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How a massive landslide and retreating glacier triggered the catastrophic Sikkim flood in 2023
1+ hour ago (55+ words) A comprehensive analysis of satellite data confirms that a massive landslide and subsequent glacier calving, rather than extreme rainfall or earthquakes, were the primary drivers of the 2023 South Lhonak lake outburst. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly…...
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1+ day, 15+ hour ago (67+ words) Underwater gliders have captured unprecedented data showing how fierce tropical storms churn up deep-sea nutrients to spark explosive growth in marine plant life and oxygen levels. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Researchers have discovered a new species…...
New 'Happy-Face' Spider Discovered in the Western Himalayas
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (50+ words) Underwater gliders have captured unprecedented data showing how fierce tropical storms churn up deep-sea nutrients to spark explosive growth in marine plant life and oxygen levels. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math…...
Underwater robotic drones show how tropical cyclones affect the deep ocean
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (104+ words) Underwater gliders have captured unprecedented data showing how fierce tropical storms churn up deep-sea nutrients to spark explosive growth in marine plant life and oxygen levels. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? By deploying a glider during Cyclone…...
DNA studies reveals two distinct groups of Indian Rhesus Macaques
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (47+ words) Mitochondrial DNA analysis of wild Indian rhesus macaques reveals two deeply separated lineages, suggesting the familiar primates may actually belong to two distinct subspecies. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math Quizzes " Play…...
Introducing Ocean Eyes: The ambitious citizen science project to map India's marine biodiversity | Research Matters
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (48+ words) A newly developed mobile application is successfully bridging the gap in marine biodiversity data by empowering everyday citizens to accurately document ocean life across India. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math Quizzes…...
Researchers discover freshwater algae that can 'eat' plastic waste
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (90+ words) A newly identified strain of microalgae found in an Indian lake can safely break down tough household plastics, offering a natural and toxin-free way to tackle global pollution. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? These enzymes act like…...
South Asia is defying global warming trends: the Himalayas are heating up while other areas cool
1+ week, 2+ day ago (146+ words) A new high-resolution study reveals that South Asia is experiencing extreme, localized temperature shifts'with the high Himalayas warming much faster than the global average, while certain regions see unexpected seasonal cooling. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Conversely,…...
Two new glowing fireflies found in Meghalayan forests; first in over a century
1+ week, 2+ day ago (51+ words) A new review reveals how microplastics from decades-old waste dumps are quietly contaminating India's soil, water, and air, urging an immediate update to national waste policies. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math…...
India's ageing landfills are leaking microplastics into the environment
1+ week, 3+ day ago (51+ words) A new review reveals how microplastics from decades-old waste dumps are quietly contaminating India's soil, water, and air, urging an immediate update to national waste policies. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math…...