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Japan Tsunami: Essential Health Precautions To Take During A Natural Disaster
Tsunami Lung, a severe pneumonia from inhaling contaminated saltwater, poses serious health risks after tsunami events.
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7 Lesser-Known World Heritage Sites You Can Add To Your Travel Itinerary
The day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, aims to raise global awareness of the diversity, vulnerability, and conservation of heritage sites.
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Scientists Identify 3,000 "Surging" Glaciers, List Out Risks: Study
Scientists confirmed that over 3,100 glaciers have surged. They have also identified 81 glaciers that pose the greatest danger once they have surged.
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US President Donald Trump Wants 'Nicki Minaj-Style Nails', Expert Shares Why They Can Be A Health Disaster
Long extensions can leave natural nails brittle. They become vulnerable to fungal infection and inflammation
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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches NEONSAT-1A on Bridging the Swarm Mission
Rocket Lab successfully launched South Korea’s NEONSAT-1A satellite on January 29, 2026, completing the delayed Bridging the Swarm mission from New Zealand. Deployed into a 540-kilometer orbit, the Earth-observation spacecraft will deliver near-real-time imagery to monitor natural disasters across the Korean Peninsula. The launch marked Rocket La...
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Less Than 1% Of Climate Funding Allocated For Health Systems Since 2004: Report
This underinvestment comes as climate change is projected to cause up to 15.6 million deaths by 2050 due to factors like extreme heat, the spread of infectious diseases, and infrastructure failure.
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PM Modi To Meet Infant Who Was Orphaned By Mandi Cloudburst Tragedy
She was just 11 months old, fast asleep, when the raging waters came calling. Her parents and grandmother stepped out to divert the flood that threatened their home. They never returned.
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"Natural Disasters Testing Nation": PM As Rain Ravages Parts Of North India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pain and anguish over the devastation caused by landslides and floods triggered by incessant rains, and said natural disasters are testing the country.
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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Pakistan Floods Turn Wedding Celebrations Into 24 Funerals For A Family
Two days before his wedding, Noor Muhammad had a long phone call with his mother, just hours before devastating floods in Pakistan killed her along with 23 family members and relatives.
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What To Do If You Are Stuck In A Flood, Earthquake Or Cyclone While Travelling?
Knowing where to go, what to carry, and how to stay calm can help you navigate unexpected situations safely. Because in those crucial moments, it is not just about survival, it is about presence of mind, quick decisions, and staying connected.
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How ISRO Is Touching Lives: Parliament To Debate Space Programmes Today
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), once a modest initiative launched from a church in a fishing village in Thumba, Kerala, has now become a global symbol of frugal innovation and technological excellence.
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Firefighters Bring France's Largest Wildfire In Decades Under Control, 1 Dead
Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France. Still, local officials warned that scorching heat and dry conditions could reignite the blaze, as parts of the Mediterranean region face a heatwave.
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SWOT Satellite Captures Tsunami Wave After Kamchatka Quake
On July 30, 2025, the NASA–CNES SWOT satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave in the Pacific, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Recorded about 70 minutes after the quake, the wave measured 1.5 feet in open water but could grow to 30 feet at shore. SWOT’s advanced radar mapped the wave’s...
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Natural Disasters Caused $135 Billion In Economic Losses: Reinsurance Giant Swiss Re
Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, reinsurer Swiss Re said Wednesday.
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Japan Tsunami: Essential Health Precautions To Take During A Natural Disaster
Tsunami Lung, a severe pneumonia from inhaling contaminated saltwater, poses serious health risks after tsunami events.
-
7 Lesser-Known World Heritage Sites You Can Add To Your Travel Itinerary
The day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, aims to raise global awareness of the diversity, vulnerability, and conservation of heritage sites.
-
Scientists Identify 3,000 "Surging" Glaciers, List Out Risks: Study
Scientists confirmed that over 3,100 glaciers have surged. They have also identified 81 glaciers that pose the greatest danger once they have surged.
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US President Donald Trump Wants 'Nicki Minaj-Style Nails', Expert Shares Why They Can Be A Health Disaster
Long extensions can leave natural nails brittle. They become vulnerable to fungal infection and inflammation
-
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches NEONSAT-1A on Bridging the Swarm Mission
Rocket Lab successfully launched South Korea’s NEONSAT-1A satellite on January 29, 2026, completing the delayed Bridging the Swarm mission from New Zealand. Deployed into a 540-kilometer orbit, the Earth-observation spacecraft will deliver near-real-time imagery to monitor natural disasters across the Korean Peninsula. The launch marked Rocket La...
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Less Than 1% Of Climate Funding Allocated For Health Systems Since 2004: Report
This underinvestment comes as climate change is projected to cause up to 15.6 million deaths by 2050 due to factors like extreme heat, the spread of infectious diseases, and infrastructure failure.
-
PM Modi To Meet Infant Who Was Orphaned By Mandi Cloudburst Tragedy
She was just 11 months old, fast asleep, when the raging waters came calling. Her parents and grandmother stepped out to divert the flood that threatened their home. They never returned.
-
"Natural Disasters Testing Nation": PM As Rain Ravages Parts Of North India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pain and anguish over the devastation caused by landslides and floods triggered by incessant rains, and said natural disasters are testing the country.
-
NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Pakistan Floods Turn Wedding Celebrations Into 24 Funerals For A Family
Two days before his wedding, Noor Muhammad had a long phone call with his mother, just hours before devastating floods in Pakistan killed her along with 23 family members and relatives.
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What To Do If You Are Stuck In A Flood, Earthquake Or Cyclone While Travelling?
Knowing where to go, what to carry, and how to stay calm can help you navigate unexpected situations safely. Because in those crucial moments, it is not just about survival, it is about presence of mind, quick decisions, and staying connected.
-
How ISRO Is Touching Lives: Parliament To Debate Space Programmes Today
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), once a modest initiative launched from a church in a fishing village in Thumba, Kerala, has now become a global symbol of frugal innovation and technological excellence.
-
Firefighters Bring France's Largest Wildfire In Decades Under Control, 1 Dead
Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France. Still, local officials warned that scorching heat and dry conditions could reignite the blaze, as parts of the Mediterranean region face a heatwave.
-
SWOT Satellite Captures Tsunami Wave After Kamchatka Quake
On July 30, 2025, the NASA–CNES SWOT satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave in the Pacific, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Recorded about 70 minutes after the quake, the wave measured 1.5 feet in open water but could grow to 30 feet at shore. SWOT’s advanced radar mapped the wave’s...
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Natural Disasters Caused $135 Billion In Economic Losses: Reinsurance Giant Swiss Re
Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, reinsurer Swiss Re said Wednesday.
