The moon may be 40 million years older than we thought, Apollo 17 samples suggest.

Fresh analysis of the bits of our moon, brought home by Apollo 17 astronauts, has suggested our moon is 40 million years older than we previously thought. That suggests the moon is 4.46 billion years old, rather than 4.42 billion years old as previously estimated. The scient…

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President Joe Biden appeared confused on Saturday.

President Joe Biden appeared confused on Saturday during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day. During the solemn ceremony, the 80-year-old president was slowly guided by a member of the Honor Guard to place a wreath in front of …

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A newly discovered comet will shine bright in the Hercules constellation tonight.

A relatively newly discovered comet is set to reach its brightest point over Earth during its 2023 appearance tonight. The brightening of comet C/2023 H2 (Lemmon) will happen on Friday (Nov. 10) because this is when the icy traveler is set to reach its closest point to Earth…

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World Science Day for Peace and Development - 10 November.

World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10th highlights the impact that science has on our society and our daily lives. When one thinks of science, they probably think of conducting experiments, testing hypotheses, and making predictions about the universe. …

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International Week of Science and Peace 2023: 09 - 15 November 2023.

The International Week of Science and Peace (IWOSP), celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, stands as a testament to the vital role that science plays in fostering global peace and development. Originating in 1986 as part of the International Year of Peace, the week was…

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Widespread Displacement Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The conflict in the eastern province of North Kivu, DRC, between M23 rebels and government-backed militias has worsened since October. This conflict is causing massive displacement, and the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply concerned about the hu…

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QS Asia University Rankings 2024.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a global higher education think-tank renowned for compiling university rankings, revealed the QS Asia University Rankings 2024 yesterday. This eagerly anticipated release sheds light on the academic prowess of institutions across the continent. Top…

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India’s Aditya-L1 Recorded first-ever sight of solar flares.

ISRO’s maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, has marked a significant achievement by capturing its first high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. During its initial observation period starting from around October 29, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) on b…

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Millions affected by Australian network failure.

Millions of Australians were left without mobile and internet after a network failure at telecoms firm Optus. The failure caused transport delays, cut hospital phone lines, and shut down payment systems. Optus, the country's second-largest provider, said more than 10 mill…

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10,000-Year-Old Human Remains Discovered in Vietnam.

Skeletal remains estimated to be 10,000 years old have been unearthed in northern Vietnam at the Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex by researchers from the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology. “This is the first time [that] human remains dating back 10,000 years have been discovered in Vi…

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Portuguese PM António Costa resigns.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa resigned after investigators searched his official residence in an inquiry into alleged corruption. He said he had not been named as a suspect but believed the inquiry was incompatible with staying in office. Prosecutors said on Tuesday…

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World Intellectual Property Indicators Report 2023.

In 2022, the global landscape of intellectual property (IP) experienced significant changes and trends, as outlined in the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) report. While trademark and design applications dropped, patent filings saw an unprecedented surge, drive…

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Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix 2023.

Brazilian Grand Prix, three-time champion Max Verstappen showcased his driving prowess by leading from start to finish and securing a well-deserved victory. The race, held at the Interlagos Circuit in São Paulo, provided a spectacular spectacle for Formula 1 fans around the…

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Sri Lanka agrees debt restructuring with Paris Club creditors.

Sri Lanka has reached a preliminary debt restructuring deal with national creditors including India, Japan and France, paving the way for the bankrupt country to revive a stalled IMF loan programme after it secured a similar pact with China last month. The Paris Club, which …

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Track the ISS with NASA's new 'Spot the Station' mobile app.

Space fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the International Space Station streaking across the sky are getting a much-needed digital tool. NASA just released a new "Spot The Station" app, which can be downloaded for free on iOS and Android devices. The application imp…

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NASA Telescopes discover record-breaking Black Hole.

Astronomers have discovered the most distant black hole yet seen in X-rays, using NASA telescopes. The black hole is at an early stage of growth that had never been witnessed before, where its mass is similar to that of its host galaxy. This result may explain how some of th…

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World Tsunami Awareness Day - 05 November.

I ntroduction Every November 5th, a global community assembles to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day, emphasising the importance of Tsunami knowledge and awareness. Tsunamis are natural disasters of immense destructive power, often caused by underwater disturbances like earthqu…

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos announces move to Miami from Seattle.

Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos said he was moving to Miami from the Seattle region, relocating to be closer to his parents and the Cape Canaveral operations of Blue Origin LLC, his space exploration company. Bezos — the world’s third-wealthiest man, according to the Bloo…

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World Vegan Day - 01 November.

World Vegan Day has been celebrated annually on November 1 since its inception in 1994 when ‘The Vegan Society’ was established in England. The day was initially created to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vegan Society and to draw attention to the growing recognition of th…

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Saudi Arabia sole bidder to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Saudi Arabia was the only football association to present a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup before the deadline closed, soccer's global governing body said on Tuesday. FIFA had invited bids from Asia and Oceania for the tournament by Oct. 31, and Saudi Arabia announc…

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UK to host the AI Safety Summit 2023.

The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is set to host the AI Safety Summit 2023 on 1st and 2nd November at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. This summit brings together global leaders, AI experts and industry representatives to discuss the growing concerns surroun…

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China's astronauts grow vegetables in orbit.

China's Shenzhou 16 astronauts have been growing vegetables aboard the Tiangong space station, as part of plans for future deep space exploration. Mission commander Jing Haipeng and rookie astros Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao have been aboard Tiangong since late May and ar…

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Bill Gates’ assistant, is the 5th-richest person in the world.

Bill Gates’ former assistant at Microsoft is now the fifth-richest person in the world, per Bloomberg’s tally, and only one spot behind Gates on the real-time list of the world’s richest people. Steve Ballmer, who joined Microsoft as its 24th-ever employee in 1980, has seen …

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