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Rare orcas make a splash in Oman waters

When orcas are spotted off Oman’s coast, the moment feels almost mythic. Their tall dorsal fins and stark black-and-white forms break the surface with a presence that is both powerful and strangely calm. Orcas are not...

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Study sheds light on origin of Australia's odd echidna

Study sheds light on origin of Australia's odd echidna

Oldest-known ant preserved in 113 million-year-old Brazilian fossil

Oldest-known ant preserved in 113 million-year-old Brazilian fossil

Napoleon's sword to be sold at auction in Paris

Napoleon's sword to be sold at auction in Paris

Is It Bad to Chew Gum All Day?

Is It Bad to Chew Gum All Day?

Auroras Are Spotted on Neptune for the First Time, and Lead to a New Mystery

A combination of two images provided by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope shows, at left, an enhanced-color image of Neptune from NASAs Hubble Space Telescope, and at right, that image combined with data from NASAs James Webb Space Telescope. (NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope via The New York Times)

Real estate challenges in Oman and the rise of tech-driven solutions like Doorly

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Morocco volunteers on Sahara clean-up mission

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Sagrada Familia architect Gaudi on path to sainthood

People watch a light show projected on the facade of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Basilica, marking the start of the Holy Week, in Barcelona on April 14, 2025. The Catholic Church has put Antoni Gaudi, the designer of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica nicknamed "God's architect", on the path to sainthood, the Vatican said today. Pope Francis recognised the Catalan architect's "heroic virtues" and authorised a decree declaring him "venerable", the Vatican said in a statement. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)

Why are autism rates rising?

Why are autism rates rising?

Hundreds of giant rodents ‘conquered’ this town. Now what?

A group of the rodents taking a sand bath in a volleyball court in Nordelta, a gated community north of Buenos Aires.

Bringing a New Healing Experience to Oman

Bringing a New Healing Experience to Oman

The Centre of Islamic Civilisation in Uzbekistan: A Monument to Heritage and Knowledge

The Centre of Islamic Civilisation in Uzbekistan: A Monument to Heritage and Knowledge

Study warns of dramatic Austrian glacier melt

Study warns of dramatic Austrian glacier melt

Omani breaks world record while playing the ukelele and advocating for the environment

Omani breaks world record while playing the ukelele and advocating for the environment

Arabia's vast desert was once regularly lush and green

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