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Ants In House? Here's How They Get Everywhere, Even In Tall Buildings
Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it could hold some of the richest ant biodiversity on the planet, with an estimated 5,000 species in the tropics alone.
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Rhea Kapoor's Out-Of-Office Carousel Comes With Breathtaking Views Of The Maldives
Rhea Kapoor is on tropical holiday mode while vacationing in the Maldives
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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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Malaika Arora Soaks Up All Of Goa's Sunset Glory In An All-White Co-Ord Set
Malaika Aroras fashion game on her tropical escapade in Goa was top-tier in a white co-ord set
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10 Gorgeous Places In Thailand For A Dreamy Destination Wedding
Whether a tropical beach ceremony, a cultural celebration in the mountains, or an intimate affair steeped in history, Thailand has some of the dreamiest wedding locations.
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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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Scientists Want To Breed Mosquitoes With "Toxic" Semen. This Is Why
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.
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Mira Kapoor's Food Diaries From Maldives Are A Treat For Vegetarians - See Pics
In her latest Instagram post, Mira shared pictures of the mouth-watering food she enjoyed during her tropical getaway.
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Ants In House? Here's How They Get Everywhere, Even In Tall Buildings
Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it could hold some of the richest ant biodiversity on the planet, with an estimated 5,000 species in the tropics alone.
-
Rhea Kapoor's Out-Of-Office Carousel Comes With Breathtaking Views Of The Maldives
Rhea Kapoor is on tropical holiday mode while vacationing in the Maldives
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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.
-
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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Malaika Arora Soaks Up All Of Goa's Sunset Glory In An All-White Co-Ord Set
Malaika Aroras fashion game on her tropical escapade in Goa was top-tier in a white co-ord set
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10 Gorgeous Places In Thailand For A Dreamy Destination Wedding
Whether a tropical beach ceremony, a cultural celebration in the mountains, or an intimate affair steeped in history, Thailand has some of the dreamiest wedding locations.
-
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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Scientists Want To Breed Mosquitoes With "Toxic" Semen. This Is Why
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.
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Mira Kapoor's Food Diaries From Maldives Are A Treat For Vegetarians - See Pics
In her latest Instagram post, Mira shared pictures of the mouth-watering food she enjoyed during her tropical getaway.
