Science

Let’s stalk the pink chicks of Muzaffargarh

Let’s stalk the pink chicks of Muzaffargarh

It happened on a hot July morning. With a group of researchers, I set out for a routine wildlife survey half an hour’s drive from Muzaffargarh, in the sprawling wetlands of South Punjab. The vital but fragile lowland ecosystem is made up…

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New dinosaur discovered in Zimbabwe

The Musango matusadonaensis species discovered in Zimbabwe has revealed diversity of dinosaurs in southern Africa.

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When climate meets conflict in Benue’s fragile communities

When climate meets conflict in Benue’s fragile communities

Benue State has long been celebrated as Nigeria’s “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its fertile plains, industrious farmers and enormous agricultural potential have sustained millions of livelihoods while contributing significantly to the…

For a country of over 200 million people, Nigeria has seemingly been planning in the dark for far too long

The last national census was conducted 20 years ago in 2006. Since then, budgets, revenue sharing, schools, hospitals, and policies have all been based on projections and estimates. This should not continue. Guestimates, no matter their…

Meteor over New Zealand may reveal clues to the solar system's origins

Meteor over New Zealand may reveal clues to the solar system's origins

A spectacular fireball passed over New Zealand sky at an extremely high speed. The celestial visitor produced loud rumbles and bright light displays for observers. Scientists are now collecting data to understand this rare event…

750 Indian girls failed at school experiments; their satellite now orbits Earth

750 Indian girls failed at school experiments; their satellite now orbits Earth

After overcoming an initial setback, Indian schoolgirls have successfully launched their AzaadiSAT satellite into orbit. This remarkable project engaged 750 students from 75 schools throughout India, where they contributed to building…

Anthony Fauci’s diaries take aim at News Corp journalist Sharri Markson’s ‘nonsense’ Covid-19 investigation

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Anthony Fauci’s diaries take aim at News Corp journalist Sharri Markson’s ‘nonsense’ Covid-19 investigation

US former top health official, who was subpoenaed to appear at a Senate hearing into Covid-19, says Markson’s reporting about virus’s origin ‘does not make any sense’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dr Anthony…

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The price of a promise: What Pax Silica would bring and take away

The price of a promise: What Pax Silica would bring and take away

Envisioned as a cutting-edge ecosystem for artificial intelligence and chip manufacturing, the proposed Pax Silica hub is anchored in New Clark City, Tarlac, within the Luzon Economic Corridor. The project is projected to consume 130…

Meet the astronomer using ‘cosmic fossils’ to investigate the Milky Way's violent birth

Meet the astronomer using ‘cosmic fossils’ to investigate the Milky Way's violent birth

Vast cosmic collisions over tens of billions of years have shaped our galaxy into the Milky Way that we see in the night sky today. Galactic archaeologist Amina Helma has dedicated her life to unearthing the "cosmic fossils" that help us…

THE floods are visiting us again

The death toll will be counted within days. The damage to roads, bridges and embankments will be tallied within weeks and translated into a dollar figure. Expect this assessment to dominate the coverage. It is legitimate but a wrong ledger…

Live: Fontainebleau fire contained, but southern Europe on high alert as wildfires rage

Live: Fontainebleau fire contained, but southern Europe on high alert as wildfires rage

An uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris threatened to surge again in southwest France on Wednesday, as three firefighters died in Greece and crews across southern Europe confronted a punishing mix of heat, drought and strong…

Pax Silica brings promise—but at what cost?

Pax Silica brings promise—but at what cost?

The proposed Pax Silica hub in New Clark City, Tarlac, is envisioned as a semiconductor and artificial intelligence ecosystem within the Luzon Economic Corridor. The project is expected to require about 130 million liters of water a day…