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Scientists capture clearest evidence yet of star collapsing into black hole

Massive star in Andromeda collapsed directly into a black hole No supernova explosion preceded the disappearance Event identified in archival NASA NEOWISE infrared data Findings published in Science provide rare evidence of direct collapse Scientists have captured what they describe as the clearest view yet of a star collapsing directly into a black hole without […]

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Carnivores alter behaviour to coexist in a high-altitude Himalayan valley

High in the Trans-Himalayan landscape of Spiti, life is shaped by extremes. The air is thin, winters plunge to -40°C, and food is scarce for much of the year. For the region’s carnivores — snow leopards, Himalayan wolves, red foxes, and an increasingly visible newcomer, free-ranging dogs — survival depends on navigating a landscape under

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Air pollution can both fuel and suppress lightning in India, study finds

Lightning is among India’s deadliest natural hazards, accounting for nearly 40% of all natural disaster-related deaths each year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. While rising temperatures and stronger convection linked to climate change are known to influence lightning activity, a new study points to air pollution as another key factor shaping how lightning

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Trump’s plan to wipe out US climate rules relies on EPA rescinding its 2009 endangerment finding — but will it survive court challenges?

The Trump administration aims to rescind the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, potentially rolling back climate regulations. Legal challenges are expected, as scientific evidence of climate harm is stronger now than ever.

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