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The ‘ballista spider’: Scientists discover a tiny spider that launches ants with 140 times the force of gravity |

Deep in the rainforests of far north Queensland, Australia, scientists have discovered a tiny spider with an extraordinary hunting strategy. Nicknamed the “ballista spider”, the newly described species uses a silk-powered trap that launches prey into its web with accelerations reaching up to 140 times the force of gravity. Researchers say the spider specifically targets…

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Hyundai Bayon SUV spied alongside Maruti Victoris: Details

Hyundai Motor India has been continuously testing the upcoming Hyundai Bayon SUV. This time around, the upcoming SUV has been spied alongside the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, giving us an idea of its proportions. The Bayon appears noticeably more compact than the 4.3-metre-long Victoris. Visual comparison also suggests a shorter wheelbase, while its alloy wheels seem…

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    Why ecologists are concerned about the Great Nicobar Project | India News

    Ecologists concerned about the Great Nicobar Project India’s proposed Great Nicobar Project, one of the country’s largest infrastructure initiatives, has triggered an intense debate over development and environmental protection.The project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island, a largely forested island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, through the construction of a transhipment port, an international…

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    Europe Heatwave: 40 drown, Eiffel Tower closes, nuclear plant shut: France at centre of Europe’s heatwave crisis

    A gruelling heatwave has wrapped all of Europe, high temperatures have resulted in 40 deaths related to drowning in France. At least 40 people have drowned in France over the past five days as a punishing heatwave grips much of Europe, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday. Most victims were young people swimming…

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