Rare Heavy Snowfall Transforms Saudi Arabia's Jabal Al-Lawz into a Winter Wonderland

December 20, 2025

Rare Heavy Snowfall Transforms Saudi Arabia's Jabal Al-Lawz into a Winter Wonderland

On December 18, northern Saudi Arabia saw unusual heavy snow. Jabal Al-Lawz mountain was covered in white, stunning locals and the world. Temperatures dropped below freezing and snow hit deserts and hills, creating a rare winter spectacle.

ISRO to Launch 6,500 kg BlueBird Satellite on Dec 24 from Sriharikota

December 20, 2025

ISRO to Launch 6,500 kg BlueBird Satellite on Dec 24 from Sriharikota

ISRO will launch the 6,500 kg BlueBird communications satellite on December 24, 2025. The mission LVM3-M6 will take off from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 8:54 am IST.

US Funds Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study in Guinea-Bissau Amid CDC Guideline Shift

December 19, 2025

US Funds Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study in Guinea-Bissau Amid CDC Guideline Shift

The US plans to spend $1.6 million on a hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau, despite expert warnings of ethical risks. The move follows CDC changes making the birth vaccine an ‘individual decision’ and raises global health concerns.

Stone Tools from Middle Palaeolithic Era Found in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar

December 19, 2025

Stone Tools from Middle Palaeolithic Era Found in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar

A postgraduate student from the University of Madras found stone tools possibly from the Middle Palaeolithic period in Mallankinaru, Virudhunagar. Experts see this as a major archaeological discovery that could uncover more ancient artefacts with further study.

Arctic Rivers Turn Orange as Melting Permafrost Releases Metals in Alaska

December 19, 2025

Arctic Rivers Turn Orange as Melting Permafrost Releases Metals in Alaska

In northern Alaska, Arctic rivers have turned orange because melting permafrost releases metals like iron into the water. This natural process changes water chemistry and threatens aquatic life and local communities. Scientists warn this is a clear sign of climate change reshaping polar landscapes.