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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Water Tap In A Dry Rajasthan Village And A Dream Come True
Easy access to drinking water was a dream for the residents of Sundra village in Rajasthan's Barmer district till last week, when water gushed out of a tap built in the middle of a desert, after overcoming numerous obstacles.
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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Meet Jitendra Soni, Top Jaipur Bureaucrat Who Once Jumped Into Water To Rescue People
He jumped into dirty water to save lives during a flood in the state. Started a blood bank for rare blood groups. Made government buildings, wherever he worked, accessible to differently abled - he is Jitendra Soni, Jaipur's top district official.
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No Access To Food, Water: Migrants From India, Nepal Stuck At Brazilian Airport Since Weeks
Hundreds of migrants from India, Nepal and Vietnam have been stuck in Sao Paulo's international airport for weeks in alarming conditions as they wait to enter Brazil, according to the Public Defender's Office and documents seen by Reuters.
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Why Experts Have Been Sent To 6 High-Risk Glacial Lakes In Arunachal Pradesh
Two teams of experts have been sent to six high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal for the first time to assess the possibility of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) and ways to access these water bodies for mitigation measures, official sources said.
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Underground Reservouir on Mars Could Fill Oceans on Planet's Surface, Study Reveals
Recent research based on data from NASA’s InSight mission has identified a substantial underground reservoir on Mars. This reservoir, located between 7 and 12 miles below the Martian surface, could hold enough water to cover the planet to a depth of 1 mile. The data, gathered by InSight’s seismometer between 2018 and 2022, suggests that water i...
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IIT Madras Collaborates With Tel Aviv University To Launch Innovative Water Quality Course
IIT Madras Water Quality Course: Participants can attend lectures online or offline and access recorded sessions. Their understanding will be evaluated through online assignments and quizzes.
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Rescue Workers To Lift First Piece Of Collapsed US Bridge That Killed 6
Salvage crews were set to lift the first piece of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the water on Saturday to allow barges and tugboats to access the disaster site, Maryland and U.S. officials said, the first step in a complex effort
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World Water Day 2024: History, Significance And Theme
World Water Day 2024: Across the world, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities.
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Access To Water Is A Crisis For The Powerless
Fair access to water is an issue for millions of people in India. Who controls access and how this is governed needs fixing.
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Actor Radhika Apte Locked In Airport For Hours, No Access To Loo, Water
Actor Radhika Apte today shared her ordeal at an airport when she and other co-passengers were locked inside the aerobridge after the flight was delayed. The actor did not name the city or the airlines.
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72% Rural Households Have Tap Water Access Under Jal Jeevan Mission: Data
Making substantial progress towards the government's ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission, approximately 72 percent of rural households now have access to tap water connections, according to official data.
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Choose Clean Aqua With Amazon's Top 10 Deals On Water Purifiers
Don't miss out on these incredible discounts on water purifiers from Amazon and ensure your family has access to clean and pure water every day.
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"US Working To Ensure Water, Food For Civilians": Biden Tells Israel PM
US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday that Washington was working with the United Nations and Middle Eastern countries "to ensure innocent civilians have access to water, food, and medical care."
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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Water Tap In A Dry Rajasthan Village And A Dream Come True
Easy access to drinking water was a dream for the residents of Sundra village in Rajasthan's Barmer district till last week, when water gushed out of a tap built in the middle of a desert, after overcoming numerous obstacles.
-
Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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Meet Jitendra Soni, Top Jaipur Bureaucrat Who Once Jumped Into Water To Rescue People
He jumped into dirty water to save lives during a flood in the state. Started a blood bank for rare blood groups. Made government buildings, wherever he worked, accessible to differently abled - he is Jitendra Soni, Jaipur's top district official.
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No Access To Food, Water: Migrants From India, Nepal Stuck At Brazilian Airport Since Weeks
Hundreds of migrants from India, Nepal and Vietnam have been stuck in Sao Paulo's international airport for weeks in alarming conditions as they wait to enter Brazil, according to the Public Defender's Office and documents seen by Reuters.
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Why Experts Have Been Sent To 6 High-Risk Glacial Lakes In Arunachal Pradesh
Two teams of experts have been sent to six high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal for the first time to assess the possibility of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) and ways to access these water bodies for mitigation measures, official sources said.
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Underground Reservouir on Mars Could Fill Oceans on Planet's Surface, Study Reveals
Recent research based on data from NASA’s InSight mission has identified a substantial underground reservoir on Mars. This reservoir, located between 7 and 12 miles below the Martian surface, could hold enough water to cover the planet to a depth of 1 mile. The data, gathered by InSight’s seismometer between 2018 and 2022, suggests that water i...
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IIT Madras Collaborates With Tel Aviv University To Launch Innovative Water Quality Course
IIT Madras Water Quality Course: Participants can attend lectures online or offline and access recorded sessions. Their understanding will be evaluated through online assignments and quizzes.
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Rescue Workers To Lift First Piece Of Collapsed US Bridge That Killed 6
Salvage crews were set to lift the first piece of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the water on Saturday to allow barges and tugboats to access the disaster site, Maryland and U.S. officials said, the first step in a complex effort
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World Water Day 2024: History, Significance And Theme
World Water Day 2024: Across the world, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities.
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Access To Water Is A Crisis For The Powerless
Fair access to water is an issue for millions of people in India. Who controls access and how this is governed needs fixing.
-
Actor Radhika Apte Locked In Airport For Hours, No Access To Loo, Water
Actor Radhika Apte today shared her ordeal at an airport when she and other co-passengers were locked inside the aerobridge after the flight was delayed. The actor did not name the city or the airlines.
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72% Rural Households Have Tap Water Access Under Jal Jeevan Mission: Data
Making substantial progress towards the government's ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission, approximately 72 percent of rural households now have access to tap water connections, according to official data.
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Choose Clean Aqua With Amazon's Top 10 Deals On Water Purifiers
Don't miss out on these incredible discounts on water purifiers from Amazon and ensure your family has access to clean and pure water every day.
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"US Working To Ensure Water, Food For Civilians": Biden Tells Israel PM
US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday that Washington was working with the United Nations and Middle Eastern countries "to ensure innocent civilians have access to water, food, and medical care."
