More than a million large, leathery egg capsules have been found resting on the summit of an underwater volcano off Canada’s Pacific coast. The discovery comes from surveys carried out at the Tuzo Wilson Seamount Complex, where warm water rises through fractured rock beneath the seafloor. These egg cases belong to the Pacific white skate,…
Mumbai: Compound archery’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics last April came as a turning point for its global community. For Prathamesh Jawkar, it came as another detour for his career. Part of the 2023 Asian Games gold-winning Indian men’s compound team, Jawkar had made an audacious move to recurve in late 2024. Eight…
On the 1st of February, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated while returning to the Earth’s surface, resulting in the death of the seven crew members on board. The uniqueness of this tragedy lies in the fact that the accident was not brought about by an impromptu failure, but by an incident that occurred at…
Buffalo Sabres missed the playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons, the longest postseason drought in NHL history (Image via Reuters Photo) The Buffalo Sabres are on the verge of making NHL history positively, as they can end the league’s longest playoff drought with a win over the Ottawa Senators in their upcoming game. This drought outlasted…
A cloud of Saharan dust has spread across parts of southern Europe, leaving the Greek island of Crete under a reddish haze that has changed the look of its skies. Known for clear blue weather, the island has instead experienced muted light and reduced visibility as fine desert particles drifted in from North Africa. The…
NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned this move to curb ancillary revenue will lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had on…
Tanvi Sharma has adapted to her new life in Guwahati ever since the rising shuttler shifted to the National Centre of Excellence a year and a half ago. But there’s one thing she longs for more than anything else. “Aloo ke paranthe and lassi,” quips the Hoshiarpur-born. “I miss Punjabi food.” Though only 17, Tanvi…
Spider eggs are usually not easily noticed unless, of course, they become an issue. Contrary to what many think, spiders do not leave their eggs exposed. Rather, spiders protect their eggs by covering them with silk to create egg sacs. These egg sacs provide protection to the spider eggs from any potential harm, be it…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has made his stance on remote work unmistakably clear: companies that rely on it will fall behind. According to a report by Fortune, in a recent interview on CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil, Dimon said that leaders who continue to support remove work are setting…
The firing of Pam Bondi marks a significant shift within Donald Trump’s administration, with multiple factors contributing to her removal from one of the most powerful legal posts in the United States.While the White House has maintained a measured tone, reports indicate that her exit follows weeks of internal strain, political pressure and disagreements over…
