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EPA faces lawsuit over claims it fast-tracked approval of toxic 'data center chemicals' — exposure to photoacid generators used for semiconductor manufacturing could result in ‘sudden death,’ also appear to be long-lasting PFAS

An environmental group said that two new chemicals approved by the EPA for semiconductor manufacturing do not come with enough safeguards, so they're suing the agency for 'turning the new chemical review process on its head.'

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A Britain of wildfires and flood risks: be sure, the climate crisis is real, and we will deal with it

Reform and the Conservatives are willing to mislead the public, but as environment secretary, I believe we must be honest – and act boldly, says Angela Eagle

The Guardian - UK

India emerging as global production, innovation and services hub: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India is emerging as a global manufacturing and innovation platform for exports. Canadian capital and technology can partner with India's scale and talent. The nation's reforms and digital infrastructure strengthen the investment environment. Opportunities exist in financial services and clean energy value chains. Bilateral trade aims for seventy billion dollars…

The Economic Times

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For centuries, Arctic cold has kept plant life small but Alaska trees are growing taller, getting greener due to climate change and this may offer hope, survival strategy for fragile eco-system against global warming

These plants are competing for sun, nutrients, water and especially pollination in this harsh environment of limited but intense sunlight.

The Economic Times

Logitech's new tool will now track if your office is too warm to work in

Spot gives you all sorts of insights about your office environment, and it now integrated with third party software.

TechRadar

In 2009, NASA sent four painted lady caterpillars to the ISS; reports said all four completed metamorphosis and emerged as adult butterflies in microgravity

In 2009, four painted lady caterpillars made their way to the International Space Station, embarking on a unique journey. In the absence of gravity, these resilient caterpillars adapted seamlessly to their new environment, ultimately forming chrysalises and transforming into stunning butterflies. This fascinating experiment provided crucial insights into insect development…

The Economic Times

A severe drought forced Australian scientists to rescue platypuses and keep them in captivity for five months; after being returned to the wild, they rebuilt their home ranges and resumed normal movements within days

Following a five-month recovery from severe drought conditions, platypuses were reintroduced to their original habitats. In an eighteen-month study, researchers tracked their activities as they reintegrated into the wild. The animals displayed quick adaptation, rediscovering their typical movement patterns and preferred foraging spots, thereby emphasizing the importance of effective conservation…

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He spent 16 years alone on one of world’s most remote islands: With two cats, chickens, a radio and basic supplies, this New Zealand sailor built a life in complete solitude

Tom Neale spent an incredible 16 years living alone on Suwarrow Atoll, growing his own food and repairing shelters with resources available on the island. After he left the atoll due to health problems, Suwarrow was declared a national park, helping protect its rich wildlife and fragile marine environment from…

The Economic Times

‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought

Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent

The Guardian - UK

Kautilya's Seven Pillars of a Strong State Map Perfectly Onto Career and Business Resilience

Swami: The Quality of the Leader Determines Everything DownstreamKautilya opens the Arthashastra's analysis of state power with the Swami, the ruler, and the logic is unsparing: a weak or undisciplined leader corrupts every system beneath them, regardless of how well those systems are designed. For a career, the Swami is…

Times Life

Millions across UK to receive texts warning of air pollution in their area

Environmental Secretary Angela Eagle said the government wants people to have ‘clear, reliable information’ about air pollution

The Independent UK

In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment

In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment. NASA’s Cold Atom Lab uses lasers to cool atoms near absolute zero. The facility allows scientists to study quantum phenomena, produce Bose-Einstein condensates in orbit and examine how atoms behave…

The Economic Times

Scientists discover a huge freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake in Utah with the help of air drones

A large freshwater reservoir appears to be hiding beneath the eastern edge of Utah’s Great Salt Lake, according to a 2026 study published in Scientific Reports . Researchers used an airborne electromagnetic survey to look beneath the lake’s salty surface. They found a broad layer that behaves differently from the…

