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Europe Boils In Summer As Heatwave Warms The Continent
With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C, authorities in city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat.
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Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
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Visa On Arrival, Direct Flights: Why Mauritius Is A Hit With Indian Travellers In Summer
Indian summer can be sweltering. But Mauritius, located in the southern hemisphere, is cool and breezy during May to September
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Why Are Sunsets So Pretty In Winter? There's A Simple Explanation
If you live in the southern hemisphere and have been stopped in your tracks by a recent sunset, you may have noticed they seem more vibrant lately. The colours are brighter and bolder, and they linger longer in the sky.
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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower To Dazzle Stargazers. Where, When And How To See It
The Eta Aquarids are viewable in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres during the pre-dawn hours.
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Twinkling Star Reveals Hidden Plasma Structure Near Earth
With the most powerful radio telescope in the southern hemisphere, we have observed a twinkling star and discovered an abundance of mysterious plasma structures in our cosmic neighbourhood.
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Vernal Equinox 2025: Date, Time, and the Science Behind the Event
The vernal equinox 2025 is set for March 20 at 09:01 UTC, marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. This event occurs due to Earth’s axial tilt aligning with its orbit, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and night across the globe. While the equinox does not bring perfectly...
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Largest Hindu Temple In Southern Hemisphere Opens In South Africa
The largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the southern hemisphere was unveiled in Johannesburg Sunday with scores of worshippers participating in a ceremony to mark the occasion.
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
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MeerKAT Detects Gravitational Wave Background, Uncovering Cosmic Activity
Scientists using the MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array have made a groundbreaking discovery, confirming the presence of a gravitational wave background in the universe. This unexpected phenomenon, detected with unprecedented precision, suggests that supermassive black hole collisions may occur more frequently than previously thought. By observing the sig...
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How Fast Will the Moon's Shadow Travel During the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 2?
The annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, will see the moon’s shadow move at vastly different speeds across the Southern Hemisphere. While the shadow will reach lightning-fast speeds over 10 million km/h in some areas, it will slow to around 2,057 km/h in others. The speed variation is due to factors like Earth’s curvature and the distance ...
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Heads Towards Earth, Will Be Visible With Naked Eye
A3 will make its closest approach to the Sun on October 10, 2024, and will be easily visible in northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, it will be visible just after sunset.
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Spring Begins. Know About Vernal Equinox That Brings on A New Season
While the March equinox brings later sunrises, earlier sunsets, chillier winds and dry, falling leaves in the Southern Hemisphere, while the reverse happens in the Northern Hemisphere.
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All You Need To Know About Summer Solstice, Its Impact As Well As The Celebrations
Today will be the longest day of this year in the northern hemisphere, and the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, thanks to the summer solstice
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Europe Boils In Summer As Heatwave Warms The Continent
With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C, authorities in city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat.
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Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
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Visa On Arrival, Direct Flights: Why Mauritius Is A Hit With Indian Travellers In Summer
Indian summer can be sweltering. But Mauritius, located in the southern hemisphere, is cool and breezy during May to September
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Why Are Sunsets So Pretty In Winter? There's A Simple Explanation
If you live in the southern hemisphere and have been stopped in your tracks by a recent sunset, you may have noticed they seem more vibrant lately. The colours are brighter and bolder, and they linger longer in the sky.
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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower To Dazzle Stargazers. Where, When And How To See It
The Eta Aquarids are viewable in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres during the pre-dawn hours.
-
Twinkling Star Reveals Hidden Plasma Structure Near Earth
With the most powerful radio telescope in the southern hemisphere, we have observed a twinkling star and discovered an abundance of mysterious plasma structures in our cosmic neighbourhood.
-
Vernal Equinox 2025: Date, Time, and the Science Behind the Event
The vernal equinox 2025 is set for March 20 at 09:01 UTC, marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. This event occurs due to Earth’s axial tilt aligning with its orbit, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and night across the globe. While the equinox does not bring perfectly...
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Largest Hindu Temple In Southern Hemisphere Opens In South Africa
The largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the southern hemisphere was unveiled in Johannesburg Sunday with scores of worshippers participating in a ceremony to mark the occasion.
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
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MeerKAT Detects Gravitational Wave Background, Uncovering Cosmic Activity
Scientists using the MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array have made a groundbreaking discovery, confirming the presence of a gravitational wave background in the universe. This unexpected phenomenon, detected with unprecedented precision, suggests that supermassive black hole collisions may occur more frequently than previously thought. By observing the sig...
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How Fast Will the Moon's Shadow Travel During the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 2?
The annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, will see the moon’s shadow move at vastly different speeds across the Southern Hemisphere. While the shadow will reach lightning-fast speeds over 10 million km/h in some areas, it will slow to around 2,057 km/h in others. The speed variation is due to factors like Earth’s curvature and the distance ...
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Heads Towards Earth, Will Be Visible With Naked Eye
A3 will make its closest approach to the Sun on October 10, 2024, and will be easily visible in northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, it will be visible just after sunset.
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Spring Begins. Know About Vernal Equinox That Brings on A New Season
While the March equinox brings later sunrises, earlier sunsets, chillier winds and dry, falling leaves in the Southern Hemisphere, while the reverse happens in the Northern Hemisphere.
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All You Need To Know About Summer Solstice, Its Impact As Well As The Celebrations
Today will be the longest day of this year in the northern hemisphere, and the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, thanks to the summer solstice
