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China tests World’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine that powered a home for nearly two weeks

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China tests World’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine that powered a home for nearly two weeks

A blimp-like turbine rising 6,560 feet above China has generated electricity from powerful high-altitude winds, hinting at a new frontier in renewable energy that could reshape crowded cities.

Abandoned at birth, comforted by an orangutan plush toy: Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ baby monkey making the internet cry

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Abandoned at birth, comforted by an orangutan plush toy: Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ baby monkey making the internet cry

Punch, a Japanese macaque born on July 26, 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo, was abandoned by his first-time mother and hand-raised by keepers. Comforted by a plush orangutan toy, he became an online sensation. Reported by Mainichi Shimbun, his story touched thousands. In January 2026, he began rejoining the macaque troop. Early interactions were tense, but grooming sessions now signal growing acceptance and hopeful social recovery.

NASA unveils dazzling green auroras glowing above Earth in stunning space station view

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NASA unveils dazzling green auroras glowing above Earth in stunning space station view

NASA has released a breathtaking timelapse of glowing green auroras filmed from the International Space Station, revealing how solar particles transform Earth’s skies into a sweeping cosmic light show.

NASA plans March 6 launch to send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 Years

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NASA plans March 6 launch to send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 Years

NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in decades, as Artemis II moves closer to launch and a new lunar race quietly intensifies.

A 410-foot, building-sized asteroid to sweep past Earth today at 21,306 miles per hour, NASA alerts

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A 410-foot, building-sized asteroid to sweep past Earth today at 21,306 miles per hour, NASA alerts

Asteroid 2025 YU15 will sweep past Earth at remarkable speed this February, drawing global attention and raising questions about how closely scientists are watching the next celestial visitor.

Scientists map best- and worst-Case futures for a rapidly warming Antarctica

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Scientists map best- and worst-Case futures for a rapidly warming Antarctica

Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s possible climate futures, revealing how rising emissions could shrink sea ice, threaten penguins and raise sea levels — yet they say the worst may still be avoided.

Astonishing Spinosaur unearthed in the Sahara reveals a skull crest unlike any seen before

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Astonishing Spinosaur unearthed in the Sahara reveals a skull crest unlike any seen before

A newly discovered Spinosaurus species from Niger features a dramatic crest never seen before, raising fresh questions about its semi-aquatic lifestyle and the mysterious purpose of its striking skull display.

UN warns Earth has entered ‘water bankruptcy’ as rivers and aquifers run dry

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UN warns Earth has entered ‘water bankruptcy’ as rivers and aquifers run dry

A new UN report warns the world is spending its water “savings” faster than nature can replace them, raising fears of shortages, unrest and collapsing rivers unless urgent action follows.

The Southern Indian Ocean is rapidly losing salt, scientists warn of global ripple effects

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The Southern Indian Ocean is rapidly losing salt, scientists warn of global ripple effects

A huge stretch of the Southern Indian Ocean is rapidly losing its salt, and scientists warn this subtle shift could quietly disrupt global ocean currents and marine life in unexpected ways.

Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ monkey whose orangutan plush toy melted hearts across the internet

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Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ monkey whose orangutan plush toy melted hearts across the internet

Abandoned at birth, a tiny macaque named Punch clung to an orangutan plush toy for comfort, melting hearts online. Now, he’s taking tentative steps toward friendship and belonging.

NASA completes Artemis II Moon rocket wet test successfully but is the lunar launch truly ready?

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NASA completes Artemis II Moon rocket wet test successfully but is the lunar launch truly ready?

Nasa has completed a full countdown rehearsal for Artemis II, fuelling its giant Moon rocket and stopping just seconds before launch, bringing astronauts one step closer to deep space.

5,500 years ago, a teenage girl was buried with her father’s bones on her chest, a DNA study reveals

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5,500 years ago, a teenage girl was buried with her father’s bones on her chest, a DNA study reveals

A Stone Age cemetery in Sweden has revealed surprising burial secrets, as DNA shows hunter-gatherers were often laid to rest with distant relatives rather than immediate family members.

