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Four years after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a sample from the asteroid Bennu, researchers have unveiled the space rock’s unique composition, revealing a notable presence of magnesium phosphate. This discovery was particularly unexpected, as the white particles found among the asteroid’s darker stones represent a type of mineral seldom encountered in space materials. Jessica Barnes, an assistant professor at the …

In a novel application of artificial intelligence technology to criminal investigations, the Uttar Pradesh police will implement an AI-powered tool called Crime GPT, developed as part of Staqu’s Trinetra application. Trinetra is celebrated for its precise facial recognition and audio analysis capabilities, essential for tracking and identifying criminals. Crime GPT introduces a range of advanced features to law enforcement efforts, …

Around 900,000 years ago, the ancestors of modern humans nearly faced extinction, with their numbers dwindling to approximately 1,300 breeding individuals. This drastic reduction was largely attributed to climate change, as highlighted in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study links the severe decline in human population and the subsequent exodus from Africa …

Football enthusiasts in Hong Kong, who were disappointed by Lionel Messi’s no-show at an exhibition game last month, have been offered a 50 percent refund by the event’s organizer, Tatler Asia, provided they refrain from taking legal action. This offer, reported by the AFP news agency on Monday, March 18, is available to those who bought their tickets through official …

Alex Garland’s new movie “Civil War” emerges at a moment when political engagement in the US is heightened due to upcoming elections, a sentiment echoed in India as the film prepares for its premiere there. The movie offers a unique perspective on the US, depicting ordinary citizens engaging in armed conflict against one another, leading to widespread violence. Described by …

The head of Israel’s intelligence, Mossad Director David Barnea, has concluded his visit to Doha, where discussions were held aiming for a ceasefire agreement. This update was provided by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari during a press briefing on Tuesday. Al-Ansari mentioned that there remains a cautious optimism regarding the progress of these negotiations. He confirmed Barnea’s departure from …

Israeli airstrikes targeted warehouses in Syria believed to be storing arms for the Lebanese group Hezbollah on Tuesday, according to reports from a war monitoring group. These strikes came amid claims from a Syrian military official that their air defenses had managed to intercept several missiles. Israel has conducted numerous airstrikes in Syria following the outbreak of its civil war …

During a Monday meeting in Bkerki with ambassadors from the five-nation group dedicated to Lebanon, Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi expressed his bewilderment at the calls for dialogue to choose a new president. Bkerki’s spokesperson, Walid Ghayad, highlighted al-Rahi’s concern, questioning the necessity of bypassing the constitution, which he regards as the supreme law. Ghayad emphasized that key political positions such …