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NASA-ISRO $1.5 billion joint satellite NISAR set for launch on July 30: What is its mission and why is ISRO spending so much on it
NASA and ISRO's joint NISAR mission, costing $1.5 billion, is set to launch on July 30, 2025, from Sriharikota. This Earth ...
Powerful 6.8 earthquake rocks Russia’s Kamchatka as fears of aftershocks grow
In a significant seismic event, the National Centre of Meteorology in the UAE has confirmed a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that ...
That scary Texas redistricting map you saw? It was some guy's 'thought experiment.'
The State Capitol is seen on July 21, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Lawmakers are gathering for a special session to discuss an agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott that seeks to address flood relief in ...
How earthquake alerts work on Android - and how to make sure they're enabled on your phone
These potentially life-saving alerts from Google now cover the entire nation. Plus, Samsung just announced its own system.
Was that just an earthquake? Here's how to confirm what really shook you up
Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder thanks to the U.S.