World
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81.5KOpinion: Buddhists should speak out against the Rohingya crisis
Buddhism has had a longstanding persona of being the world’s most harmonious and nonviolent religion. Where does it stand amidst the violence...
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754Even after 4500 attempts, a lit cigarette will not ignite gasoline
Researchers tried to ignite gasoline 4500 times with a lit cigarette and failed 100% of the time.
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1.6KWorld’s first cosmonaut remembered in her 60th year
Scientists, astronauts and space junkies remember Laika, the first dog in space, who would have turned 60 this year if she was...
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976Researchers help man regain consciousness after 15 years
The newfound method shows a positive note in restoring a person’s consciousness in an extended comatose state.
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673Saudi princes, ministers arrested amid anti-corruption crackdown
This bold move sent shockwaves through Saudi's powerful and wealthy.
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1.8KHere’s a sneak peek of NASA’s upcoming Mars Rover
It would be an understatement to describe it as ‘high-tech’.
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1.5KJapan’s suicide hotlines often unreachable due to large number of callers
Avenues of help are being strained in a country that has one of the highest suicide rates in the world
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855Artificial intelligence for children
Is it safe?
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697Two foreign preachers barred from preaching on Islamic cruise
Singapore has banned two Islamic preachers from participating in a religious voyage leaving from the country.