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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.7 Strikes Chile
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck northern Chile on Thursday, German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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This New Telescope Can Negate 'False-Positives' Of Alien Life Within Hours
The ELT could identify biosignatures on planets in our solar system as well as orbiting Proxima Centauri within hours.
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Chile Declares State Of Emergency After Massive, Rare Blackout
President Gabriel Boric said he was activating "a state of emergency due to a catastrophe" to guarantee national security. He announced a curfew from 10 pm Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday.
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Mother Reunites With Daughter Taken As Baby During Chile's Dictatorship
Adamary Garcia and her mother over 40 years ago, after being separated just a few days after birth and sent abroad for adoption.
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Swallowed, Spit Out By Whale, Kayaker Shares What It Felt Like Inside
Adrian Simancas was kayaking with his father in the Strait of Magellan in Chile when a Humpback whale swallowed him, along with his boat, before miraculously spitting him out a few seconds later, a video showed.
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Humpback Whale Gulps Kayaker In Chile, Father Was Recording Video
Adrian Simancas was kayaking with his father when a humpback whale gobbled up his yellow boat before miraculously spitting him out.
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Indian Cyclist Attempting Fastest Journey Across South America Dies In Chile
A 36-year-old Indian cyclist died after being run over by a vehicle in Chile during his pursuit to break the world record for the fastest 10,000 km journey across South America on a standard bicycle, according to media reports.
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Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know
Astronomers have identified mysterious icy objects in the outer Milky Way, raising questions about their nature. These structures, composed of ice and gas, are located in a region where star formation is rare. Despite early detections dating back to 2006-2011, recent observations using the AKARI space telescope and the ALMA array in Chile have prov...
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World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
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Keanu Reeves' Rs 6.7 Lakh Rolex Stolen In Los Angeles, Found In Chile
The Rolex Submariner was engraved with Keanu Reeves’ name and a personalised message
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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Scientists From India, A Telescope In Chile, And An Astronomical Discovery
Astronomers from India have made an intriguing discovery in a unique tri-star solar system located 489 light years from Earth. The discovery will help astrophysicists get a better understanding of planetary formations.
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Ex-Chile President Michelle Bachelet Awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and a global advocate for human rights, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.7 Strikes Chile
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck northern Chile on Thursday, German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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This New Telescope Can Negate 'False-Positives' Of Alien Life Within Hours
The ELT could identify biosignatures on planets in our solar system as well as orbiting Proxima Centauri within hours.
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Chile Declares State Of Emergency After Massive, Rare Blackout
President Gabriel Boric said he was activating "a state of emergency due to a catastrophe" to guarantee national security. He announced a curfew from 10 pm Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday.
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Mother Reunites With Daughter Taken As Baby During Chile's Dictatorship
Adamary Garcia and her mother over 40 years ago, after being separated just a few days after birth and sent abroad for adoption.
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Swallowed, Spit Out By Whale, Kayaker Shares What It Felt Like Inside
Adrian Simancas was kayaking with his father in the Strait of Magellan in Chile when a Humpback whale swallowed him, along with his boat, before miraculously spitting him out a few seconds later, a video showed.
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Humpback Whale Gulps Kayaker In Chile, Father Was Recording Video
Adrian Simancas was kayaking with his father when a humpback whale gobbled up his yellow boat before miraculously spitting him out.
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Indian Cyclist Attempting Fastest Journey Across South America Dies In Chile
A 36-year-old Indian cyclist died after being run over by a vehicle in Chile during his pursuit to break the world record for the fastest 10,000 km journey across South America on a standard bicycle, according to media reports.
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Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know
Astronomers have identified mysterious icy objects in the outer Milky Way, raising questions about their nature. These structures, composed of ice and gas, are located in a region where star formation is rare. Despite early detections dating back to 2006-2011, recent observations using the AKARI space telescope and the ALMA array in Chile have prov...
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World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
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Keanu Reeves' Rs 6.7 Lakh Rolex Stolen In Los Angeles, Found In Chile
The Rolex Submariner was engraved with Keanu Reeves’ name and a personalised message
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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Scientists From India, A Telescope In Chile, And An Astronomical Discovery
Astronomers from India have made an intriguing discovery in a unique tri-star solar system located 489 light years from Earth. The discovery will help astrophysicists get a better understanding of planetary formations.
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Ex-Chile President Michelle Bachelet Awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and a global advocate for human rights, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development.
