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Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwater

Japan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed locations. The nation seeks to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. Traces of yttrium, gadolinium and dysprosium were found in recovered seabed material. This initiative aims to bolster Japan's…

The Economic Times

Cool new prog from Lesoir, Chelsea Wolfe, Pattern-Seeking Animals and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week

Ace proggy sounds you must hear from Arthur Brown, Hypno5e, Russian Circles and more in our all-new Tracks Of The Week

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Beyond Loktak Lake: 5 Hidden, Offbeat Places in Manipur That Most Travellers Never Reach

Ukhrul: The Shirui Lily and the Tangkhul Naga HillsAbout 85 kilometres northeast of Imphal, Ukhrul is the kind of place that makes you wonder why it never made the standard itinerary. The district is home to the Shirui Lily, Lilium mackliniae, a pale pink flower that grows nowhere else on…

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What the Skanda Purana Says About Sacred Geography: How Land Holds Memory in India

The Ground Has Already Been ListeningThe Skanda Purana opens its geography not with rivers or mountains but with the idea that the earth registers what happens on it. Not symbolically. Literally. The text, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, and among the longest sacred compositions in Sanskrit, describes certain places as…

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Vulcan Centaur swapped out again: NASA goes with SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket for launch of space weather mission

NASA's SunRISE mission has been assigned a new launch vehicle: It will now be delivered to orbit by a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket rather than a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur.

Space

Can we alter ocean chemistry to absorb carbon? Here are the pros and cons

As the planet warms, countries around the world are racing to meet their net zero targets set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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The 9 All‑Time Greatest Teen Superhero Teams Who Deserve a Film Adaptation ASAP

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86 Size Comparisons That Might Make You Understand The True Scale Of Some Things

It’s surprisingly easy to misjudge the size of something when you’ve only seen it in photos, on a screen, or from a distance. A familiar object can suddenly look enormous when placed next to a person, while something we imagined as massive may turn out to be far smaller than…

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In 1938, millions of Americans thought Martians had invaded Earth after a radio broadcast sounded so real that it triggered nationwide panic

In 1938, radio drama caused panic across America: Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds caused widespread confusion after its realistic news format led some listeners to believe that Martians were invading Earth. While some panic did occur, historical research suggests the scale of the hysteria…

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Should Artemis IV astronauts actually land near the moon's south pole? Artemis II pilot says the lunar equator might be better

NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.

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Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn

New US petition demands review of plans from tech companies amid fears of environmental destruction

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The music in Nolan’s Odyssey is as well-crafted – and bloodlessly forgettable – as the film itself

Ludwig Göransson’s meticulous score uses instruments of the era to create an earthy, raw and bleak soundscape, but it merely supports the portrayal of an uncomplicated hero

The Guardian - UK

Scientists revisit a forgotten Soviet plan to dam the Bering Strait and see if it could help protect Earth's climate

Soviet engineer Petr Borisov proposed damming the Bering Strait to warm Siberia. This bold plan aimed to transform frozen lands into productive agricultural areas. Modern researchers now study closing the strait to stabilize ocean circulation. Their simulations explore impacts on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation system. Scientists remain cautious about…

The Times of India

The Boomerang Nebula is three times colder than Antarctica, and colder than space itself

Tucked roughly 5,000 light years away in the constellation Centaurus lies a place far colder than anything found on Earth. Known as the Boomerang Nebula, this dying star system holds the record for the coldest known naturally occurring object in the entire universe, sitting at just one degree above absolute…

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NT minister claims Earth’s magnetic poles could flip if territory doesn’t use more groundwater

Business minister Robyn Cahill wants to make NT ‘datacentre capital of the globe’, but Environment Centre says scientific claim is ‘completely cooked’

The Times of India

The world's largest waterfall isn't on land. It is hidden beneath the ocean, where billions of litres of water plunge every second

An immense underwater waterfall exists between Greenland and Iceland. Cold, dense seawater sinks beneath warmer Atlantic waters creating this cascade. This hidden giant plays a crucial role in ocean currents and global climate. Researchers use specialized instruments to monitor this vast, dynamic underwater system. Its flow influences heat and salt…

The Economic Times

NASA's NISAR satellite Antarctica image captures a giant bird-like shape hidden in East Antarctica's ice; here's what the colourful radar view means

The joint India-US NISAR satellite has released radar data that captured a striking image of East Antarctica's frozen landscape. The satellite's L-band radar provided detailed insights into ice movement. According to NASA, the colours show differences in the way polarized microwave signals, which vibrate in different directions, interact with and…

The Economic Times

India and Myanmar signal closer rare earth mining ties

India and Myanmar are enhancing cooperation in rare earths sector. Indian teams visited Myanmar in December 2024 and February 2026. This collaboration aims to secure strategic mineral supplies for India. Myanmar's Kachin state is a key source of heavy rare earths. Both nations see significant win-win opportunities from this partnership.

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Six Indian Eco-Lodges That Practice Genuine Sustainability, Not Just Green Marketing

Bison Resort, Wayanad, KeralaBison Resort sits inside the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary buffer zone, and it earns that address. The lodge runs on solar power for over 80% of its electricity load, composts all organic waste on-site, and has a documented no-plastic policy that extends to guest toiletries, refillable dispensers, cloth…

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The Uttarakanda of the Ramayana Shows What Dharma and Exile Cost After the War Is Won

The book most readers skipMost editions of the Valmiki Ramayana sold in Indian homes stop at the Yuddha Kanda. The war ends, Ravana falls, Sita passes the agni pariksha, and Rama returns to Ayodhya. The Pushpaka vimana lands. Coronation. Reunion. The story closes the way a story should. The Uttarakanda,…

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NASA's Psyche Snaps Rare Mars Views Before Its Cosmic Chase to a Mysterious Metal World Begins

NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured rare views of Mars during a May 15 flyby, using the planet's gravity to gain speed on its journey toward the mysterious metal-rich asteroid Psyche.

The Conversation

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

Every year, billions of migratory birds connect the world’s continents, oceans and ecosystems as they undertake epic journeys between their foraging habitats and their breeding grounds.

LiveScience

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft awakens from yearlong hibernation to do unprecedented science beyond Pluto

NASA's record-breaking New Horizons spacecraft has awoken from a 321-day hibernation in "good health" as it resumes unprecedented science at the solar system's edge.

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This $2 low-tech upgrade just made Russia's cheap 'cardboard-and-plywood' drone almost unjammable

Russia has reportedly added magnetic compasses to cheap Molniya drones, helping maintain direction when electronic warfare disrupts GPS and GLONASS signals.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Luise Rainer: 'Happiness lies in moments, and while you have it, you're not even...' - inspirational life lesson by Oscar-winning actress of The Great Ziegfeld and The Good Earth on why the moments we overlook may become our happiest memories

Quote of the day by Luise Rainer: Happiness often lies in moments we do not recognize while living them. We may only realize our happiness later when the moment has passed. Luise Rainer's quote suggests appreciating the present is important. She was a German-born actress who won two consecutive Academy…

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