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Hidden beauty of Zimbabwe's 2.5 billion-year-old 'geological marvel' revealed in striking astronaut photo — Earth from space

A 2010 astronaut photo shows off the astonishing scale of the Great Dyke of Zimbabwe, which stretches over 340 miles (550 kilometers). The lengthy structure, which is not actually a dike, is full of extremely valuable minerals that fuel a massive mining industry.

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5 Rivers from the Mahabharata That Teach Us About Life and Karma

“गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति । नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरी जलेऽस्मिन् सन्निधिं कुरु ॥” This ancient shloka is still recited in homes and temples across India. In a single prayer, it invokes the presence of sacred rivers in a handful of water. That simple act reveals something profound. In Indian…

Times Life

‘Lost ancient city’ from Alexander the Great’s Empire discovered in Iraq with hidden streets and temples beneath the sands

Deep in the deserts of Iraq, the lost city of Charax Spasinou has finally been found. It seems it had been hiding under the Earth for more than a millennium. Experts say the city was one of Alexander the Great’s final ambitious settlements. As reported by Archaeology News, once a…

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Why Lord Rama Faced More Pain Than Most : Even After Being God

As Maryada Purushottam, the ideal man and Vishnu's avatar, Lord Rama is revered. However, a detailed examination of his life in the Ramayana reveals that it was characterized by sacrifice, exile, separation, and ongoing trials of duty rather than comfort. Why did Jesus go through so much pain if he…

Times Life

Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos makes its closest approach to Earth tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.

Space

Why Are Krishna and Shiva Blue? The Truth Will Surprise You

कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्।” “नमः शिवाय शान्ताय नीलकण्ठाय शम्भवे। From temple walls to calendar art, from classical paintings to modern digital posters, two of Hinduism’s most beloved deities are almost always depicted in blue. Krishna, the enchanting flute player of Vrindavan, glows like a dark rain cloud. Shiva, the meditative ascetic…

Times Life

Why Didn’t Krishna Save Himself From the Hunter’s Arrow?

One of the most cryptic and tragic scenes in Indian mythology is the tale of Lord Krishna's departure from Earth. Why didn't Krishna, the supreme strategist of the Mahabharata and the guide of the Bhagavad Gita, block a mere hunter's arrow if He was God Himself? For what reason did…

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Refresh Your Bed for Spring With Cooling Bamboo Sheets Loved by Kris Jenner and Oprah Winfrey – Now $60 Off for Presidents' Day

These lighter linens are perfect for warmer weather and performed brilliantly on our in-house tests

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How 1.5 million km of undersea internet cables can double up as an earthquake and tsunami warning system

Forecasting earthquakes presents a serious challenge on land, but in the oceans that cover around 70% of the Earth’s surface it is all but impossible. However, the vast network of undersea cables that crisscross the world’s seas could soon change this. As well as transmitting data around the planet, they…

The Conversation

Scientists hunt for origins of the mysterious 'sun goddess' particle

Scientists have used a novel new approach to discover the potential origins of the sun goddess particle Amaterasu, the second most energetic cosmic ray ever to be detected striking Earth.

Space

The US is merely the latest to join the global rush to hoard critical minerals

JD Vance is seeking to create a ‘trading bloc’ as shortages and climate crises mean a kaleidoscope of rare earths are increasingly jealously guarded

The Guardian - UK

'Fully unlocking the orbital economy': This California company will fly astronauts to the space station in 2027

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.

Space

When Animals Took Over Paradise: Islands Where Humans Are Only Visitors

There are places on Earth where humans are not the main characters. Where footsteps slow down, voices soften, and the rules of dominance quietly change. On a handful of extraordinary islands across the world, animals reign not because they were placed on pedestals, but because humans stepped back, sometimes by…

Times Pets

Nature’s Oddballs: Animal Facts That Sound Fake But Are Completely Real

Nature has always loved surprises. Just when we think we understand how the world works, an animal comes along and quietly breaks all the rules. Some creatures glow in the dark, some survive without oxygen for hours, and some grieve like humans. These are not myths, movie ideas, or exaggerated…

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What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?

A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

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Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Mads Wurtz Schmidt start the season on top step with overall victory at a muddy edition of Santa Vall

Villafañe takes both stages as well as GC of the Gravel Earth Series event, Tim Wollenberg snares stage 2 of men's race but Wurtz Schmidt remains on top overall

The Times of India

First solar eclipse of 2026: Can UAE residents see the ‘Ring of Fire’ on February 17?

The first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular event known as the 'Ring of Fire,' will occur on February 17. While invisible from the UAE due to its remote path over Antarctica and the Sun being below the horizon, live streams will be available. A total solar eclipse will be…

Space

NASA launches twin rocket missions from Alaska to study mysterious black auroras

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical "circuitry" within auroras.

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Lucky few to see 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over Antarctica on Feb. 17

This month's new moon brings an annular (or "ring of fire") solar eclipse, but it will only be visible from parts of Antarctica.

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How long do most planets last?

Planets are born, and they can also "die." So what's the lifespan of a typical planet?

Woman & Home

Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for 16th - 22nd February 2026

Read your weekly horoscope from Sally Trotman and Penny Thornton who reveal what this week holds for every star sign on love, family, career, and more

The Independent UK

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts

Radio France Internationale

Built to live for centuries, Greenland sharks are charting uncertain waters

Greenland sharks can live for hundreds of years, drifting through some of the coldest and darkest waters on Earth. Once dismissed as slow, clumsy and nearly blind, these deep-sea giants are now giving up new secrets – at a time when climate change and commercial fishing are encroaching further on…

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'Impossible' mantle earthquakes actually occur all over the world, study finds

Researchers were once unsure whether mantle earthquakes existed. Now they have a global map of this mysterious phenomenon.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 197 — Inside UNOOSA

On Episode 197 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Aarti Holla-Maini and Rick Jenet about the importance of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.

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