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US Citizen Hijacks Small Plane At Knifepoint In Belize; 3 Injured: Report
A U.S. citizen hijacked a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday at knifepoint, injuring three other passengers before being shot and killed, ABC News reported.
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Emissions Could Be Making Rains More Acidic, Study Shows
Air pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while dust from the Thar could be making rain more alkaline in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar, according to an analysis.
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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Real-Life 'White Lotus' Billionaires Race To Capitalise On HBO Show
HBO's hit series The White Lotus could have picked any tropical backdrop for its third season. That it chose the island of Koh Samui to showcase to 15 million average viewers this season, has Thailand bracing for a tourism boom.
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This Forest In Africa, About The Size Of Mexico Is Largest Dry Woodland
Most of us, as early as in our school days, learnt about the Amazon being the largest rainforest in the world. But there's another forest, about the size of Mexico, in Africa, covered with tropical grasslands, savannas and shrublands.
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Australia's East Coast Braces For Cyclone Alfred
Australia's east coast braced on Wednesday for a tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, the country's third-most populous city, as authorities warned thousands of properties were at risk due to strong winds and flash flooding.
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Trust Lisa Haydon To Turn A Mirrored Blazer And Tulle Skirt Into Tropical Beachwear
Lisa Haydon displayed fearless poise in a black ensemble of a blazer and sheer skirt
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Triptii Dimri Breezes Through Her Beach Holiday In A Printed Skirt And White Shirt
Triptii Dimri was all about the tropical vibes in a white bralette and printed mini skirt on her recent holiday in the Maldives
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This Staple Food Eaten By 700 Million That Can Turn Deadly
This resilient crop thrives in tropical climates and is vital for poorer communities, but its tubers and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause fatal cyanide poisoning if not detoxified properly.
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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NOAA Confirms a Weak and 'Unusual' La Niña by Spring
An unusual La Niña event has been confirmed by NOAA, emerging later than expected in December 2024. This weaker and shorter cycle, part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to persist until April 2025. La Niña typically brings cooler and wetter winters to northern regions while causing warmer, drier conditions in the south. D...
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Black Water: Abyss OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch the English Horror Thriller
Black Water: Abyss, a 2020 English horror thriller directed by Andrew Traucki, will be available for streaming in India on Lionsgate Play starting January 10, 2025. The film follows a group of five friends who get trapped in a remote Australian cave system after a tropical storm. As the rising waters threaten their lives, they must contend with a d...
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Inside Aaliyah Kashyap And Shane Gregoire's Honeymoon Trip To Maldives. See Pics
Aaliyah shared a glimpse into their tropical vacation on Instagram. The multi-picture post opened to Aaliyah posing for the camera by the beach
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Like Aaliyah Kashyap And Shane Gregoire, Enjoy These 5 Tropical Honeymoon Activities In The Maldives
Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire are setting pure travel goals with their current Maldivian vacation
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US Citizen Hijacks Small Plane At Knifepoint In Belize; 3 Injured: Report
A U.S. citizen hijacked a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday at knifepoint, injuring three other passengers before being shot and killed, ABC News reported.
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Emissions Could Be Making Rains More Acidic, Study Shows
Air pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while dust from the Thar could be making rain more alkaline in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar, according to an analysis.
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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Real-Life 'White Lotus' Billionaires Race To Capitalise On HBO Show
HBO's hit series The White Lotus could have picked any tropical backdrop for its third season. That it chose the island of Koh Samui to showcase to 15 million average viewers this season, has Thailand bracing for a tourism boom.
-
This Forest In Africa, About The Size Of Mexico Is Largest Dry Woodland
Most of us, as early as in our school days, learnt about the Amazon being the largest rainforest in the world. But there's another forest, about the size of Mexico, in Africa, covered with tropical grasslands, savannas and shrublands.
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Australia's East Coast Braces For Cyclone Alfred
Australia's east coast braced on Wednesday for a tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, the country's third-most populous city, as authorities warned thousands of properties were at risk due to strong winds and flash flooding.
-
Trust Lisa Haydon To Turn A Mirrored Blazer And Tulle Skirt Into Tropical Beachwear
Lisa Haydon displayed fearless poise in a black ensemble of a blazer and sheer skirt
-
Triptii Dimri Breezes Through Her Beach Holiday In A Printed Skirt And White Shirt
Triptii Dimri was all about the tropical vibes in a white bralette and printed mini skirt on her recent holiday in the Maldives
-
This Staple Food Eaten By 700 Million That Can Turn Deadly
This resilient crop thrives in tropical climates and is vital for poorer communities, but its tubers and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause fatal cyanide poisoning if not detoxified properly.
-
Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
-
NOAA Confirms a Weak and 'Unusual' La Niña by Spring
An unusual La Niña event has been confirmed by NOAA, emerging later than expected in December 2024. This weaker and shorter cycle, part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to persist until April 2025. La Niña typically brings cooler and wetter winters to northern regions while causing warmer, drier conditions in the south. D...
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Black Water: Abyss OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch the English Horror Thriller
Black Water: Abyss, a 2020 English horror thriller directed by Andrew Traucki, will be available for streaming in India on Lionsgate Play starting January 10, 2025. The film follows a group of five friends who get trapped in a remote Australian cave system after a tropical storm. As the rising waters threaten their lives, they must contend with a d...
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Inside Aaliyah Kashyap And Shane Gregoire's Honeymoon Trip To Maldives. See Pics
Aaliyah shared a glimpse into their tropical vacation on Instagram. The multi-picture post opened to Aaliyah posing for the camera by the beach
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Like Aaliyah Kashyap And Shane Gregoire, Enjoy These 5 Tropical Honeymoon Activities In The Maldives
Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire are setting pure travel goals with their current Maldivian vacation
