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Rocket Lab: Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company’s complex in New Zealand

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WELLINGTON: California-based Rocket Lab, which specializes in putting small satellites into orbit, launched a Japanese satellite on Friday from the space company’s complex on New Zealand‘s Mahia Peninsula.The mission, named “The Moon God Awakens,” was initially scheduled for Wednesday but was postponed due to forecast strong winds. The Electronrocket launched at 5:06 p.m.local time (0406 … Read more

Artist redraws the world with 1,642 free-roaming animals — and no humans

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The Current11:34A hand-drawn map with no people, but 1,642 free-roaming animals Artist Anton Thomas wanted to draw a “world map of nature” that would showcase the many different species across the globe — but at one point he was a little worried he’d run out of animals. “I thought before drawing, ‘Oh, surely I would … Read more

Scorpio-N gets zero safety ANCAP rating; M&M working to meet unique regulations

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New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra’s sports utility vehicle Scorpio-N has received zero safety rating from ANCAP, prompting the company to state it will incorporate upgrades in the product mid-cycle update to meet the new safety regulations. The vehicle earlier had scored five stars for adult occupancy and three stars for child occupant protection in the … Read more

Remarkable treasures inside the iconic Palace of Westminster captured in a series of never-before-seen images, from the despatch boxes to angel carvings in the roof

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The iconic building, more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, is a Unesco World Heritage Site  Originally constructed in the 11th century as a royal palace, it now houses incredible artefacts READ MORE: See the world’s biggest castle, which is twice the size of Buckingham Palace By Lydia Swinscoe Published: 17:41 GMT, 13 December … Read more

Tensions emerge in the Liberal caucus over Canada’s UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire

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The federal government’s decision to back a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict without certain conditions has prompted a mix of reactions from Liberal MPs. Some say they hope it will bring about peace. Others say it amounts to Canada abandoning Israel while it’s at war with extremists. Some Liberal MPs take issue … Read more

Why New Zealand greenstone is the perfect holiday gift

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Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). Travelers flock to New Zealand to experience its lush mountainscapes, jaw-droppingly blue … Read more

Turkey: Seismic signals predicted Turkey’s devastating earthquake months in advance

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A recent overseas study has unveiled a groundbreaking revelation in earthquake prediction, as seismic signals were found to provide advanced clues leading up to a devastating quake that struck Turkey earlier this year, reported RNZ. The signals, unique in their nature, were detected up to eight months before the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in February, which … Read more