Spy balloon sent data to China in real time.

The Chinese balloon that flew over the US earlier this year managed to gather intelligence from military bases for days before it was shot down, US media report. The balloon was able to transmit data to Beijing in real time, NBC News reported, citing US officials. The craft p…

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International Day of Conscience - 05 April.

International Conscience Day is celebrated on April 5 to promote peace. To lead a conscientious life, one must respect human rights and dignity as well as protect other living beings. Below, we look at the history and significance of International Day of Conscience. Conscie…

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NASA names Artemis 2 astronaut crew for 1st lunar mission since Apollo.

After a 50-year break, NASA has announced the names of the four astronauts who will be taking humans back to the Artemis II Moon Mission. For the first time, a woman astronaut, Christina Koch, and a black astronaut, Victor Glover, will be part of a lunar mission. The team, …

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New James Webb telescope photo of a galaxy cluster

New James Webb telescope photo of a galaxy cluster 6 billion light years away shows a trippy phenomenon where gravity warps spacetime. New photos of galactic "arcs and streaks" in space released by NASA's James Webb telescope show just how trippy a phenomenon c…

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International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action - 04 April.

Every year on April 4, the world observes the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, with the aim of creating awareness about the dangers of explosive mines and generating support for efforts aimed at eliminating them. The UN Mine Action Service …

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Australia bans TikTok on federal government devices.

Australia has joined other Western countries in banning the use of TikTok on government devices as the Chinese-owned video app comes under increasing pressure over claims it presents a security concern. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced the ban on Tuesday after receivi…

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Fossil hunters uncover ancient Australian wombat.

Researchers in Australia have uncovered evidence of a previously unknown ancient marsupial which roamed the continent some 25 million years ago. Described as a cross between a wombat and a marsupial lion, the beast - named Mukupirna fortidentata - is thought to have weighed …

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Miami Opens Title 2023.

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev claimed his fourth title of the year by defeating Jannik Sinner in a closely-contested final match in Miami Opens 2023. Medvedev, who was once the top-ranked player in the world, has now won 24 out of his last 25 matches, including his la…

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Australian Grand Prix 2023.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has claimed his first Australian Grand Prix 2023. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who drove superbly in his Mercedes, finished second, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso filled third spot on the podium. Verstappen had appeared to be coa…

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Mars helicopter Ingenuity goes faster and higher than ever before on 49th Red Planet flight.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has been flying on Mars for nearly two years now, and it's still breaking records. Ingenuity flew faster and higher than it ever had before on its most recent Red Planet sortie, which occurred on Sunday (April 2).  The 4-pound (1.8 kilogram…

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NASA’s Water-observing Satellite Sends First Images back to Earth.

A recently launched satellite designed to study all water across the world has begun sending its first images back to Earth. The American space agency NASA says the satellite is expected to measure the elevation of nearly all water on Earth’s surface. It is the largest and m…

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Evidence of Oldest-Known Meteorite Impact Discovered in Australia.

Comets and asteroids have been using Earth for target practice for as long as it's existed, but finding evidence of impacts early in the planet's history is surprisingly difficult. An international team of scientists reports finding evidence of what may be the most …

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170 million-year-old ‘flower’ discovered by Chinese paleontologists.

Chinese researchers have found fossils of an ancient plant dating back to about 170 million years ago.  The Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences recently announced they had discovered the earliest angiosperm known in Northwest China thr…

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NASA's Massive Rocket Transporter is officially a record-breaking big boy.

NASA’s Crawler Transporter 2 was originally designed to carry Saturn V rockets during the Apollo program nearly 60 years ago. The aging giant recently got a much-needed upgrade for supporting the Artemis SLS megarocket, beating its twin vehicle for a world record. On Wednesd…

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Sri Lanka miss out on direct Cricket World Cup qualification.

Sri Lanka have failed to snatch the eight spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table after succumbing to a defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI at Hamilton. Calling it right at the toss, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka opted to bat first …

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Elon Musk is now the most-followed person on Twitter.

