Science
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Amid Cross-Border Clashes in Kashmir
By [India-Pakistan] Date: May 13, 2025 Location: New Delhi / Islamabad Tensions between India and Pakistan have once again reached a boiling point following a series of violent cross-border clashes along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The situation, which escalated dramatically in early May 2025, has drawn international concern and sparked renewed fears of a larger military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
By Sumon Ahmed9 months ago in Earth
Puffins, Paperwork, and Power
In early 2024, the UK and Scottish Governments made headlines by banning industrial sandeel fishing in their North Sea waters. Why sandeels? They're small, oily fish, unseen on dinner plates but vital for marine ecosystems. Puffins, kittiwakes, porpoises, cod, and haddock all depend heavily on this tiny species. Decades of overfishing, primarily by Danish industrial trawlers, have put sandeels and consequently entire marine food webs under severe strain.
By Bradley Knight 9 months ago in Earth
New Signals Hint at a Lost Ocean of Water Concealed Within Mars. AI-Generated.
New Signals Hint at a Lost Ocean of Water Concealed Within Mars For decades, scientists have been captivated by the mystery of water on Mars. New evidence emerging from recent radar and satellite data suggests something groundbreaking: a massive, hidden ocean of water may still be locked beneath the planet’s surface. If confirmed, this discovery could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet’s history and its potential for life.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in Earth
Flower Moon 2025: How and When to See May’s Full Moon
On Monday, May 12, 2025, skywatchers around the world will be treated to the Flower Moon, May’s full moon, which will reach its peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT (10:26 p.m. IST) . Although the peak occurs during daylight hours in India, the moon will appear full and bright on the nights of May 11 through May 13, offering ample opportunity for observation.
By Abjol Hussain Laskar9 months ago in Earth
The Structure and Layers of the Ocean Floor
The ocean, covering over 70% of Earth’s surface, is a vast and mysterious realm. Beneath its surface lies the ocean floor—an intricate landscape that rivals the complexity of the continents. This underwater terrain is not flat or uniform, but composed of a variety of features shaped by geological processes over millions of years. Understanding the structure and layers of the ocean floor is crucial for marine science, geology, and environmental studies.
By Mubasshir Haque 9 months ago in Earth










