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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Adani Green Energy Gallery Draws 7 Lakh Visitors To Science Museum In London
'The Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, the UK, in the first year of its setting up saw 7 lakh visitors exploring revolutionary technologies that can make a low-carbon future a reality, the firm said.
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Want To Protect Brain From Ageing? Have Children, New Study Suggests
Having children may enrich a person's life in the long run, providing much-needed cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and social interaction.
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Popular Painkiller Shows Surprising Potential To Prevent Cancer Spread
A study by the University of Cambridge suggests that aspirin, a common painkiller, may help prevent the spread of cancer by boosting the immune system, offering hope for more affordable treatment options in the fight against cancer.
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Most Europeans Had Dark Skin Until Recently, New Study Claims
The findings suggest that light-skinned individuals became more common in Europe only about 3,000 years ago.
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How The Brain Can Miraculously Switch Off Pain
In World War II, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some cases, the injury was as severe as losing part of a limb.
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UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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Storm Éowyn Hits UK and Ireland: Red Alerts for Snow, Wind, and Flooding
Storm Éowyn, a rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone, is set to hit the UK and Ireland, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and winds up to 160 km/h. Red weather warnings have been issued for multiple regions, including Ireland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Scotland, signaling life-threatening conditions. Meteorologists are comparing its strength to the ...
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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
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Excessive Use Of Fertilisers Killing Bees And Flowers, 169-Year-Old Experiment Finds
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating consequences.
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Bring Your Beloved Pet Back To Life: How A UK Clinic Is Using Animal Cloning
UK Pet Cloning: A UK-based clinic, Gemini Genetics, is offering pet owners the chance to clone their beloved animals, using DNA to create genetically identical replicas.
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'Dinosaur Highway' With 200 Footprints From Jurassic Period Found In UK
A network of nearly 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, has been found at a quarry in Oxfordshire, marking the largest discovery of its kind in the United Kingdom
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UK Tech Minister Says Children Should Be Allowed To Use ChatGPT For Homework
As per Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, the use of ChatGPT could 'turbo-charge' the minds of the children.
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Scientists Finally Know Why Sun Mysteriously Turned Blue Almost 200 Years Ago
A massive volcanic eruption in 1831 has been attributed as the reason for the Sun turning blue.
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What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Adani Green Energy Gallery Draws 7 Lakh Visitors To Science Museum In London
'The Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, the UK, in the first year of its setting up saw 7 lakh visitors exploring revolutionary technologies that can make a low-carbon future a reality, the firm said.
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Want To Protect Brain From Ageing? Have Children, New Study Suggests
Having children may enrich a person's life in the long run, providing much-needed cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and social interaction.
-
Popular Painkiller Shows Surprising Potential To Prevent Cancer Spread
A study by the University of Cambridge suggests that aspirin, a common painkiller, may help prevent the spread of cancer by boosting the immune system, offering hope for more affordable treatment options in the fight against cancer.
-
Most Europeans Had Dark Skin Until Recently, New Study Claims
The findings suggest that light-skinned individuals became more common in Europe only about 3,000 years ago.
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How The Brain Can Miraculously Switch Off Pain
In World War II, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some cases, the injury was as severe as losing part of a limb.
-
UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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Storm Éowyn Hits UK and Ireland: Red Alerts for Snow, Wind, and Flooding
Storm Éowyn, a rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone, is set to hit the UK and Ireland, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and winds up to 160 km/h. Red weather warnings have been issued for multiple regions, including Ireland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Scotland, signaling life-threatening conditions. Meteorologists are comparing its strength to the ...
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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
-
Excessive Use Of Fertilisers Killing Bees And Flowers, 169-Year-Old Experiment Finds
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating consequences.
-
Bring Your Beloved Pet Back To Life: How A UK Clinic Is Using Animal Cloning
UK Pet Cloning: A UK-based clinic, Gemini Genetics, is offering pet owners the chance to clone their beloved animals, using DNA to create genetically identical replicas.
-
'Dinosaur Highway' With 200 Footprints From Jurassic Period Found In UK
A network of nearly 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, has been found at a quarry in Oxfordshire, marking the largest discovery of its kind in the United Kingdom
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UK Tech Minister Says Children Should Be Allowed To Use ChatGPT For Homework
As per Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, the use of ChatGPT could 'turbo-charge' the minds of the children.
-
Scientists Finally Know Why Sun Mysteriously Turned Blue Almost 200 Years Ago
A massive volcanic eruption in 1831 has been attributed as the reason for the Sun turning blue.
-
What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
