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Earth’s rotation speeds up: shortest day ever recorded

Life July 9, 2025 at 12:08

Scientists confirm that Earth’s rotation speeds up this summer, with 9 July 2025 marking the shortest day ever recorded. According to the International Earth...

Asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth in 2032 just got higher

Life February 14, 2025 at 11:51

Space rock now has 2.3% risk of collision – up from 1.3% in December – but danger is likely to fall with more data It...

Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

International January 16, 2025 at 14:42

Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above...

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International December 26, 2025 at 16:00

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Life December 26, 2025 at 15:00

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Life December 26, 2025 at 10:00

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Boxing Day explained: How the day after Christmas took shape

Life December 26, 2025 at 09:30

What is Boxing Day? Boxing Day is observed on 26...