December 11, 2025

Climate Crisis Boosted Deadly Asian Storms, Over 1,750 Dead in Floods

Scientists say climate change made storms in Asia much stronger, causing heavy floods that killed over 1,750 people. Cyclones hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia in late 2023, with flood waters reaching up to 15 feet in some places.

December 11, 2025

Colombia Recovers First Artifacts From 1708 ‘Holy Grail’ Shipwreck San José

Colombia has lifted five precious objects from the sunken 1708 Spanish galleon San José. The find includes a cannon, coins, and porcelain cup from the legendary treasure ship. This marks the first time artifacts have been recovered from the deep seabed site, shedding new light on one of history’s richest maritime wrecks.

December 11, 2025

New Modular Hydroponic Tray Patented for Urban Farming in Limited Spaces

A new modular hydroponic tray system, patented by Indian researchers, supports up to nine plants per tray, saves water, and fits small urban spaces perfectly.

December 10, 2025

Kola Superdeep Borehole: The World’s Deepest Hole Drilled by Soviet Scientists

The Soviet Union drilled the Kola Superdeep Borehole, the deepest hole on Earth, reaching 12,262 metres. It revealed new secrets about Earth's crust but was stopped due to heat and unstable rock.

December 10, 2025

Smart India Hackathon 2025 Ends with Winning Tech Solutions in Blockchain, AI, and Green Tech

The SIH 2025 Grand Finale at VTU, Belagavi saw 120 young innovators race for 36 hours, solving real-world problems. Winning teams from Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Maharashtra grabbed ₹1.5 lakh each for breakthrough ideas in cyber security, AI pollution tracking, logistics, and clean tech.