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Starwatch: Catch the Orionid meteor shower streak across the night sky

As Earth passes through dust left by Halley’s comet, observers may see 10-20 fragments per hour

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Ramlila and Effigy Grounds: 7 Things to Settle Before You Walk In With Family

Know Which Ground You Are Going ToMost cities have more than one Ramlila venue, and they are not interchangeable. Delhi alone runs simultaneous performances at Ramlila Maidan, Subhash Maidan, and a dozen colony grounds, each with a different effigy height, a different crowd size, and a different time for the…

Times Life · Oct 19

Mars Moons Exploration: Japan’s MMX to fetch Phobos soil; samples may solve moons’ origins

A Japanese space mission is set to lift off on October 20 with an ambitious goal: collect a sample from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, and bring it back to Earth for detailed scientific analysis.

The Times of India · Oct 19

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7 Ramlila Ground Health Risks That Have Nothing to Do With the Food Stalls

The Smoke Is Not Just AtmosphereThe effigy fire at a large Ramlila ground can release particulate matter at levels comparable to a moderate industrial event. Burning bamboo, cloth, paper mache, and chemical-based paints produce fine particles, PM2.5 and coarser PM10, that travel deep into the lungs. People with asthma, chronic…

Times Life · Oct 19

There’s a hidden bias affecting what we know – and don’t know – about nature

Our knowledge about life on Earth is built through research on how organisms function, evolve and interact with each another and the environment. Yet there are far more species on our planet than scientists can study in detail.

The Conversation · Oct 18

Orionid meteor shower 2026: Date, peak time and how to watch one of the year's most beautiful meteor showers

Orionids meteor shower peaks in mid-October and is known for bright meteors visible in the night sky. The meteors originate from comet 1P/Halley, which sheds debris when it approaches the Sun. Observers are advised to find dark locations away from city lights to view the meteors effectively. The radiant for…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Prince Sultan became the first Arab in space aboard Nasa’s Discovery in 1985

In June 1985, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud travelled into space aboard the American Space Shuttle Discovery, becoming the first Arab in space. According to Astronautics and Aeronautics, 1985: A Chronology, his journey brought together two parts of his life that rarely shared the same…

The Times of India · Oct 17

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US corporate lobbyists mounted ‘blitz’ to dilute landmark EU deforestation law, report finds

Environmental watchdog Mighty Earth reveals two-year effort to postpone and weaken EU Deforestation Regulation

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

How a False Medical Claim Turned the Tokay Gecko Into a Trafficking Target

A Lizard That Announces ItselfThe Tokay gecko does not hide. At up to 35 centimetres long and coloured a vivid blue-grey spotted with orange-red, Gekko gecko is built to be noticed. Its call, a loud, two-syllable bark that sounds like its own name, carries across rooftops and through walls on…

Times Life · Oct 17

What a Night of Pandal Hopping Does to Your Feet, Knees and Lower Back

What the Ground Is Actually Doing to Your FeetPandal floors are rarely flat. Temporary bamboo platforms, wet tarpaulin, loose gravel, and patches of bare earth create a surface that shifts under every step. Each shift asks the small muscles of your foot to fire in rapid, unplanned corrections. Over several…

Times Life · Oct 17

Trump targets officials who leak information to the press. Then stresses ‘leakers should be shot,’ calls them ‘scum of the Earth’

He then turned his attention towards journalists.

We Got This Covered · Oct 16

Global timekeeping rules change: leap second scrapped from 2027

Global timekeepers have voted to end the practice of adding extra seconds to UTC, citing risks to computer systems and the prospect of the first-ever negative leap second.

Euronews · Oct 16

EU is making its own satellite system like Elon Musk's Starlink. Its first satellites are expected to launch in 2029

Since Russia's invasion, Ukraine has heavily depended on Elon Musk's Starlink for its military communication needs. However, recent limitations on military connectivity have sparked worries regarding this reliance on private corporations. The EU meanwhile is creating IRIS, a satellite network aimed at ensuring secure communications for governmental and military use…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Steven Greer Says Ancient UFO Sphere May Be Detecting Something Dangerous Happening to Earth

UFO researcher Steven Greer has suggested that Colombia's mysterious Buga Sphere could be an ancient device detecting geophysical danger, but its origins and alleged abilities remain unverified.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

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MyLifeXP · Oct 16

Why Did Sita Laugh After Rama Defeated Ravana?

What if Rama's victory over Ravana was not the end of the battle? What if another, even more powerful Ravana was still alive? The Adbhuta Ramayana tells a fascinating story about a thousand-headed Ravana, a battle that leaves Lord Rama unconscious, and Goddess Sita revealing a form of divine power…

MyLifeXP · Oct 16

Which Hidden Himalayan Escape Matches Your Vibe?

it's about matching the destination with your internal frequency. Whether you are seeking quiet creative inspiration, an energetic trail adventure, or a serene sanctuary for mental clarity, this guide explores hidden Himalayan escapes tailored to your unique vibe. By moving past the standard tourist itineraries, you unlock tucked-away sanctuaries where…

The Conversation · Oct 16

Japan’s MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars’ moon Phobos

A Japanese space mission is about to launch towards Mars. But it will not land on the planet itself. Instead, the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission will focus on Phobos, the bigger of Mars’s two small moons.

The Times of India · Oct 16

At 11, UK-based Aneeshwar Kunchala to receive Junior Jane Goodall Earth Medal for wildlife conservation

Aneeshwar Kunchala, a passionate young wildlife educator, is set to receive the prestigious Junior Jane Goodall Earth Medal in 2026. His journey into conservation began at just four years old when he learned about the devastating effects of plastic on whales. Celebrated for his remarkable contributions to wildlife advocacy through…

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Euronews · Oct 16

Europe's answer to Starlink: Who is building IRIS² and what is Germany's role

Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer.

Times Life · Oct 16

Bathukamma: The Telangana Festival Where Flowers Become a Goddess

A Goddess You Build With Your Own HandsBathukamma begins not in a temple but in a field. The flowers used, tangedu, gunugu, banti, celosia, cucumber flowers, are not cultivated for the occasion. They grow wild after the monsoon, in the margins of tanks and along bund walls, and the women…

The Conversation · Oct 15

Earth’s oldest evidence of life is written in stone – but it’s at risk of disappearing

Today, our planet is teeming with life, but it has not always looked the same. Long before forests reached skyward, animals walked on land, and the rise and fall of dinosaurs, our planet was shaped by a much smaller, more unassuming form of life. And we can still find traces…

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Mount Sinai Launches Lab-Grown Mini Hearts and Brains to the Space Station to Study Aging-Like Changes in Microgravity

Mount Sinai sent lab-grown heart and brain tissue models to the space station on SpaceX CRS-35 to study whether spaceflight speeds aging-like changes.

The Economic Times · Oct 15

PSG brings embattled Man City down to earth after pre-match show of defiance in the Champions League

Manchester City showcased a celebratory pre-match fireworks display before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The first half saw PSG dominate, taking a commanding lead with three goals. City managed a spirited second-half comeback, scoring two goals but ultimately fell 4-2. Former City manager Pep Guardiola witnessed the match…

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour

International delegates agree leap second no longer tenable, but first leap hour not likely to happen for thousands of years

The Conversation · Oct 15

How did Mars get its moons? Japan’s MMX space mission aims to solve the puzzle

The Earth got its Moon when a celestial object collided with our planet more than four billion years ago. This impact hurled molten rock into space, which eventually coalesced to form the satellite we can see every night from across our planet.

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