Iran has set a clear precondition for resuming negotiations with the United States, with its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stating that talks can only proceed if Washington lifts its naval blockade.In an interview cited by Tasnim News Agency, Iravani said the blockade amounts to a violation of the ceasefire and must be removed before…
The Grand Canyon has long been seen as one of the most striking natural landscapes on Earth, yet its origins remain surprisingly unsettled. Scientists broadly agree that the Colorado River played a central role in carving the canyon millions of years ago as reported by USGS. Even so, the exact sequence of events has never…
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road and contains well-preserved structures (fired-brick…
Not only is water necessary for sustaining life, but it is also an important factor in maintaining the climate of a planet. The study of exoplanets reveals that without enough water, there is no way for a planet to establish a stable carbon cycle, which is necessary for the regulation of the planet’s carbon dioxide…
NASA‘s Voyager 1 was launched almost 49 years ago and is still actively travelling through deep space, currently over 15 billion miles away from Earth. Voyager 1 was created by humans and is the furthest any human-made object has ever travelled. However, Voyager 1is facing a power-related emergency due to its radioisotope thermoelectric generators losing…
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has now reached a major turning point, with NASA confirming that its final assembly is complete at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. The observatory, often described as the next big step after Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope, is now fully built and preparing for launch…
UK creates ‘smoke-free generation’ with landmark lifetime tobacco ban / Image: file If you were born after 2008, cigarettes could be off-limits for life. In a sweeping government move, the UK is introducing a landmark rule that will steadily raise the legal smoking age until it effectively disappears for future generations. Under this rule, the…
Black children in England and Wales nearly 8 times more likely to be strip searched than white peers / Image: File A damning report from the Children’s Commissioner for England uncovered stark racial disparities in UK policing, revealing that Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than…
The majestic baobabs of Madagascar are more than just awe-inspiring silhouettes on the horizon; they are the historical keepers of the Earth’s climate. These colossal trees have been alive for over a thousand years and are silently keeping records of the environment year by year. Scientists have made a fascinating breakthrough, as it has been…
Coastlines are typically perceived as beaches and seas, but their coastline length can vary greatly based on geographical conditions. According to World Atlas, some geographical elements like the shoreline shape, island formation, and fjords help in determining the coastline length of any country, making it appear bigger at its borders.Countries with unusually long coastlines owe…