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Earth to Spin Faster on July 22 to Make It One of the Shortest Days in Recorded History
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Earth will complete its rotation 1.34 milliseconds faster than the usual 24 hours, scientists say. That will make it the second-shortest day ever recorded, just behind July 10, 2025. The trend of shorter days has accelerated since 2020, attributed to factors like the Moon’s position, mass shifts from melting ice, and at...
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Explained: How A Hair Cut In Space Differs From One On Earth
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to get a haircut in microgravity, while living aboard his home away from home at the International Space Station.
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International Yoga Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance, And More
International Yoga Day 2025: The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga.
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Happy Earth Day 2025: 30 Wishes, Messages And Quotes To Raise Awareness
Earth Day 2025 aims to inspire individuals, organisations, and governments to work together towards a more sustainable future.
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Earth Day 2025: History, Significance, Wishes And Quotes
Earth Day is observed in over 190 countries, making it one of the largest secular observances in the world.
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NASA Finalises Crew for Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Mission in 2025
Axiom Space, in collaboration with NASA, has finalised the crew for its fourth private astronaut mission, scheduled for launch in spring 2025. The crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This mission will mark a significant milestone, with the first-ever ISRO astronaut onboard, as well as the first Polish and Hun...
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SpaceX Polaris Crewed Mission Delayed After Leak in Ground Equipment
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will be delayed by at least a day because of a helium leak in ground equipment at Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX has said. The highlight of the five-day mission is expected to come two days after launch, when the crew embarks on a 20-minute spacewalk 434 miles (700 km) from earth, in history's first such private spacewal...
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International Asteroid Day: Asteroids Fly-By Earth In Serendipitous Celebration
The day, also supported by the United Nations, marks the anniversary of the largest observed asteroid strike in recorded history in 1908.
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On Earth Day, Google Doodle Spotlights Climate Change
Earth Day Google Doodle: The six letters remind people to "practice sustainable habits year-round."
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Earth Day 2024: All You Need To Know
Earth Day 2024: The theme this year is "Planet vs. Plastics," which aims to increase public awareness of the detrimental effects that plastic pollution has on both human and environmental health.
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Earth Day: History, Significance And Other Things To Know
With each passing year, the importance of Earth Day grows ever more apparent. Our planet faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and deforestation to pollution and loss of biodiversity.
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Chandrayaan-3 Gets Ready to Make History With Soft-Landing on Moon's South Pole
ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) is all set to land on the lunar surface on Wednesday evening, as India eyes becoming the first country to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's only natural satellite.
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Earth Day 2023: Date, Theme, History And Significance Of This Day
The theme of World Earth Day 2023 is "Invest in Our Planet", calling for businesses to shift towards sustainable practices.
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Pics: Climate Activists Launch 4-Day "Non-Violent" Mass Protest In London
Environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion on Friday began four days of action in London, promising less disruption and more inclusion than the mass blockades that became its trademark.
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Watch: People Gather At Stonehenge To Celebrate Longest Day Of Year
During Summer Solstice, Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, making it appear at its highest point in the sky.
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Earth to Spin Faster on July 22 to Make It One of the Shortest Days in Recorded History
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Earth will complete its rotation 1.34 milliseconds faster than the usual 24 hours, scientists say. That will make it the second-shortest day ever recorded, just behind July 10, 2025. The trend of shorter days has accelerated since 2020, attributed to factors like the Moon’s position, mass shifts from melting ice, and at...
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Explained: How A Hair Cut In Space Differs From One On Earth
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to get a haircut in microgravity, while living aboard his home away from home at the International Space Station.
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International Yoga Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance, And More
International Yoga Day 2025: The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga.
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Happy Earth Day 2025: 30 Wishes, Messages And Quotes To Raise Awareness
Earth Day 2025 aims to inspire individuals, organisations, and governments to work together towards a more sustainable future.
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Earth Day 2025: History, Significance, Wishes And Quotes
Earth Day is observed in over 190 countries, making it one of the largest secular observances in the world.
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NASA Finalises Crew for Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Mission in 2025
Axiom Space, in collaboration with NASA, has finalised the crew for its fourth private astronaut mission, scheduled for launch in spring 2025. The crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This mission will mark a significant milestone, with the first-ever ISRO astronaut onboard, as well as the first Polish and Hun...
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SpaceX Polaris Crewed Mission Delayed After Leak in Ground Equipment
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will be delayed by at least a day because of a helium leak in ground equipment at Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX has said. The highlight of the five-day mission is expected to come two days after launch, when the crew embarks on a 20-minute spacewalk 434 miles (700 km) from earth, in history's first such private spacewal...
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International Asteroid Day: Asteroids Fly-By Earth In Serendipitous Celebration
The day, also supported by the United Nations, marks the anniversary of the largest observed asteroid strike in recorded history in 1908.
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On Earth Day, Google Doodle Spotlights Climate Change
Earth Day Google Doodle: The six letters remind people to "practice sustainable habits year-round."
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Earth Day 2024: All You Need To Know
Earth Day 2024: The theme this year is "Planet vs. Plastics," which aims to increase public awareness of the detrimental effects that plastic pollution has on both human and environmental health.
-
Earth Day: History, Significance And Other Things To Know
With each passing year, the importance of Earth Day grows ever more apparent. Our planet faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and deforestation to pollution and loss of biodiversity.
-
Chandrayaan-3 Gets Ready to Make History With Soft-Landing on Moon's South Pole
ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) is all set to land on the lunar surface on Wednesday evening, as India eyes becoming the first country to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's only natural satellite.
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Earth Day 2023: Date, Theme, History And Significance Of This Day
The theme of World Earth Day 2023 is "Invest in Our Planet", calling for businesses to shift towards sustainable practices.
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Pics: Climate Activists Launch 4-Day "Non-Violent" Mass Protest In London
Environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion on Friday began four days of action in London, promising less disruption and more inclusion than the mass blockades that became its trademark.
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Watch: People Gather At Stonehenge To Celebrate Longest Day Of Year
During Summer Solstice, Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, making it appear at its highest point in the sky.
