Inside the US town where cell phones barely work because scientists are listening to the universe

At a recent county fair auction, a remarkable cake created by 10-year-old baker Herbie Martin IV fetched an astounding $15,000. Herbie dedicated countless late-night hours to master his delightful lemon blueberry recipe. This impressive sale contributed to an overall fundraising goal, raising more than $100,000 for upcoming fairs and youth initiatives, with Herbie’s cake standing…

The wetlands of California’s Central Valley have faced drastic reductions, leading to challenges for shorebird migration. To address this, a creative initiative named BirdReturns has developed temporary flooded rice fields to serve as vital habitats during times of water scarcity. By leveraging satellite imagery and farmer bids, this adaptive conservation method provides essential support for…

Maharashtra Seamless Q1 FY27 slides: profit surges on treasury gains

Florida is grappling with the growing menace of invasive species, with Burmese pythons at the forefront. Once exotic pets, these snakes have adapted seamlessly to Florida’s climate. Other invaders like iguanas and tegus jeopardize local wildlife, while feral hogs and cane toads create further havoc in agriculture and natural habitats. This situation underscores the urgent…

Vishal discussed his directorial debut film ‘Magudam’ at its trailer launch event. He expressed admiration for actor Vijay, calling him his favorite and a chief minister. The film’s climax was highlighted as a special effort by the dedicated team. Vishal also praised music composer GV Prakash Kumar for his understanding. ‘Magudam’ is set for a…

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Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series due to a toe injury. In an impressive warm-up match, Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century, making him a strong contender for the number three batting position. Meanwhile, captain Shubman Gill, despite a minor finger injury, is set to play. The two-Test series…

The Delhi Marathi Film Festival hopes to create a regular space for regional cinema in the capital through screenings, conversations and masterclasses

A significant piece of history from the space race, this massive hydrogen tank weighing ninety-eight thousand pounds now lies submerged in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef. Sunk in 2011, it serves to restore marine habitats lost in Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath in 2005. Collaborating with marine resource officials, NASA’s Stennis Space Center initiated…