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Opinion | Whose 'Interests' Was USAID Really Serving In India?
Is there a connection between Rahul Gandhi's statements on Western soil, where he claimed that democracy in India is being "undone", and his appeals for American and European intervention?
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New Farm Fertilizer Could Remove CO2 from Air, Improve Soil Quality
Researchers have identified a method to accelerate carbon mineralisation using calcium silicates in farm fertilizers. The process could sequester billions of tons of CO2 while benefiting soil health. Unlike traditional magnesium silicates, calcium silicates react faster with CO2, making the approach more efficient. Scientists are exploring ways to ...
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NASA’s PRIME-1 Mission to Study Lunar Ice and Advance Moon Exploration
NASA’s PRIME-1 mission, set to launch on Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, will explore lunar ice and subsurface materials at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole. The mission features the TRIDENT drill, which will extract soil samples up to one meter deep, and the MSOLO spectrometer, which will analyze gases released from these samples to...
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England Blasted After Latest Debacle vs India Ahead Of Champions Trophy By Ex-Captain
Former captain Nasser Hussain said for quite some time England's white-ball game was "way off where it was" under Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss, who led the side to the 2019 Mens ODI World Cup triumph on home soil
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Soil, Nutrients And Weather Forecasts: How AI Is Helping Indian Farmers
The Artificial Intelligence system developed by tech startup Fasal details when and how much water, fertiliser and pesticide are needed.
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Who is Gurajada Apparao, The Poet Nirmala Sitharaman Quoted In Budget Speech
Telugu poet, playwright and author Gurajada Venkata Apparao was invoked in parliament today -- probably a first -- as Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman used his immortal words to underscore that "a country is not just its soil".
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Rohit Sharma Won't Have To Set Foot On Pakistan Soil For CT 2025 As Report Says ICC, PCB Cancel...
The BCCI was against the Indian cricket team going to Pakistan - the designated hosts of the Champions Trophy - and hence the tournament was shifted to a hybrid model, where some games will be played in Dubai
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Gardening Made Easy: Explore Top 10 Tool Sets For Your Home Garden On Flipkart
Gardening is not only a therapeutic hobby, but it also brings life to any space, big or small. Luckily, Flipkart's latest deal on garden tool sets provides unbeatable deals on high-quality tools.
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New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
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Google Signs Deal To Buy Carbon Credits From Indian Farms
Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar - a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns it to the soil, it said on Thursday.
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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'PlanetVac': NASA's Vacuum Cleaner To Collect Soil Samples In Seconds
NASA is introducing a groundbreaking technology, the Lunar PlanetVac (LPV), which will change how scientists collect and study soil and rock samples on the Moon and other planets.
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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South Korea To Send Jeju Air Crash Black Box To US For Analysis
South Korean investigators probing a Jeju Air crash which killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil said Wednesday they will send one of the retrieved black boxes to the United States for analysis.
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2,000-Year-Old Birthday Invitation Found at Roman Fort in UK
A birthday invitation dating back nearly 2,000 years has been discovered at the Vindolanda Roman fort in Northumberland, UK. Written by Claudia Severa, the tablet is the earliest known example of Latin written by a woman. The tablet, preserved due to the fort's unique soil, provides a personal glimpse into Roman life and social interactions, with S...
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Opinion | Whose 'Interests' Was USAID Really Serving In India?
Is there a connection between Rahul Gandhi's statements on Western soil, where he claimed that democracy in India is being "undone", and his appeals for American and European intervention?
-
New Farm Fertilizer Could Remove CO2 from Air, Improve Soil Quality
Researchers have identified a method to accelerate carbon mineralisation using calcium silicates in farm fertilizers. The process could sequester billions of tons of CO2 while benefiting soil health. Unlike traditional magnesium silicates, calcium silicates react faster with CO2, making the approach more efficient. Scientists are exploring ways to ...
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NASA’s PRIME-1 Mission to Study Lunar Ice and Advance Moon Exploration
NASA’s PRIME-1 mission, set to launch on Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, will explore lunar ice and subsurface materials at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole. The mission features the TRIDENT drill, which will extract soil samples up to one meter deep, and the MSOLO spectrometer, which will analyze gases released from these samples to...
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England Blasted After Latest Debacle vs India Ahead Of Champions Trophy By Ex-Captain
Former captain Nasser Hussain said for quite some time England's white-ball game was "way off where it was" under Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss, who led the side to the 2019 Mens ODI World Cup triumph on home soil
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Soil, Nutrients And Weather Forecasts: How AI Is Helping Indian Farmers
The Artificial Intelligence system developed by tech startup Fasal details when and how much water, fertiliser and pesticide are needed.
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Who is Gurajada Apparao, The Poet Nirmala Sitharaman Quoted In Budget Speech
Telugu poet, playwright and author Gurajada Venkata Apparao was invoked in parliament today -- probably a first -- as Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman used his immortal words to underscore that "a country is not just its soil".
-
Rohit Sharma Won't Have To Set Foot On Pakistan Soil For CT 2025 As Report Says ICC, PCB Cancel...
The BCCI was against the Indian cricket team going to Pakistan - the designated hosts of the Champions Trophy - and hence the tournament was shifted to a hybrid model, where some games will be played in Dubai
-
Gardening Made Easy: Explore Top 10 Tool Sets For Your Home Garden On Flipkart
Gardening is not only a therapeutic hobby, but it also brings life to any space, big or small. Luckily, Flipkart's latest deal on garden tool sets provides unbeatable deals on high-quality tools.
-
New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
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Google Signs Deal To Buy Carbon Credits From Indian Farms
Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar - a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns it to the soil, it said on Thursday.
-
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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'PlanetVac': NASA's Vacuum Cleaner To Collect Soil Samples In Seconds
NASA is introducing a groundbreaking technology, the Lunar PlanetVac (LPV), which will change how scientists collect and study soil and rock samples on the Moon and other planets.
-
Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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South Korea To Send Jeju Air Crash Black Box To US For Analysis
South Korean investigators probing a Jeju Air crash which killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil said Wednesday they will send one of the retrieved black boxes to the United States for analysis.
-
2,000-Year-Old Birthday Invitation Found at Roman Fort in UK
A birthday invitation dating back nearly 2,000 years has been discovered at the Vindolanda Roman fort in Northumberland, UK. Written by Claudia Severa, the tablet is the earliest known example of Latin written by a woman. The tablet, preserved due to the fort's unique soil, provides a personal glimpse into Roman life and social interactions, with S...