Elon Musk has dethroned former President Barack Obama as the most followed person on Twitter. As of right now, the billionaire has 133,068,709 followers compared to Obama’s 133,042,819, according to the follower counts reported on their respective Twitter profiles. Musk’s $4…

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Finland Becomes 31st NATO Member.

Finland  joined the NATO military alliance after Turkey's parliament voted to approve its application. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Turkey’s unanimous vote allowed Finland to become the alliance’s 31st member. “I welcome the vote by the Turkish Grand Nati…

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Shakib surpasses Southee to become the top T20I wicket-taker.

Shakib Al Hasan became the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals during Bangladesh’s 2nd T20I against Ireland in Chattogram on Wednesday. Shakib’s total wickets tally now stands at 136, two more than Tim Southee’s 134. The Bangladesh all-rounder started the con…

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Richard Verma appointed as Deputy Secretary of State, Management and Resources by US Senate.

Who is Richard Verma and what is his new role? Richard Verma, an Indian-American lawyer, diplomat, and executive, has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources by the US Senate. This role is regarded as the State Department’s CEO and is a p…

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Georgia becomes the first US state to condemn Hinduphobia.

Georgia Assembly has passed a resolution that condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, making it the first state in America to take such legislative action. The resolution highlights that Hinduism is a diverse religion with over 1.2 billion adherents worldwide, and it p…

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World Autism Awareness Day - 02 April.

World Autism Awareness Day: Autism Speaks, an organization that advocates for individuals with autism, observes World Autism Month every April, starting with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the day, which is recognized by the…

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Lionel Messi passes 100 international goals with hat-trick against Curaçao.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi passed 100 international goals as he scored his seventh international hat-trick in a friendly win at home to Curacao. The 35-year-old forward reached the landmark when he opened the scoring on 20 minutes in Santiago del Estero. He added two more…

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Former Brazilian President Rousseff to chair BRICS Bank.

The New Development Bank (NDB), which is also known as the BRICS bank and is a multilateral financial institution created by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced that former Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff has been elected as its new Preside…

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NASA to send 4 humans to live on Mars from June 2023.

This summer, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing four individuals to live on Mars on June 2023. The four “Martians” will be a part of NASA’s human exploration trip on Mars, even though the American space agency has long sought to send human…

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Tanzania announces outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease.

Tanzania has announced its first outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD), after five fatalities and three further cases were reported at a hospital in the country’s north-west Kagera region. Through contact tracing, approximately 161 people have been identified as…

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China spent $240 billion bailing out 'Belt and Road' countries.

China spent $240 billion bailing out 22 developing countries between 2008 and 2021, with the amount soaring in recent years as more have struggled to repay loans spent building "Belt and Road" infrastructure, a study publish showed. Almost 80% of the lending was ma…

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Saudi Arabia becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organisation dialogue partner.

The Saudi Arabian government has taken a significant step towards joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a regional alliance dominated by China and Russia. During a cabinet meeting presided over by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, a memorandum was approved to initia…

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Saturn moon Titan could hold the clues to life's origin.

The fourth in a line of groundbreaking NASA missions that could redefine how we understand life in the universe is set to launch in 2027.  NASA's Dragonfly drone is headed for Saturn's largest moon, Titan, an active, icy world with a nitrogen-rich atmosphere and unde…

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'MF Hydra': World's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry gets operational.

The world's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry launched by the Norwegian business Norled is operational now.  The Norwegian Maritime Administration granted MF Hydra, the ferry, clearance to sail, said the company's press release on Friday.  Since the beginning of the…

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World's first' AI-powered robotic dog with musculoskeletal limbs.

A Chinese startup company called Hengbot has unveiled "Sparky," the first robotic dog in the world with musculoskeletal limbs. The inventive robot can run, jump, and do tricks like a real dog using advanced artificial intelligence (AI), claims the company.  Sparky, …

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