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Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth binge-watching this week (July 15-21)

Our weekly guide on the three shows currently dominating Prime Video’s top 10 list, including a prequel series from the world of "Legally Blonde."

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Anil Menon Makes History as First Malayali-Origin NASA Astronaut, Begins 8-Month ISS Mission

Indian-American astronaut Dr. Anil Menon is all set to embark on an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone as the first NASA astronaut of Malayali descent to travel to space.

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Did Maharishi Ved Vyasa Describe Earth Thousands of Years Ago?

What if an ancient Indian scripture described something that resembles the modern world map centuries before modern geography existed? It sounds unbelievable, yet one fascinating interpretation of the Mahabharata has sparked curiosity among historians, spiritual seekers, and mythology enthusiasts alike. A verse from the Bhishma Parva is often cited by…

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Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves

As Europe experiences another spell of extreme heat, social media users are once again claiming that a US military programme is manipulating the weather and causing the continent's high temperatures. Available evidence does not support the claim.

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Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in Afghanistan

Anil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on his first space mission. Over the next eight months, he will conduct scientific experiments focused on human health, evaluate new medical technologies and support research into semiconductor manufacturing in…

The Economic Times

How Orca Pods Pass Down Hunting Techniques Across Generations as Cultural Tradition

Every Pod Has Its Own PlaybookOff the coast of Patagonia, a group of orcas deliberately beach themselves on gravel shores to snatch sea lions, a technique so dangerous that calves spend years watching before attempting it, and one no other orca population performs the same way. In the waters off…

Times Life

'Once Upon a Time in Space': How to watch PBS's out-of-this-world astronaut documentary

'It's like you’re going to Oz. It's glimmering, it's beautiful'

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What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy

On July 14, 2026, “Gus,” one of the most complete specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex, went to an as yet unidentified buyer for US$50.1 million. This auction at Sotheby’s set a record for most valuable fossil ever sold. Another dinosaur has entered the luxury collectibles market, a reminder that even Earth’s…

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1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible patients headed to the moon

A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, promising X-ray diagnosis of everything from broken bones to ripped spacesuits and damaged satellites.

Space

World’s 10 largest freshwater lakes are so vast they look like inland seas, and one of them holds about 20% of Earth’s unfrozen freshwater

North America and Africa host the planet's largest freshwater lakes. Lake Superior leads the list, holding a tenth of global surface freshwater. Lake Victoria is Africa's largest and the world's biggest tropical lake. Lake Tanganyika is the longest and second-deepest freshwater lake globally. Lake Baikal contains the most freshwater and…

The Times of India

Canada man spots unusual circular pit on Google Maps, scientists say it may be a 390-million-year-old meteor impact crater, findings to be presented at global conference next month

A Quebec resident's Google Maps observation led to scientific research in 2024 and scientists believe a remote circular formation could be an ancient meteor impact crater. Researchers will present their findings at a major planetary science conference in Germany. Further laboratory analysis is required for official confirmation of the discovery.

The Economic Times

If You Struggle To See Good In The World, Here Are 88 Wholesome Posts To Remind You What Matters Most

Doom-scrolling has become a daily habit. Our feeds are filled with so much bad news that it can be hard to believe there’s still any goodness on planet Earth. We're on a mission to restore your faith in humanity with the sweetest compilation of wholesome, heartwarming and positive pics collected…

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105 Fantastical Animals You Probably Won’t Believe Exist (New Pics)

Whenever I pick up a fantasy novel or start a new video game, the first things that grab my attention are their characters and monsters. The stranger and more imaginative these beasts are, the more memorable the world can feel. But every now and then, reality proves it's as creative…

Bored Panda

Ratatouille 2 Isn't Happening. Here Are 5 Other Pixar Movies That Better Not Get A Sequel, Either

Because perfect films don't need to get sequels or follow-ups.

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Building a long-term base on the Moon will require extensive planning – a planetary geologist describes the considerations that go into it

Lots of excitement for space bubbled up in spring 2026. The Artemis II mission took a crew of four on a flyby around the Moon, and NASA officials announced their goal of constructing a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.

Space

How to watch SpaceX launch Starship Flight 13 on July 16

SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight will carry out the first deployment of Starlink V3 satellites while testing booster recovery and upgraded flight systems in a key step toward operational missions.

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Can humans hibernate their way to Mars?

Scientists are trying to recreate the biology that lets animals survive months without food or water, in hopes of making deep-space travel possible

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Moon landings could destroy evidence of life's origins

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Space jam: 'Raspberry sugar' discovered near the centre of the Milky Way; what scientists say about life's building blocks forming before planets existed

A sugar molecule found in raspberries has been detected near the Milky Way's center. This marks the first time the molecule has been identified beyond our Solar System. Researchers identified erythrulose in a giant cloud of gas and dust. The findings suggest essential ingredients for life may be common across…

LiveScience

Space shuttle photobombs Earth for the final time, 15 years ago — Earth from space

This 2011 astronaut photo captured one of NASA's iconic space shuttles passing between Earth and the International Space Station for the very last time.

Euronews

Sugar in space? Astronomers find sweet clue to the origin of life

It turns out the universe has something of a sweet tooth. Astronomers have detected a new type of sugar floating in deep space that may hold clues to how life first emerged on Earth.

The Times of India

The world's loneliest tree had no other tree within 400 km across the Sahara Desert and roots over 30 metres deep to reach hidden groundwater, then one drunk truck driver knocked it down after 300 years of survival

Deep in Niger's Ténéré Desert once stood what was widely regarded as the world's loneliest tree, an umbrella thorn acacia that survived for around 300 years despite having no other tree within roughly 400 kilometres. Hidden beneath the scorching Sahara, its roots stretched more than 30 metres underground to reach…

The Economic Times

Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?

Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, creating strategic supply chain vulnerabilities. Demand for these minerals is projected to grow significantly in coming years. India faces dependence on China for critical rare earth products. Diversifying supply chains requires substantial…

The Times of India

Marine fossils found near Mount Everest summit tell the remarkable story of a vanished ocean

Standing on the summit of Mount Everest feels like reaching the highest possible point on Earth. The mountain rises nearly nine kilometres above sea level, surrounded by ice, rock and thin air. Yet the rocks beneath a climber’s boots tell a very different story. They do not speak of towering…

The Economic Times

A year after 'Nila', Kerala's HEX20 reaches space again

Thiruvananthapuram-based HEX20 successfully launched its second satellite, KOYO, for Taiwan's National Central University. This mission follows their first satellite launch last year, marking another significant achievement. KOYO's successful deployment and signal reception confirm its operational status in space. The company has six more missions scheduled for launch within the next…

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