Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
The world is already committed to warming that will undercut the global economy by 20 percent between now and 2050. Thats six times the price of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
Delta Emulator launched for Apple devices
The Delta Emulator will allow users to experience Retro Gaming on their iPhones.
NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From
Space law just got a little more complicated.
We Finally Know Where Neuralinks Brain Implant Trial Is Happening
After months of secrecy, Neuralink revealed that the partner site for its brain implant study is the Barrow Neurological Institute.
Assam: Endangered Malayan Sun Bear spotted in illegal coal mining zone raises concerns
GUWAHATI: In a concerning turn of events, a Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos Malayanus), recognized as the smallest bear species globally, was discovered wandering for food in an area currently subject to alleged illegal coal mining under the jurisdiction of Digboi forest division in Assam. The sighting of this endangered species in an environment heavily affected [] The post Assam: Endangered Malayan Sun Bear spotted in illegal coal mining zone raises concerns appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event
The Lyrid meteor shower, occurring annually in mid-to-late April, is currently underway with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday, officials say.
Is it Drake or AI? Viral track Push Ups stirs debate
The song titled Push Ups features a voice that does sound like Drake. However, the Grammy-winning artist has neither taken credit for the track nor released the same on any of his official platforms.
El Nino not climate change driving southern Africa drought: Study
A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Earlier this month, aid agency Oxfam said more than 20 million people faced hunger and malnutrition across southern Africa because of the drought.
Google employees arrested and placed on leave after sit-in protests against Israel contract
At least nine Google employees took part in sit-in protests against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract with Amazon that supports the Israel governments tech infrastructure
Study reveals: Climate change to cost global economy trillions, urgent action needed
Nature study predicts $38 trillion annual losses by 2050 from climate change. Global income to drop 19% by 2050 despite CO2 cuts. Urgent emission reductions needed to avert further economic losses.
Earth Day was founded over 50 years ago, putting a heightened focus on the environment ever since
Over 50 years ago, a senator from Wisconsin came up with an idea that was focused on educating others on the health and betterment of the environment, and now we call it Earth Day.
Apple CEO says company will 'look at' manufacturing in Indonesia
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is looking at manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday
'Peculiar' black hole discovered in Milky Way, scientists say
Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.
No, Dubais Floods Werent Caused by Cloud Seeding
Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those who blame cloud seeding are misguided.
Environment, climate change gain prominence in manifestos but experts question follow-through
BJP and Congress manifestos focus on climate change, lacking specific steps. Experts criticize symbolic promises and contradictory government approaches. Environmental issues need more priority in political discourse amid pressing concerns like air pollution and climate crisis.
NASA confirmed that an object that struck a Naples, Florida, home in March was part of a load released from the International Space Station, intended to burn up on re-entry.
Dubai airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf
Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert country. Earlier the airport, which had been expecting more than 100 flight arrivals on Tuesday evening, took the equally unusual step of briefly halting its operations in the chaos caused by the storm.
Charity to empowerment: philanthropy funds pave innovations in climate and health
Former British PM Tony Blair stresses the importance of creating viable renewable energy projects in developing nations through public-private-philanthropic partnerships to attract significant private funds, as discussed at the Philanthropy Asia Summit.
EU to spend 3.5 billion euros to protect ocean, environment chief says
Model heat action plan calls for medium, long-term measures
NASA's plan to bring Mars samples to Earth undergoes revision due to budget cuts
NASA's plan to retrieve samples from Mars for analysis on Earth is on hold due to cost and time constraints. The project has been deemed too expensive.
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans, scientists say
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans, according to reef scientists.
Adobe launches Acrobat AI assistant, teases video generation tools
The new additions will also have third-party integrations with OpenAIs Sora models and other AI video generating companies like Pika Labs and Runway.
They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War
The untold, top-secret story of the British researchers who found the key to keeping humans alive underwaterand helped make D-Day a success.
Australias Great Barrier Reef struggles to survive
The world is currently experiencing its second major coral bleaching event in 10 years, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced
Meta to temporarily shut down Threads in Turkey over data sharing clash
Turkeys competition authority criticised the way data was shared between Metas Instagram and Threads apps
Sony PS5 Pro to offer faster GPU, improved ray-tracing and system memory: Report
The PS5 Pro is reportedly codenamed Trinity and will offer an improved GPU, higher clock speeds for the CPU, and improved rendering of games with ray tracing enabled.
How AI could revolutionize prediction of deadly dust storms in Asia
As spring blooms in the Northern Hemisphere, certain parts of Asia are once again facing the yearly challenge of dust storms. Recently, regions like China's Inner Mongolia found themselves enveloped in a dense yellow haze. On March 27, 2024, residents of Erenhot, Inner Mongolia, observed their skies darkening as state media urged people to remain indoors.
Fitness drinks: Scientists weigh in on the benefits and potential risks of ingredients
Functional beverages, which offer mental or physical benefits beyond hydration, are gaining popularity worldwide. Here is what science has to say about their ingredients.
Assams Zero Transit Pass for Minerals: A Policy Gone Awry?
Assam Chief Ministers Public Relation Cell on 14th August 2021 quoted the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as saying, Ways must be explored to harness and utilise minerals outside forest areas for earning revenue by the Department. Extracting minerals outside the forest areas without causing harm to the environment must be prioritised by the Forest [] The post Assams Zero Transit Pass for Minerals: A Policy Gone Awry? appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
The Next Frontier for Brain Implants Is Artificial Vision
Elon Musks Neuralink and others are developing devices that could provide blind people with a crude sense of sight.
