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US wildfire damage is on pace to triple by mid‑century, but there are affordable ways to lower the risk
As temperatures rise and development expands, the number of homes and other structures damaged or destroyed by wildfires across the U.S. is on pace to triple by mid-century, my colleagues…
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Candidates are quietly talking about climate change – 3 election strategies you’ll see across the US
Amid wars, inflation, emerging risks from artificial intelligence and threats to democracy, Americans have a lot to be worried about these days. But polls show the majority of voters in…
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Meta’s $25B fine left out accountability for harm from the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal
“The harm in this matter is difficult to overstate,” wrote a New Mexico judge who ordered tech giant Meta to pay one of the largest data privacy case penalties in…
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How space weather powers auroras in the sky and threatens power grids on the ground
An aurora is one of nature’s most spectacular light shows: It looks like green or red curtains rippling across the night sky. When viewed from the ground, this colorful display…
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NASA’s Swift Observatory has burned up in the atmosphere – the indispensable telescope helped astronomers track fast‑moving events in space
A 22-year-old space telescope lost its fight against gravity and came crashing down to Earth on the morning of Nov. 4, 2026, above the North Sumatra region of Indonesia. The…
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Short supplies of crucial equipment stymie changes to US electricity grid
Americans have a lot of plans for the country’s power grid. Some people want to expand renewable energy by building solar and wind farms. Others want to add new coal-…
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Midterms are bad for incumbents – and even worse when energy prices are high
As Democrats and Republicans look at the overwhelming results of the 2026 midterm election, it’s worth remembering what has become a political axiom in America: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Democratic…
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How to say ‘no’ to your child – and stick to it
“No” may be one of the hardest words for parents to say to a young child. No, we’re not buying that. No, you can’t have my phone. Many parents dread…
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India Aligns Pharmaceutical Standards with WHO Regulations
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced significant amendments to Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945, updating microbial contamination limits for Grade A clean areas. This…
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NLMC Achieves Key Success in RINL Land E-Auction
The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) has accomplished a major milestone with the successful completion of the second phase of an e-auction for land parcels owned by the Rashtriya Ispat…
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CSIR and DAKSHIN Join Forces to Boost Global South Development
In a pivotal move aimed at enhancing collaboration and technological advancement among nations in the Global South, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and DAKSHIN – Global South…
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India-Poland Relations Strengthen with Minister Jitin Prasada’s Visit
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, embarked on an influential visit to Poland from November 2 to 3, 2026, leading a delegation of 12 Indian companies.…
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Sacred Relics of Buddha Draw Crowds at Tawang Monastery
The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, also known as Tawang Monastery, has emerged as a momentous event for spiritual seekers from Tawang…
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India Enhances Drug Manufacturing Accountability with New Amendments
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is taking significant steps to bolster accountability within the pharmaceutical sector. Proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules of 1945 will require drug…
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India Aims to Boost Coastal Shipping Share by 2047
In an ambitious push to enhance maritime transport, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled plans to double the share of coastal and inland waterway shipping in…
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