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Spain's Sanchez faces political test as deadly train crash casts shadow over election campaign
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is attempting to manage an election campaign amidst recent deadly train accidents. He is emphasising the importance of public services and government accountability as key campaign themes. Recent nationwide protests highlighted the urgent housing crisis affecting many Spaniards and have drawn attention back to this issue. Sanchez's government recently passed emergency housing measures aimed at addressing these concerns.
Maharashtra educationist's daughter Nila Vikhe Patil elected to Swedish Parliament
Nila, 41, was elected a Member of Parliament from Stockholm City constituency. Polling was held on September 13. Nila has been an active member of the Green Party and is a member of the Election Committee of the Stockholm Green Party. Born in Sweden, Nila spent early years in Ahmednagar in Maharashtra. She is niece of Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil.
Court bans Spanish PM's wife from leaving country
A Spanish court has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a court order released Saturday. The court said "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military airports" to ensure Gomez complies with the ban on leaving the country.
Is Earth's second moon dangerous? The strange and mysterious case of 2025 PN7 explained
A small asteroid, 2025 PN7, is now a quasi-moon, following Earth's orbit. Discovered by the University of Hawaii, this space rock moves in sync with our planet. It has been pacing Earth for about 60 years and is expected to stay until 2083. This celestial companion poses no threat and offers scientific insights into asteroid movements.
Astronomers discover Earth’s newest Quasi-Moon: 2025 PN7
Astronomers have recently discovered a new quasi-moon, 2025 PN7, a tiny asteroid that has likely been near Earth for approximately 60 years. Unlike temporary mini-moons, quasi-moons revolve around the Sun but seem to stay close to our planet. Spanning just 62 feet wide, 2025 PN7 is dim and discoverable only with high-powered telescopes. Findings from Pan-STARRS in Hawaii stated that its Earth-like orbit, and researchers anticipate it will remain nearby for the next 60 years.
Neanderthals may have created the first known symbolic art as scientists discover world’s oldest human fingerprint
Archaeologists in Spain have unearthed a 43,000-year-old pebble bearing a Neanderthal fingerprint, potentially the oldest known. The red ocher mark, deliberately placed on the stone, suggests artistic expression and symbolic thought. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about Neanderthal intelligence and their capacity for abstract thinking, adding to growing evidence of their symbolic behavior.
Indian students turn to Europe for higher education and better work opportunities
Indian students are increasingly choosing Austria, Malta, Portugal, and Spain for higher education due to lower tuition fees and living costs compared to traditional destinations like the US and UK. These European countries offer English-taught courses, simpler visa rules, and post-study work opportunities, making them attractive options for international students seeking affordable and quality education.
Earth bids farewell to its temporary 'mini moon' that is possibly chunk of our actual moon
A small asteroid has been accompanying Earth as a "mini moon." It is moving away now. The asteroid will return for a short visit in January. Scientists plan to study it during this time. The asteroid is not a threat to Earth. It is expected to return again in 2055.
Bengaluru-based Calligo Tech to receive first silicon with posit computing capability this month
The semiconductor startup Calligo Tech is expecting its first silicon for general-purpose computing with an alternative number system Posit this month. When used in silicon, Posit claims to deliver better performance and accuracy for high-performance applications.
Science 2021: We managed to vaccinate but we forgot what a pandemic means
This year we learned that covid-19 is more than a pandemic: it is also a syndemic . The researcher from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Maria Teresa Tejedor explained the concept to us .
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes first royal to die from COVID-19
Spanish Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-Parma has become the first royal to pass away due to Covid-19 complications.
Eureka! Universal flu vaccine developed to prevent global pandemics
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), annual flu epidemics are estimated to cause up to half a million deaths globally.
Maharashtra educationist's daughter Nila Vikhe Patil named Sweden PMO advisor
Nila would be working with Kjell Stefan Lofven, the Prime Minister of Sweden since 2014 and the leader of the Social Democrats since 2012.
Workplace bullying is a vicious circle: Study
Bullying at work makes victims an 'easy target' for further abuse, according to a new research.
Two unknown dwarf planets beyond Pluto: Study
According to the study at least two planets must exist to explain the orbital behaviour of extreme trans-Neptunian objects (ETNO).
Mariano Rajoy prepares Spain for hard times after landslide victory
Mariano Rajoy told Spaniards to brace for difficult times as the nation fights to avoid being overwhelmed by the debt crisis.
Princeton library joins Google Books project
Google's controversial endeavour to digitise the world's books and put them online continued to grow with the addition of Princeton University's centuries-old library.
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