01st private mission to Venus will search for alien life in clouds of sulfuric acid.

Hellish Venus is blistering hot, not only temperature-wise. It's also a hot topic for scrutinizing whether or not the cloud-enveloped world might be a haven for high-altitude life.  That prospect is fostering the first-ever private mission Venus to search for signs of li…

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Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long Covid Risk.

At least 200 million people worldwide have struggled with long COVID: a slew of symptoms that can persist for months or even years after an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. But research suggests that that number would likely be much higher if not for …

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NASA Juno spacecraft reveals Jupiter's volcanic moon Io like never before in spectacular new images.

During its 57th flyby of Jupiter, NASA's Juno spacecraft came closer to the planet's moon Io than any other mission has in the last two decades. Passing within around 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) of Io, the most volcanic body in the solar system, on Saturday, Dec. 30…

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World Braille Day - 04 January.

Every year on January 4th, World Braille Day reminds us of the importance of accessibility and independence for those who are blind or visually impaired. What is Braille? Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each …

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World Hypnotism Day - 04 January.

World Hypnotism Day on January 4th promotes the truth and benefits of hypnotism. The day also aims to remove myths and misconceptions about hypnotism. Hypnosis is defined as a state of highly focused attention. It’s usually associated with relaxation and heightened suggestib…

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Oman to host first-ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup.

Oman is set to unveil its latest sports marvel—a cutting-edge complex designed to host the FIH Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers. This grand facility is a testament to Oman’s commitment to fostering excellence in the world of sports, particularly in the realm of hockey. Schedul…

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Putin kicks off Russia’s 2024 BRICS chairmanship.

On January 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially marked the commencement of Russia’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship. During this handover, President Putin emphasized the motto for the upcoming tenure, “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Sec…

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International Mind-Body Wellness Day - 03 January.

International Mind-Body Wellness Day, observed annually on January 3, is a global celebration dedicated to fostering the harmonious coexistence of physical and mental health. This occasion serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of our mind, body, and spirit, emphasi…

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NASA's Curiosity rover films from dawn to dusk on Mars during downtime.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity had some downtime during November. But rather than resting on its laurels, the robot filmed stunning footage of dawn to dusk on Earth's neighboring planet. Curiosity filmed two black-and-white videos on Nov. 8 during what was the 4,002nd M…

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US national debt tops $34 trillion for first time in history.

The U.S. federal government's total public debt has reached $34 trillion for the first time, the U.S. Treasury Department reported on Tuesday, as members of Congress gear up for another series of federal funding battles in the coming weeks. The Daily Treasury Statement f…

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NASA and Russia will keep launching each other's astronauts to ISS until 2025.

NASA and Russia have agreed to keep launching American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts on each other's spacecraft, media reports suggest. Roscosmos announced both it and NASA will continue the International Space Station launches with each other's crew members thro…

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The ROCK Returns to WWE......

Dwayne Johnson returned to the WWE on Monday night, making a surprise appearance at RAW -- and it's safe to say following an electric few minutes on the mic and in the ring ... the crowd definitely smelled what he was cooking. The 51-year-old -- who hasn't been seen …

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Value of X has fallen 71% since purchase by Musk and name change from Twitter.

The social media platform X has lost 71% of its value since it was bought by Elon Musk, according to the mutual fund Fidelity. Fidelity, which owns a stake in X Holdings, said in a disclosure obtained by Axios that it had marked down the value of its shares by 71.5% since Mu…

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Scientists find fossil of a Megatooth Shark on the sea bed.

An international team of researchers reported the discovery of a fossil of a megatooth shark in the deep sea. The fossil—a single, well-preserved tooth—was found during a survey of the ocean floor near Cornwallis Island, a remote atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, located ab…

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NASA to study asteroid ‘Apophis’, approaching earth on April 13, 2029.

NASA, the renowned space agency, has redirected its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft from its recent mission to asteroid Bennu to study another celestial body: Apophis. This asteroid, named after the Egyptian god of Chaos, is anticipated to pass within a remarkably close distance of 3…

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Nasa mission lines up to 'touch the Sun'.

A year from now, on 24 December, Nasa's Parker Solar Probe will race past the Sun at the astonishing speed of 195 km/s, or 435,000 mph. No human-made object will have moved so fast nor, indeed, got so close to our star - just 6.1 million km, or 3.8 million miles from the…

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NASA rover posts glorious GIF of a Martian day.

NASA regularly posts highly impressive GIFs of glimpses beyond our own atmosphere, and this week, it's another beauty from Mars. On Thursday, the space agency's Curiosity rover posted two animated images showing the six-wheeled vehicle's view of the Martian lands…

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Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells with groundbreaking new method.

A special form of molecule has been found to "tear apart" the membranes of cancer cells once activated, a promising new study by scientists at Rice University in Texas has revealed. Known as aminocyanine molecules – and commonly used as synthetic dyes in medical im…

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NASA can't wait for its OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft to meet 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis in 2029.

NASA's asteroid sampling spacecraft OSRIS-APEX will have an exciting new mission in 2029, when it will watch an exciting asteroid encounter like no other in recorded human history. The craft, formerly known as OSIRIS-REx, will bear witness as the asteroid Apophis— named …

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Argentina formally rejects BRICS membership.

Argentina's President Javier Milei has sent letters to BRICS leaders to formalize his decision to withdraw his country from its planned entry into the alliance of major emerging economies, it was announced on Friday. Milei said the moment was not "opportune" fo…

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Pakistan successfully tests Advanced Rocket System Fatah-II.

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s military successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system Fatah-II , showcasing a significant advancement in its missile capabilities. The system boasts a 400-kilometer range and advanced fe…

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‘Word of the Year’ (2023) by Different Dictionaries.

As the curtain closes on 2023, prominent dictionaries around the world have unveiled their “Word of the Year” selections, offering unique insights into the linguistic trends and patterns that dominated the past year. These chosen words reflect not only the most searched-for…

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How NASA's VIPER rover could revolutionize moon exploration with AI mission.

As NASA's second Artemis mission gets closer to launch, part of a program that's preparing for humanity's historic return to the moon,  the agency is looking into using advanced artificial intelligence technology to speed things along. NASA's Volatiles Invest…

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Scientists had a 20-minute "conversation" with a humpback whale named Twain.

In an unprecedented encounter, a research team successfully engaged in a “conversation” with a humpback whale named Twain. The team, known as Whale-SETI, has been conducting research on humpback whale communication systems, aiming to develop intelligence filters for the sear…

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California becomes first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented immigrant.

California will welcome the new year by becoming the first state to offer health insurance for all undocumented immigrants. Starting Jan. 1, all undocumented immigrants, regardless of age, will qualify for Medi-Cal, California's version of the federal Medicaid program fo…

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Large Magellanic Fireworks.

The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of a stellar explosion throwing out sheets of debris in the nearby Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy on July 7, 2003.  Since its 1990 launch, Hubble has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe; with over 1.5 million ob…

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