Florida returned half a million oyster shells to the Gulf of Mexico. The discarded shells became new reef habitat for marine life

Oyster reefs also protect coastlines by helping reduce the force of waves during storms. What looked like waste has turned into an important tool for restoring marine life along Florida’s coast. Between 2007 and 2024, Florida placed more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells into the Gulf of Mexico as part of…

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Frankford Avenue Bridge: The oldest bridge in the US still carrying traffic was built in 1697 and has survived more than 320 years of history | World News

Long before interstate highways and steel suspension bridges transformed American travel, a modest stone crossing in Philadelphia quietly connected some of the earliest colonial settlements. That bridge still exists today. Known as the Frankford Avenue Bridge, it has remained in continuous use for well over three centuries, carrying modern traffic across Pennypack Creek while preserving…

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Nasa explored putting astronauts into a hibernation-like state for Mars missions, but scientists are still trying to make the science-fiction idea safe for humans |

Sending humans to Mars is one of Nasa’s greatest ambitions, but the journey presents enormous challenges. A round trip could take well over a year, exposing astronauts to dangerous cosmic radiation, muscle and bone loss caused by microgravity, psychological stress and the need to carry vast amounts of food, water and supplies. To tackle these…

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Australia’s Finke River is often called the oldest river on Earth, but the science behind the claim is far more complicated | World News

Somewhere in the dry heart of Central Australia runs a river with a reputation far bigger than its size. The Finke, also known by its Arrernte name Lhere Pirnte and commonly called Larapinta, is often described as the oldest river system on earth, older than the dinosaurs and already flowing before the first reptile ever…

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Trump says Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 will be taken out of service to be ‘maxed out’ | World News

US President Donald Trump has said the Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar and now used for presidential travel will soon undergo upgrades to strengthen its capabilities, after questions emerged about its security features.Speaking on Sunday after returning to Washington from New Jersey aboard the aircraft, Trump said the jet would be sent for additional work…

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Why did Clavicular break up with Lily Snyder? Streamer’s shocking livestream split leaves viewers stunned

Clavicular explained the reasons behind his breakup with girlfriend Lily Snyder during an emotional livestream on July 20, 2026. (Image via Instagram/@clavicular0 and @lilliansnyderr) Clavicular has always seen himself in the spotlight for all types of reasons. Sometimes, good, sometimes bad. However, this time, the reason is very different. On July 20, 2026, things reached…

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Meet Brunello Cucinelli: The billionaire building a Universal Library in Italy for the next 1,000 years with free access to humanity’s greatest books, inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria | World News

When most billionaires think about leaving a legacy, they build skyscrapers, museums, or charitable foundations. Italian luxury fashion entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli has chosen something different: a library. The founder of the cashmere fashion empire is creating the Universal Library of Solomeo, an ambitious cultural project in the medieval Italian village where his company is based….

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‘A new path for Britain’: Andy Burnham becomes 7th UK PM in 10 years, promises stability after Starmer exit

Andy Burnham at Buckingham Palace Andy Burnham has become the UK’s 59th prime minister after winning the Labour leadership unopposed, following Keir Starmer’s resignation. He is also the UK’s 7th PM in 10 years.Burnham, 56, formally accepted an invitation from King Charles III to form a government after Starmer tendered his resignation at Buckingham Palace….

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