World's Largest Container Line is Rerouting its Fleet to Avoid Collisions with Endangered Blue Whales
A global leader in container shipping, MSC began in mid-2022 to re-route its vessels passing by Sri Lanka on behalf of blue whales
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Rare Diamond Within a Diamond Is Unearthed in India and Dubbed 'The Beating Heart'
The diamond inside a diamond is a phenomenon that's been found only once before, and is hailed as a treasure of natural gemology.
Laid Off in Lockdown, Construction Worker Starts Crafting Radiator Covers-And Earns First Million
Unique Designs by Liam was given birth after a construction firm had to shut down from Britain's imposed lockdowns.
World's Known Lithium Reserves Up 40% After Colossal Discovery in India Turns Up 5.9 Million Tons
In a stunning development for the future of technology, India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, just uncovered vast reserves of lithium in the Reasi district of the northern union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The Geological Survey of India (GSI) estimated that around 5.9 million metric tons of lithium could be found there. […]
Flood of 'Right to Repair' Bills For Autos, Phones, and Tractors Equals DIY 'Watershed Moment'
The "Right to Repair" movement has been growing in urgency and size since the turn of the millennium, and dozens of laws are now on the books
The Best Super Bowl Ads Were Funny, Heartwarming, and Celebrity-Filled (LOOK)
Today Super Bowl ads are an American tradition, with many employing high-profile celebrities and million-dollar budgets.
Watch This Cargo Ship Fly a Giant Kite to Save Fuel and Cut Emissions
It's tempting to call it a sail, and the activity sailing. However even the word kite belies the technological sophistication of the Seawing.
Historians Stunned: Uzbekistan Nomads Supplied a Third of the Bronze Used Across Ancient Mediterranean
Nomads from Uzbekistan didn't need empire or centralization to hold near monopoly power over tin sales in the ancient Near East, 3,500 BCE.
Tube of Red Lipstick 4,000 Years Old Unearthed in Iran Bears 'Striking Resemblance' to Modern Ingredients
Most of the cosmetic preparations that have been recovered from ancient civilizations are white powders that were used as foundation.
Dogs, Cars and Bedrooms: Person-to-person Sharing Explodes
One of the biggest trends out there is sharing. People like Rob Gonzalez are making a living from renting out cars, formal clothes, rooms to vacationers, and even pets. It has become the norm: People using online sites to share what they have – in the tangible world – with strangers.
Rise in US Orders for Core Capital Goods Best in 5 Months
Orders by U.S. companies for core capital goods like machinery, considered a proxy for business investment, rose 1.7 percent in October, the best showing since a 2.3 percent rise in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Solar Kiosk Debuts in Ethiopia, Brings First Electricity to Remote Villages
A German company has installed its first clean energy kiosk in rural Ethiopia powered by rooftop solar panels. The self-contained SolarKiosk functions as a small-scale power company for surrounding villages that have no electricity. The large metal roadside booth, which can hold 6-8 people inside, is expected to provide enough power for villagers to charge their mobile phones and car batteries, run a computer, and power its own solar fridge, which might offer the only refrigeration for miles.
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