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Strengthening India’s Space Sovereignty
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (170+ words) India’s Leap Towards Space Leadership EO-PPP is a pioneering public–private framework launched by IN-SPACe. It brings government oversight and private industry together to develop India’s first privately owned Earth observation satellite constellation, backed by around ₹1,200 crore in private investment…...
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Sea of Okhotsk, 21 km west of Ostrov Ketoy Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 09:13 pm (Sakhalin time)
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (37+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Sea of Okhotsk, 21 km west of Ostrov Ketoy Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 09:13 pm (Sakhalin time) -...
Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Pakistan: Leh, Ladakh, 282km NNW of Kargil, Laddakh, India, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 08:57 pm (Kolkata time)
32+ min ago (33+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Pakistan: Leh, Ladakh, 282km NNW of Kargil, Laddakh, India, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 08:57 pm (Kolkata time) -...
Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 131 km southeast of Salina Cruz, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 03:47 am (GMT -6)
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (37+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 131 km southeast of Salina Cruz, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 03:47 am (GMT -6) -...
UK study to test if geothermal heating and cooling of roads could prevent potholes
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (281+ words) A study at the University of Surrey in the UK aims to determine if geothermal heating and cooling can help regulate temperatures and prevent damage in roads. A study at the University of Surrey in the UK is evaluating if…...
Pusan National University develops an AI framework for smarter ship navigation
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (147+ words) AI-driven system uses real-time weather data to reduce harmful coastal pollution through fuel efficient ship navigation image: Researchers develop a new framework that uses real-time weather data to guide ship navigation routes for reducing pollution. view more Credit: Dr. Dowon…...
A dangerous precedent for coastal dwelling protection
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (939+ words) A case in the NSW Land and Environment Court sets a dangerous precedent for the approval of private seawalls without independent expert oversight. On July 23, in Horton Coastal Engineering Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council, Commissioner Joanne Gray of the…...
Boone moves down to Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (305+ words) BOONE — The Town of Boone has lifted Stage 2 Water Restrictions and has implemented Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions effective Aug. 12. Conditions have been met to lift Stage 2 Water Restrictions; however, the Town of Boone continues to urge its water customers to…...
Scientists Just Found A 150-Million-Year-Old Sea Creature Fossil 9,000 Kilometers From Where It Was Supposed To Live
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (416+ words) This ancient creature was supposed to be living an ocean away. Instead, its bones turned up in one of Germany's most famous fossil beds. That single-species interpretation also influenced broader views of Late Jurassic ichthyosaurs. Scientists traditionally considered these marine…...
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Banda Sea, 71 km northeast of Tiakur, Indonesia, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 10:54 pm (GMT +9)
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (32+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Banda Sea, 71 km northeast of Tiakur, Indonesia, on Friday, Aug 14, 2026, at 10:54 pm (GMT +9) -...