NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, has been travelling through interstellar space for decades. On October 16, 2024, a surprising issue occurred—the spacecraft unexpectedly switched off its main X-band radio transmitter and activated its backup S-band transmitter, which had not been used since 1981. This change posed significant challenges for maintaining communication with Earth … Read more
Sri Lanka’s forest-dwelling Veddas – the first inhabitants of this island and the last surviving bastion of their ancient way of life – have largely transitioned to village life Image: Shutterstock My journey through the rugged beauty of East Sri Lanka brought me to the enclave of Rathugala, set against the lush backdrop of Gal … Read more
Awfis Space Solutions Ltd.’s CMD discusses Awfis’ pioneering approach to flexible workspaces, integrating local cultural influences, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable practices. What inspired Awfis’ design philosophy, blending international standards with Indian craftsmanship? Awfis considers the office a “home away from home” for those who spend most of their day there. Our design philosophy brings together … Read more
Phoenix: Kamala Harris said Thursday that Donald Trump’s comment that he would protect women whether they “like it or not” shows that the Republican presidential nominee does not understand women’s rights “to make decisions about their own lives, including their own bodies.” “I think it’s offensive to everybody, by the way,” Harris said before she … Read more