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Astronomers discover never-before-seen two-faced star
Astronomers have made a first-of-its-kind discovery — a white dwarf star with two completely different faces. White dwarfs are burnt remains of dead stars. Our sun will become a white dwarf in about 5 billion years after it swells into a red giant star, blows out its outer material and, with only the core left, shrinks back…
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A crucial system of ocean currents is heading for a collapse that ‘would affect every person on the planet’
A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if the world continues to pump out planet-heating pollution, scientists are warning – an event that would be catastrophic for global weather and “affect every person on the planet.” A new study published Tuesday in the journal Nature, found that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current –…
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Scientists decode a 2,000-year-old curry recipe
Traces of spices detected on a grinding slab and other stone tools unearthed in Vietnam reveal that curry was eaten in the region at least 2,000 years ago — and what was in the dish. The sandstone slab, buried 2 meters (6.5 feet) below the surface, was dug up in 2018 at the Oc Eo archaeological complex in…
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The three-year cruise is going ahead – with a bigger ship
It sounded like a travel lover’s dream: a three year cruise, looping the globe in search of an eternal summer, for what appeared to be a relatively affordable price. When Life at Sea Cruises announced its 36-month voyage in March, with cabins starting at $29,999 per person per year for an all inclusive lifestyle, many people…
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She’s sent postcards to herself for over 40 years. Here’s what she’s learned
Debra Dolan was 21 and on her first solo trip when she first sent a postcard to herself. It was 1979, and Dolan, who grew up in central Canada, was visiting Vancouver for the first time. She was immediately blown away by the city’s vibrancy, and the beauty of the surrounding region. “It was the…
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The world’s best vineyard for 2023 revealed
In travel news this week: gastronomic delights at vineyards and top hotels, spectacular engineering projects around the world, plus an expert explains must-know nude beach etiquette. This year’s most glorious vineyard experience has just been announced, according to the World’s Best Vineyards awards, and the 2023 winner is Catena Zapata in Mendoza, Argentina. If you like Malbec…
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Christmas in July: Is it time to shop for winter airfare bargains?
It’s been so blazin’ hot in this record-setting summer that it’s hard to even fathom the question: Is it time to start buying airline tickets for winter holiday travel to lock in a decent price? The calendar knows what’s hard for our heat-addled minds to realize: Thanksgiving in the United States is only four months…
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Netflix adds nearly 6 million paid subscribers amid password sharing crackdown
Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing appears to be paying off. The streaming giant on Wednesday said it added nearly six million paid subscribers during the three months ending in June, bringing its total to more than 238 million globally. The company said it has now launched paid sharing — its effort to get users to…
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Chinese tourists flock to ‘Flaming Mountains’ despite heat wave
Tourists flocked to China’s scenic Flaming Mountains this week to experience searing high temperatures amid punishing heat waves that have scorched much of the Northern Hemisphere. Armed with broad-brimmed hats and umbrellas for added protection, tourists took selfies by a 12-meter (6.5 feet_-tall thermometer that displayed a real-time surface temperature of 80 Celsius (176 Fahrenheit), Chinese state television…
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US diaspora helps Philippines make World Cup history with country’s first ever appearance
When the Philippines’ soccer team faces Switzerland in a few hours time on Friday at the Women’s World Cup, they’ll be the first team of any gender from the Southeast Asian nation to make it to the tournament – boosted by a contingent of dual US nationals players. Led by coach Alen Stajcic, who formerly…
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