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July 11, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

LiveScience · Jul 11

Did This Ayurvedic Formula Restore a Sage's Youth?

Almost every Indian household has heard of Chyawanprash, but very few know the extraordinary legend behind its name. It is not just an Ayurvedic herbal formulation. According to ancient tradition, it is connected to the remarkable story of an elderly sage, a devoted wife, and the divine physicians of the…

MyLifeXP · Jul 11

The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them

With some still unable to accept humanity’s role in climate chaos, we tackle common misconceptions and deceptions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

Times Life · Jul 11

The U.S. just approved a giant space mirror to test ‘sunlight on demand.’ Low Earth orbit is getting weird

A giant mirror to create “sunlight on demand” was just approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), despite opposition from astronomers and the public, and real safety concerns.

The Conversation · Jul 10

'Star City' Ending Explained: Will There Be A Season 2 Of Apple's Sci-Fi Spinoff?

With its finale episode, 'Star City' seems like this part of the 'For All Mankind' story is over.

Inverse · Jul 10

NASA is creating a fifth state of matter on the ISS, thanks to an upgrade to a mini-fridge-sized quantum lab

A new set of upgrades to the International Space Station’s Cold Atom Laboratory is allowing NASA to probe quantum mechanics at the coldest possible temperatures while in zero gravity.

LiveScience · Jul 10

Quote of the day by Sidney Sheldon: "Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you..." - motivational life lessons by Master of the Game, Rage of Angels and If Tomorrow Comes author on living a meaningful life, lasting impact and why you must make the world better

Quote of the day by Sidney Sheldon: Sidney Sheldon's quote inspires making the world a better place through everyday actions. His career spanned writing, screenwriting, and producing award-winning works. Sheldon achieved success with hit television series and bestselling novels.

The Economic Times · Jul 10

SpaceX ignites all 33 powerful engines on Starship booster ahead of Flight 13 launch (video)

SpaceX completed an engine test of the next Super Heavy booster slated to launch Starship's next mission, which could lift off as soon as next week.

Space · Jul 10

SpaceX's near-term AI payoff seen tethered to Earth, not outer space

Infrastructure providers, particularly data centers, are poised to be among the ​biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom as businesses and consumers rapidly adopt the technology for applications ranging from software coding and robotics to everyday tasks such as shopping and planning.

The Economic Times · Jul 10