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Two Years Of War Leave Gaza Buried Under 61 Million Tonnes Of Debris
After two years of war, Gaza is buried under more than 61 million tonnes of debris and three quarters of buildings have been destroyed, according to UN data
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Police Release Video Of Space Junk That Fell In Australia, Likely Part Of Chinese Rocket
An investigation was launched, and officials also consulted the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
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Flier Recounts "Scary" Moment Boeing 737 Windscreen Cracked Mid-Air
Flight UA1093, flying from Denver to Los Angeles, was carrying 134 passengers and six crew members when a loud impact startled those on board.
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Russian Missile Strikes Spark Fires, Send Debris Across Ukraine's Kyiv
Russian night-time missile strikes sparked fires and hurled debris across several districts in Ukraine's capital, igniting cars and shattering windows, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said early on Wednesday.
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Rising Satellite Traffic in Low Earth Orbit Sparks Collision Risk Concerns
A new study in Acta Astronautica warns that Low Earth Orbit is becoming dangerously congested. Since 2019, the number of satellites performing more than ten collision-avoidance maneuvers per month has risen sevenfold. With nearly 25,000 tracked objects and more launches planned, scientists fear a chain-reaction risk and call for stronger global coo...
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206 Animals Found In New York Home Where Woman, 95, Was 'Trapped' By Debris
Over 200 animals were found at the home of a wildlife rehabilitator in New York where authorities also discovered a 95-year-old woman who they say was essentially trapped in her room due to clutter in the residence.
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15 Killed After Bus Hit By Landslide In Himachal's Bilaspur District
At least 15 people were killed, and three rescued, after a private bus was buried under the debris of a massive landslide triggered in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district late Tuesday evening.
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Deep-Sea Beryllium-10 Hints at Supernova Debris Reaching Earth 10 Million Years Ago
A new study has uncovered deep-sea evidence suggesting Earth may have been struck by debris from a nearby exploding star 10 million years ago. Scientists found unusually high levels of Beryllium-10 in Pacific crusts, consistent with a supernova origin. The findings could transform understanding of cosmic influences on Earth’s history, though terr...
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From Full Moon To Meteor Shower: Don't Miss These 8 Celestial Events In October 2025
Grab your telescope and enjoy these spectacular October 2025 celestial events.
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: When and How to Watch Stunning Shooting Stars
The Orionid meteor shower 2025 will put on a breathtaking show this October, with shooting stars streaking across the sky. Caused by Halley’s Comet debris, the event peaks on October 21–22 and rewards viewers with clear, dark skies and patience. A must-watch for astronomy lovers and casual stargazers alike.
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Hubble Spots White Dwarf Devouring Icy Pluto-Like Planet 260 Light-Years Away
Using Hubble’s ultraviolet spectrograph, scientists detected carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, and abundant oxygen falling onto a white dwarf 260 light-years away, evidence of an icy planetesimal being torn apart. The find shows volatile worlds can persist into a star’s final stages, offering a preview of the Sun’s distant fate.
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Scientists Consider Blowing Up Asteroid 2024 YR4 To Prevent Moon Impact
Experts have expected that a lunar impact would throw up tonnes of debris, threatening satellites.
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Debris Of Pak Missile Fired During Op Sindoor Found In Dal Lake, Defused
The debris of a Pakistani missile has been found in Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir. The missile found on Sunday, during a clean-up drive, was launched during Operation Sindoor in May.
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Intertwined In Death: Mother, Sons' Bodies Found Under Chamoli Landslide Debris
As rescue operations in Uttarakhand's disaster-hit Chamoli district continued, a heart-rending visual emerged from the debris when a woman was found with her twin sons clinging to her body - all three dead.
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Meteor Shower Or Space Debris? Delhi-NCR Puzzled After Spotting Fiery Streak
It was just about midnight, and the residents, including some returning from their late-night work shifts, in Delhi-NCR spotted what was a rare cosmic spectacle.
