Considering the online dating culture today, finding love feels like an endless swipe-right maze with too many options, blurry lines, and that nagging “What are we?” question. That’s when 6-7 dating, Gen Z’s cheeky new label, is becoming popular on TikTok and Instagram. It’s not about fireworks or fairy-tale obsession. Instead, it’s picking someone who’s…
4.4 billion-year-old mineral found in Australia reveals new clues about Earth’s formation (AI-generated) Old crystals found in Western Australia are drawing fresh attention from geologists studying how the planet first took shape. These minerals, known as zircons, were recovered from ancient rocks in the Jack Hills region and are dated to be more than four…
The waters of Lake Victoria have turned an unsettling green. And it seems, it’s not just a passing bloom this time. Local fishermen barely flinch anymore. What was once occasional now appears almost permanent. The world’s largest tropical lake is changing, and people who rely on it are feeling the effects every day. Millions in…
Source: University of Florida Gravity seems constant but it turns out, Earth is weirder than that. Gravity actually wobbles a bit across the planet. And the weakest spot isn’t the oceans or the mountains but right under Antarctica. Scientists now say this part of the frozen continent sits above Earth’s strongest “gravity hole.” And it…
Until a few years ago, your 40s were supposed to be golden years in your career—peak experience, fat paychecks, leadership gigs. Instead, you’re “payroll cholesterol” for companies now! Bengaluru influencer Rajiv Talreja went viral some time back, warning corporate employees about it on social media. Higher salaries and benefits make such employees a liability for…
Denmark has a lot of Viking history, and you can see it in many places. Old forts, rune stones, and burial mounds tell stories of warriors, leaders, and seafarers. Some sites are lively, with markets and reconstructed villages, while others are quiet and give a sense of what life was like hundreds of years ago….
The Helix nebula, imaged here, lies 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. Also known as NGC 7293, it is a typical example of planetary nebulae. (Image credit: Nasa) As children, many of us remember lying on terraces or open fields, trying to count stars. One, two, three and then losing track. Your parents would…
What is the difference between asteroids, comets, and meteors Space around the Sun contains far more than planets. Scattered through it are smaller bodies made of rock, metal, ice and dust. These objects move on their own paths, sometimes quietly beyond Jupiter, sometimes crossing close to Earth. The terms ‘asteroid’, ‘comet’ and ‘meteor’ are often…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new $45 fee for travellers who arrive at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification. Under the new policy, passengers who do not present a valid ID but still wish to fly will be referred to a paid alternative identity verification process called TSA ConfirmID. The…
People have thought of solar eclipses as very powerful events. According to Vedic teachings, it is not only an astronomical event but also a change in the cosmic field’s energy. The Sun, which stands for life, energy, power, and clarity, gets temporarily blocked, which also affects the energies in the environment. This event can change…