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Science fiction? Musk's 'lofty' SpaceX goals seem unrealistic, skeptics saySpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technol...- Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but...' - inspiring life lessons on growth mindset, chasing big goals and why people who refuse to settle succeed by Human Bondage and The Moon and Sixpence authorQuote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: W. Somerset Maugham's quote highlights the power of high standards. Refusing mediocrity often lead...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'A truly great man never puts away...' Life lessons on peace, success, human nature and why is it essential to preserve innocenceChinese proverb of the day highlights a timeless lesson about preserving innocence, curiosity and humility throughout life. The saying teac...
- Russian military satellites, designed to detect nuclear explosions are jamming GPS signals across Europe; incidents go back to 2019, new study warnsMysterious GPS disruptions across Europe, affecting vast areas for years, are now linked to a Russian military satellite network. A new stu...
- Quote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: ‘Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth’ - French sociologist’s provocative take on identity in an appearance-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: “Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth.” Decades before social media and i...
- Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AITrump has embraced government investment in private companies in his second term, scrambling his party's politics. His administration last ...
- Word of the Day: NefelibataWord of the Day: Modern life often encourages people to value efficiency and productivity above all else. Nefelibata serves as a reminder t...
- German Proverb of the Day: 'The woman chooses the music, but the man still thinks…’ This sharp relationship saying reveals the secret power females often hold without saying a wordProverb of the day: Unlike much modern advice, proverbs rarely feel overly preachy. They leave space for interpretation, reflection and per...
- How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
- Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
- Quote of the Day by Studio Ghibli’s cofounder Hayao Miyazaki, ‘I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue; rather…’ - Legendary filmmaker explains why love is not always about romanceQuote of the Day by Hayao Miyazaki challenges the notion that all close bonds between men and women must be romantic. His films and reflect...
- Quote of the day by Michel de Montaigne: 'The greatest thing in the world is to know how to...' - life lessons on finding peace within yourself and why self-belonging matters more than social approval by the father of essays and French Renaissance philosopherMichel de Montaigne's quote emphasizes self-belonging, the comfort of being oneself without external validation. In a world of societal exp...
- African proverb of the day: 'Where a woman rules, streams run...' Life lessons on success, womanhood, prosperity, equality and why a woman leader can help in achieving unthinkableAfrican proverb of the day highlights a well known Ethiopian saying about leadership, womanhood, equality, success, prosperity, social chan...
- Quote of the Day by Nikola Tesla: 'I don't care that they stole my idea...'-A well-known inventor's sharp words about originality, ideas and the frustration of true geniusNikola Tesla, a visionary inventor, lamented the lack of original thought more than the theft of his own ideas. His famous quote, "I don't ...
- Quote of the Day by famous Romantic poet Lord Byron: “The great object of life is sensation- to feel that we exist, even though in pain” – Inspiring quote on human existence, suffering and true meaning of life by the world’s first modern literary celebrityQuote of the Day by Lord Byron: Lord Byron’s thought-provoking quote explores the deeper meaning of life, human existence and emotional exp...
- Word of the Day: GobemoucheWord of the day: Few forgotten words capture the spirit of the digital misinformation age as sharply as “gobemouche.” Humorous, dramatic an...
- Quote of the Day by Emil Cioran: 'The fact that life has no meaning is a reason…'—Romanian philosopher's haunting reflection on meaning, despair and survival still resonates todayQuote of the Day: Emil Cioran, a provocative 20th-century philosopher, explored despair and the meaninglessness of life with startling hone...
- Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'All things are subject to interpretation, whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is...' - life lessons by German philosopher on understanding interpretation, power and why truth depends on perspectiveQuote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy posits that interpretation, not objective truth, shapes our under...
- Word of the Day: MetamodernismWord of the Day: As society continues to grapple with uncertainty, metamodernism offers a vocabulary for understanding the emotional comple...
- Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time, all else is...' - inspiring lessons how taking small actions can save and change the world by author of Ham on Rye, Post Office and FactotumQuote of the day by Charles Bukowski: His words highlight that saving the world starts with helping one person. Grand movements are less im...
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