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El Ojo: Everything You Need to Know About the Mysterious Floating Island in Argentina’s Swamps
El Ojo, a perfectly round floating island in Argentina’s Paraná Delta, is both a natural wonder and a source of local legend. Believed to have formed due to erosion and water currents, the island is shrouded in mystery. Some locals associate it with ancient deities or UFO activity, though no evidence supports these claims. The island’s symmetr...
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Meet Hang Son Doong: The World’s Largest Cave with Jungles, Stalagmites, and a Hidden River
Hang Son Doong, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam, is the world’s largest cave with a vast network of underground passages, towering stalagmites, and two jungles. Discovered in 1990 by local Ho Khanh and later fully explored in 2009, it has since captivated researchers and visitors alike. Its unique geological features and recen...
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NASA James Webb Space Telescope Challenges Assumptions Made by Standard Cosmological Model
The field of cosmology has faced growing challenges to its standard model in recent years. With new observations from the James Webb Telescope, many are wondering if we’re on the verge of discovering new physics that will reshape our understanding of the universe. From unexplained tensions to unresolved issues, the future of cosmology is both exc...
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NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Green Aurora Behind Russian Soyuz Spacecraft Docked at ISS
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, aboard the International Space Station, recently captured an extraordinary image of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft with a vibrant green aurora in the background. The photograph, taken during Expedition 71 in 2024, showcases the breathtaking beauty of space and the fascinating interplay between solar activity and Earth...
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Did You Know? Your Brain Reacts Differently to Alcohol When Drinking With Friends Versus Alone
Ever wondered why you feel more upbeat when sipping a drink with friends compared to drinking solo? Science has the answer.
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UK Scientists Develop New "Wonder" Drug That Offers Breakthrough Treatment Of Deadly Cancer
Scientists in the United Kingdom have welcomed a "truly wonderful" new drug for a hard-to-treat and aggressive form of cancer.
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NASA Webb's Stunning Images Feature On New US Postal Service Stamps
Two fresh Priority Mail stamps have been released by the US Postal Service in honor of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
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Ever Wondered Why Your Favourite Potato Chips Are In A Curved Shape? There Is Math Behind It!
The Earth is round and not flat, and neither are your favourite chips! Ever wondered why chips are curved in shape? Read on to find the food science behind it.
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Russia to Launch Lunar Spacecraft in Race to Find Water on Moon Against Chandrayaan-3
Russia made its final preparations on Thursday for the launch of its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years as it races to be the first power to make a soft landing on the south pole of the moon which may hold significant deposits of water ice. For centuries, astronomers have wondered about water on the moon, which is 100 times drier than the S...
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What Happens When You Wring A Wet Towel In Space? Viral Video Reveals
Posted on Twitter by the page Wonder Of Science, the clip features astronaut Chris Hadfield discussing what happens when you wring a wet towel in space.
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Viral Video Shows Massive Lightning Bolt Striking Tree During A Storm
Shared on Twitter by Wonder of Science, the clip shows lightning striking a tree right in the middle of the trunk. "This is why you should never stand under a tree during a storm," read the caption of the post.
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"Mesmerising To Watch": Anand Mahindra Shares Video Of Astronaut Working Outside Space Station
Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a video of an astronaut, which quickly gained traction on the internet. The video, a time-lapse of astronaut Chris Cassidy, struck a chord with social media users.
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Scientists Synthesise Next-Generation Wonder Material Graphyne, an Allotrope of Carbon, for the First Time
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, US, have successfully synthesised the long-hypothesised “next-generation wonder material” graphyne. An allotrope of carbon, graphyne is similar to graphene, which is highly valued by industry. Scientists believe the breakthrough research would open new possibilities for electronics, optics a...
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NASA Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter Catches a Glimpse of Earth and Moon in One Frame
Ever wondered how the Earth and the Moon would appear when seen from a Martian orbit? NASA has shared an image that showed them together in a single frame. The image was caught by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) when the Earth was 142 million kilometres from Mars.
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NASA’s Spitzer Telescope Captures Image Of The Cat's Paw Nebula
American space agency NASA has shared an image of Cat’s Paw Nebula, which is named so for the "large, round features that resemble a feline footprint".
