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UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa's size

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to endorse a new world map that shows Africa's large size more accurately

The Independent UK

Science says earthquakes can make the ground behave like a liquid: Why buildings can sink and here’s what happens beneath your feet

Earthquakes can cause certain loose, water-saturated soils to behave like a liquid. The soil grains remain solid, but rising pore-water pressure reduces effective stress and can cause a severe loss of strength.

The Economic Times

In 1995, NASA sent 30 fertilised Japanese quail eggs to the Mir space station for 16 days; what scientists found after they returned raised new questions about life without gravity

In 1995, NASA launched a fascinating experiment by sending fertilized quail eggs to the Mir space station. The objective was to explore how embryos develop in a microgravity environment and observations revealed various deformities in the embryos' eyes, limbs, and beaks. Researchers then analyzed these findings against Earth-bound control groups,…

The Economic Times

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'It's Not the Rover': Unearthed NASA Mars Photo Triggers Wild Speculation Over Alien Tracks

A NASA photo from Mars has sparked debate over potential alien tracks, with enthusiasts and sceptics discussing whether the marks are evidence of extraterrestrial life or mere visual artefacts.

International Business Times UK

NASA Says Earth Tides Will 'Probably Change Spin State' of 'Hazardous' Space Rock on Friday 13th

NASA says asteroid Apophis will skim closer than many satellites on Friday 13 April 2029, a rare flyby that is safe but expected to alter the rock's spin.

International Business Times UK

Saturn south pole decagon: NASA Hubble detects mysterious 10-sided pattern forming around planet

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a giant 10-sided atmospheric wave developing around Saturn’s south pole. Unlike the planet’s long-lived northern hexagon, the newly identified structure appears to be strengthening and was traced in Hubble observations dating back to 2023. Scientists are studying its formation, lifespan and atmospheric behaviour through…

The Economic Times

Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation

For most of his 92 years, Wendell Berry farmed his Lane’s Landing homestead in Henry County, Kentucky, using methods that embraced the land. He preferred draft horses to diesel-powered tractors and used crop rotation and manure fertilizer to naturally nurture his fields.

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For many spiritual seekers, author Wendell Berry was a fellow pilgrim and contrarian

Wendell Berry, the influential Kentucky author who died this week at 92, inspired many with his deep spiritual vision and his commitment to nature

The Independent UK

In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earth’s magnetic field

Recent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's magnetic field is steady. This distinct preference diminishes during magnetic chaos. Similar behaviors have been observed in other animals, such as cattle and deer. Scientists continue to investigate the underlying…

The Economic Times

The Wakemans, uncensored, grace the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!

Plus Hackett & Rothery, Gentle Giant, Haken, Lonely Robot, Ozric Tentacles, Irmin Schmidt, Long Earth, North Sea Echoes, Tom Penaguin and more...

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In 1966, NASA launched Biosatellite I with 13 biology experiments and more than 10 million organisms; its retrorocket failed, and the spacecraft was never recovered

In 1966, NASA's Biosatellite I mission attempted to carry over ten million organisms into orbit, but a retrorocket malfunction led to the capsule's tragic loss upon re-entry. This setback, however, was instrumental, offering invaluable insights that benefitted future space missions. Just months later, Biosatellite II launched successfully, marking a significant…

The Economic Times

In 1992, NASA studied C. elegans worms exposed to space radiation on IML-1; the experiment reported higher mutation rates than in ground controls

In 1992, micro worms unveiled the troubling effects of space radiation on DNA, showcasing considerable genetic harm to these minuscule creatures. This finding raises alarm for astronauts who lack Earth's magnetic shield, exposing them to similar hazards. As NASA continues to grapple with radiation exposure limits for upcoming lunar and…

The Economic Times

Did Ram Really Abandon Sita? The Ancient Story Explained

What if one of the most famous separations in Indian tradition was never described as a divorce at all? The story of Rama and Sita has been told for generations as a story of love, sacrifice, duty and dharma. Yet their later separation raises a difficult question that feels surprisingly…

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GSLV-F17 launch a reflection of India's growing space capabilities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed ISRO’s successful GSLV-F17 launch carrying EOS-05, calling it an “outstanding achievement” and a proud moment for India. He highlighted the satellite’s significance as the country’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit and said growing collaboration between ISRO and private industry is strengthening India’s…

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'Eye in sky': ISRO launches advanced earth observation satellite for 'strategic data'

ISRO successfully launched the 2,367-kg EOS-05 imaging satellite aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota, marking its first success of 2026. The satellite, India’s first dedicated geo-orbit imaging spacecraft, will provide near real-time imagery for agriculture, disaster management and strategic applications. The mission also marked GSLV’s heaviest payload to date.

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Ryan Reynolds heaps praise on ‘The Odyssey’ after it crosses ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ to be the biggest R-rated movie of all time

"I just love that people are going to the movie theaters."

LiveScience

Hubble confirms mysterious, 10-sided cloud is growing over Saturn's south pole

The Hubble Space Telescope spied a large atmospheric phenomenon on Saturn: a decagon surrounding the south pole.

International Business Times UK

Toei Teases New Earth Villain After Frieza in Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Trailer

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus brings back Frieza and teases an unnamed new threat targeting Earth ahead of its October 11 premiere

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'There is no conflict between quantum physics and gravity': Physicists prove Einstein's 'happiest thought' holds true at quantum scales

Physicists have proven a 100-year-old prediction of relativity by showing that Einstein's equivalence principle holds at quantum scales.

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2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do

After an 8-year trek to Mercury, BepiColombo will finally split into two spacecraft ready to track down the secrets of the least-explored planet in the inner solar system.

The Economic Times

A strange partnership between two ancient microbes could explain one of evolution’s biggest mysteries — how simple cells first joined forces to create complex life

Researchers found an unusual archaeon physically linked to a bacterium in Shark Bay. Tiny tube-like structures connect these ancient microbes, suggesting resource exchange. This discovery offers a glimpse into early life and the origin of complex cells. Genetic analysis indicates a potential biological trade between the organisms. The finding provides…

The Economic Times

In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flight

In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space in an early animal flight test. Albert I reached about 39 miles, but the rocket did not reach the Kármán line. His life signs were not recorded, and the mission failed.…

The Times of India

In 1967, astronaut Vance Brand bought 160 acres beside Rocky Mountain National Park for $32,000; decades later, his family gave 40 acres to the park and Congress changed its boundary to accept it

In a generous act, former astronaut Vance Brand has gifted forty acres of land to Rocky Mountain National Park. This pristine, undeveloped forest area now forms part of the park's eastern boundary, following congressional legislation passed in 2021 to officially recognize the donation. Protecting popular hiking trails from potential development,…

The Independent UK

Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration

Brazil’s Senate has approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical minerals, including rare earths, marking a step toward exploiting its vast reserves

The Economic Times

Earth is set to cross 1.5°C — does the climate clock stop there? The UN has a plan for what happens if temperatures overshoot the crucial threshold

Global warming exceeding 1.5°C is now likely, according to a United Nations assessment. The focus must shift to limiting temperature overshoot and its duration. Every fraction of a degree above this threshold increases climate risks significantly. Even optimistic scenarios project warming peaks around 1.8°C before potential decline. Reducing emissions and…

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