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10 Beautiful Fish With Surprisingly Long Lifespans

Most people think aquarium fish live for only a few years. You bring them home, enjoy their beauty, and quietly expect them to disappear with time. But what if some aquarium fish could stay with you for decades? What if the tiny fish swimming peacefully in your tank today could…

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Why Shiva’s Eyes Filled With Tears During Creation

People know Shiva as the destroyer of evil. The fearless god who drank poison. The divine force who defeated death itself. But very few people know there was once a moment when even Mahadev could not control his emotions. A moment so painful that tears filled his eyes before humanity…

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SpaceX Dragon capsule delivers science and supplies to space station

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft delivered 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the International Space Station on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

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Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online TODAY

The livestream will begin at 3:45 p.m. EDT on May 18, bringing near real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.

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Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 'There are 4 people in those pixels.'

A giant radio telescope in West Virginia tracked Artemis 2's Orion spacecraft around the moon for five days, gathering precise observations on its movements during the historic mission.

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In 1960, two explorers descended nearly seven miles into the Mariana Trench and entered the deepest known place on Earth

In 1960, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh made history by descending into the Mariana Trench. Aboard the Trieste submersible, they reached Challenger Deep, Earth's deepest point. This daring voyage proved human exploration is possible in extreme ocean depths. The mission permanently changed deep-sea exploration, opening new avenues for scientific study.

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Directive 8020 is The Dark Pictures game of my dreams — and the best interactive horror since Until Dawn

Directive 8020 is the best The Dark Pictures game yet, thanks to a fantastic sci-fi setting, impactful decisions, and great new features.

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From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough of

India is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on imports and enhance global competitiveness. The government is also streamlining foreign investment approvals and expanding trade agreements.

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Why Hanuman Stayed Alive While Lord Ram Left Earth

Among the countless emotional mysteries hidden within the Ramayana, few questions move devotees as deeply as the fate of Lord Hanuman after Lord Ram departed from Earth. When Shri Ram completed his divine mission and returned to his eternal abode, many close companions also left the mortal world. Ayodhya itself…

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This underwater fault near Ecuador has baffled scientists for decades. They just cracked it

Scientists have identified natural "brakes" within the Gofar transform fault, located deep beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean. These "barrier zones," characterized by complex fault geometry and trapped seawater, repeatedly stop magnitude 6 earthquakes from growing larger. This discovery offers crucial insights into earthquake limits on transform faults globally.

The Economic Times

Neo Performance Materials Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Neo Performance Materials (TSE:NEO) raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance after reporting what management described as the strongest quarterly EBITDA performance in the company’s history, supported by higher critical materials prices, resilient demand and stronger results across all thr

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?

NASA's Psyche flyby of Mars highlights how gravity assists help spacecraft gain speed, conserve fuel and travel across the solar system.

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‘It didn’t seem real’: the Black mushroom hunters unearthing the US’s essential fungi

Enthusiasts say mycology offers connection, nourishment and a deeper tie to the land – and the African diaspora

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Stewart Brand on Fixing Stuff, Modern Environmentalism, and the Nuclear Future

"There's always a place in not just the market, but a range of situations and mindsets, for things that are cheap, fast, and just barely in control," the Whole Earth Catalog creator tells Reason.

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Science news this week: PCOS has a new name, Neanderthals were the world's oldest dentists, and the first nuclear bomb explosion spawned an 'alien' crystal

May 16, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Newly discovered, blue-whale-size asteroid will fly super close to Earth today — and you can watch it live

Newly spotted asteroid 2026 JH2, which could be up to 115 feet wide, will fly past Earth closer than some satellites on Monday (May 18). The close approach will be visible to stargazers and can be viewed via livestream.

The Guardian - US

‘It looked like Star Wars on Earth’: the making of Top Gun at 40

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and co-writer Jack Epps discuss how the smash hit action drama came to be, from Tom Cruise vomiting on himself to ruling the box office

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: ‘We have come as far as we have because we are…’ – Natural historian’s take on why wisdom must guide humanity’s future

Human intelligence brought progress but also risks. Sir David Attenborough highlights this. He stresses that wisdom, not just intelligence, is needed for survival. Our actions have led to rising global temperatures. The natural world is changing and we depend on it. Saving our planet is a communication challenge. People must…

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Why Lord Krishna Never Saved His Own Yadava Dynasty

Among the many emotionally powerful mysteries hidden within the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana, few questions disturb devotees as deeply as the destruction of the Yadava dynasty. Lord Krishna, the supreme protector of dharma, the divine strategist of Kurukshetra, and the savior of countless devotees, could stop mighty warriors, defeat…

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The devil may wear Prada on Earth, but NASA Artemis astronauts will on the moon. Here's why.

What the devil does the fashion industry in The Devil Wears Prada 2 have to do with NASA?

Golf Monthly

'There’s No Way On God’s Green Earth This Is My Last One' - Michael Block Makes PGA Championship Pledge After Second Round Struggles

Despite looking destined to miss the cut at the PGA Championship this weekend, Block believes he will get another chance to prove himself in the Major

The Independent UK

Satellite launches are filling up the atmosphere with pollution, study warns

Many companies are set on launching ‘megaconstellations’ of satellites that will provide internet connections

Barchart

Space-Based Data Centers Are Yet Another Potential ‘Next Big Thing’ for Google Stock

Alphabet has many shots on goal, all of which could prove to be very lucrative for the firm.

The Guardian - UK

‘He’s just down to earth’: Ashton-in-Makerfield receptive to Burnham run

The Labour mayor appears popular in his target seat, but would face a tough byelection challenge

The Economic Times

Bermuda Triangle mystery takes dramatic turn as scientists reveal what’s really hidden deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean

Bermuda Triangle mystery solved: Scientists have uncovered a geological secret beneath Bermuda. A massive, lighter rock layer, formed during its volcanic past, acts like a giant raft. This unusual structure explains why the island stays high above the Atlantic floor, even after its volcanoes went dormant millions of years ago.…

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