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Daniel Brown, The Conversation
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‘Blood moon’: The myths and superstitions about the lunar eclipse from across the world
Friday is the night of a rare lunar eclipse which, at 1 hour and 43 minutes, will be the longest of the century.
Daniel Brown, The Conversation
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Could a Chinese space station crash to Earth, as amateur astronomers fear?
We should welcome the fact that amateur astronomers are increasingly keeping tabs on what's going on up above.
Daniel Brown, The Conversation
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David Bowie ‘constellation’ – a stellar hoax?
The night sky contains countless wonders – but all is not what it seems.
Daniel Brown, The Conversation
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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What is the biggest star in the universe?
Think our Sun is big? Prepare to be dazzled by the real galactic heavyweights.
Daniel Brown, The Conversation
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Russian spacecraft falling to Earth poses no danger – we have survived bigger objects
Russian space vessel Progress M-27M is falling towards Earth but what risk does it pose?
Daniel Brown, The Conversation
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The first space walk happened 50 years ago, and nearly ended in disaster
The first space walk was almost a disaster, and it's still risky today. But we'll always need to take those steps to truly reap the benefits beyond Earth.
Daniel Brown, The Conversation
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song