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science9 days ago
Smithsonian Exhibit Displays Natural Specimens From All 50 States and Territories
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History presents more than 600 specimens and objects representing every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and five territories. The display is organized by themes rather than geography and forms part of a Smithsonian…
Semaforworld60 days ago
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel; Israel Conducts Retaliatory Strikes
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has exposed limits to American military primacy, with Tehran leveraging geography and asymmetric tactics to blunt U.S. objectives. China has provided indirect support to Iran while expanding its economic and diplomatic role…
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upi.compolitics65 days ago
South Korean Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz
A South Korean cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz this week, prompting conflicting statements from involved parties. U.S. officials attributed the incident to Iran, which denied any involvement. South Korea said it would provide details once the vessel reaches port, wh…
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rediff.compolitics73 days ago
East Asian Nations Divided in Preferences Between US and China, Survey Indicates
A recent survey of Southeast Asian opinion leaders shows a split in preferences between aligning with the United States or China. Countries like Indonesia and Malaysia favor China, while the Philippines and Vietnam lean toward the U.S. Experts attribute these divisions to geograp…
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UK Student Iestyn Morgan Freedives at Night to Document Marine Life off Wales Coast
Iestyn Morgan, a 21-year-old geography student from Pembrokeshire, Wales, uses freediving to film nocturnal marine species off the UK coast and shares the videos on TikTok. He encounters species such as squid, garfish, cuttlefish, stingrays, and cat sharks during night dives.
Usa Todaytechnology95 days ago
Artemis II Astronauts Propose Names for Two Unnamed Lunar Craters During Mission
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission observed lunar features during a flyover of the moon's far side on April 6. The crew proposed names for two unnamed craters: Integrity and Carroll. These observations included studies of craters, basins, and surface variations, contributing to…