4+ hour, 37+ min ago  (320+ words) Student research challenges assumptions about grip strength'Oman Observer MUSCAT: A seemingly minor anatomical variation has opened the door to an intriguing scientific question: why do some people lack a muscle that others possess, and does its absence matter? New research…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (383+ words) A strategic reforestation has been going on in Oman for five years, and the Al Masarat weather system created an ideal condition for the tree planting campaign, as the soil is ready, and there is humidity in the air. This…...

49+ min ago  (588+ words) The global energy transition has crossed a symbolic threshold. In 2025, renewable energy capacity reached 5,149 gigawatts, accounting for 49.4 per cent of total installed electricity capacity worldwide. For the first time in modern energy history, clean power stands on the brink of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (253+ words) ALMATY: With a loud thwack of their wings, "the falcons took flight, quickly "soaring high above the rocky desert landscape of Altyn-Emel National Park in southeastern Kazakhstan. The 34 birds were on an important mission: to help restore Kazakhstan's population of…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago  (243+ words) MUSCAT: The GCC has recorded significant progress in renewable energy and climate resilience, according to the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf's 2024 climate report, which highlights notable shifts in weather patterns and sustainability…...

13+ hour, 3+ min ago  (266+ words) It may be noted that advanced and timely warnings by the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre helped people and authorities take precautionary measures, such as announcing remote classes for school and college students and online or work from home, for…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1008+ words) Scientists have managed to film a spectacular event rarely witnessed by humans: a sperm whale giving birth while other females worked together to support the mother and her newborn.A team from Project CETI, an international effort seeking to understand…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (229+ words) Weather across Oman to stabilise by Sunday'Oman Observer Muscat: The ongoing weather system is expected to gradually weaken from Saturday evening in the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, but will continue with some rains in the Al Wusta…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (132+ words) Muscat: The governorates of Al Buraimi, North Al Batinah, Musandam, and parts of Al Dhahirah have started receiving torrential rains, which will extending to include the rest of the governorates. As there are chances of flowing wadis, people are urged…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (241+ words) Heavy rainfall alert issued across Oman for Friday'Oman Observer Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to affect large parts of the Sultanate of Oman starting early Friday morning…...