World Photography Day - 19 August.

Every year on August 19 we celebrate World Photography Day (also known as World Photo Day) to celebrate the art, craft, science, and history of photography. The day also encourages photographers from around the globe to share a single photo that encapsulates their world. The…

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International Orangutan Day – 19 August.

For the love of orangutans, International Orangutan Day on August 19th spreads awareness about the threat of their extinction. Celebrate these fantastic apes and encourage the public to take action in protecting them. Since orangutans have 97% of the same DNA as humans, it s…

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World Honey Bee Day - 19 August (Third Saturday in August)

World Honey Bee Day on the third Saturday in August brings a buzzing celebration for beekeepers, honey lovers, and all blooming things. The day recognizes both the honey bee and the beekeepers who tend the hives. It also encourages everyone to enjoy and buy locally grown hon…

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World Humanitarian Day - 19 August.

Each year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19 to honor aid workers who put their lives at risk to better the lives of others. The day also rallies support for people around the world affected by crises. Around the world, the United Nations, along with International…

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Artemis 4 astronauts will be 1st crew to use NASA's moon-orbiting Gateway in 2028

The first Artemis mission to make use of NASA's moon-orbiting Gateway space station will be Artemis 4, now scheduled to launch in 2028, agency officials confirmed earlier this month. NASA and its international partners see Gateway as a key platform to support the agency&…

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Rare iron meteorite could help reveal secrets of early solar system.

Scientists have studied a rare iron meteorite in detail, discovering what orbit its parent body occupied before crashing into Earth. It is the first iron meteorite for which such orbit has been calculated. The 12-inch-long (30 centimeters), 30-pound (14 kilograms) chunk of s…

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How did supermassive black holes get so big so fast just after the Big Bang?

Scientists now understand that supermassive black holes lurk at the heart of most, if not all, galaxies. These cosmic titans have masses millions and even billions of times that of the sun, yet tremendous size doesn't constitute a problem when supermassive black holes a…

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Elon Musk's latest big idea for X is removing the "Block Button".

Musk made the comment in response to a tweet asking whether there was a reason to block someone instead of muting someone on the social network. Mute and block are two fundamentally different features on Twitter. Mute prevents you from seeing content from Twitter users, whi…

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Ashleigh Gardner and Chris Woakes named ICC players of the Month for July 2023.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the latest set of international stars to be named ICC Players of the Month for July 2023. Australia’s spin bowling all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner and England’s seamer Chris Woakes have been honored as the International Cric…

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‘Pibot,’ the humanoid robot that can safely pilot an airplane.

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is making groundbreaking advancements in aviation with the development of “Pibot,” a humanoid robot designed to fly aircraft using its own dexterity and advanced AI capabilities. Pibot’s ability to manipulate …

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UK’s ‘king of the chat show’ Michael Parkinson dies aged 88.

British broadcaster Michael Parkinson, best known for interviewing some of the world’s biggest celebrities on his long-running eponymous chat show, has died aged 88, the BBC said on Thursday. Born in Yorkshire in northern England, he left school at the age of 16 with dreams …

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Chandrayaan-3 gets closer to Moon after fourth orbit reduction manoeuvre.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on August 14 successfully carried out another orbit reduction manoeuvre of India’s third moon mission Chandrayaan-3. The manoeuvre was performed from ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru. The spacecr…

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Wahab Riaz Announces Retirement From International Cricket.

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a 15-year career. The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2008 and went on to play 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is, taking 237 wickets in total. Career of Wahab…

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The most remote country on the planet is 200 miles from its nearest neighbor.

Introduction When most people think of Earth, they think of the beautiful countries and geography on land. However, it may be surprising to learn that 71 percent of Earth is covered in oceans! Oceans separate continents and countries, creating areas on Earth surrounded by wa…

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Miracle Plant used in ancient Greece rediscovered after 2,000 Years.

The “miracle” plant Silphium consumed by Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, which was thought to have become extinct two thousand years ago, has recently been rediscovered in Turkey by a professor, who thinks he’s found a botanical survivor. The plant, which the Ancient …

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77th Indian Independence Day 2023.

India celebrating their 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Nation First, Always First”. This theme is in line with the government’s focus on national unity and development. The daybegin with the hoisting of the national flag …

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127 Million Years Old – First Side-Necked Turtle Ever Discovered in UK.

An amateur fossil enthusiast, in collaboration with paleontologists from the University of Portsmouth, has uncovered the UK’s first side-necked turtle fossil. These ancient remains represent the earliest known instance of a side-necked pan-pleurodiran turtle, named as such b…

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Russia's Luna-25 moon lander snaps 1st pictures from space.

Russia's first lunar lander since 1976 has beamed back its first images from space. The Luna-25 mission lifted off on Aug. 10 atop a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's far eastern Amur Region, marking the first domestically produced probe sen…

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Remains of 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Loaded With Wine Jugs Discovered.

The remains of a 2,000-year-old ship loaded with large jugs known as amphorae, thought to have contained wine was discovered off the coast of Egypt. Archaeologists discovered the shipwreck and its treasures 2,132 feet below the surface of the Mediterranean Sea, near the city…

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The largest gorilla ever recorded.

Primates, a mammals classification including apes, have been around for over 50 million years. Over time, with divergent evolution, apes branched into various species, including the gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and modern humans.  While each species i…

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Music industry legend, Clarence Avantknown dies aged 92

Clarence Avant, whose talent as a manager, mentor and deal-maker earned him the nickname 'The Godfather of Black Music', has died aged 92. A former head of Motown, he worked with everyone from Bill Withers to Michael Jackson, and founded one of America's first Bl…

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Rugby World Cup 2023.

The 2023 Rugby World Cup gets under way on 8 September with France taking on New Zealand in a mouth-watering curtain-raiser in Paris. The All Blacks arrive as favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for what would be a record fourth time, having just won the Rugby Championship…

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Wanindu Hasaranga announces retirement from international Test cricket.

Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, one of the finest wrist spinners in the world, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. In a letter reportedly addressed to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Hasaranga cited his desire to focus on limited-overs cricket and contribute his best to …

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Astronauts stranded on space station for a year prepare to come home.

American and two Russians have spent six months longer than expected in orbit, after docked spacecraft was damaged. Preparations are under way to bring back three astronauts who have been on the International Space Station for nearly a year – six months longer than expected. …

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World Lizard Day - 14 August.

World Lizard Day is celebrated on August 14 every year. The day may not be a well-known one, but it’s still celebrated on local levels with schools, parks, and reptile enthusiasts being the main groups celebrating the occasion. Educational and fun events remain a staple of …

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World Organ Donation Day - 13 August.

World Organ Donation Day 2023 is observed on August 13, 2023. It is a global event that is observed to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and to encourage people to become organ donors. Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or tissue to someone…

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