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They can survive for 3000 years yet 1 in 5 of giant sequoias were destroyed in California fires; a NASA-funded study says controlled burns could dramatically improve their survival

Giant sequoias (Image Credit: Canva) California’s giant sequoias have stood tall for thousands of years, surviving droughts, storms and countless natural fires. Yet, in just two wildfire seasons, these ancient giants suffered unprecedented losses. Between 2020 and 2021, record-breaking wildfires are estimated to have killed nearly 17% of the world’s mature giant sequoias, roughly one…

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‘For the sake of India’s future’: Yuvraj Singh calls for ‘dialogue’ amid NEET paper leak protests | Off the field News

Yuvraj Singh shares a heartfelt message on NEET protest NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has shared a heartfelt message on the ongoing protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak, urging all stakeholders to pursue dialogue and ensure that children and students are able to learn in a safe and peaceful environment.Taking to…

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Chennai Grand Masters: Alireza Firouzja wins title as world champion Gukesh suffers shock last-place finish | Chess News

NEW DELHI: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja was crowned champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round on Wednesday, while world champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.Firouzja finished the competition with 4.5 points after…

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‘He must have rectified where he went wrong’: Shreyas Iyer backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of Zimbabwe series | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, expressing confidence that the youngster has learned from his difficult introduction to international cricket and is ready to make a stronger impact.Speaking on the…

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Wasim Jaffer says KL Rahul ‘is at par’ with Virat Kohli, reveals one quality that separates them | Cricket News

India’s KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has made a bold comparison between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, saying the Indian wicketkeeper-batter possesses the same level of talent and technical ability as the batting great. However, Jaffer believes it is Kohli’s unmatched mentality and relentless consistency that have…

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‘He was struggling’: Former India cricketer slams Shubman Gill’s captaincy against England | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar during 3rd ODI against England, at Lord’s in London on Sunday. (ANI Photo) Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has questioned Shubman Gill’s captaincy following India’s 27-run defeat to England in the third ODI at Lord’s, criticizing the team’s decision to field only five bowling options in the series decider.India suffered…

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‘There were a lot of positives’: Shreyas Iyer reflects on ‘rough’ England tour, urges fearless approach in Zimbabwe | Cricket News

India skipper Shreyas Iyer during a T20I match against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer believes his team’s disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland has laid the foundation for future success, insisting the difficult phase has brought the squad closer together ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.After enduring a…

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Hawaii: In 1955, Hawaii released a cannibal snail to control another invasive snail, but the predator instead helped push the islands’ rare native tree snails toward extinction

Still, the outlook for Hawaii’s snails is uncertain, symbolizing a new era in the conservation of endangered species. In 1955, wildlife officials in Hawaii released a meat-eating “cannibal” snail to control an invasive pest. But the plan went terribly wrong. Instead of eating the pest, the predator turned on the islands’ rare native tree snails,…

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A silent coral reef came back to life after scientists played recordings of healthy reefs underwater |

The decline of coral reefs is often described through bleaching events, rising sea temperatures and fading marine life. Less attention is paid to something that disappears at the same time: sound. A healthy reef is rarely quiet. Snapping shrimp, feeding fish and countless other marine animals create a constant underwater backdrop that helps young fish…

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