In a groundbreaking study, researchers have engineered eco-friendly bricks using desert sand and various industrial by-products. These bricks boast enhanced sulfate resistance when compared to traditional cement options. An innovative…

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Five pet swans escaped in Maryland; descendants later neared 4,000

Times of India

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

Five pet swans escaped in Maryland; descendants later neared 4,000

Five mute swans escaped from an estate in Maryland in 1962 and their descendants multiplied to nearly 4,000 in the Chesapeake Bay region within four decades. The invasive birds eat large amounts of underwater grasses and have also been…

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Weather tracker: Extreme rainfall deluges Japan and South Korea

The Guardian

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

Weather tracker: Extreme rainfall deluges Japan and South Korea

Unprecedented downpours cause deaths, evacuations and transport chaos. Plus, Hurricane Lala batters Hawaii South Korea and Japan were hit by extreme rainfall late last week and into this week. On 13 August in the city of Chiba near Tokyo…

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The dinosaur sex in The End of Oak Street is odd. The reality is far more confusing

CBC

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

The dinosaur sex in The End of Oak Street is odd. The reality is far more confusing

The End of Oak Street gives dinosaurs a scientific makeover, from feathers to mating behaviour. CBC News asks paleontologists what the movie gets right — and what remains a prehistoric mystery.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink seeks India approval, says it will help ‘least served’

Times of India

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

Elon Musk’s Starlink seeks India approval, says it will help ‘least served’

Starlink, founded by Elon Musk, is aiming to gain approval for its Generation 2 satellite constellation in India. This innovative system is designed to provide direct-to-device connectivity, particularly benefiting underserved communities…

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‘Smart’ gel turns solid to liquid with UV light: How does it work?

Times of India

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

‘Smart’ gel turns solid to liquid with UV light: How does it work?

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a multi-responsive smart gel that can switch between solid-like and liquid-like states when exposed to ultraviolet light, heat or acid. Built using foldamer molecules and palladium…

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US scientists are building a $12m 'digital brain' for drones inspired by insects

Times of India

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

US scientists are building a $12m 'digital brain' for drones inspired by insects

At Penn State, a research team is pioneering advanced drone decision-making systems modeled after insect neural mechanisms. Utilizing analogue computing alongside graphene materials, this initiative focuses on onboard data processing that…

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What Europe's shrinking rivers reveal, and why Australia should take notice

SBS News

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

What Europe's shrinking rivers reveal, and why Australia should take notice

The discoveries emerging from Europe's rivers point to challenges that stretch well beyond the continent.

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China clears Geely for landmark satellite IoT test to spur commercial space sector

South China Morning Post

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

China clears Geely for landmark satellite IoT test to spur commercial space sector

China has approved its first private-sector commercial trial for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, granting a permit to a Geely-backed venture as part of broader efforts to open the country’s burgeoning satellite communications…

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'Starlink would help the least served in India, especially in rural areas': Elon Musk

Times of India

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

'Starlink would help the least served in India, especially in rural areas': Elon Musk

Elon Musk supports Starlink's satellite internet for India's underserved rural communities. The service aims to bridge significant connectivity gaps where 4G access remains limited. Starlink's network could reach remote areas, overcoming…

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Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show

The Guardian

ScienceAug 21, 2026 · 1 min

Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show

National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding Aerial footage of an estate in Somerset has revealed the benefits of rewilding land in the face of extreme…

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