In 1948, scientists left a giant fossil on an Arctic island because they could not carry it; 78 years later it became a record-size new predator

The fossil of Arctobatrachus urdensis as documented in 1948 (A–C), its skull as it appears today (D), and a reconstructed illustration (E). Scale bar: 10 cm. Credit: Schoch et al., 2026. Nearly 80 years ago, a British expedition discovered the battered remains of a giant fossil on the peak of an Arctic island. Unable to…

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OJEE NEET rank list 2026 released for MBBS and BDS admission in Odisha; check seat matrix details here

OJEE NEET UG 2026 merit list released for Odisha MBBS and BDS admissions; check ranks and counselling schedule OJEE NEET rank list 2026: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the provisional state-level merit list for NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Odisha for the 2026-27 academic…

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Gajakesari Yoga (17 August): Moon in Libra & Jupiter trigger powerful relationship breakthroughs

A powerful Gajakesari Yoga forms on August 17, influencing relationships significantly. This astrological event brings wisdom and emotional strength, focusing on connections. Libra and Aries will feel the relationship shifts most personally and strongly. Gemini and Capricorn may experience romance and partnership developments. Aquarius can anticipate hope and long-distance connections during this period. A powerful…

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Fur traders introduced Arctic foxes across Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to produce pelts; by killing seabirds, the foxes helped turn lush grasslands into tundra

The foxes reduced seabird populations, which meant less nutrient-rich guano reached the islands. Arctic foxes introduced to more than 400 Alaskan islands for fur changed far more than the local wildlife. According to a study published in journal Science, by preying on seabirds, they disrupted the flow of nutrients from the ocean to land and…

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Bihar recorded higher turnout than US, UK, France in assembly polls after SIR: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Bihar’s 67.25% assembly poll turnout topped US, UK, France after SIR: CEC NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the “successful” Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar last year helped increase voter turnout in the assembly elections that followed.Speaking to reporters at Patna airport, Kumar, who is on…

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BJP lodges complaint against Sonia Gandhi as Vande Mataram row intensifies

The controversy erupted after visuals from the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters showed senior party leaders speaking among themselves NEW DELHI: BJP leaders on Sunday lodged a formal complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi at the Urwa Police Station in Karnataka. The move escalated a political row over the recitation of…

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Ricky Ponting tears apart Australia after Bangladesh shock

Australian captain Pat Cummins, leads his players from the field following their nine wicket loss to Banglade (Image via AP) Former Australia captains and batters Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have called for changes to Australia’s Test team after Bangladesh inflicted a historic nine-wicket defeat on Pat Cummins‘ side in Darwin.Australia were comprehensively outplayed in…

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