A groundbreaking discovery by Chinese scientists has unveiled mysterious volcanoes on the far side of the Moon, offering new insights that could reshape our understanding of lunar geology. Recent findings published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters by Dr. Yuqi Qian and colleagues from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) reveal a complex history of volcanic activity spanning billions of years. What does this discovery mean? The research sheds light on volcanic activity within the Apollo basin, situated in the South Pole-Aitken basin, known as the solar system’s largest impact crater. Scienti ..read more

Bayer Leverkusen fans have something extra special to commemorate their club’s historic season—a free club tattoo! Leverkusen, chasing a treble this season, remains unbeaten across all competitions and has set impressive records along the way. The team, led by Xabi Alonso, recently secured a spot in the Europa League final after a thrilling comeback against Roma. This victory extended their unbeaten streak to 49 matches across all competitions, surpassing a European record held by Benfica since the 1960s. To celebrate this remarkable season with their loyal supporters, Bayer Leverkusen announc ..read more

The landscape of online search may soon witness a major shake-up as OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, prepares to unveil its own AI-powered search tool, poised to challenge Google’s dominance. Reports from Reuters indicate that OpenAI is set to introduce its AI-driven search product on Monday, coinciding closely with Google’s upcoming annual I/O conference starting on Tuesday, where AI-related announcements are anticipated. Despite Google’s longstanding supremacy in search, it has been evolving by integrating AI more deeply into its functions. Google has been testing AI-powered search summaries in ..read more

India made a significant statement on Friday by voting in favor of a draft resolution at the United Nations General Assembly supporting Palestine’s admission as a full member of the United Nations. This decision reflects India’s longstanding support for Palestine’s aspirations and rights on the global stage. The resolution received overwhelming support with 143 votes in favor, including India’s, while nine countries voted against and 25 abstained. The UNGA hall erupted into applause following the vote, underscoring the significance of this moment. The resolution affirmed that “the State of Pal ..read more

The recent suspension of Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia by the world wrestling body (UWW) has stirred controversy and raised important questions about doping protocols, athlete accountability, and administrative oversight. Bajrang Punia, a celebrated Olympic medalist, was provisionally suspended until the end of 2024 by UWW following a decision by India’s national anti-doping agency (NADA) to issue a whereabouts failure notice and subsequent provisional suspension. The issue arose when Bajrang raised concerns about the use of expired testing kits during a doping control procedure. He claims he ..read more

The latest research published in The BMJ warns about the dangers of consuming ultra-processed foods and their impact on lifespan and health. If you’re someone who enjoys packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and ready-to-eat meals, take note: these foods could be cutting your life short. Ultra-processed foods are loaded with additives like colors, flavors, and emulsifiers, and are high in unhealthy ingredients such as added sugars, saturated fats, and salt. What they lack are essential nutrients like vitamins and fiber. Over time, this kind of diet can lead to poor health, increasing the risks of ob ..read more

WhatsApp, the widely popular instant messaging app, is exploring a revamped voice call interface aimed at enhancing user convenience during calls. This potential redesign seeks to simplify call management by relocating key buttons for muting and ending calls to the top bar of the screen. The current voice call interface on WhatsApp has remained largely unchanged since the introduction of voice calling features nearly a decade ago. However, according to reports from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp developers are now testing a new interface that relocates the mute and end call buttons from the bottom of th ..read more

The recent strike by Air India Express cabin crew has come to an end following discussions with the airline management, bringing relief to hundreds of affected passengers. According to reports, the airline has agreed to address the concerns raised by the crew and withdraw termination letters issued to 25 cabin crew members. The strike, which lasted two and a half days, resulted in numerous flight cancellations after a section of cabin crew reported sick in protest against alleged mismanagement. This led to a sudden shortage of cabin crew, impacting flight operations and inconveniencing travele ..read more

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Recent disruptions to Air India Express flights have left passengers stranded and seeking answers as over 100 flights were cancelled due to a “mass sick leave” taken by senior cabin crew members. This unexpected situation has sparked questions about the underlying issues faced by the airline’s crew. The cancellations, caused by approximately 300 senior cabin crew members reporting sick at the last minute and switching off their mobile phones, have been attributed to protests against new employment terms at the Tata Group-owned airline. The crew members are raising concerns about perceived ineq ..read more