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April 18, 2019 2:13 PM

Kakapow! Rare world's fattest parrot has record breeding season

The world's fattest parrot, the critically endangered kakapo, has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season. New Zealand scientists said that climate change is possibly aiding the species' unique mating spree.<br />''<br />''Less than 50 years after the flightless nocturnal bir...

April 18, 2019 12:43 PM

US: Forecasters turn to array of technology to fight floodwaters

New technology is being put to the test fighting floods this year as rivers inundate towns and farm fields across the central United States. Drones, supercomputers and sonar that scans deep under water are helping to maintain flood control projects and predict just where rivers will breach their ban...

April 18, 2019 12:43 PM

US: Forecasters turn to array of technology to fight floodwaters

New technology is being put to the test fighting floods this year as rivers inundate towns and farm fields across the central United States. Drones, supercomputers and sonar that scans deep under water are helping to maintain flood control projects and predict just where rivers will breach their ban...

April 18, 2019 12:08 PM

World Heritage Day being observed today

Today is World Heritage Day. The day is celebrated every year to promote the cultural heritage across the world. The theme of this year is Rural Landscapes.<br />''<br />''<br />''It is also a day of international solidarity in favor of strengthening and safeguarding heritage world...

April 18, 2019 12:08 PM

World Heritage Day being observed today

Today is World Heritage Day. The day is celebrated every year to promote the cultural heritage across the world. The theme of this year is Rural Landscapes.<br />''<br />''<br />''It is also a day of international solidarity in favor of strengthening and safeguarding heritage world...

April 12, 2019 2:27 PM

Twins study reveals impact of space travel on astronauts

<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Scientists have found no long-lasting, major epigenetic differences in astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and his twin brother, Mark Kelly, who remained on Earth.</span>&nbsp;Epi...

April 12, 2019 2:27 PM

Twins study reveals impact of space travel on astronauts

<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Scientists have found no long-lasting, major epigenetic differences in astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and his twin brother, Mark Kelly, who remained on Earth.</span>&nbsp;Epi...

April 11, 2019 8:13 AM

Astronomers take 1st ever image of black hole

Astronomers have taken the first ever image of a black hole, which is located in a distant galaxy. The image which has been captured by a network of eight telescopes across the world, shows an intensely bright 'ring of fire' surrounding a perfectly circular dark hole.&nbsp;<br />...

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