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Why the UN’s new world map has upset some countries

India, Japan and Ukraine protest Equal Earth map of world due to disputed territorial claims

The Independent UK

Could astronauts get cataract surgery on Mars? Scientists test eye implants in space

The research team sent 135 unpackaged artificial lenses to the International Space Station, where they spent around six months exposed to conditions in low-Earth orbit before returning to Earth for analysis.

Euronews

In 1999, NASA flew Ceratopteris fern spores on STS-93 to test gravity-guided growth; they germinated normally, but their developmental polarity became random

A NASA experiment examined the growth of fern spores in a zero-gravity environment. The spores showcased continued development, yet their growth patterns became erratic, highlighting the crucial role of gravity as a guiding force for plants. This research underscores how environmental cues play a vital role in shaping plant growth,…

The Economic Times

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Could nuclear fusion power save planet Earth – or is it just a money sink?

Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.

Euronews

Why Does Hanuman Have 5 Faces? The Secret Meaning

Why does Hanuman appear with five faces instead of one? At first glance, Panchmukhi Hanuman may look like a powerful divine form created for protection. But each face carries a deeper idea. The five forms represent different qualities such as devotion, courage, alertness, strength, wisdom and protection. Together, they offer…

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Planet Labs Has Fallen Back to Earth, But Wall Street Still Sees a Rebound

Planet Labs shares have fallen more than 60% from 2026 highs despite strong Q2 revenue growth, and analysts' $32.78 consensus price target implies over 90% upside potential.

MarketBeat

Meteor shower season has begun – here’s how to watch in the UK

There will be five celestial events this autumn to look out for from a supermoon to meteor showers

The Independent UK

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Melbourne couple builds $880,000 recycled-bottle Earthship after moving to Tasmania

For Matt Ellis and Kate Tucker, buying a home in Melbourne became a familiar cycle of hope, bidding and disappointment. The couple wanted to remain close to their community and friends, but they were repeatedly outbid in the inner city market. Eventually, they looked far beyond Victoria and found a…

The Times of India

In 1983, three pregnant guppies flew on Cosmos 1514 for five days; one later gave birth to 25 healthy fry and produced six more healthy broods after returning to Earth

In 1983, three expectant guppies journeyed aboard the Cosmos 1514 biosatellite as part of a Soviet experiment exploring the effects of microgravity on reproduction. Remarkably, one guppy gave birth to 25 healthy fry following the mission, demonstrating that later generations also thrived without any developmental issues. This groundbreaking research offered…

The Economic Times

New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain

The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth’s landmasses. The current commonly used projection, called the Mercator Projection, greatly exaggerates land towards the north and south poles, which makes Africa look much smaller.…

The Conversation

Galapagos Islands' unique animal, plants served as basis for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, in 2026 El Nino threatens to wipe out concentration of species not found elsewhere on Earth

Charles Darwin Foundation data shows that aftermath of the 1998 El Nino — one of the most powerful and destructive cycles — only 400 of the 1,300 existing Galapagos penguins remained.

The Economic Times

In 2009, NASA started conducting the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice under Operation IceBridge to bridge the observational gap between ICESat and ICESat-2

In 2009, NASA started conducting the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice under Operation IceBridge to bridge the observational gap between the ICESat and ICESat-2 satellite missions. The campaign used research aircraft, laser altimeters, radar and imaging systems to track changes in Greenland, Antarctica, the Arctic and Alaskan glaciers.…

The Economic Times

A powerful laser turned diamond into a mirror, and helped solve a 20-year-old mystery about its melting point

Scientists precisely determined diamond's melting point using powerful ultraviolet lasers. This experiment resolved a twenty-year scientific disagreement about diamond's behavior. The new measurements show diamond melts over 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit lower than earlier studies. These findings align experimental results with theoretical predictions for matter under extreme conditions. The research aids…

