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Why Do Train Tracks Have Small Stones Around Them? 5 Fascinating Reasons
If you think the stones around the train tracks are for aesthetics, think again! Here are some reasons that will help you clear the confusion about this common sight.
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MIT Detects Traces of a Lost ‘Proto Earth’ Deep Beneath Our Planet’s Surface
MIT researchers have discovered rare isotopic traces of a “proto Earth” that existed before the giant impact that shaped our modern planet. Found deep in ancient rocks, these potassium isotope signatures reveal remnants of Earth’s earliest material, offering fresh insight into the planet’s formation and the solar system’s earliest history...
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Former KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies At 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for US glam rock group KISS, has died, his family said. He was 74.
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Uranus and Neptune May Be More Rock Than Ice, New Research Suggests
A new pre-print study proposes that Uranus and Neptune might not be “ice giants” after all. Using assumption-free models, scientists found their interiors could range from mostly icy to mostly rocky, suggesting we know far less about these distant worlds and that new missions are essential to solve the mystery.
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Upset Over Rajya Sabha Seats, J&K Congress Wants To End Alliance
The alliance between the Congress and the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir is on the rocks following the rift between the two over Rajya Sabha seats.
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Several Dead, Missing After Blast At Explosives Plant In Tennessee
Multiple people were dead or missing after a massive blast rocked a US military explosives plant Friday, officials said, sending emergency responders rushing to the site and prompting warnings for the public to avoid the area.
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Dinner At Delhi Hard Rock Cafe Turns Into "Nightmare" For Customer Injured By Fork - Read Viral Story
In a viral post, a Hard Rock Cafe customer in Delhi explains how a routine meal turned into a frightening experience after he was allegedly injured by a fork falling on his head from an upper level.
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Tiny Asteroid 2025 TF Zooms Past Earth Undetected, Closer Than Satellites
A small asteroid named 2025 TF surprised astronomers after flying only 265 miles above Antarctica, lower than many satellites. Detected post-passage by ESA, it underscores the challenge of spotting small, fast-moving space rocks before they come close to Earth.
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Rock Band The Smashing Pumpkins Cancels Debut India Tour: "Can't Perform Up To The Standards"
The Smashing Pumpkins were set to perform in India in Bengaluru on October 11, followed by Jio World Garden in Mumbai on October 12
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Watch: Old Video Of Japan's Next PM Belting Out Rock Anthem On TV Is Viral
As Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) rallies behind Sanae Takaichi to become the country's next prime minister, a video has resurfaced showing the conservative leader singing X Japan's classic rock anthem "Rusty Nail".
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Lunar Samples Reveal Far Side of the Moon Is Cooler Than Near Side
China’s Chang’e 6 mission has revealed the moon’s far side is cooler than its near side, with samples showing a 180°F difference in formation temperatures. Researchers suggest uneven distribution of radioactive elements shaped these contrasts, offering the first physical evidence of a deep interior thermal divide in lunar history.
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Teacher Dumps 4th Child In Forest Over Government Job, He Survives Under Rock
He cried under the open sky with the cold forest floor for a cradle. His companions in the first hours of life were ants crawling on his skin. This is the story of a three-day-old baby in Madhya Pradesh, who was left to die by his parents.
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3 Argentinian Women Killed By Drug Gang, Murder Live-Streamed On Instagram
The bodies of Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, cousins aged 20, and 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez were found buried in a yard of a house in a southern suburb of Buenos Aires.
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Argentine Tech CEO Falls 3,000 Feet To His Death While Climbing California Mountain
The CEO's untimely death has elicited an outpouring of grief from colleagues and mentees.
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Astronomers Reveal Sudden Explosion of Small Asteroid Over France
In February 2023, asteroid 2023 CX1 exploded suddenly over France, stunning scientists. Tracked only hours before impact, the tiny rock disintegrated in a powerful airburst, scattering meteorites across Normandy. The rare event provides crucial insights into asteroid behavior and raises new considerations for future planetary defense strategies.
