PARIS, March 27 — Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said yesterday, but a new map identifies the best locations to regrow forests and cool the planet. Trees soak up carbon dioxide and restoring areas of degraded woodlands or planting saplings to boost forest cover is one tool … Read more
Once considered a luxury, internet connectivity became crucial for many during the Covid-19 pandemic as populations faced stay-at-home orders and many practices moved. — tifonimages / Getty Images via ETX Studio COLORADO SPRINGS, April 8 — Though satellite internet has existed for years, the competition is about to rapidly intensify, with companies planning to launch … Read more
PARIS: While a select quartet of Europe’s heavyweights battle for the Nations League crown this week, Germany, England, Portugal and Denmark will train their sights on locking down a place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Samsung Electronics’ foldable smartphone Galaxy Z Fold3 is seen in this undated handout photo released to Reuters, August 11, 2021. ― Samsung Electronics handout pic via Reuters SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 11 ― Samsung unveiled two upgraded folding smartphones today as the South Korean sector leader sought to head off rising competition from Chinese firms in … Read more
The use of Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug, to treat COVID-19 patients turned up the heat in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
TOKYO: Katie Ledecky edged Australian arch-rival Ariarne Titmus Sunday to be quickest in the 400m freestyle heats, setting the scene for an epic battle for gold, on a Tokyo night that saw two Olympic records fall. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Not only will swimmers have to compete in an empty Olympic venue, they now have to adapt to an unusual schedule in Tokyo. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
