Nepal zoo bird flu outbreak raises alarm for national parks
KATHMANDU — In the village of Pithauli, on the edge of Nepal’s Chitwan National Park, a safe feeding site for critically endangered vultures has long been hailed as a success…
Google’s best practices for recycled materials
Google’s Pixel 10a smartphone, launched in March, contains 36 percent recycled materials, by weight, more than the latest Apple iPhone models. That includes aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, tin, tungsten, rare…
Solar eclipses are a source of fascination, legends and scientific discovery
KEY TAKEAWAYS On August 12 2026, a total solar eclipse – one of the most spectacular astronomical events in Europe since the one in 1999 – will be visible in France…
Adan Krayan Rice farmer.Image by Terra Madre
Rice Prices Surge Across Southern India as Weak Monsoon Raises Harvest Fears
El Niño, rainfall deficits and supply concerns put pressure on household budgets. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC BENGALURU, India — Rice prices are rising across southern India as weak monsoon rainfall fuels…