At least 191 people were killed in road accidents in Thailand in the first three days of the country’s annual Songkran festival, widely known as the “world’s largest water fight”, marking a grim start to the celebrations this year.According to the New York Post, the Thai New Year festival, typically marked by week-long water festivities […]
Lakes are often thought of as calm bodies of water with clear inflows and outflows, part of a continuous cycle that eventually connects back to the ocean. Some lakes sit in closed basins where water enters but never leaves through rivers or streams. These are known as endorheic lakes. The water simply collects, then slowly […]
A seemingly awkward moment involving Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has gone viral after he was seen struggling to open a water bottle during a public event in the UK. The incident occurred during an on-stage conversation at Chatham House on Tuesday, where al-Sharaa was speaking with Director and CEO Bronwen Maddox.In the video, the Syrian […]
Penn State researchers are taking the unique resilience of tardigrades or ‘water bears’ as a basis for evaluation into how living organisms will respond and protect Martian resources. These microscopic extremophiles are known for their ability to survive in the vacuum of space; however, this study primarily focuses on their molecular response to Martian-like conditions […]
Water quality has emerged as one of the vital aspects that define how a country is able to successfully manage its environment, infrastructure, and health. In various developed nations around the world, access to clean and pure drinking water is not left to chance. Rather, various aspects such as water sources and environmental protection policies […]
New Delhi, March 8: In today’s fast-paced life, paying attention to health is crucial. Incorporating essential foods into our diet is necessary, and one such remarkable food is water chestnut flour, which has been used for centuries. Both Ayurveda and science recognize its importance. This flour offers benefits ranging from weight management to hair care. […]
Evelyn N. Wang: The scientist who wants to make every home produce its own water (Image source: MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering ) Water touches every part of human life. We drink it, cook with it, wash with it and depend on it for health and hygiene. Yet according to global estimates, more than 2.2 […]
Jaipur, March 4: The search for former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal and other accused in the Rajasthan ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ scam is ongoing with a massive operation being conducted across several states. This special operation, which began on February 17, 2026, has now entered its 16th day. A total of 40 dedicated search teams have […]
SubhanAllah Moment? Smart Pigeon Triggers Zamzam Cooler on Its Own (Representative Image) A delightful and unexpected video from Mecca has captured global attention after showing a smart pigeon placing its body on a water cooler sensor to dispense Zamzam water, the sacred water sourced from the historic well within the Grand Mosque and then calmly […]
A new report from the United Nations warns that humanity has entered an era researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, rivers and rainfall can no longer meet demand. Countries are increasingly tapping into groundwater reserves that took centuries or even millennia to form. Once depleted, these sources might never fully recover. Experts estimate that […]
