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Can Chennai's Water Solution Save Hyderabad From Water Crisis?
Chennai's rainwater harvesting solution may help Hyderabad combat its water crisis, as the city explores ways to strengthen its water resilience.
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‘Who Checks If Govt Officials Are Declaring Their Wealth Correctly?’: RTI Activist Explains 4 Key Steps
A Chennai-based RTI activist explains the process of verifying the wealth of public servants in India, highlighting the importance of independent checks to ensure accuracy and transparency.
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Etsy Cracks Down on AI-Generated Content to Protect Buyers from Barrage of Slop
Etsy introduces new regulations to protect buyers from AI-generated content, ensuring transparency and authenticity in handmade products.
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He’s 100 & Still Practising Law: The Guinness World Record Holder With a Rare High Court Honour
Kerala lawyer P Balasubramanian Menon, 100, receives rare honour from Kerala High Court, becoming the first to be designated as a Senior Advocate from the mofussil courts, after 76 years of practice.
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Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Scientists discover fire salamanders have a hidden ability to glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light, with the glow coming from glands in their skin and toxic secretions that remain fluorescent for over 24 hours after release.
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Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Scientists have discovered a 100-million-year-old volcanic system in northwestern Iran, shedding new light on the region's geological history and the disappearance of an ancient ocean.
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Stranger Anonymously Pays $420 Lunch Tab for 27 Disabled Residents and Caregivers
A stranger anonymously paid for a $420 lunch tab for 27 disabled residents and their caregivers at a BBQ restaurant in South Korea, leaving a lasting impression on the community.
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Earth's ice ages may have been driven by a hidden ocean chain reaction
Scientists have discovered a hidden ocean chain reaction that may have driven Earth's ice ages. Cooling in the Northern Hemisphere could have triggered a global cooling effect by altering ocean circulation and carbon dioxide storage in the Southern Ocean.
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Why People Paint Themselves as Tigers & Dance Through the Streets of Kerala & Karnataka
In Kerala and Karnataka, people paint themselves as tigers and dance through the streets, carrying stories of fear, admiration, and protection for the animal. This ancient tradition offers a glimpse into how communities have understood and lived alongside wildlife for generations.
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NASA’s Artemis I mission reveals surprising radiation levels near the Moon
NASA's Artemis I mission reveals surprising radiation levels near the Moon, with cosmic radiation higher than in Earth orbit but not as much as expected, providing valuable insights for future lunar exploration.
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Positive News launches new video podcast exploring what’s going right in the world
Positive News launches a new video podcast, What Went Right, to share inspiring stories of progress and solutions to new audiences on YouTube and other platforms.
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‘Workers Were Risking Their Lives’: The Nagpur Architect Fighting for Their Safety, Toilets & Rights
An architect in Nagpur, India, is fighting for the safety, well-being, and rights of construction workers, who often face physical and mental health issues, including back pain, depression, and poor living conditions.
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What We’re Reading: A Quiz That Reveals Americans’ Surprising Common Ground
A recent survey reveals surprising common ground among American voters on key issues like affordable healthcare and immigration, while a new study highlights the significant health benefits of trees in urban areas, potentially preventing thousands of premature deaths.
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Good News in History, October 28
Today marks the anniversaries of the completion of the Gateway Arch, the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Greece's rejection of Fascist demands, and the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, all of which are celebrated as significant moments in history.
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The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought
A new study reveals that autistic children's brains process faces differently, with less distinct brain activity associated with face recognition, and this difference may begin earlier than previously thought.
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Scientists discover the immune system’s hidden sense of touch
Scientists at McGill University discover that immune cells can sense the stiffness of their surrounding tissues, influencing their development into long-lasting memory cells that protect against future infections.
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New Simulation Offers Unprecedented Look at the Universe’s First 2 Billion Years
A new computer simulation, Lumina, offers a detailed look at the universe's first 2 billion years, providing insights into the formation of the first galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures.
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Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
Northern Ireland's protected sites are underperforming, with 40% of plants and animals not meeting conservation standards.
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FDA-Approval for Drill-Free Cavity Care May Be Imminent After Great Phase 3 Treatment Trial
A new treatment using a simple fluid coating may soon be approved by the FDA, potentially sparing thousands of children from painful dental procedures and infections.
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High School Baseball Team Has All the Vibes of Success But Never Won a Game: Kids Don’t Mind
A Canadian high school baseball team has gone six years without a win, but their spirits remain high due to the joy of playing the game and the camaraderie among teammates.
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Regular spaceplane flights planned in project
Spaceplanes may start regular flights from Cornwall after a new agreement is reached.
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NGO Celebrates 70 Million Amazon Acres Conserved After Protecting Are Called a ‘Link of Life’
Rainforest Trust aids in creation of 715,000-acre wildlife reserve in Bolivia, protecting a key Amazonian ecosystem and adding to 70 million acres conserved, an area the size of Nevada.
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Ebola: 20 contacts released from quarantine in Kenya, amid vaccine ‘hope’ in DR Congo
Twenty people in Kenya who were in quarantine due to Ebola exposure have been released after completing a 21-day monitoring period, with no symptoms and posing no risk of infection to others.
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Family That’s Fostered 500 Children Saved from Housefire Thanks to Stranger’s Wrong Turn
A stranger's wrong turn led him to a burning house, where he helped rescue 12 children and 1 grandchild from the foster parents' home in Georgia, USA.
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