Can scientists learn about Earth by looking at Venus?

Another prominent building in France has fallen victim to theft as silverware worth thousands of dollars was stolen from...

Last Updated:December 22, 2025, 18:04 ISTPIB Fact Check says these powers are restricted to formal search and survey operations.The powers cannot be used for routine information gathering/processing, or even for cases under scrutiny assessment, the income tax department said.The government on Monday dismissed a social media claim...

Every year as Advent begins, cities across Sweden welcome the festive season by building traditional Yule Goats, with the most famous one standing proudly in the town of Gävle. Made entirely of straw, this iconic structure often towers up to an impressive 40 feet, drawing visitors from...

The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions over what it said on Tuesday were concerns about "climate alarmism," despite opposition to the plan. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), established in 1960 as a federally...

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to remain on an extended policy pause after its recent rate cut, with any further monetary easing contingent on inflation consistently undershooting its current trajectory, ICICI Bank's Economic Research Group has asserted, after analysing...

A person who uses a wheelchair blasted off into space for the first time Saturday, taking a brief ride...

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever discovered, will pass closest to Earth overnight between Thursday and Friday, December 18–19. While the rare visitor from another star system poses no threat to Earth, it offers astronomers and skywatchers a unique chance to observe an object that originated...

Rob Reiner's circle was wide and eclectic, spanning comedians honing punchlines and Oscar-winning actors and filmmakers shaping Hollywood itself. As the son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, he entered the world of entertainment early, but went on to make a name for himself as...

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