Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone at the site of Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel. Originally marking land borders under Roman Emperor Diocletian’s tax reforms, the stone provides insight into ancient land ownership, local settlement patterns, and imperial administrative practices. The discovery also introduces two previously unknown place names, expanding our understanding of the region’s historical geography and socio-economic landscape.

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), India’s Energy Department of the Government of Odisha, and Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) are collaborating to develop new technologies in renewable energy, hydrogen production, energy storage systems, and microgrids. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 17 January 2025 in Odisha, India, on the sidelines of Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s official visit to India.

New research led by The University of Texas at Arlington emphasizes that studying the impacts of past tropical storms can help communities better prepare for future storms. A key part of the study is analyzing the types and quantities of storm-related precipitation in affected regions to understand its role on local water resources. By mitigating excessive damage, such preparation could enable more people to remain in their home countries. This is increasingly urgent as climate change is expected to make tropical storms 10-15% more frequent and intense.