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Two Years Of War Leave Gaza Buried Under 61 Million Tonnes Of Debris
After two years of war, Gaza is buried under more than 61 million tonnes of debris and three quarters of buildings have been destroyed, according to UN data
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Police Release Video Of Space Junk That Fell In Australia, Likely Part Of Chinese Rocket
An investigation was launched, and officials also consulted the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
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Flier Recounts "Scary" Moment Boeing 737 Windscreen Cracked Mid-Air
Flight UA1093, flying from Denver to Los Angeles, was carrying 134 passengers and six crew members when a loud impact startled those on board.
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Russian Missile Strikes Spark Fires, Send Debris Across Ukraine's Kyiv
Russian night-time missile strikes sparked fires and hurled debris across several districts in Ukraine's capital, igniting cars and shattering windows, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said early on Wednesday.
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Rising Satellite Traffic in Low Earth Orbit Sparks Collision Risk Concerns
A new study in Acta Astronautica warns that Low Earth Orbit is becoming dangerously congested. Since 2019, the number of satellites performing more than ten collision-avoidance maneuvers per month has risen sevenfold. With nearly 25,000 tracked objects and more launches planned, scientists fear a chain-reaction risk and call for stronger global coo...
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206 Animals Found In New York Home Where Woman, 95, Was 'Trapped' By Debris
Over 200 animals were found at the home of a wildlife rehabilitator in New York where authorities also discovered a 95-year-old woman who they say was essentially trapped in her room due to clutter in the residence.
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15 Killed After Bus Hit By Landslide In Himachal's Bilaspur District
At least 15 people were killed, and three rescued, after a private bus was buried under the debris of a massive landslide triggered in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district late Tuesday evening.
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Deep-Sea Beryllium-10 Hints at Supernova Debris Reaching Earth 10 Million Years Ago
A new study has uncovered deep-sea evidence suggesting Earth may have been struck by debris from a nearby exploding star 10 million years ago. Scientists found unusually high levels of Beryllium-10 in Pacific crusts, consistent with a supernova origin. The findings could transform understanding of cosmic influences on Earth’s history, though terr...
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From Full Moon To Meteor Shower: Don't Miss These 8 Celestial Events In October 2025
Grab your telescope and enjoy these spectacular October 2025 celestial events.
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: When and How to Watch Stunning Shooting Stars
The Orionid meteor shower 2025 will put on a breathtaking show this October, with shooting stars streaking across the sky. Caused by Halley’s Comet debris, the event peaks on October 21–22 and rewards viewers with clear, dark skies and patience. A must-watch for astronomy lovers and casual stargazers alike.
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Hubble Spots White Dwarf Devouring Icy Pluto-Like Planet 260 Light-Years Away
Using Hubble’s ultraviolet spectrograph, scientists detected carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, and abundant oxygen falling onto a white dwarf 260 light-years away, evidence of an icy planetesimal being torn apart. The find shows volatile worlds can persist into a star’s final stages, offering a preview of the Sun’s distant fate.
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Scientists Consider Blowing Up Asteroid 2024 YR4 To Prevent Moon Impact
Experts have expected that a lunar impact would throw up tonnes of debris, threatening satellites.
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Debris Of Pak Missile Fired During Op Sindoor Found In Dal Lake, Defused
The debris of a Pakistani missile has been found in Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir. The missile found on Sunday, during a clean-up drive, was launched during Operation Sindoor in May.
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Intertwined In Death: Mother, Sons' Bodies Found Under Chamoli Landslide Debris
As rescue operations in Uttarakhand's disaster-hit Chamoli district continued, a heart-rending visual emerged from the debris when a woman was found with her twin sons clinging to her body - all three dead.
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Meteor Shower Or Space Debris? Delhi-NCR Puzzled After Spotting Fiery Streak
It was just about midnight, and the residents, including some returning from their late-night work shifts, in Delhi-NCR spotted what was a rare cosmic spectacle.
