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Titan is moving away from Saturn 100 times faster 

Astronomers have found that Titan’s orbit around Saturn is expanding about 100 times faster than previously expected. Titan is the largest of the 82 moons that orbit Saturn. It has been studied extensively due to its distinct topography consisting of dunes, bodies of liquid hydrocarbon and a thick atmosphere. The Saturnian moon is also thought […]
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This robo dog reminds you to maintain social distancing 

The Coronavirus pandemic is not over, but the countries have started easing the lockdown. People have been advised to maintain social distancing and follow hygiene protocols.  But many times it’s not followed. We tend to forget that we’re still living in an infected environment. To make people remember to maintain social distancing, the Singapore government […]
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Kathy Sullivan is the first woman to dive in deepest trench 

A former NASA astronaut who was the first American woman to walk in space has become the world’s first woman to reach the deepest point on Earth. Kathy Sullivan dove to Challenger Deep, the lowest-known location on the planet. She is now the first woman and eighth person to descend the 7 miles (11 kilometers) […]
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The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

Year: 1495 – 1498 Dimension: 15 feet x 29 feet Painted directly on the wall Medium: tempera paints on stone Place: The wall of Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan. Period: Renaissance, High Renaissance, Italian Renaissance.  The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most iconic paintings in the world. It […]
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La Liga is back, with virtual cheers 

You would be able to catch the remaining 11 matches of the Spanish league. The La Liga is the second top European football league to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic, following the Bundesliga’s return last month. The 11 remaining rounds of fixtures will be played over the next five-odd weeks as age-old rivals Barcelona and […]
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This scooter would fit in your backpack! 

We all know how useful backpacks are. We could carry anything in them — books, blankets, clothes, shoes, food, scooter… yes, you can also carry a scooter in your backpack! Compact enough to fit inside a backpack and capable of inflating with an electric pump in under a minute, the scooter is called Poimo, which […]
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The Scream by Edvard Munch

The Scream by Edvard Munch Painting: The Scream Artist: Edvard Munch Year: 1893 Medium: Oil, tempera, pastel and crayon on cardboard. Dimensions: 91 cm × 73.5 cm (36 in × 28.9 in) Location: Natuonal Gallery and Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway The Scream is the popular name given to a composition created by Norwegian Expressionist artist […]
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Say Thank You! to nature in these way 

While we celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, there are a few things we can do the whole year, and the rest of our lives, to help the environment and preserve nature. The trick is to understand the importance of our surroundings and make choices which would not harm nature.  Ride a bicycle The […]
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Robots at your service! 

A restaurant in the Netherlands is turning to robots to help serve customers while still complying with social-distancing guidelines. The restaurant-owner Shaosong Hu is deploying the robotic waiters at his restaurant in the Dutch beachside town of Renesse to pick up dishes, serve food, and greet customers with ‘hello and welcome’ once the restaurant reopens […]
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Taste any flavour without actually eating the food 

Scientists at the Meiji University in Japan have come up with something they call a “taste display”. The device can create the taste of any chosen flavor when it is pressed against the tongue. Humans are able to identify different flavors through the taste buds on their tongues. Taste buds have tiny openings that take […]