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PM Modi Visits RSS Headquarters For First Time Since Becoming Prime Minister
In his first visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters after becoming the prime minister 11 years ago, Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Sangh as the 'banyan tree' of India's immortal culture.
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Teen Boy, Girl Found Hanging From Tree In Delhi Park, Cops Suspect Suicide
The boy, aged around 17 years, was dressed in a black T-shirt and blue jeans, while the girl, also approximately of the same age, was wearing a green dress.
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In Melbourne: Polka-Dotted Trees And A Great Ocean Drive Down Australia's Second City
The easy, laidback vibe of Melbourne, Australia's second city, is light years from the madness of Sydney, the most populous city Down Under
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Christmas 2024: Here Are 8 Eco-Friendly Ways To Decorate House This Holiday Season
Eco-Friendly ChristmasCelebrations: Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 to honour the birth of Jesus Christ. The season is a perfect time to transform your house into a festive wonderland with a beautiful Christmas tree.
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Tracing the Origins of Oaks: How Climate and Tectonic Changes Shaped Modern Trees
Oaks, iconic trees in today’s forests, evolved over millions of years, influenced by significant climatic events like the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. Fossils found in Austria reveal the earliest oak evidence, while tectonic movements led to the diversification of oak species across continents. Oaks adapted to changing climates, making their...
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Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Discovered in Tree Rings
Researchers from the University of Arizona have uncovered evidence of a powerful solar storm that occurred between 664 and 663 BCE, known as a Miyake Event. The discovery was made by analysing radiocarbon spikes in ancient tree rings, which act as natural records of past solar activity. These rare events, first identified in 2012, occur when solar ...
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World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study
Pando, a massive quaking aspen spanning 100 acres in Utah, is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. Research suggests that Pando has witnessed and survived vast environmental changes since humans began migrating out of Africa. The genetically linked stems span an interconnected root system that highlights plant resilience. Challenges...
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Protests To Save Trees In Guwahati Bear Fruit, Assam To Explore Alternative
Protests to save trees - some of them over 200 years old - in an ecologically important area in Guwahati have borne fruit, with the Assam government stating that efforts will be made to protect them while constructing a flyover in the city.
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Scientists Find Evidence of Past Extreme Solar Storms, Warn of Potential Technological Catastrophe
Scientists have uncovered evidence of past solar storms that were far more extreme than the well-known Carrington event of 1859, which disrupted telegraph systems across Europe and North America. By studying radiocarbon levels in tree rings, researchers like Fusa Miyake have identified ancient solar events, including a massive storm in AD774 that d...
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Human Settlement Evidence From 55,000 Years Ago Discovered Near West Papua, Claims Study
New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...
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Forests Emit Carbon Dioxide for Years After Wildfires, Study Finds
A recent study has found that forests destroyed by wildfires continue to emit carbon dioxide (CO₂) for years after the flames die down. The research, conducted in Sweden’s boreal forests, revealed that burnt areas release CO₂ at a rate that more than doubles the amount emitted during the fire itself. These findings are particularly concerning...
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10-Year Long Study Reveals New "Tree Of Life" For All Birds Living Today
The largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture of the bird family tree. Published in the journal Nature today, our study shows that most of the modern groups of birds first appeared within 5 million years after the ext
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Polish Tree, Nicknamed 'Heart Of The Garden', Wins Tree Of The Year
A tree in Poland, nicknamed "The Heart of the Garden", has won the 2024 European Tree of the Year contest.
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"No Christmas Tree, No Joy" In Bethlehem, Birthplace Of Jesus Christ
Bethlehem is normally at its busiest at Christmas but this year war has scared away tourists and pilgrims from the Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, leaving hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops deserted.
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Solar Storm 14,300 Years Ago Created Radiocarbon Spike, Scientists Find
A team of scientists has discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree rings found in the French Alps.
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PM Modi Visits RSS Headquarters For First Time Since Becoming Prime Minister
In his first visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters after becoming the prime minister 11 years ago, Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Sangh as the 'banyan tree' of India's immortal culture.
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Teen Boy, Girl Found Hanging From Tree In Delhi Park, Cops Suspect Suicide
The boy, aged around 17 years, was dressed in a black T-shirt and blue jeans, while the girl, also approximately of the same age, was wearing a green dress.
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In Melbourne: Polka-Dotted Trees And A Great Ocean Drive Down Australia's Second City
The easy, laidback vibe of Melbourne, Australia's second city, is light years from the madness of Sydney, the most populous city Down Under
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Christmas 2024: Here Are 8 Eco-Friendly Ways To Decorate House This Holiday Season
Eco-Friendly ChristmasCelebrations: Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 to honour the birth of Jesus Christ. The season is a perfect time to transform your house into a festive wonderland with a beautiful Christmas tree.
-
Tracing the Origins of Oaks: How Climate and Tectonic Changes Shaped Modern Trees
Oaks, iconic trees in today’s forests, evolved over millions of years, influenced by significant climatic events like the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. Fossils found in Austria reveal the earliest oak evidence, while tectonic movements led to the diversification of oak species across continents. Oaks adapted to changing climates, making their...
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Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Discovered in Tree Rings
Researchers from the University of Arizona have uncovered evidence of a powerful solar storm that occurred between 664 and 663 BCE, known as a Miyake Event. The discovery was made by analysing radiocarbon spikes in ancient tree rings, which act as natural records of past solar activity. These rare events, first identified in 2012, occur when solar ...
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World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study
Pando, a massive quaking aspen spanning 100 acres in Utah, is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. Research suggests that Pando has witnessed and survived vast environmental changes since humans began migrating out of Africa. The genetically linked stems span an interconnected root system that highlights plant resilience. Challenges...
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Protests To Save Trees In Guwahati Bear Fruit, Assam To Explore Alternative
Protests to save trees - some of them over 200 years old - in an ecologically important area in Guwahati have borne fruit, with the Assam government stating that efforts will be made to protect them while constructing a flyover in the city.
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Scientists Find Evidence of Past Extreme Solar Storms, Warn of Potential Technological Catastrophe
Scientists have uncovered evidence of past solar storms that were far more extreme than the well-known Carrington event of 1859, which disrupted telegraph systems across Europe and North America. By studying radiocarbon levels in tree rings, researchers like Fusa Miyake have identified ancient solar events, including a massive storm in AD774 that d...
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Human Settlement Evidence From 55,000 Years Ago Discovered Near West Papua, Claims Study
New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...
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Forests Emit Carbon Dioxide for Years After Wildfires, Study Finds
A recent study has found that forests destroyed by wildfires continue to emit carbon dioxide (CO₂) for years after the flames die down. The research, conducted in Sweden’s boreal forests, revealed that burnt areas release CO₂ at a rate that more than doubles the amount emitted during the fire itself. These findings are particularly concerning...
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10-Year Long Study Reveals New "Tree Of Life" For All Birds Living Today
The largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture of the bird family tree. Published in the journal Nature today, our study shows that most of the modern groups of birds first appeared within 5 million years after the ext
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Polish Tree, Nicknamed 'Heart Of The Garden', Wins Tree Of The Year
A tree in Poland, nicknamed "The Heart of the Garden", has won the 2024 European Tree of the Year contest.
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"No Christmas Tree, No Joy" In Bethlehem, Birthplace Of Jesus Christ
Bethlehem is normally at its busiest at Christmas but this year war has scared away tourists and pilgrims from the Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, leaving hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops deserted.
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Solar Storm 14,300 Years Ago Created Radiocarbon Spike, Scientists Find
A team of scientists has discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree rings found in the French Alps.
