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After losing about 140.5 billion tons of ice a year for two decades, Antarctica temporarily reversed course, gaining a record 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

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After losing about 140.5 billion tons of ice a year for two decades, Antarctica temporarily reversed course, gaining a record 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

Representative Image (AI-generated) Antarctica has been losing mass for years as glaciers shed ice into the ocean, contributing to rising sea levels. But between 2021 and 2023, the continent experienced an unusual and temporary reversal. Instead of continuing to lose mass at its recent rate, Antarctica gained about 695 billion tonnes over 22 months, marking … Read more

After losing about 140.5 billion tons of ice a year for two decades, Antarctica temporarily reversed course, gaining a record 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

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After losing about 140.5 billion tons of ice a year for two decades, Antarctica temporarily reversed course, gaining a record 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

Representative Image (AI-generated) Antarctica has been losing mass for years as glaciers shed ice into the ocean, contributing to rising sea levels. But between 2021 and 2023, the continent experienced an unusual and temporary reversal. Instead of continuing to lose mass at its recent rate, Antarctica gained about 695 billion tonnes over 22 months, marking … Read more

Crypto goes abroad, comes back as shopping money: How Indians are using overseas platforms to turn USDT, stablecoins into gift cards to buy groceries, fuel, food, mobile recharges and even gold

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Crypto goes abroad, comes back as shopping money: How Indians are using overseas platforms to turn USDT, stablecoins into gift cards to buy groceries, fuel, food, mobile recharges and even gold

The vouchers are closed-loop prepaid instruments issued by specific entities. The world of cryptocurrencies is a strange one. And the way some Indians are ‘round tripping’ cryptos is another interesting facet of it.Someone ‘earning’ crypto through either legitimate or illegal activities can also use it via international organisations, without the transaction necessarily passing through local … Read more

Crypto goes abroad, comes back as shopping money: How Indians are using overseas platforms to turn USDT, stablecoins into gift cards to buy groceries, fuel, food, mobile recharges and even gold

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Crypto goes abroad, comes back as shopping money: How Indians are using overseas platforms to turn USDT, stablecoins into gift cards to buy groceries, fuel, food, mobile recharges and even gold

The vouchers are closed-loop prepaid instruments issued by specific entities. The world of cryptocurrencies is a strange one. And the way some Indians are ‘round tripping’ cryptos is another interesting facet of it.Someone ‘earning’ crypto through either legitimate or illegal activities can also use it via international organisations, without the transaction necessarily passing through local … Read more

Eiffel Tower reopens after female staff strike: What exactly happened during BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s delegation visit in Paris?

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Eiffel Tower reopens after female staff strike: What exactly happened during BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s delegation visit in Paris?

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is among the world’s most visited landmarks. In a recent update, the tower was shut for a whole day, following a staff protest linked to a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation. However, it has now reopened to tourists. The incident took place during a busy period of religious … Read more

Agnikul Cosmos: Indian startup Agnikul Cosmos unveils testing & manufacturing hubs in Chennai to validate reusable rocket stages

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Agnikul Cosmos: Indian startup Agnikul Cosmos unveils testing & manufacturing hubs in Chennai to validate reusable rocket stages

STIF is a fully in-house facility for testing reusable rocket stages under flight-like operating conditions NEW DELHI: In a giant step towards attaining reusable launch vehicle technology like Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos has inaugurated two new assembly and testing facilities in Chennai.The company unveiled the Stage Testing & Inspection Facility (STIF) … Read more

In 2018, scientists moved wolves to an isolated island to rebuild its ecosystem; five years later, researchers found out if it worked |

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In 2018, scientists moved wolves to an isolated island to rebuild its ecosystem; five years later, researchers found out if it worked |

A new study reveals that wolves brought back to Isle Royale National Park are building a self-sustaining population. Researchers observed the wolves from September 2018 to September 2023 after the National Park Service released 19 animals captured in Minnesota, Michigan and Ontario. The population grew steadily during this period, reaching a minimum of 27 wolves … Read more