Science & Tech

newly discovered giant insect in Australia, showing butterfly-like wings and a grasshopper-like body, resting on a researcher’s hand.

Scientists Discover Heaviest Insect Species

SYDNEY, August 1, 2025 — Australian scientists have discovered a new insect species in the country’s tropical rainforests, identifying it as the heaviest ever recorded in the region. A recently released video shows the insect’s butterfly-like wings and grasshopper-shaped body, surprising viewers with its unusual appearance and massive size. Researchers from an Australian university measured […]

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Brave new world: deconstructing gen-Z dilemma

Kashif Kaifee Indubitably, technology has transformed human life in unprecedented ways. Among its most profound impacts has been the reshaping of younger generations. The lifestyle and behavioral patterns of Generation Z and Generation Alpha are strikingly complex, shaped by a hyper-connected world. Before diving into the intricacies of their lived experiences, let us first define

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Hindukush-Himalaya region records lowest snow persistence

Hindukush, Himalayas record another year of below-normal snowfall

KATHMANDU: April 21, 2025: The Hindukush-Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its lowest snow persistence in 23 years, marking the third consecutive year of below-normal snowfall. According to the 2025 Snow Update Report released today by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD),  experts warn that this trend poses serious risks to water security for

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Astronaut training

China to train two Pakistani astronauts

KARACHI: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) said Pakistan will send two astronauts for training in China, as it becomes the first foreign country to participate in Beijing’s space station training programme. Pakistani astronauts training. Pakistan signed an agreement with China to train its astronauts and candidates, including PhD degree holders, experienced pilots

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Astronauts' plight piles pressure struggling space unit

Astronauts\’ plight piles pressure struggling space unit

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters): NASA\’s decision to send Boeing\’s Starliner capsule home without astronauts follows years of missteps by the planemaker in its space business and raises doubts over the future of the unit, analysts and industry sources said. Taking NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station (ISS) was to

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