The pink powder being used to douse California fires
The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.
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US tightens control on AI chips export drawing pushback
The new rules are intended to make sure the “the world’s AI runs on American rails”, and stays out of the hands of “malicious actors”, say officials.
Sophisticated smuggling tunnel found between US and Mexico
The underground passage linking Ciudad Juarez with El Paso, Texas, was equipped with lighting and ventilation.
Share a tip on a restorative break or retreat
From mindfulness retreats to monastery stays, tell us about a getaway where you were able to switch off completely – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break In an age of constant distraction, silence and stillness are increasingly rare commodities, so it’s hardly surprising that more of us are turning to retreats as…
More than 200,000 Indians tourists visit Victoria in 2024
Victoria set new records in 2024, attracting global visitors and hosting major events. Nearly 250,000 arrivals were recorded at Melbourne Airport during the holiday period. The historic Pro Kabaddi League debut and the Boxing Day Test at the MCG broke attendance records, reinforcing Victoria’s position as a top global tourism and sporting destination.
Some Raw Truths About Raw Milk
Despite the serious risks of drinking it, a growing movement — including the potential health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — claims it has benefits. Should we take them more seriously?
No lifts? No problem: a low-impact ski touring trip in the Italian Alps
At Homeland, a lift-free ski experience in Lombardy, you have to hike up to ski down. Our writer wonders if this is the future for winter resorts The first sign we’re heading into the wild, having left the cosy confines of our resort for a ski touring taster, comes when three mountain goats jump in…
A Stargazers’ Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come
On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.
Live Updates: Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin Prepare for New Glenn Rocket’s Debut Launch
The flight is a crucial moment for the company’s vision for space, and a test of whether it may emerge as a serious competitor to Elon Musk and SpaceX.
Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme
The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.