The Times of India

In 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphere

In 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphere as part of the Balloon Array for Radiation-belt Relativistic Electron Losses (BARREL) mission. The mission studied electrons falling from the Van Allen Belts, measured X-rays and electron precipitation, and supported spacecraft…

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In 1958, NASA launched a spacecraft Able 2 for the first time to the Moon but the mission failed after a small error and the probe reentered Earth's atmosphere about 43 hours after launch

In 1958, NASA launched Able 2, later known as Pioneer 1, on a mission to study the Moon. The spacecraft failed to reach lunar orbit after a Thor second-stage shutdown reduced its speed. A problem linked to an accelerometer setting caused the shutdown. The probe still gathered data about Earth’s…

The Guardian - UK

Paul Brown obituary

The Guardian’s environment correspondent at a time when international concern over the climate began to take hold

Barchart

DICK’S Sporting Goods Stock Slumps 30.7%: Why Investors Shouldn’t Rush to Buy DKS.

DICK’s Sporting Goods’ sharp earnings reset suggests that caution is warranted.

The Economic Times

In 1997, University of Florida spent 10 years developing a mosquito “diet pill.” Today, larvae fed the hormone-treated algae starve within 72 hours, offering an eco-friendly way to fight disease-carrying pests

A University of Florida scientist developed a mosquito "diet pill" using a digestive hormone. This hormone is delivered through algae, which mosquito larvae consume and then cannot digest food. Mosquitoes ingesting the treated algae die within seventy-two hours from starvation. The synthesized hormone and algae are inexpensive and fade from…

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A New Zealand sailor spent years living alone on a remote Cook Islands atoll across three separate stays; a year after his final stay ended, Suwarrow was declared a national park

Suwarrow atoll, once the secluded refuge of hermit Tom Neale, has transformed into the Cook Islands' inaugural conservation sanctuary. After Neale spent sixteen years in seclusion on Anchorage Island, the atoll was designated as a national park and bird haven. This vital area now protects critical seabird nesting grounds and…

The Times of India

In the 1970s, Britain imported North American signal crayfish for farms; they escaped, bred in huge numbers and now infest rivers across England, Wales and Scotland, carrying a plague deadly to native crayfish

In the 1970s, British aquaculture businesses imported North American signal crayfish to stock farms, hoping to build a profitable new freshwater fishery. But the plan backfired: the hardy invaders escaped into rivers, multiplied rapidly and spread across England, Wales and Scotland. Today they dominate many waterways and carry crayfish plague,…

The Independent UK

Conservation success as barn owl chicks thrive in Northern Ireland

Ulster Wildlife experts identified two barn owl breeding pairs in County Fermanagh who have successfully reared five chicks each. The arrival of ten healthy chicks marks a boost for the species, which has fewer than 30 breeding pairs remaining in Northern Ireland. Barn owls remain red-listed in Ireland due to…

Creative Bloq

How to create a video game world using Blender and Photoshop

Cyril Yong Zhou outlines his approach to putting together stylised interactive environments.

The Times of India

In the 1940s, a New York handyman began expanding a cabin with railroad ties and cast-off objects; it grew into a seven-storey labyrinth with around 35 caverns and alcoves

Clarence Schmidt sculpted an extraordinary artistic realm on a New York mountainside; his House of Mirrors evolved from a modest cabin into an expansive creation. By ingeniously repurposing various discarded items into architectural features, Schmidt built a remarkable yet delicate masterpiece. Sadly, a devastating fire consumed it, leaving only records…

The Economic Times

Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?

Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement causes deadly accidents. A recent toxic gas leak killed ten workers, highlighting implementation gaps. While some blame worker negligence, unions point to company and agency failures. Improved monitoring and automation are needed…

The Economic Times

Psychology says people prefer working from home instead of going to office for these reasons - And it may explain why remote work feels better

The shift to remote work allows employees to gain substantial control over their daily routines and working conditions, leading to enhanced job satisfaction and performance. However, excessive time spent in isolation can foster loneliness. A hybrid work model may serve as an effective compromise, fostering both flexibility and social engagement.…

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