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Watch: Flaming debris from space entering Earth’s atmosphere illuminates Northern California skies
The debris was from communications equipment that the Space Station discarded in February 2020.
Scroll Staff
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A famous astrophysicist explains why it’s possible we live in a multiverse
The pity is that we may never have the ‘aha’ insight moment that satisfies all scientists.
Martin Rees, The Conversation
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It’s only a matter of time before some humans start worshipping artificial intelligence
Generative AI possesses several characteristics that are often associated with divine beings.
Neil McArthur, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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‘Against Hindu culture’: Bajrang Dal members allegedly stop women’s event in Karnataka
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A famous astrophysicist explains why it’s possible we live in a multiverse
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A 152-year-old bazaar in Kolkata holds the history of Bengali mishti’s evolution
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Climate change is pushing tigers and leopards into snow leopard’s mountainous territory in Nepal
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Artificial intelligence may make us work more, not less
Automation may not reduce our workloads as much as we had hoped.
Barbara Ribeiro, The Conversation
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Cellphones are constantly collecting location data. But for what purpose?
Turning location services off only prevents smartphone apps from receiving location data. Smartphones can still be located by cell towers and wireless networks.
Tommy Cooke, The Conversation, Alicia Sabatino, The Conversation, Benjamin Muller, The Conversation & Kirstie Ball, The Conversation
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As social media platforms around the world surrender to state diktats, what can users do?
We need to take power in our own hands and demand pro-humanity technology from all players.
Mishi Choudhary & Eben Moglen
Video
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Watch: Flaming debris from space entering Earth’s atmosphere illuminates Northern California skies
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Watch: Baba Sehgal’s mashup of his hit ‘Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa’ with Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’
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Watch: Delhi Capitals players dance after qualifying for WPL 2023 playoffs
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‘Total Banger’: Deepika Padukone’s introduction to ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the Oscars is now a remixed song
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Watch: Opposition MLAs in Maharashtra stage protest with damaged crops to demand relief for farmers
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Extreme wildfires have intensified the release of carbon stored in forests for thousands of years
A new study has showed a significant increase in emissions from fires in the boreal forests spread through Siberia, Alaska and Canada over the past two decades.
Tadas Nikonovas, The Conversation & Stefan H Doerr, The Conversation
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Watch: Spectacular view of the aurora borealis from the International Space Station
The incredible time-lapse video was captured by , astronaut Josh Cassada, a member of the Expedition 68 crew.
Scroll Staff
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When smartphones have great cameras, why are Gen Z-ers buying old point-and-shoot models?
One explanation could be nostalgia, which can be an effective coping strategy in times of change and upheaval.
Tim Gorichanaz, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ review: Deafness guaranteed along with a numb brain
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A change in an AI-powered app has left users grief-stricken at the loss of their loving companion
The sudden removal of ‘erotic’ features from a virtual friend app has left lovelorn users high and dry.
Rob Brooks, The Conversation
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Watch: Time-lapse video of Moon, Venus, and Jupiter aligning in rare planetary conjunction
Astronomer Dan Monk posted the magical footage of the rare phenomenon.
Scroll Staff
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Stars are beginning to disappear with night skies getting brighter by 9.6% every year
If the trend continues, a child born today in a place where 250 stars are visible now would only be able to see 100 stars on their 18th birthday.
Chris Impey, The Conversation & Connie Walker, The Conversation
The Field
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarterfinals, Preeti exits
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WPL 2023, MI vs DC live: Shafali Verma falls but Delhi cruising in run-chase
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IPL 2023, squad changes: Bracewell replaces Jacks at RCB, Magala in for Jamieson at CSK
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WPL 2023, GG vs UPW blog: Harris, McGrath power UP Warriorz into the playoffs
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IND v AUS: Rohit Sharma on India’s struggle against left-arm pace, Suryakumar Yadav’s form and more