Scientists have 20-minute “conversation” with a humpback whale • Earth.com

Scientists have 20-minute “conversation” with a humpback whale • Earth.com

In an unprecedented encounter, a research team successfully engaged in a “conversation” with a humpback whale named Twain. The team, known as Whale-SETI, has been conducting research on humpback whale communication systems, aiming to develop intelligence filters for the search for extraterrestrial life. Scientists from the SETI Institute, University of California Davis, and the Alaska …

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Chennai flooded as heavy rains from cyclone Michaung batter south India

Chennai flooded as heavy rains from cyclone Michaung batter south India

[1/2]Members of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) evacuate people from a water-logged residential area following heavy rains due to Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai, India, December 6, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer Acquire Licensing Rights CHENNAI/HYDERABAD, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Rescuers used boats to reach people stranded in their homes amid widespread flooding in the India’s Chennai on …

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Cyclone Michaung hits India’s south after 13 killed in floods, rain

Cyclone Michaung hits India’s south after 13 killed in floods, rain

BHUBANESWAR, India, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Cyclone Michaung barrelled into the southern Indian coast on Tuesday with intense winds, its arrival preceded by torrential rains and flooding that killed at least 13 people, as officials assessed the damage. Tall waves crashed into southern coastal towns over the last two days as the cyclone approached, submerging …

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Walmart shifts to India from China for cheaper imports

Walmart shifts to India from China for cheaper imports

Walmart imports more from India, reducing reliance on China 60% of shipments came from China in Jan-Aug 2023 vs 80% in 2018 India is key component of Walmart’s supply chain, Walmart says LONDON/NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Walmart (WMT.N) is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon …

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Australian regulator calls for new competition laws for digital platforms

Australian regulator calls for new competition laws for digital platforms

[1/3]A 3D printed logo of Facebook parent Meta Platforms is seen in front of displayed Google logo in this illustration taken on November 2, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 27 (Reuters) – Australia’s competition watchdog said on Monday new competition laws were required in response to the rapid expansion of digital platforms …

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Sony facing $7.9 bln mass lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices

Sony facing .9 bln mass lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices

The Sony logo is displayed outside the company’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan February 16, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Sony (6758.T) must face a mass lawsuit worth up to 6.3 billion pounds ($7.9 billion) over claims the PlayStation maker abused its dominant position leading to unfair prices for …

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