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Red-lored Parrot. Photo Credits : Nick Athanas (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Over 3,700 Endangered Species Face Extinction from Natural Disasters Globally, Study Finds

Recently, researchers at the Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen have discovered how natural hazards pose a threat to multiple endangered species. A total of 3,722 endangered species with small populations

Smeeti Bhanu

July 5, 2024

Concrete component made of recycled aggregates and rice husk ash with rice straw insulation. Photo Credit: (Fraunhofer WKI)

Architecture·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

Sustainable Construction Takes a New Turn with ReMatBuilt’s Innovative Use of Plant-Based and Demolition Waste

The ReMatBuilt project, launched by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI, and their partners, is upcycling construction and other residues to create sustainable building materials. This initiative pushes through an

Rahul Somvanshi

July 5, 2024

Migrant workers weed a field of peppers on Rick and Robyn Purdum's farm. Fruitland, Idaho. Photo Credit : Kirsten Strough

Climate·News·USA

As Record Heat Threatens Millions, Biden’s Proposal Seeks to Safeguard Workers’ Lives

President Joe Biden proposed on Tuesday, July 2nd, a new rule to protect about 36 million workers from health risks due to extreme heat, including thousands of Latinos and immigrants working in

Govind Tekale

July 5, 2024

Reliable Next-Generation Geothermal Energy. ( Photo Source: Fervo Energy )

Energy·News·USA

Endless Clean Energy: 350,000 California Homes to be Powered by Fervo Energy’s 320 MW Geothermal Deal with SCE

California’s major power company, Southern California Edison (SCE), has agreed to purchase geothermal energy from startup Fervo Energy. These 15-year contracts will supply energy to approximately 350,000 households across Southern California, supporting

Sunita Somvanshi

July 4, 2024

BYD’s EXPLORER NO.1 Docks in Brazil , Photo Source : BYD

Business·Europe·Mobility

EU Slaps Up to 37.6% Provisional Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars: Will Auto Prices Surge?

The EU Commission is imposing provisional tariffs on electric cars imported from China, citing unfair subsidies that distort competition. These tariffs, ranging from 17.4% to 37.6%, will be in addition to the

Sunita Somvanshi

July 4, 2024

A spectacular depiction of the Statue of Liberty with a backdrop of bursting fireworks, illuminating the New York Harbor on the 4th of July.

Travel·USA

NYC and LA Light Up: Over 1 Million Expected at Iconic July 4th Fireworks and Celebrations—Where to Watch

US Independence Day is celebrated wherever US citizens are, but the main events are notable in NYC (New York City) and Los Angeles. The main attractions are the fireworks. Every year, Americans

Tejal Somvanshi

July 4, 2024

Travel

Small Fire Disrupts World’s Largest Cruise Ship: Icon of the Seas Briefly Loses Power

On 25th June, a small fire occurred on the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. The ship was docked in Costa Maya, Mexico, when the incident happened. A

Tejal Somvanshi

July 3, 2024

India and the US Differ in Honoring Medical Minds Photo Credits : Switch India Org

Opinion

Celebrating Doctors’ Day: How India and the US Differ in Honoring Medical Minds

It’s said that health is wealth. To keep healthy, we need medical aid in case of sickness or to prevent an epidemic. Therefore, doctors are important as they are needed both in

Govind Tekale

July 3, 2024

Africa from low orbiting. satellite Suomi NPP.( Credit: NASA/NOAA )

Artificial Intelligence·Climate·Science

AI Models Outperform Traditional Forecasts: Breakthrough Accuracy in Predicting Extreme Weather in East Africa

To pioneer a transformative initiative revolutionizing extreme weather forecasting and early warning systems in the region, the UN World Food Programme (WFP), Oxford University Physics Department, IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center

Rahul Somvanshi

July 3, 2024

Wind-dispersed seeds common among maple trees were a key source of inspiration for the light-controlled robot. (Photo Credit: Jianfeng Yang / Tampere University)

Nature·Robotics·Science

Flying Robots Inspired by Nature: Finnish and U.S. Researchers Pioneer Light-Controlled Maple Seed Drones

Researchers from Tampere University of Finland and the University of Pittsburgh in the US have created a miniature robot that mimics the aerial motion of falling maple seeds. This technology could revolutionize

Rahul Somvanshi

July 3, 2024