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The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a city

A plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals that power electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, renewable energy storage, and America's growing clean energy network. The U.S. Geological Survey classifies lithium as a critical mineral because demand continues to…

The Economic Times

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5 people

More than 20 people were injured, and 300 have been displaced so far. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm local time, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres west-southwest of the city of Sicaya, in Huancayo province.

The Economic Times

Mexico earthquake: Tsunami threat lifted after 7.3 magnitude quake off Mexican coast

The tremor was felt in Guatamala and El Salvador

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What the Wandering Albatross Teaches Us About Longevity, Loyalty, and Loss

The numbers behind the longevityA wandering albatross can live past 70 years. Wisdom, a Laysan albatross tracked by the US Geological Survey since 1956, is the oldest known wild bird on record, still breeding in her seventies. The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) routinely reaches 50 to 60 years in the…

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In 1905, a California canal burst and flooded a town, an Indian reservation, and dozens of farms before creating the Salton Sea, California’s largest lake today

An engineering error in California's desert created the Salton Sea over a century ago. The Colorado River breached an irrigation canal, flooding a low-lying basin for two years. This accidental lake became California's largest, once a popular holiday destination. However, its lack of an outlet caused salt concentration and environmental…

The Times of India

Buried treasure: Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion smartphones and 130 million electric vehicles, scientists discover

The ancient Appalachian Mountains may be hiding one of the United States' most valuable untapped natural resources. According to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the mountain range contains an estimated 2.5 million tons of lithium, enough to manufacture around 500 billion smartphones, 180 billion laptops or 130…

The Times of India

Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 589 with over 50,000 missing and US military arrives for aid efforts

The support comes six months after US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

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Things to know about the Venezuela earthquakes

A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and leaving more than 200 trapped

The Independent UK

Thousands feared dead after Venezuela quakes

CARACAS - Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting ‌off powerful aftershocks.

Bangkok Post

Venezuela earthquake mapped: Death toll ‘could exceed 10,000’ after powerful twin tremors

At least 32 people confirmed dead and over 700 injured after back-to-back tremors collapse buildings

The Independent UK

Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes leave scores dead

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes have killed around 188 people and injured nearly…

France 24

5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northern California

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, with no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

The Times of India

Cuba earthquake: 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore; tremors felt in Florida

Cuba earthquake today: A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook western Cuba on Monday. Buildings in Havana trembled and tremors reached Florida. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The quake occurred in waters west of Havana. Officials in Miami evacuated buildings as a precaution. This was the largest earthquake recorded…

The Economic Times

Earthquake in Florida, Miami, Orlando after 6.1 magnitude quake hits offshore Cuba

National Weather Service in Miami said in a tweet that it received several reports of shaking in the southwestern part of the state.

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How selling Alaska in 1867 was a costly mistake for Russia

In 1867, Russia’s decision to sell Alaska to America turned out to be a historic mistake that was to go unnoticed for years to come. The sum paid by the US was only $7,200,000. Although, in the light of the circumstances at the time, it appeared logical, retrospectively, the act…

The Conversation

America’s next big clean energy resource could come from coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it

Across Appalachia, rust-colored water seeps from abandoned coal mines, staining rocks orange and coating stream beds with metals. These acidic discharges, known as acid mine drainage, are among the region’s most persistent environmental problems. They disrupt aquatic life, corrode pipes and can contaminate drinking water for decades.

Euronews

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

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NASA satellite gazes into Medusa Pool | Space photo of the day for Dec. 24, 2025

The South Sandwich Islands were born from a tectonic collision, forged by volcanism and relentlessly reshaped by ice, wind and waves.

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Satellite watches volcano spew ash over Middle East | Space photo of the day for Dec. 16, 2025

The ash plume disrupted flights as far away as India.

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34 injured as Japan recovers from 7.5 magnitude earthquake

Hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes in one area

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Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 33

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities

International Business Times UK

Ring Of Fire Map: Volcanoes, Earthquakes Plague The Region –- Which Countries Could Be Affected

As explosive eruptions and frequent quakes capture global attention, the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' raises questions over where risks are highest. Here are the countries most exposed — and why scientists say it's normal.

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California Endures Whipsaw Climate Extremes as Federal Support Withers

Data and aid to fight landslides fueled by bigger fires and intense storms are imperiled under Trump

The Conversation

From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers

When the Trump administration began freezing federal funding for climate and ecosystem research, one of the programs hit hard was ours: the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate Adaptation Science Centers.

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