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Real Clear Science 

We Haven't Found Life on K2-18b Yet, But We Might

Staff, Astronomy

Welcome to the Astronomy.com roundtable where our editors help explain (and sometimes debate) hot topics. This week, Astronomy's Dave Eicher, Alison Klesman, Daniela Mata,...

Scoop 

Rates Rises Still A Burden For Businesses Despite Revision

Business Canterbury acknowledges the Christchurch City Council's decision to limit the increase of commercial rates to 10.9 per cent, a move that comes after an unprecedented number of submissions from stakeholders including Business Canterbury.

Real Clear Science 

Iceland's Volcano Eruptions May Last Decades

University of Oregon

Iceland's ongoing volcanic eruptions may continue on and off for years to decades, threatening the country's most densely populated region and vital infrastructure,...

Real Clear Science 

Molecule Serves as 'Glue' for Forming Lifelong Memories

New York University

Whether it's a first-time visit to a zoo or when we learned to ride a bicycle, we have memories from our childhoods kept well into adult years. But what explains how...

BigNewsNetwork.com 

Bulldoze unauthorized pubs, bars, drug-related illegal constructions in Thane: Maharashtra CM Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Chief Minister Eknath Shinde instructed the Municipal Commissioners and Police Commissioners of Thane and Mira-Bhainder to bulldoze all the illegal constructions related to drugs in the cities. According to the statement from the Chief Minister's Office, CM Shinde on Wednesday directed to take strict action against illegal pubs, and bars in the city to make Thane and Mira-Bhain

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

"Best cricketer in the world...": Collingwood hails Bumrah ahead of IND-ENG T20 WC semifinal clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Ahead of his side's ICC T20 World Cup semifinal clash against India, former England cricketer Paul Collingwood hailed Men in Blue pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the "best cricketer in the world". It will be a rematch of the semifinal from the 2022 edition of the tournament as a red-hot Team India will meet England in the second semifinal of the ongoing ICC T20 World

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"Glad things are going our way": Kagiso Rabada on South Africa's performance in ICC T20 WC 2024

Tarouba [Trinidad and Tobago], June 27 (ANI): Following a brilliant performance against Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final, South Africa seamer Kagiso Rabada said that he is happy that things are going in their team's favour in the ongoing marquee event. Rabada bowled exceptionally well in the match at the Brain Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. The right-arm speedster bagged two wickets in his spell of

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

USOPC extends CEO Sarah Hirshland through '28 L.A. Games

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland will remain in her role beyond the 2008 Los Angeles Games after receiving a five-year contract extension on Wednesday. Hirshland's "accountability, transparency, and inclusivity has transformed our organization," chairman Gene Sykes wrote in a letter to the USOPC community. "Notably, she has prioritized athlete prote

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Srihari Natraj, Dhinidhi Desinghu to represent India in swimming at Paris 2024 Olympics

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Srihari Natraj and 14-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu will be representing the Indian tricolour at the upcoming Paris Olympics starting from July 26 onwards, announced the Swimming Federation of India (SFI). On Wednesday, it was announced that Natraj will be competing in men's 100 backstroke event while Dhinidhi will participate in the women's 200m freestyle competition, as per Olympics.com. S

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Canucks agree to two-year extension with F Teddy Blueger

(Photo credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports) The Vancouver Canucks agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million extension with forward Teddy Blueger, the team announced Wednesday. Blueger matched his career high of 28 points (six goals, 22 assists) last season in his first campaign with Vancouver. He signed with the Canucks as a free agent prior to the season. "Teddy was a key addition to our team last year and we are really excited

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Dodgers' Gavin Stone shuts out White Sox to cap sweep

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Rookie Gavin Stone pitched a four-hit shutout and Shohei Ohtani smacked his National League-best 25th home run as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Stone stymied the White Sox on a career night. He never had pitched more than seven innings in 18 previous starts but proved to get stronger as the ga