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Scientists find giant hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet

Scientists find giant hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet

Scientists have unearthed a colossal, fan-shaped geological formation hidden beneath East Antarctica's ice. This massive structure, dubbed the East Antarctic Fan-Shaped Basin Province, connects previously known underground basins…

EU blacklists six people involved in Navalny assassination

Six Russian scientists linked to Alexei Navalny's epibatidine poisoning now face asset freezes and EU-wide travel bans.

China’s satellite engine smashes record, leaves US rival far behind

China’s satellite engine smashes record, leaves US rival far behind

China has tested a satellite engine with a record-breaking operating life, a key technology that could help propel the world’s largest communications, military and deep-space spacecraft into their intended orbits faster and more reliably…

Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave

The Guardian

Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave

Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise further The number of deaths recorded in France surged by nearly 30% during the the hottest week of the record-breaking heatwave…

The Guardian

River straightened in the 1800s gets its natural wiggle back after 100 years

River straightened in the 1800s gets its natural wiggle back after 100 years

England's River Kemp, straightened over a century ago, is finally flowing naturally again after an 18-month restoration. This project, involving engineers, conservationists, and farmers, has reconnected the river to its original "Walcot…

Chandrayaan-3 findings link landing site to first-known lunar meteorite

Chandrayaan-3 findings link landing site to first-known lunar meteorite

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover has unveiled lunar soil that closely resembles the first confirmed Moon meteorite, ALHA 81005. This groundbreaking finding links the 'Shiv Shakti Station' with a meteorite discovered in Antarctica, suggesting…

Spacecraft launches to rescue NASA telescope before it crashes back to Earth

Sky News

Spacecraft launches to rescue NASA telescope before it crashes back to Earth

A spacecraft has blasted into orbit on a mission to rescue a NASA telescope that is at risk of crashing back to Earth.

Sky News

Straits Times

EU issues sanctions against six people involved in death of Navalny

PARIS, July 3 - The Council of the EU said it had issued sanctions against six people - most of whom were scientists and researchers - who were involved in the development of the toxin that caused the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Straits Times

Russia faces challenges trying to jam Starlink in Ukraine

France 24

Russia faces challenges trying to jam Starlink in Ukraine

Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian system deployed to jam Starlink. The satellite network, which is notoriously difficult to jam, has become crucial for providing high-speed internet access to Ukraine.

France 24

Many Chinese scientists use research funding to buy home appliances and skincare: study

Many Chinese scientists use research funding to buy home appliances and skincare: study

Chinese researchers are using “a huge amount” of government funding to buy personal items, including home appliances and skincare products, and claiming them as laboratory expenses, according to a recent paper. Two researchers at the…

Amazon set to launch Leo, its rival to SpaceX's Starlink internet, later this year

Amazon has deployed enough satellites to begin offering its Leo internet service this year, marking its most significant step yet in the race to take on SpaceX's Starlink.

Scientists reconstruct 45‑ft mega‑snake; reveals past hotter climate

Scientists reconstruct 45‑ft mega‑snake; reveals past hotter climate

Imagine a serpent as long as a small plane, weighing over a ton! This was Titanoboa, the prehistoric king of the Amazon. Discovered in Colombia, this colossal boa constrictor-like snake, reaching up to 45 feet, once crushed crocodiles and…