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The Moon suddenly lights up? Strange flashes and glows still puzzle scientists around the world
For centuries, astronomers have observed Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs) – strange lights on the Moon. These enigmatic flashes and glows, possibly caused by meteoroid impacts or gas releases from the lunar interior, offer crucial insights into the Moon’s geology and dynamic processes. Ongoing research aims to unravel their mysteries and enhance our understanding of Earth’s […]
Political resource curse: Why politics became a business in poor regions?
In Bihar’s feverish run-up to the Assembly elections, few stories capture the state’s political rot better than that of Madan Sah. The aspiring politician from Madhuban constituency gained viral notoriety after being denied a party… Source link
U.S. court orders spyware company NSO to stop targeting WhatsApp, reduces damages
In a 25-page ruling handed down Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton imposed a permanent injunction on NSO Group’s efforts to break into WhatsApp, one of the world’s most widely used communications platforms Source link
Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand
Apple shares jumped 4.2% to $262.9, giving it a market capitalisation of about $3.9 trillion and making it the second most valuable company in the world after AI-chip giant Nvidia Source link
Apple iPhone 17 outsells predecessor by 14% in early China, U.S. sales, research firm says
The newer models outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% during their first 10 days of availability in the two countries, Counterpoint said in a report Source link
‘Changes in your lower limbs signal…’: Why persistent swelling, cold feet, and sores may indicate heart problems
‘Changes in your lower limbs signal…’: Why persistent swelling, cold feet, and sores may indicate heart problems Source link
Cyber defenders sound the alarm as F5 hack exposes broad risks
Fortune 500 companies in some capacity, and U.S. officials have said that federal networks were among those targeted in the hack’s aftermath and have urged immediate action Source link
Instagram shows more ‘eating disorder adjacent’ content to vulnerable teens, internal Meta research shows
Meta surveyed 1,149 teens over the course of the 2023-2024 academic year about whether and how often they felt bad about their bodies after using Instagram Source link
‘Sholay’, Shubman Gill, and the non-random randomness of coin tosses
Sometimes some events are more likely than others for reasons we can’t discern right away Source link
Massive Amazon cloud outage resolved after disrupting internet use worldwide
The all-day disruption and the ensuing exasperation it caused served as the latest reminder that 21st century society is increasingly dependent on just a handful of companies for much of its internet technology Source link