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Chile Observatory Captures Universe With 3,200-Megapixel Camera
Chile's Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which boasts the world's largest digital camera, has begun displaying its first images of the cosmos, allowing astronomers to figure out how the solar system formed and whether an asteroid poses a threat to Earth.
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Advisory Warns Of 'Heightened Threat Environment' In US After Iran Strikes
An advisory from the US Department of Homeland Security warned of a "heightened threat environment in the United States" following overnight US military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
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Greenland's Ice Melted 17 Times Faster Than Average In May During Heatwave
For Greenland's indigenous communities, the warmer temperatures and melting ice affect their ability to hunt on the ice, posing a threat to their livelihood and traditional way of life.
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Home Ministry Urges States To Strengthen Civil Defence Amid Hostile Threats
In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968.
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Jetty Project Near Gateway Of India Runs Into Rough Sea, Raise Green Concerns
The proposed passenger jetty near the Gateway of India has run into rough weather due to opposition from locals who see it as an environment hazard and a threat to heritage sites.
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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"Threat Environment" Rising Faster, Pacific Island Nations At Risk Of Becoming Footholds: UN
Pacific Island nations are at risk of becoming bases for global criminal gangs, a report by the United Nations drug authority said on Friday, as criminal activity surges across the isolated and economically vulnerable region.
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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This Underwater Art Gallery Is Protecting Corals From Climate Change Threat
On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism and climate change.
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
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"Climate Change Not A Challenge For Delhi Only": AAP Minister
With climate change posing a threat to water security in cities such as Delhi, the city government's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has said extreme weather is not a challenge for the national capital alone and collaboration among
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Case Against Karnataka Minister, Family Alleges Threat, Attempts Suicide
A case has been registered against Karnataka Tourism, Ecology and Environment Minister Anand Singh for allegedly threatening a family, whose members later attempted to immolate themselves, over a land dispute.
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Future-Proofing Your Business Against Global Uncertainties
With uncertainties and threats, businesses are needed ensure their assets are future-proof. While business environments are always evolving, the new technologies on the horizon and constantly changing consumer demands and preferences wreak havoc even on the best-laid plans. Here's how you can try best to future-proof businesses.
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Multiple Probes Into Chinese Companies Damaging Confidence of Foreign Investors, Chinese Embassy Says
Multiple probes into Chinese companies by enforcement agencies are damaging the confidence of foreign investors in India, the Chinese embassy said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate raided 44 locations across the country as part of a money-laundering investigation against Vivo and related firms. Earlier this year, the ED also ope...
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Climate Change Threat Is Real: Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray has said that the threat of climate change is a real one and that development and environment can go hand in hand provided that the development is sustainable.
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Chile Observatory Captures Universe With 3,200-Megapixel Camera
Chile's Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which boasts the world's largest digital camera, has begun displaying its first images of the cosmos, allowing astronomers to figure out how the solar system formed and whether an asteroid poses a threat to Earth.
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Advisory Warns Of 'Heightened Threat Environment' In US After Iran Strikes
An advisory from the US Department of Homeland Security warned of a "heightened threat environment in the United States" following overnight US military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
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Greenland's Ice Melted 17 Times Faster Than Average In May During Heatwave
For Greenland's indigenous communities, the warmer temperatures and melting ice affect their ability to hunt on the ice, posing a threat to their livelihood and traditional way of life.
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Home Ministry Urges States To Strengthen Civil Defence Amid Hostile Threats
In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968.
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Jetty Project Near Gateway Of India Runs Into Rough Sea, Raise Green Concerns
The proposed passenger jetty near the Gateway of India has run into rough weather due to opposition from locals who see it as an environment hazard and a threat to heritage sites.
-
Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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"Threat Environment" Rising Faster, Pacific Island Nations At Risk Of Becoming Footholds: UN
Pacific Island nations are at risk of becoming bases for global criminal gangs, a report by the United Nations drug authority said on Friday, as criminal activity surges across the isolated and economically vulnerable region.
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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This Underwater Art Gallery Is Protecting Corals From Climate Change Threat
On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism and climate change.
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
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"Climate Change Not A Challenge For Delhi Only": AAP Minister
With climate change posing a threat to water security in cities such as Delhi, the city government's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has said extreme weather is not a challenge for the national capital alone and collaboration among
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Case Against Karnataka Minister, Family Alleges Threat, Attempts Suicide
A case has been registered against Karnataka Tourism, Ecology and Environment Minister Anand Singh for allegedly threatening a family, whose members later attempted to immolate themselves, over a land dispute.
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Future-Proofing Your Business Against Global Uncertainties
With uncertainties and threats, businesses are needed ensure their assets are future-proof. While business environments are always evolving, the new technologies on the horizon and constantly changing consumer demands and preferences wreak havoc even on the best-laid plans. Here's how you can try best to future-proof businesses.
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Multiple Probes Into Chinese Companies Damaging Confidence of Foreign Investors, Chinese Embassy Says
Multiple probes into Chinese companies by enforcement agencies are damaging the confidence of foreign investors in India, the Chinese embassy said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate raided 44 locations across the country as part of a money-laundering investigation against Vivo and related firms. Earlier this year, the ED also ope...
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Climate Change Threat Is Real: Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray has said that the threat of climate change is a real one and that development and environment can go hand in hand provided that the development is sustainable.
