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Scientists may finally have answer to problem that would have killed anyone standing on Moon in 1972
A team of scientists from Italy and Germany has tested permanent magnet radiation shielding for spacecraft, packing 1,482 neodymium-iron-boron magnets into an array that deflected 20% of solar particles. Unlike superconducting magnets, the setup needs no cryogenic cooling or fail-safe power. It arrives as Nasa weighs deep space radiation protection for Mars and Artemis missions,
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‘Made in India’ phones go global: Smartphone exports jump 165 times to Rs 2.59 lakh crore
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has seen substantial growth over the past decade. Mobile phone exports have increased significantly, reaching approximately Rs 2.59 lakh crore by 2025-26. Domestic mobile phone production has also risen around 33 times during the same period. The broader electronics manufacturing base has expanded nearly seven times, with exports growing elevenfold. The
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Barracuda bites Texas girl, 13, but cannot shake her ocean dream
A Texas teenager is recovering after a rare barracuda attack during a family vacation. Claire Macdonel experienced the frightening incident in shallow waters while wearing a shiny bracelet. She is now home and preparing for surgery to repair her hand injury. Despite the painful ordeal, Claire still dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Her family
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Ordered WeCool earbuds, received BoAt instead: commission orders Rs 8K compensation
A Kerala consumer commission ordered an e-commerce platform to refund a customer. The platform delivered incorrect wireless earbuds and ignored repeated customer concerns. The commission found this a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The company failed to appear before the commission, admitting the allegations. The platform must now pay Rs 8,359 plus interest
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Shubman Gill dethrones Daryl Mitchell, reclaims ODI No. 1 ranking after six months
Shubman Gill has reclaimed the world number one ODI batting ranking spot. Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand slips to second place after missing recent matches. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also feature prominently in the top five rankings. Indian batters Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are ranked within the top twenty. Other notable movers include
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Payday winners: India’s salary hikes projected at 8.6%-10.2%; who gets the most?
Professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare, and engineering can expect brighter salary outlooks. Fast-growing sectors and technical roles will likely see higher pay increases. Electrical engineers and quality control inspectors are projected for the strongest salary growth. Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad lead salary growth across various sectors. Sustainable growth industries will still post healthy
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Open Channels FM: Fame Then and Now – How the Internet Changed What It Means to Be Known
Today on Channel 4, in The Sh*t Show series, Bob Dunn and Nathan Wrigley tackle the fascinating topic of fame: what it means in our modern, hyper-connected world and how our perception of celebrity has evolved over time. From royal visits scheduled to the exact minute to unexpected close encounters with iconic figures like Willie