In January 2019, a rare glacial flood caused an Antarctic lake to rise by two metres after a neighbouring lake released 17.5 million cubic metres of water. The event transformed Lake Untersee’s water chemistry and prompted scientists to investigate its effects on an unusual microbial ecosystem living beneath its permanent ice cover. The study, published…

“We will not allow US military ships in the Persian Gulf under any circumstances and at any time,” Chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, Ali Abdollahi, said (Photo: ANI). Iran on Saturday vowed not to allow US military ships into the Persian Gulf “under any circumstances”, as tensions with Washington escalated amid threats of…

Crash prompted a temporary grounding of the Air Force’s SF-260 fleet Four pilots were killed after two Philippine air force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of the capital Manila, the military said on Saturday. A video of the incident showed that the planes collided mid-air.The accident occurred on…

Some homes boast standout features; others have stories etched into their walls. Josh Hutcherson’s former Hollywood Hills hideaway had both. Built in 1951, the secluded Midcentury Modern home is a perfect retreat and has a few famous names in its history. Tucked behind heavy landscaping, this secluded home has had several famous owners, from Ellen…