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Scientists discover ‘something morbidly mysterious’ in Indian Ocean

island.lk After discovering a host of bizarre creatures of the deep near Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has found something quite surprising in the depths of the...

86-Million-Year-Old Fossil of Pterosaur Dubbed “Dragon of Death” Unearthed in Argentina, Classified as One of the Largest Flying Reptiles

News Source (Photo : AFP via Getty Images) This photo taken on November 30, 2017 shows a fossilised pterosaur mandible displayed at a museum in Hami, in northwestern China’s Xinjiang...

Satellites and drones can help save pollinators

exeter.ac.uk Satellites and drones can provide key information to protect pollinators, researchers say. Their study examines new ways of using these technologies to track the availability of flowers, and says...

Israel to test floating sun-tracking system to generate clean electricity

dailynews.lk Israel’s floating sun-tracking system. ISRAEL: Israel has announced a project for testing an artificial intelligence (AI) floating system to generate electricity by tracking the sun, the state’s Finance Ministry...

Heatwave scorches Pakistan as mercury tops 50°C

A woman carries a pedestal fan for repair due to the hot and humid weather in Karachi. dailynews.lk PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s health authorities have issued advisories for people and educational institutions...

Scientists grow seeds in soil from the Moon

dailynews.lk US: Scientists for the first time have grown seeds in soil from the moon — samples retrieved during Nasa missions in 1969 and 1972 — in an achievement that...

The science of climate change – Understanding the new IPCC report

The data on climate change is clear and unequivocal, highlighting the need for urgent action towards mitigation, adaptation, and resilience-building In 2022, we know more about climate change than ever...

Blood pressure warning over paracetamol use

People with high blood pressure who take paracetamol on prescription could be increasing their risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests. Doctors should think about the risks and...

International expert warns Lanka not to take harm caused by X-Press Pearl lightly

By Ifham Nizam – island.lk Sri Lanka should not take the marine environment damage caused by the Singapore flagged X-Press Pearl disaster lightly, Dr. Theresa Karlsson, science and Technical Adviser...

Does Covid related waste pose a Health Risk?

By Harshi Abayawardhana – Centre for Environmental Justice Currently, Sri Lanka is experiencing a critical stage in relation to Covid 19 pandemic. There has been an increased demand and utilization...