African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software 'error'
A software glitch in a weather application led alien and UFO sleuths to believe there was an underwater anomaly the size of Texas, generating 80-foot waves off Africa.
Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit
Two satellites will engage in a realistic threat response scenario when Victus Haze gets underway.
Third of land conflicts in constituencies where forest rights are key poll issue: report
Nearly 44% of the 117 conflicts were triggered due to conservation and forestry projects, such as plantations, and involved forest administration
Chatbots can persuade conspiracy theorists their view might be wrong
After a short conversation with an artificial intelligence, peoples belief in a conspiracy theory dropped by about 20 per cent
Water purifier is powered by static electricity from your body
A 10-minute walk can build up enough static electricity to power a battery-free water purifier, which could be especially helpful during disasters or in regions that lack access to clean water and stable power supplies
AI can spot parasites in stool samples to help diagnose infections
About 1.5 billion people worldwide carry a risk of conditions including malnutrition because of parasitic infection, and AI could help identify those affected
Rare venomous snake discovered for the first time in Assam
Guwahati: Researchers have spotted a cryptic venomous snake, the Brown-spotted Pitviper (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), for the very first time in Assam. This snake was previously known to exist in several southeastern Asian countries, including Myanmar, Laos, and China. Prior to this discovery, confirmed sightings of the Brown-spotted Pitviper in India were limited to the states of [] The post Rare venomous snake discovered for the first time in Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Environment Ministry asks Assam govt to halt commando battalion construction on protected forest
Guwahati: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has ordered the Assam government to halt construction of a new Commando Battalion headquarters on protected forest land in Hailakandi district. The directive comes after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) took suo motu cognizance of the issue based on a news report published in Northeast [] The post Environment Ministry asks Assam govt to halt commando battalion construction on protected forest appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Florida scientists save baby coral from predators using boba straws
Scientists in Florida have created a Coral Fort from biodegradable drinking straws that can protect lab-grown coral from predators after it is transplanted into the wild.
NASA findings from the last year including extraordinary asteroid samples, galactic discoveries
NASA is constantly researching and discovering more about space. In 2023, the space agency made some big leaps in space discoveries.
Cicada invasion: An amazing American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers
The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.
This Woman Will Decide Which Babies Are Born
Noor Siddiqui founded Orchid so people could have healthy babies. Now shes using the companys gene technology on herselfand talking about it for the first time.
Mexico Citys Metro System Is Sinking Fast. Yours Could Be Next
Subsidence is causing parts of Mexico City to sink, and its happening at an uneven rate. Thats bad news for its sprawling public transportation system.
Phone batteries could last 50% longer if more 5G towers are built
Adding more masts could reduce the overall energy use of phone networks by two-thirds and boost handset battery life by 50 per cent
Peter Higgs, physicist behind groundbreaking Higgs boson particle prediction, dead at 94
Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who in 1964 accurately predicted the existence of the Higgs boson God particle, has reportedly died after a brief illness. He was 94.
Organizations demand #FixTheFinance for climate justice during four days of action
World Just Faced Hottest March Ever, Says EU Climate Agency; Details Here
Moreover, the global average temperature is also the highest on record, with the past 12 months being 1.58 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Assam: Guwahati residents up in arms as GMC dumps garbage in residential area
Guwahati: Residents of Guwahati have expressed outrage after the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) was caught dumping garbage in a residential area atop Narkasur Hill, situated near the Guwahati Medical College Professors Residential complex Videos circulating online show GMC garbage collection vehicles offloading waste in the residential area, with visuals depicting large piles accumulating by the [] The post Assam: Guwahati residents up in arms as GMC dumps garbage in residential area appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
If you missed the fun, look out for these upcoming total solar eclipses
Total solar eclipses occur every few years, but they are often only able to be seen from somewhere in the ocean. These are the next times a total solar eclipse will pass over land.
Europes highest human rights court starts session on landmark climate change cases
Europes highest human rights court is set to deliver judgments on Tuesday regarding significant climate change cases that aim to compel nations to fulfill their international duties in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The European Court of Human Rights will announce rulings in three cases filed by a French mayor, six young individuals from Portugal, and over 2,000 members of Senior Women for Climate Protection.
Assam: 30 vultures, including critically endangered species, killed in suspected poisoning
Sivasagar: In a disturbing incident, forest officials recovered the bodies of 30 vultures in the Boliaghat Baghorchuk area in Assams Sivasagar district. Among the dead were two critically endangered white-backed vultures, a species facing extinction according to the IUCN. The remaining 28 birds were Himalayan Griffons. Forest officials suspect poisoning as the cause of death, [] The post Assam: 30 vultures, including critically endangered species, killed in suspected poisoning appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Solar eclipse quiz: Test how much you know about the 2024 spectacle
The solar eclipse, a celestial event, will take place on Monday, April 8. Millions of people around the world will step outside to view the eclipse.
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out
NASAs Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes recorded by the public during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Thousands of salmon escape truck crash into nearby river
Tens of thousands of endangered salmon being transported by truck to a US river miraculously survived a road crash by escaping into a nearby creek, officials said. Road transportation of salmon dates back to the 1980s, but has been ramped up in recent years, as the decline in salmon numbers has steepened.
Tropical forest loss decreased in 2023 but global threats remain, data shows
Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis released on Thursday.
