Virginia installed 46 water-control structures across 150 miles of old drainage ditches to re-wet a swamp; restored peat now traps 200,000 metric tons of carbon a year

The Fish and Wildlife Service restored peat wetlands at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge North Carolina’s coastal peatlands are being restored to protect wetlands, reduce wildfire risks and keep carbon stored in the soil. The work is focused on bringing water back to areas that were once drained and altered for farming, timber harvesting…

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How this BTech graduate left IT after 14 years to build a farming business earning over Rs 10 lakh a month

From software engineer to mushroom farmer: Odisha BTech graduate builds Rs 19 lakh monthly venture. (Photo: X post) “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” That famous quote is often associated with technology and innovation. But sometimes, creating the future means walking away from a successful corporate career and returning to…

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‘Your family life is the priority, but there’s still other stuff… I think the way I make it work is by taking care of myself,’ the ‘54’ actress’ thoughts on self-care and prioritizing your health

Quote of the day by Cindy Crawford: ‘Your family life is the priority, but there’s still other stuff… I think the way I make it work is by taking care of myself,’ the ‘54’ actress’ thoughts on self-care and prioritizing your health Cindy Crawford is one of the most iconic figures in the Hollywood industry….

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What every zodiac sign needs to know this week August 16 to 22, 2026 and 3 simple ways to align with the universe

Aries Your vibe this week is “Pause before you promise.”Your first instinct will be to say yes and figure everything out later. Don’t. Give yourself enough time to understand what you’re signing up for. One thoughtful pause will save you from a commitment you never needed. Taurus Your vibe this week is “Protect what matters.”You’ve…

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Crude oil, Strait of Hormuz and Fed cues to drive stock market this week

Geopolitical developments, crude oil major driving factors for market movement this week After snapping a two-week winning run, Indian equities are likely to remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran standoff and crude oil prices expected to influence trading activity this week.According to analysts, with the quarterly earnings season now behind…

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Steve Smith admits Australia were ‘outplayed’ after historic Bangladesh defeat

Bangladesh produced a historic performance in Darwin, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test to secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. The defeat brought Australia’s long run of consistency under scrutiny, but Steve Smith was quick to acknowledge Bangladesh’s superior performance while insisting that one poor Test does not change Australia’s…

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Adam Gilchrist singles out Australia’s bright spot in shambolic Bangladesh defeat

Former Australia cricketer and television commentator Adam Gilchrist (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Cameron Green’s fighting century may have come in a losing cause, but it gave Australia something positive to take away from their heavy Test defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin on Sunday.The all-rounder scored 104 from 201 balls as Australia recovered from a…

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San Diego’s Leanne Fan, 18, built a device to simulate microgravity and tested red light on injured flatworms; tissue regeneration sped up by 95.2%, helping her win $80,000

Fan built her own $200 device instead of using NASA’s $50,000 clinostat. (Society for science photo) Leanne Fan, an 18-year-old student from San Diego, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for her research into wound healing in space. Her project looks at whether red light therapy can help wounds…

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