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Thursday, March 19, 2026
TopicGalápagos

Topic: Galápagos

Earth has far less fresh water available for lithium mining than estimated, US researchers find

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Giant tortoise considered extinct for 112 years reappears in Ecuador’s Galápagos

The Fernandina Island Giant Tortoise is part of the 'Galápagos giant tortoise complex', a collection of species endemic to the Ecuadorian islands.

On Camera

Dhurandhar shows audiences haven’t lost patience—four-hour movies are back

Dhurandhar and its sequel, releasing tomorrow, stretches across two parts with a combined runtime pushing nearly eight hours, but the audience is here for it.

House panel says Trump tariff likely to have ‘significant impact’, calls for India-US trade ties review

The Standing Committee on Commerce said the current exchange rate was also adding pressure on trade at both national & international levels.

Israel’s tolerance for persistent threats on its borders has eroded: US intel on Iran war

When conflict with Iran ends, says the report, area’s key players are likely to reexamine longstanding assumptions & alliances as they determine how best to advance their interests.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.