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‘7.6 billion mugs of tea a second’: a new way to make sense of the heat pouring into our oceans

Imagine almost every person on Earth doing nothing but making cups of tea, day and night, one every second – and pouring every single one into the sea.

The Conversation · Jul 15

Scientists discover four new stars right next to Earth: White dwarfs were hiding behind brighter red dwarfs; discovery made using Hubble's ultraviolet camera

Astronomers from the University of Warwick and University of Colorado Boulder have found four white dwarf stars hiding in binary systems within 65 light-years of Earth. The stars had gone undetected because brighter red dwarf companions were drowning out their light. One of the newly confirmed stars is now the…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

One small pen for one giant fee: Buzz Aldrin’s mission-saving felt-tip sells for over $850,000

Second man on moon’s Duro Rocket pen, crucial to Apollo 11 return, reaches astronomical sum at Sotheby’s auction

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Did Maharishi Ved Vyasa Describe Earth Thousands of Years Ago?

What if an ancient Indian scripture described something that resembles the modern world map centuries before modern geography existed? It sounds unbelievable, yet one fascinating interpretation of the Mahabharata has sparked curiosity among historians, spiritual seekers, and mythology enthusiasts alike. A verse from the Bhishma Parva is often cited by…

MyLifeXP · Jul 15

Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves

As Europe experiences another spell of extreme heat, social media users are once again claiming that a US military programme is manipulating the weather and causing the continent's high temperatures. Available evidence does not support the claim.

Euronews · Jul 15

Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in Afghanistan

Anil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on his first space mission. Over the next eight months, he will conduct scientific experiments focused on human health, evaluate new medical technologies and support research into semiconductor manufacturing in…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

How Orca Pods Pass Down Hunting Techniques Across Generations as Cultural Tradition

Every Pod Has Its Own PlaybookOff the coast of Patagonia, a group of orcas deliberately beach themselves on gravel shores to snatch sea lions, a technique so dangerous that calves spend years watching before attempting it, and one no other orca population performs the same way. In the waters off…

Times Life · Jul 15

'Once Upon a Time in Space': How to watch PBS's out-of-this-world astronaut documentary

'It's like you’re going to Oz. It's glimmering, it's beautiful'

Space · Jul 14

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy

On July 14, 2026, “Gus,” one of the most complete specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex, went to an as yet unidentified buyer for US$50.1 million. This auction at Sotheby’s set a record for most valuable fossil ever sold. Another dinosaur has entered the luxury collectibles market, a reminder that even Earth’s…

The Conversation · Jul 14

1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible patients headed to the moon

A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, promising X-ray diagnosis of everything from broken bones to ripped spacesuits and damaged satellites.

Space · Jul 14