Four concrete barriers blocked the way for salmon that once swam freely between the Pacific Ocean and the high desert reaches of Oregon and California for more than a hundred years. The dams were removed in 2024 as part of one of the largest dam removal projects in U.S. history, letting the river flow freely…
With Saturn now in Pisces, focus on your long-term dreams and family dynamics. Ashlesha heightens emotional awareness, urging thoughtful consideration of family responsibilities and your own need for solitude. Tackle unresolved issues at home and assess how social obligations may hinder your personal aspirations. Steer clear of letting pride escalate family disputes into conflicts, and…
General:Some days ask for sparkle. Today asks for stamina, Gemini. The Moon presses your effort and nerves, while Saturn makes every task feel heavier, so hard work brings tension before it brings results.Still, there is strength around you. Support from a younger brother, sister, cousin, or someone who feels like that in spirit will lift…
Just 1% of asylum seekers in UK genuine, insider says TOI correspondent from London: “At best 1% of asylum seekers in the UK are genuine,” a home office whistleblower has said, adding that most claims are scripted and bogus but still get granted.The United Nations refugee agency has criticised the home office, too, over risks…
With Saturn’s presence in Pisces, today is a time for thoughtful and subtle actions. The Moon’s transit through Leo ignites creativity and confidence, perfect for exploring new artistic ventures. Ashlesha enhances our insight into emotional bonds and underlying intentions. Channel your efforts into structured personal projects, steering clear of rash financial choices. Focus on nurturing…
General:It’s time to put on your work gloves this morning, Taurus. Mars stimulates your energy sector, and Saturn increases pressure, which means you’ll feel a little tense with tension, perhaps tense and more uneasy than you’d prefer.Even small tasks may seem to come in pairs. One phone call leads to another. One errand becomes three….
Nuclear fusion illustration Photo: Canva Inside a steel vault at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, a superheated whirl of charged particles spins in near vacuum, held in place by invisible magnetic fields. This is a fusion plasma, the same kind of matter that powers the Sun, and it is notoriously difficult to control.In a recent…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Antarctica has been losing mass for years as glaciers shed ice into the ocean, contributing to rising sea levels. But between 2021 and 2023, the continent experienced an unusual and temporary reversal. Instead of continuing to lose mass at its recent rate, Antarctica gained about 695 billion tonnes over 22 months, marking…
ARIESGeneral:Home takes centre stage today, Aries. The Moon is a gentle influence on your home and Venus helps with family issues and your mother’s love can feel like a soft hand to your back whenever you require it.It’s easy to see how conversations over breakfast or tea can clear old concerns. If you’ve thought about…
Rachel Chen, 18, won $100,000 for her innovative quantum mathematics research. (Photo: Society for Science) At just 18, Rachel Chen has taken a decades-old mathematical idea and expanded it into a visual framework for understanding complex quantum systems, earning her a $100,000 award in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search.Chen, a student at Marlborough School…