A giant hidden gravity hole under antarctica is expanding and Earth’s interior may be driving it

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A giant hidden gravity hole under antarctica is expanding and Earth’s interior may be driving it

A mysterious gravity dip beneath Antarctica is growing stronger, shaped by deep Earth forces over millions of years. Scientists say it may even have influenced ancient sea levels and ice sheet growth.

The world's largest snail is nearly one meter long and almost as heavy as a three-year-old child

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The world's largest snail is nearly one meter long and almost as heavy as a three-year-old child

A pet snail in West Sussex once stunned record keepers with a 27.3cm shell, yet ocean species grow far larger. So which snail truly claims the crown for size?

At 71, Romeo the ‘gentle giant’ becomes the oldest manatee ever recorded

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At 71, Romeo the ‘gentle giant’ becomes the oldest manatee ever recorded

At 71 and possibly older, Romeo the West Indian manatee has become the oldest ever recorded. How did this gentle giant outlive the odds and shape decades of conservation?

Watch: First confirmed shark recorded in Antarctica’s icy waters stuns scientists

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Watch: First confirmed shark recorded in Antarctica’s icy waters stuns scientists

For the first time, scientists filmed a massive shark cruising through near freezing Antarctic waters, where sharks were thought absent. What else could be hiding in the ocean’s coldest depths?

Tooth in the bone: Montana Museum fossil reveals face to face Tyrannosaurus attack

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Tooth in the bone: Montana Museum fossil reveals face to face Tyrannosaurus attack

A dinosaur skull displayed in Montana holds a broken Tyrannosaurus tooth lodged in its face, revealing a violent encounter 66 million years ago. Did this fossil capture a predator’s final strike?

There is no way to stop thousands of ‘city killer’ asteroids from hitting Earth, NASA scientist warns

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There is no way to stop thousands of ‘city killer’ asteroids from hitting Earth, NASA scientist warns

NASA officials warn thousands of undetected “city killer” asteroids may be circling near Earth. With limited deflection tools ready, are we prepared if one suddenly shifts onto a collision course?

Neon green wall glows in pitch black New Mexico cave, scientists probe a 49 million year hidden world

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Neon green wall glows in pitch black New Mexico cave, scientists probe a 49 million year hidden world

Deep inside New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, scientists found vivid green microbes thriving without sunlight, using near infrared light instead. Could this hidden survival trick reshape the search for alien life?

James Webb detects ‘runaway’ black hole racing through a galaxy, reshaping our view of the Universe

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James Webb detects ‘runaway’ black hole racing through a galaxy, reshaping our view of the Universe

Astronomers have found growing evidence that runaway black holes are hurtling through galaxies at extreme speeds, leaving vast stellar trails behind, but could one ever wander near our solar system?

Men lose Y chromosome with age: Scientists now link it to shorter lives and serious illness

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Men lose Y chromosome with age: Scientists now link it to shorter lives and serious illness

As men age, many quietly lose the Y chromosome in some cells, and scientists now link this hidden change to heart disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans.

Total lunar eclipse 2026 to bring ‘Blood Moon’: Will India miss it just like the ‘Ring of Fire’? Check Here

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Total lunar eclipse 2026 to bring ‘Blood Moon’: Will India miss it just like the ‘Ring of Fire’? Check Here

After missing February’s Ring of Fire, India will finally see the Moon darken and possibly glow red on 03/03/2026, but how long will the spectacle last?

Nature is losing its colours: From animals to birds, the World is becoming colourless, why are scientists worried?

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Nature is losing its colours: From animals to birds, the World is becoming colourless, why are scientists worried?

From bleaching coral reefs to fading forests and duller birds, scientists warn Earth is losing its colours under climate stress, but could these subtle shifts reveal deeper environmental truths?

Thailand’s mythical ‘fire tiger’ captured on camera: Rare Asian golden cat emerges from dense forests

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Thailand’s mythical ‘fire tiger’ captured on camera: Rare Asian golden cat emerges from dense forests

A mysterious “fire tiger” has reappeared in Thailand’s forests, caught briefly on camera, but why is this elusive Asian golden cat both culturally revered and increasingly at risk?

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