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Why Do Train Tracks Have Small Stones Around Them? 5 Fascinating Reasons
If you think the stones around the train tracks are for aesthetics, think again! Here are some reasons that will help you clear the confusion about this common sight.
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MIT Detects Traces of a Lost ‘Proto Earth’ Deep Beneath Our Planet’s Surface
MIT researchers have discovered rare isotopic traces of a “proto Earth” that existed before the giant impact that shaped our modern planet. Found deep in ancient rocks, these potassium isotope signatures reveal remnants of Earth’s earliest material, offering fresh insight into the planet’s formation and the solar system’s earliest history...
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Former KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies At 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for US glam rock group KISS, has died, his family said. He was 74.
-
Uranus and Neptune May Be More Rock Than Ice, New Research Suggests
A new pre-print study proposes that Uranus and Neptune might not be “ice giants” after all. Using assumption-free models, scientists found their interiors could range from mostly icy to mostly rocky, suggesting we know far less about these distant worlds and that new missions are essential to solve the mystery.
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Upset Over Rajya Sabha Seats, J&K Congress Wants To End Alliance
The alliance between the Congress and the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir is on the rocks following the rift between the two over Rajya Sabha seats.
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Several Dead, Missing After Blast At Explosives Plant In Tennessee
Multiple people were dead or missing after a massive blast rocked a US military explosives plant Friday, officials said, sending emergency responders rushing to the site and prompting warnings for the public to avoid the area.
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Dinner At Delhi Hard Rock Cafe Turns Into "Nightmare" For Customer Injured By Fork - Read Viral Story
In a viral post, a Hard Rock Cafe customer in Delhi explains how a routine meal turned into a frightening experience after he was allegedly injured by a fork falling on his head from an upper level.
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Tiny Asteroid 2025 TF Zooms Past Earth Undetected, Closer Than Satellites
A small asteroid named 2025 TF surprised astronomers after flying only 265 miles above Antarctica, lower than many satellites. Detected post-passage by ESA, it underscores the challenge of spotting small, fast-moving space rocks before they come close to Earth.
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Rock Band The Smashing Pumpkins Cancels Debut India Tour: "Can't Perform Up To The Standards"
The Smashing Pumpkins were set to perform in India in Bengaluru on October 11, followed by Jio World Garden in Mumbai on October 12
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Watch: Old Video Of Japan's Next PM Belting Out Rock Anthem On TV Is Viral
As Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) rallies behind Sanae Takaichi to become the country's next prime minister, a video has resurfaced showing the conservative leader singing X Japan's classic rock anthem "Rusty Nail".
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Lunar Samples Reveal Far Side of the Moon Is Cooler Than Near Side
China’s Chang’e 6 mission has revealed the moon’s far side is cooler than its near side, with samples showing a 180°F difference in formation temperatures. Researchers suggest uneven distribution of radioactive elements shaped these contrasts, offering the first physical evidence of a deep interior thermal divide in lunar history.
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Teacher Dumps 4th Child In Forest Over Government Job, He Survives Under Rock
He cried under the open sky with the cold forest floor for a cradle. His companions in the first hours of life were ants crawling on his skin. This is the story of a three-day-old baby in Madhya Pradesh, who was left to die by his parents.
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3 Argentinian Women Killed By Drug Gang, Murder Live-Streamed On Instagram
The bodies of Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, cousins aged 20, and 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez were found buried in a yard of a house in a southern suburb of Buenos Aires.
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Argentine Tech CEO Falls 3,000 Feet To His Death While Climbing California Mountain
The CEO's untimely death has elicited an outpouring of grief from colleagues and mentees.
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Astronomers Reveal Sudden Explosion of Small Asteroid Over France
In February 2023, asteroid 2023 CX1 exploded suddenly over France, stunning scientists. Tracked only hours before impact, the tiny rock disintegrated in a powerful airburst, scattering meteorites across Normandy. The rare event provides crucial insights into asteroid behavior and raises new considerations for future planetary defense strategies.
