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Archaeologists in Turkey have made a remarkable discovery of a rare fifth-century Christian pendant. The pendant, depicting King Solomon on horseback slaying the devil, is unique to the region of Anatolia, which encompasses much of modern-day Turkey. The bronze pendant features inscriptions in ancient Greek on both sides. One side, showing King Solomon, reads “Our Lord defeated evil,” while the …

NASA has unveiled advanced robots designed to explore the underwater worlds of Jupiter’s moon Europa and Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Developed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the concept is called Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers (SWIM). These innovative robots could revolutionize the study of the subsurface oceans on these icy moons. Currently being tested in a pool, each robot weighs over …

The sun is currently experiencing a surge in activity, with a large sunspot, AR3901, gradually rotating towards Earth. This sunspot is expected to release solar flares directed at our planet, potentially causing both auroras and radio blackouts. AR3901 has already produced some flares, and more are anticipated in the coming days. On Monday, the sun emitted nine M-class solar flares, …

It’s common to look in the mirror and wonder how time has passed so quickly, noticing new wrinkles and blemishes that seemed to appear overnight. While it may feel like life is catching up, science offers an explanation for these sudden changes in appearance. A recent study has identified two significant points in life when people experience a noticeable shift …

In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully created a mouse using genetic tools that date back to a time before multicellular organisms existed. The researchers took a gene from single-celled organisms and introduced it into mouse cells to regenerate stem cells. These stem cells were then injected into a developing embryo, resulting in the birth of a living mouse. Millions …

After almost 2,000 years, a section of one of Britain’s most significant Roman roads has been discovered by archaeologists beneath London’s iconic Old Kent Road. This segment is part of the ancient Roman road known as Watling Street. In 43 AD, the Romans constructed Watling Street, which stretched 276 miles (444 km) from the West Midlands to Dover. For the …

Space enthusiasts in India who are eager to watch the historic launch of the country’s first government satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket will need to stay up late tonight, Monday, November 18th. The GSAT-20 satellite (also known as GSAT-N2) is scheduled for liftoff at 18:31 UTC from Cape Canaveral, Florida, as confirmed by Dr. S. Somanath, Chief of the Indian …

Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, citing growing financial challenges, including rising losses, overwhelming debt, increased competition for cost-conscious travelers, and failed merger attempts with other airlines. Despite the filing, Spirit assured passengers that operations will continue as usual, with flights running and existing bookings, credits, and loyalty points remaining valid. Filing for bankruptcy is a common strategy …