Mar 10, 2023 · Africa is breaking up or “rifting” into two parts and a new ocean is being born, scientists have said. As per a research published in the peer-reviewed journal Geophysical Research Letters, two major sections of the continent are peeling apart, which could eventually form a new ocean.Let’s understand the reason behind the split and how long will it …

Mar 21, 2024 · The numbers are shocking since the 1975 estimate of roughly one in a million given in a psychiatric textbook, as per NDTV.. Ancestry and 23andme are two popular mail-order DNA tests that can be useful in identifying a person’s genetic predispositions for specific ailments.

Dec 26, 2024 · The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024 are set to take place from December 26 to December 31 in Wall Street, New York. Discover the full schedule, venue highlights, and key updates for this prestigious chess event.

Dec 21, 2024 · Key Traditions and Symbols: The Christmas Tree: Originating in 16th-century Germany, the Christmas tree symbolizes life and hope during the cold winter months. Gift-Giving: This tradition represents the gifts brought by the Magi to the baby Jesus and is also influenced by the Roman tradition of exchanging gifts during Saturnalia. Santa Claus: A legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, a 4th ...

Dec 26, 2024 · The bald eagle has symbolised American strength and freedom for nearly 250 years, its image emblazoned on the Great Seal, military emblems, and currency. Yet, it wasn’t until Christmas Eve 2024 that it was officially designated the United States' national bird. This belated recognition highlights both a historic oversight and the …

Nov 5, 2024 · Heavy rains and significant hail storms have swept across parts of the Saudi Arabia since last week. The strange weather took a dramatic turn when Al-Jawf region witnessed snow fall for the time, creating a visual spectacle never seen before in the arid landscape. So, what triggered this unexpected weather phenomenon?

Dec 18, 2024 · Russia is all set to roll out a vaccine against cancer in the New Year. It will be available to patients for free from early 2025. According to TASS, Russia’s state-owned news agency, Andrey Kaprin, the General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health, recently said that the country is …

Nov 28, 2024 · Unfounded rumours about US Vice President Kamala Harris’s ‘drinking problem’ are running wild again. This comes after she addressed her supporters for the first time since her defeat in the recent US presidential election against Donald Trump. Many have criticised the veep and called her a 'functioning alcoholic' and a 'drunk aunt at Thanksgiving'

Jan 2, 2025 · Five years after Covid-19, China is grappling with an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The HMPV is an RNA virus that belongs to the Pneumoviridae, Metapneumovirus genus. It was first detected in 2001 by Dutch researchers studying samples of children with respiratory infections, but it has been around for six decades

Dec 20, 2024 · A parody song mocking UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, 'Freezing This Christmas' will not be aired on BBC despite its popularity. Created by freelance writer Chris Middleton and performed by Dean Ager, the track criticises Labour's winter fuel payment cuts. The song is topping download charts and has raised over £24,000 for charity