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El Ojo: Everything You Need to Know About the Mysterious Floating Island in Argentina’s Swamps
El Ojo, a perfectly round floating island in Argentina’s Paraná Delta, is both a natural wonder and a source of local legend. Believed to have formed due to erosion and water currents, the island is shrouded in mystery. Some locals associate it with ancient deities or UFO activity, though no evidence supports these claims. The island’s symmetr...
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Meet Hang Son Doong: The World’s Largest Cave with Jungles, Stalagmites, and a Hidden River
Hang Son Doong, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam, is the world’s largest cave with a vast network of underground passages, towering stalagmites, and two jungles. Discovered in 1990 by local Ho Khanh and later fully explored in 2009, it has since captivated researchers and visitors alike. Its unique geological features and recen...
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NASA James Webb Space Telescope Challenges Assumptions Made by Standard Cosmological Model
The field of cosmology has faced growing challenges to its standard model in recent years. With new observations from the James Webb Telescope, many are wondering if we’re on the verge of discovering new physics that will reshape our understanding of the universe. From unexplained tensions to unresolved issues, the future of cosmology is both exc...
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NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Green Aurora Behind Russian Soyuz Spacecraft Docked at ISS
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, aboard the International Space Station, recently captured an extraordinary image of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft with a vibrant green aurora in the background. The photograph, taken during Expedition 71 in 2024, showcases the breathtaking beauty of space and the fascinating interplay between solar activity and Earth...
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Did You Know? Your Brain Reacts Differently to Alcohol When Drinking With Friends Versus Alone
Ever wondered why you feel more upbeat when sipping a drink with friends compared to drinking solo? Science has the answer.
-
UK Scientists Develop New "Wonder" Drug That Offers Breakthrough Treatment Of Deadly Cancer
Scientists in the United Kingdom have welcomed a "truly wonderful" new drug for a hard-to-treat and aggressive form of cancer.
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NASA Webb's Stunning Images Feature On New US Postal Service Stamps
Two fresh Priority Mail stamps have been released by the US Postal Service in honor of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
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Ever Wondered Why Your Favourite Potato Chips Are In A Curved Shape? There Is Math Behind It!
The Earth is round and not flat, and neither are your favourite chips! Ever wondered why chips are curved in shape? Read on to find the food science behind it.
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Russia to Launch Lunar Spacecraft in Race to Find Water on Moon Against Chandrayaan-3
Russia made its final preparations on Thursday for the launch of its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years as it races to be the first power to make a soft landing on the south pole of the moon which may hold significant deposits of water ice. For centuries, astronomers have wondered about water on the moon, which is 100 times drier than the S...
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What Happens When You Wring A Wet Towel In Space? Viral Video Reveals
Posted on Twitter by the page Wonder Of Science, the clip features astronaut Chris Hadfield discussing what happens when you wring a wet towel in space.
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Viral Video Shows Massive Lightning Bolt Striking Tree During A Storm
Shared on Twitter by Wonder of Science, the clip shows lightning striking a tree right in the middle of the trunk. "This is why you should never stand under a tree during a storm," read the caption of the post.
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"Mesmerising To Watch": Anand Mahindra Shares Video Of Astronaut Working Outside Space Station
Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a video of an astronaut, which quickly gained traction on the internet. The video, a time-lapse of astronaut Chris Cassidy, struck a chord with social media users.
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Scientists Synthesise Next-Generation Wonder Material Graphyne, an Allotrope of Carbon, for the First Time
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, US, have successfully synthesised the long-hypothesised “next-generation wonder material” graphyne. An allotrope of carbon, graphyne is similar to graphene, which is highly valued by industry. Scientists believe the breakthrough research would open new possibilities for electronics, optics a...
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NASA Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter Catches a Glimpse of Earth and Moon in One Frame
Ever wondered how the Earth and the Moon would appear when seen from a Martian orbit? NASA has shared an image that showed them together in a single frame. The image was caught by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) when the Earth was 142 million kilometres from Mars.
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NASA’s Spitzer Telescope Captures Image Of The Cat's Paw Nebula
American space agency NASA has shared an image of Cat’s Paw Nebula, which is named so for the "large, round features that resemble a feline footprint".