The Economic Times

Venus has a deadly heat blanket that Mercury never had. Why the planet farther from the Sun became the hottest world in our solar system

Mercury is closer to the Sun, but Venus is the solar system's hottest planet. Venus possesses an extremely dense carbon dioxide atmosphere which acts as a heat blanket. This atmosphere traps absorbed solar energy, preventing efficient heat escape into space. Mercury, lacking a substantial atmosphere, experiences extreme temperature swings between…

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Why Did Vishnu Take the Vaman Avatar? The Hidden Story

What if the most powerful king in the three worlds was defeated not by a great warrior, but by a small Brahmachari asking for only three steps of land? This is the fascinating story behind Lord Vishnu’s Vaman Avatar and King Mahabali. Mahabali was known for his generosity, truthfulness and…

Times Life

Daulatabad Fort and Khuldabad: The Marathwada Stops Between Ajanta and Ellora Worth a Full Day Each

The Fort That Broke a Sultan's AmbitionDaulatabad fort sits on a volcanic plug 200 metres above the Deccan plain, and the climb to its summit will tell you exactly why Muhammad bin Tughluq thought it was the right place to move the entire capital of the Delhi Sultanate in 1327.…

Times Life

The Irumudi Carried to Sabarimala: What Is Actually Inside Its Two Sacred Halves

The Object Before the Journey BeginsBefore a single step onto the Pathinettam Padi, the eighteen sacred steps at Sabarimala, the Irumudi must already be on your head. Not in your hands. Not slung over a shoulder. On your head, where it stays for the entire climb. The word itself tells…

The Economic Times

In 2008, a spacecraft was launched by NASA to study how our heliosphere, the magnetic bubble surrounding our Sun and planets, interacts with interstellar space

In 2008, a spacecraft was launched by NASA to study how our heliosphere, the magnetic bubble surrounding our Sun and planets, interacts with interstellar space. The Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, was sent into Earth orbit to map the boundary of the solar system. It uses energetic neutral atoms to…

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US latitude, longitude and elevation are about to change by up to 4 metres: Why America is replacing its 40-year-old GPS reference system

The US is preparing to replace its decades-old latitude, longitude and elevation reference systems, NAD 83 and NAVD 88. The change could make some official coordinates differ by up to four metres, even though the land itself will not move. Here’s why satellite technology, gravity measurements and tectonic plate movement…

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Ohio woman was at a restaurant opening with her family. Then her ex-husband walked in to carry out a ‘public execution’

“She is officially the luckiest person on earth at that moment.”

Bored Panda

79 Nostalgic Aussie Memories That Bring Back The Australia Many Grew Up With

Through posts, stories, and shared experiences, members of this subreddit explore the quirks, joys, and cultural moments that define Australia. From cherished memories of days gone by to reflections on national traditions, it’s a space where Australians and fans of the country can relive the past together.

The Economic Times

A newly discovered solar phenomenon could help scientists predict the Sun’s next powerful outburst and solar flare

New solar telescope observations reveal swirling plasma movements on the Sun's surface. This phenomenon, known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, occurs at magnetic region boundaries. These turbulent motions may help explain how powerful solar flares begin and store energy. Understanding these processes could improve future space weather forecasting for Earth. The Daniel…

Inverse

5 Star Trek Technologies That Came True

We don’t have warp power quite yet, but in the meantime...

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Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit, Raising the Competition for SpaceX. What That Actually Means for SPCX Stock.

German startup Isar Aerospace's rocket became the first in Europe to achieve the feat.

The Economic Times

Researchers crushed mussel, cockle and oyster shells collected from a Dublin beach and added them to polluted water; the experiment cleaned the water while recovering valuable metals

A team of researchers discovered that discarded seashells have the ability to purify water by removing rare earth metals. Among various shell types, oyster shells stood out for their unique porous structure that effectively transforms dissolved metals into solid minerals. Given the aquaculture industry’s yearly production of millions of tonnes…

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