Birmingham residents face a day of light showers and cooler temperatures. Today’s maximum temperature will reach eighteen degrees Celsius with high humidity. Tomorrow brings sunny intervals and warmer conditions, with temperatures rising. Sunny weather continues through the week, reaching twenty-six degrees Celsius. The warmest day is forecast for August twelfth with twenty-eight degrees Celsius.

IIT Bombay has announced that Associate Professor Karthikeyan Lanka has been selected for the National Academy of Sciences, India Young Scientist Award 2026. Prof. Lanka, who joined IIT Bombay in 2019 and became Associate Professor in 2025, holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in Civil Engineering. His academic journey includes several research awards, travel grants…

IIT Bombay has announced that Associate Professor Karthikeyan Lanka has been selected for the National Academy of Sciences, India Young Scientist Award 2026. Prof. Lanka, who joined IIT Bombay in 2019 and became Associate Professor in 2025, holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in Civil Engineering. His academic journey includes several research awards, travel grants…

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A third-grader’s giant cabbage sparked a mission to fight hunger across America. Katie’s Krops, a nonprofit, empowers youth to grow and donate fresh produce. This initiative has established over one hundred gardens in thirty-three states. These gardens have collectively donated more than half a million pounds of food. The program demonstrates how young volunteers gain…

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A new study has found that coating common raven eggs with non-toxic mineral oil can reduce raven reproduction and improve the survival of vulnerable greater sage-grouse. Researchers reported that sage-grouse nest survival more than doubled, while their relative abundance increased by 44% in treated areas. However, they said long-term conservation also requires protecting habitat and…

Abaan Ahmed, son of Atiq Ahmed, died in a highway accident on Wednesday. The vehicle carrying five occupants veered off course while avoiding an animal. The SUV then collided forcefully with the central divider, causing severe damage. Two individuals, Abaan Ahmed and Sonu, were pronounced dead at the scene. Three other passengers sustained injuries and…

As urban India witnesses a surge in population and the escalating costs of homeownership, demand for rentals is soaring. Institutional investors are now focusing on rental housing as a lucrative investment opportunity. Properties managed professionally are yielding impressive returns due to enhanced services and operational efficiencies. Developers are ramping up the supply of rental units…

Diabetic retinopathy is a silent yet serious condition that poses a significant risk to eyesight, potentially leading to blindness among millions. Timely detection via regular retinal screenings is essential for effective intervention. Maintaining strict diabetes control and adopting healthy lifestyle choices can shield vision from further decline. Including screenings in primary care settings can greatly…