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A small Texas reactor reached criticality in under a year, aiming to produce medical isotopes that US hospitals now import

Representative Image of a modern Texas nuclear reactor supporting advanced isotope production for healthcare (AI-generated image) Every day, more than 40,000 Americans undergo a diagnostic scan that depends on technetium-99m, a radioactive isotope used to image the heart, spot cancer and check kidney function. Every milligram of the molybdenum-99 that produces it currently arrives in […]

Couple in black: Prince Harry and Meghan honored as ‘Humanitarians of the Year’ – What were they awarded for?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle yet again made the headlines, but this time not for the controversy but for their humanitarian work. The couple made a rare joint appearance on the red carpet, wearing semi-formal dress, opting for black suits, on Thursday night as they received ‘Humanitarians of the Year’ at the Project Healthy Minds […]

UAE to provide students with free Google Gemini Pro subscription for one year starting October 2025 | World News

UAE university students can now access Google Gemini Pro for free, enhancing their learning experience with advanced AI tools/ Illustrative image generated by AI Google and the UAE government are bringing AI directly into students’ hands. University students across the country can now enjoy free access to Google Gemini Pro, a state-of-the-art AI platform designed […]

Over a year on, transplanted trees at Raman Thangal Lake in Sholinganallur stand dead

Environmentalists also pointed out that transplantation can succeed only if the relocated trees receive intensive aftercare for several months after they are moved | Photo Credit: S.R. RAGHUNATHAN Morning walkers circle Raman Thangal Lake in Sholinganallur, but instead of the shade promised by rows of transplanted trees, they are greeted by a line of lifeless […]

AI company CEO pays $1.7 million a year so employees can live in one of America’s most expensive neighbourhoods | World News

An artificial intelligence start-up is making headlines for an employee benefit rarely seen in the corporate world. New York-based AI sales software company Rilla spends around $1.7 million every year on housing stipends, helping employees live near its headquarters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, one of America’s most expensive neighbourhoods. The initiative is part of CEO Sebastian […]

Crocodile wedding: A Mexican mayor marries a caiman every year, but the real story is about people and nature | World News

Every year, a small town in southern Mexico stages one of the world’s most unusual wedding ceremonies. A mayor dresses for the occasion, a bride wears a white gown adorned with flowers, music fills the streets, and hundreds of residents gather to celebrate. The only difference is that the bride is not a person but […]

Why eucalyptus trees shed their bark every year and how it helps them survive |

Peeling trunks and ribbons of bark hanging from branches are among the most distinctive features of eucalyptus trees. To many people, the sight can appear as though the tree is damaged or dying. In reality, the opposite is often true. For most eucalyptus species, shedding bark is a natural process that plays an important role […]

Malaysia Mh370: ‘Closure for next of kin’: Malaysia extends MH370 search by one more year

Search operations for MH-370 have been extended by one year to ensure that next of kin get some closure. (Image source: Reuters) Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the transport ministry said on Monday.The Boeing 777 aircraft was carrying […]

UAE grants 3-day weekend to students, private sector and government employees for Islamic New Year | World News

June 15 declared UAE holiday as millions get 3-day weekend / Image:File Residents across the UAE are set to enjoy another public holiday this month after authorities confirmed that Monday, June 15, 2026, will be an official holiday to mark the Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year. The announcement applies to […]

Court convicts Bihar BJP MLA in New Year bash firing case | India News

A Delhi court on Saturday convicted Raju Kumar Singh, BJP MLA from Sahebganj in Muzaffarpur, in an eight-year-old New Year party firing case that led to the death of a woman, Dr Archana Gupta. Singh was held guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the IPC and under the Arms Act. Special judge […]