SAHARAN DESERT
The global future is north-south integration
As climate change reshapes our planet, the traditional global axis shifts. The South faces severe environmental challenges, prompting mass migrations. The North, ironically, gains livable land. Addressing this disparity requires innovative diplomacy to mitigate conflict and foster sustainable solutions. The future demands collective action and inclusive partnerships to navigate the impending geopolitical upheaval.
Sahara Desert was once home to several Nigerian cities
Generations of travellers have stood before the "ksars" of Djado, wondering at their crenelated walls, watchtowers, secretive passages and wells, all of them testifying to a skilled but unknown hand.
Bacteria that travel across continents in atmospheric dust can impact climate & ecosystems
Bacteria can survive in iberulites as these provide rich nutrients & protect from UV radiation.
A piece of moon once fell on Earth, and now you can buy the 13.5 kg rock at £2 mn
Auction house Christie’s will offer one of the largest lunar meteorites in existence for private sale.
Cooler, greener, cheaper: Egyptian architects seek antidotes to rising heat
Faced with rising temperatures, Egyptian architects are working to come up with green buildings that can keep people safe and cooler, and cut down on the emissions that drive global warming.
Trump moves to calm virus fears after first death on US soil
President Donald Trump urged Americans not to panic over the novel coronavirus Saturday after the first death on US soil was confirmed, even as France ramped up its security measures by cancelling all mass gatherings.
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Why Indians fleeing for greener pastures
India offers so little hope that some young men who are able to raise $20,000 prefer to use it to flee the country rather than deploy it at home to build a life. In other words, they have assessed that the risk-reward return from chasing the American Dream is better than investing it in what they probably consider an Indian nightmare.
Kohler's new campaign celebrates Indian monsoon with a million shades of luxury
The campaign brings alive the story behind the three colours — Peacock, Truffle and Thunder Grey.
Kohler to unveil India-inspired, digital-first colours campaign with Twinkle Khanna
The company aims to make bathrooms the centrepiece of the home.
Fossil finger bone could challenge modern migration theory
Washington, April 10 (IANS) The first fossil of an ancient human found in the Arabian Peninsula could challenge a widely accepted theory of how modern humans migrated out of Africa, a study has shown.
First Saharan farming started over 10,000 years ago
It is desert now, but in the Holocene age, some 10,000 years ago, it was part of the "green Sahara" and wild cereals grew there.
From adventure-travel in Morocco to music in Iceland, these festivals are worth planning your year around
Celebrate the good life at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, a three-day outing, in South Africa.
Cooling Earth artificially could be disastrous, warn scientists
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Proposals to counter the effects of global warming by imitating volcanic eruptions could lead to natural disasters in different parts of the world, warn scientists.
Local festivals in Tunisia, Mongolia and Italy show real traditions around the world
Go 'glamping' amidst the dunes or be a spectator to the nomadic culture.
Why Ethiopia has emerged as the new hotspot of Africa?
Ethiopia emerges as a destination, showcasing its glorious antiquity — from the ruins of Aksum to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Learning with Times: 'Ensemble' technique to predict rains
The primary cause of monsoon, which is the seasonal reversal in wind direction, is the difference between annual temperature trends over land and sea.
Carlyle joins Cairn Energy's Mike Watts to recreate magic
Mike Watts, the maverick oil explorer credited as the geological brains behind Cairn Energy’s drilling success in India, is teaming up with Carlyle.
Britain sounds red alert as Saharan dust lands in England
Drivers across the southeast, Cornwall and Devon besides parts of Northern Ireland were surprised to find dust all over their courtyards and cars which had dropped from the sky above just like rain.
Sahara desert suffers 'catastrophic collapse' of wildlife: Study
The world's largest tropical desert, the Sahara, has suffered a catastrophic collapse of its wildlife populations, a new study has warned.
Tips to be a green traveller and destinations that feature eco tourism
Vacationing via Eco Tourism offers different kinds of savings — you help save the environment and the local culture.
Lenovo Thinkpad: A journey into Torture Testing of the world's oldest notebook in Japan
The ThinkPads, according to the Lenovo staff at Yokohama Labs, are designed to work normally in temperature ranges of 50-60 degrees.
No weather model can claim 100% accuracy
The monsoon, which is a seasonal reversal in the wind direction, causes most of the rainfall received in India and some other parts of the world.
Libyan chaos stirs global panic over oil supplies
The chaos in Libya as it descends into virtual civil war has sent international oil prices skyrocketing despite a pledge from Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, to ramp up exports.
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