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Alaska’s Snow Crabs Vanish Due to Warmer Oceans

October 23, 2023

Billions of snow crabs have disappeared from Alaskan waters, leaving scientists to attribute this loss to the impact of rising ocean temperatures. This revelation follows the cancellation of Alaska’s snow crab harvest season for the second consecutive year. Researchers from ..

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High Levels of Helium-3 Found in Rocks on Baffin Island

October 23, 2023

A recent study published in the journal Nature reported evidence of high levels of helium-3 in rocks on Canada’s Baffin Island, raising the intriguing possibility that the Earth’s core may be leaking. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding ..

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Rising Salinity in US Groundwater

October 23, 2023

A study conducted by the US Geological Survey (USGS) has revealed a concerning trend of rising salinity in groundwater across the United States. The study, based on three decades of data from 82 networks of wells, indicates increased levels of ..

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Discovery of Rare Paintbrush Swift Butterfly in Himachal Pradesh

October 23, 2023

The rare Paintbrush Swift butterfly, a species uncommon in the western Himalayas, has been sighted and documented for the first time in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. This discovery marks an important milestone for butterfly enthusiasts and conservationists in the region. ..

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ISRO Begins Testing for Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Program

October 23, 2023

Less than two months after the successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is embarking on a crucial series of tests as part of the preparations for launching Indian astronauts into space, possibly in 2025. These tests ..

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Sworn Affidavits and “Approver Affidavits” in Legal Context

October 23, 2023

A sworn affidavit is a legal document in which a person makes a formal statement or declaration, typically before a notary or an officer of the court. In this document, the individual affirms that certain facts mentioned within the affidavit ..

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Bedouin Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

October 23, 2023

Since the October 7 Hamas assault that escalated violence in Israel and Gaza, at least four Bedouin soldiers have been among the casualties on the Israeli side. A widely shared video on social media highlights the appreciation of local Israelis ..

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Israeli Airstrike Damages Historic Church in Gaza

October 23, 2023

An Israeli airstrike targeting a building adjacent to Gaza’s historic Church of Saint Porphyrius, owned by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, has caused extensive damage to the church. According to the Patriarchate, the bombed building had ties to the ..

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Visa Shopping: A Growing Trend in India

October 23, 2023

In various Indian states, especially Punjab, the practice of “visa shopping” has been gaining popularity, often facilitated by travel companies. What is Visa Shopping? Visa shopping entails obtaining visas for countries that individuals may or may not visit during the ..

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Canada Recalls Diplomats from India Amid Ongoing Standoff

October 23, 2023

In the midst of a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, the Canadian government made a significant announcement on October 20, revealed that 41 diplomats and their family members stationed in India had been recalled. The reason for this recall ..

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