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A NASA satellite captured a stunning hummingbird shape hidden beneath Antarctica's ice, offering scientists new ways to track Earth's changing landscape. The beautiful image combines natural wonder with cutting-edge technology that could help predict natural disasters.
A titanium capsule built in 1972 to land on Venus finally came home on May 10, 2025, after spending more than five decades circling Earth. The hardy spacecraft may have survived its fiery return intact, proving that engineering built to conquer the hottest planet in our solar system can endure half a century in space.
A NASA probe on its way to explore a metal asteroid just sent back a psychedelic timelapse of Mars taken from 2,800 miles away. The spacecraft is heading to investigate an asteroid that might be the exposed iron core of an ancient planet.
Forget scorching dunes and cacti. Earth's biggest desert is a frozen continent that redefines what "dry" really means.
Small actions taken right now build faster progress than perfect plans made for later. A simple system shows how to turn any goal into momentum you can start this afternoon.
A Bengaluru biotech platform is making life-saving drug development faster and cheaper by streamlining the complex work that once required massive teams. LiteFold's AI helps researchers focus on discovery instead of paperwork.
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Two South African gymnasts are sharing the Commonwealth Games stage for the first time, and they happen to be sisters. While one returns as a veteran, the other is making her debut after finding her own path to the sport.
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After five years sitting idle, a high-tech surveillance vehicle nicknamed "Loerbroer" is finally getting back on the streets to fight crime in South Africa. The R6-million mobile unit can detect people from 10km away and spot someone carrying a firearm from 3km out.
After 13 days of military strikes, the United States and Iran have both halted attacks and returned to the negotiating table. The pause offers hope for resolving tensions over the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Australia's Sunshine State just shattered its solar power record on a winter Sunday morning, proving clean energy works even when days are short. Batteries stored record amounts of energy too, painting a bright picture of the grid's future.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar just joined an elite group of only five riders in history to win the Tour de France five times. The 26-year-old dominated this year's race with record-breaking climbs and a nearly six-and-a-half-minute lead.
Chinese scientists created self-cleaning clothing from fungus that can repair itself and biodegrade in 41 days. The breakthrough could transform fashion into a truly sustainable industry.
After officials inflated rice field reports by 64%, China's turning to satellites and drones to verify crops and boost real food security. Experts say better tech, not fake numbers, will feed the future.
For generations, Indian families have shared sleeping spaces with their children, and now researchers worldwide are discovering the science and wisdom behind this ancient practice. As parenting philosophies evolve globally, what was once dismissed is now being recognized as deeply rooted in human nature.
Electric cars are getting a powerful upgrade that lets them power your home during blackouts and earn money by feeding electricity back to the grid. By 2026, some drivers could make up to €900 annually just by plugging in overnight.
Britain's new Prime Minister is opening the vault on military innovation, giving Ukraine the blueprint for battlefield-tested technology that's saving lives. The move marks an extraordinary deepening of the 100-year partnership between the two nations.
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel claimed victory in the iconic final stage of the Tour de France, holding off the chasing pack in a thrilling finish on the streets of Paris. Meanwhile, Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth Tour de France title, cementing his place among cycling's greatest champions.
Kazuyoshi Miura just proved age is truly just a number, netting his first goal in nearly four years at 59 years old. The Japanese football legend known as "King Kazu" shows no signs of slowing down as he enters his 42nd professional season.