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Earthquake of 6 magnitude hits off Indonesia's Timor island
JAKARTA: A magnitude-6 earthquake struck offshore near Indonesia’s Timor island on Tuesday, according to the country’s geophysics agency, with officials saying the quake did not pose a tsunami threat. The quake’s epicentre was reported at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles), and early reports indicated no immediate major damage or casualties.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The tremor was felt in parts of East Nusa Tenggara province, which inclu...
Chinese scientists replicate eel’s 6,000km breeding journey inside research pool
Researchers in China have replicated the epic journey of one of the world’s most fascinating migratory fish within the confines of an artificial pool, potentially saving it from extinction. From hatching to maturity and spawning, eels undergo six stages of physical transformation over at least five years as they travel 6,000km (3,700 miles) from the ocean depths to freshwater rivers and lakes. Zhao Feng and his team from the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences used satellite-tracking technology....
Evidence of ancient ocean that covered one-third of Mars discovered
Evidence of ancient ocean that covered onethird of Mars discovered
‘Major’ Indonesian natural gas find announced
International'Major' Indonesian natural gas find announcedBy AFP -Apr 21, 2026Jakarta: Italian energy giant Eni has announced a “major” discovery of natural gas off Indonesia’s coast, which the government said would triple the European company’s production in the country by 2028. The Southeast Asian archipelago already produces more gas than it uses, with rising demand for the commodity widely used for cooking, heating and electricity generation. In a statement late Monday, Eni said pr...
University scientist accused of poisoning co-worker’s shoes and water bottle after being denied promotion
NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsUniversity scientist accused of poisoning co-worker’s shoes and water bottle after being denied promotionMakoto Kuroda, a 41-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison employee, was taken into custody after the school became aware of a ‘safety issue’ involving the scientist and another employeeRachel Dobkin in New York Tuesday 21 April 2026 05:29 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share",...
China achieves a world first, updating stabilisers for renewable energy grids
China has developed a world-first high-voltage synchronous condenser, reviving a century-old grid stabiliser technology to support the country’s rapid transition to renewable energy, according to a state media report. The state-run China Electric Power News said on April 10 that a 35-kilovolt direct-connection rotating machine developed by Dongfang Electric Machinery had successfully passed testing earlier that day. The successful test made Dongfang’s synchronous condenser the first in the world...
Tai Po fire probe: no evidence of smoking found despite stepped up inspections
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong labour authorities’ handling of Wang Fuk Court residents’ complaints and inspections at the renovation site before the estate was engulfed in an inferno last November will be scrutinised by the independent committee on the 16th day of its evidential hearing. Officers from the Labour Department are scheduled to testify on Tuesday before the judge-led...
Climate change reshaping carbon storage in India’s forests: IITM-Pune study
Climate change impact on India forests shows rising carbon storage, but uneven regional shifts and rainfall-driven changes, says IITM Pune study.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake in Myanmar, tremors felt in Manipur
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‘More than 16,000 lives lost in over 350 disasters in 2025’: Cred
ISLAMABAD: The year 2025 saw 358 natural hazard-related disasters, resulting in over 16,000 fatalities, affecting 110.2 million people and causing $169.68 billion in economic losses, according to Emergency Events Database maintained by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (Cred) at one of the oldest universities in Europe. The Cred at the University of Louvain in Belgium provides data on significant disasters to support research, humanitarian action, evidence-based decision-m...
Something sinister: US views scientists' mystery deaths as national security threat
Something sinister US views scientists mystery deaths as national security threat
5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kamjong district of Manipur
Manipur's Kamjong district was jolted by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across the region. The National Center for Seismology reported the quake occurred at 5:59 am at a depth of 62 km. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage have been reported. Separately, Uttarakhand experienced a 3.0 magnitude tremor in Pauri Garhwal on Monday evening.
Manipur’s Kamjong hit by 5.2 magnitude earthquake; no damage reported
There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties at the time of filing this report.| India News
NASA coordinating with relevant agencies in missing scientists probe
NASA said on Monday that it will work with other federal agencies to investigate the deaths and disappearances of 11 nuclear and space scientists, raising concerns in Washington about whether they were targeted for their work."NASA is coordinating and cooperating with the relevant agencies in relation to the missing scientists," NASA spokesperson Bethany Stephens wrote on X. "At this time, nothing related to NASA indicates a national security threat. The agency is committed to transparency and w...
Northern Lights Forecast: Over 20 States Could See Aurora Borealis Wednesday
BreakingBusinessNorthern Lights Forecast: Over 20 States Could See Aurora Borealis WednesdayByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorApr 20, 2026, 08:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineNorthern lights observers in 24 states have a shot at seeing the natural phenomenon Monday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Experience CORTIS’ ‘REDRED’ Vs. ‘GREENGREEN’ Hideout With Airbnb
BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentExperience CORTIS’ ‘REDRED’ Vs. ‘GREENGREEN’ Hideout With AirbnbByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorApr 20, 2026, 08:00pm EDTAirbnb & CORTIS Seoul HideoutBIGHIT MUSIC / HYBE / AIRBNBStep into CORTIS’ Seoul Hideout with Airbnb Original!Celebrating the release of their new lead single, "REDRED," CORTIS and Ai...
The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthroughJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBen MorrisTechnology of Business EditorProxima FusionA stellarator has twists and curves to help contain burning plasma"I remember a few people said that the place where Proxima is today was impossible," says Francesco Sciortino, the co-founder and CEO of Proxima Fusion.Being accused of attempting the impossible is not unusual for the scientists and engineers working on nuclear...
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly gaining ground and emerging as a solution for nations looking to reduce their reliance on oil and gas imports. The world passed a significant turning point in 2025 as clean power generation rose faster than global demand for electricity, preventing an increase in fossil fuel generation, according to the study by London-based energy think tank Ember released on....
Bill Nye slams White House's proposed NASA cuts as "tone-deaf" in wake of Artemis II mission
Fresh off the successful Artemis II mission, the White House is looking to make a 23% cut to NASA's budget. Bill Nye joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
FBI will look for connections to deaths and disappearances of scientists
The FBI said Monday that it would lead an effort to hunt for any possible connections between the seemingly unrelated deaths or disappearances of at least 10 scientists and government workers over the past few years