multidisciplinary oceanographic research, deep-sea exploration and seismic surveys, and will operate at depths of up to…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Copenhagen’s £200m underground museum opens in 2027 with dinosaurs, 14m specimens and eight galleries

Copenhagen’s new £200 million Natural History Museum will open on March 6, 2027, featuring eight immersive underground galleries and a collection of 14 million specimens. Visitors can explore dinosaur skeletons, 3D exhibits and the spectacular Ocean Hall, as the museum combines historic Botanical Garden buildings with striking new underground architecture…

The Times of India · Sep 8

In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change: What HS3 studied?

In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change. The Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3, ran from 2012 to 2014. NASA used Global Hawk uncrewed aircraft and instruments to study tropical storms, their formation, rapid intensification, inner-core structure, deep convection and…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million Malibu mansion hit by sinkhole as coastal erosion collapses its driveway

Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million Malibu mansion has been hit by a massive sinkhole, with photos showing the driveway collapsing amid suspected coastal erosion. According to KTLA, the crater measures around 30 feet by 30 feet. The 4,000-square-foot beachfront property was purchased by Cage in 2024 and features dramatic ocean views…

The Times of India · Sep 8

In 1998, scientists recorded world's first mass bleaching event, years later study finds global coral cover well below normal levels as reefs at risk of irreversible decline threatening marine life, ocean livelihood, El Nino weather raises fears

With El Niño weather patterns intensifying and ocean surface temperatures reaching a record high of 21.1 degrees Celsius (69.98°F) ​on August 22, another bleaching event could strike the world's reefs this year, as per the report.

The Economic Times · Sep 8