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Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook
How the Strait of Hormuz became a system of control, shaping power and the global economy.
Rare Roman mosaic shows woman battling wild animals in the arena, researcher says
An ancient Roman mosaic shows a woman fighting a wild beast in the arena — a rare depiction of a female combatant and the first known visual representation of a woman battling animals, according to a researcher. The mosaic, which dates to around 250 A.D., appears to show a woman confronting a leopard, with a photo of the damaged artwork showing her wielding a whip beside the animal.Author Alfonso Manas, a researcher in Spain, argues that the mosaic is the first-known depiction of a woman fightin...
Kursk NPP-2 Unit 1 ready for commissioning
All systems and equipment have confirmed their design parameters
Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember
2025 was the beginning of the end for coal and gas power, says think tank, but the world is still warming rapidly.
Could the mega El Nino that killed 4% of the world return in 2026?
Could the mega El Nino that killed of the world return in
NYU Abu Dhabi study reveals how wild apple trees shaped modern apples and sustainable agriculture
Abu Dhabi: Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing that their evolution has been shaped by continuous exchange with wild apple trees.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a study published in Current Biology, the research team compared cultivated apples with their wild relatives from Europe and Asia. Their findings revealed that...
Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one
Northeast Japan escaped relatively unscathed from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off its coast on Monday, but residents have been advised to stay alert as it is too early to tell whether the tremor was the main shock or a precursor to a far larger one. Hours after the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a special advisory warning of a slightly elevated risk of a temblor with a magnitude of 8 or stronger in the coming days. There was a 1 per cent chance of a megaquake,.....
Life on Mars breakthrough as NASA Curiosity rover reveals major never-before-seen alien evidence on Red Planet
Life on Mars breakthrough as NASA Curiosity rover reveals major never-before-seen alien evidence on Red PlanetNASA's Curiosity rover uncovered critical new samples, including a series of compounds planetary scientists consider building blocks for the origin of life on EarthCommentsNewsLiam Doyle10:00, 21 Apr 2026Updated 10:04, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesThe Curiosity rover has uncovered a critical series of new compounds(Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS / SWNS)NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has...
When India built a satellite inside a church, and Isro was born
When India built a satellite inside a church and Isro was born
Budhaditya Rajyog : अप्रैल के आखिर में सूर्य-बुध का महासंगम, 4 राशियों को मिलेगा बंपर लाभ
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China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time
China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...
Modern wars begin in space long before the first strike on land, air or sea
Modern wars begin in space long before the first strike on land air or sea
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.