Chernobyl Radiation Shield Loses Safety Function After Drone Strike: UN Watchdog

December 7, 2025

Chernobyl Radiation Shield Loses Safety Function After Drone Strike: UN Watchdog

The UN's nuclear watchdog says Chernobyl's protective shield lost its main safety function following a drone attack. Repairs are urgent but experts say the risk remains low.

Winter Migrant Birds Flock to Nilgiris with Rare New Visitors Spotted

December 7, 2025

Winter Migrant Birds Flock to Nilgiris with Rare New Visitors Spotted

Nilgiris see a surge in winter migrant birds, including rare Grey-necked and Black-headed Buntings. Bird-watchers also note more birds of prey like Steppe Eagle this year.

Solar Storms Behind Northern Lights Can Disrupt Satellites, Planes and Power Grids

December 7, 2025

Solar Storms Behind Northern Lights Can Disrupt Satellites, Planes and Power Grids

Solar storms create beautiful Northern Lights but can also cause serious damage on Earth. Satellites fail, planes are grounded, and power outages happen due to intense space weather.

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Alaska-Yukon Border Area, No Damage Reported

December 7, 2025

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Alaska-Yukon Border Area, No Damage Reported

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday. No tsunami warning was issued, and officials reported no damage or injuries. The quake was felt widely but caused only minor disturbances like items falling off shelves.

Kidwai Completes Risky Bone Marrow Transplant on 9-Year-Old with Relapsed Wilms Tumour

December 6, 2025

Kidwai Completes Risky Bone Marrow Transplant on 9-Year-Old with Relapsed Wilms Tumour

Kidwai Memorial Institute successfully performed a challenging bone marrow transplant on a 9-year-old boy with relapsed Wilms tumour and one kidney. This marks a key milestone for Karnataka's only government BMT unit, helping poor families access advanced cancer care.