India docked two satellites in space on Thursday, marking a key milestone for the country’s ambitions of a space station and manned Moon mission, the space agency announced. The satellites, each weighing 220 kilograms (485 pounds), were launched in December from India’s Sriharikota launch site aboard a single rocket. They later separated. On Thursday, the two satellites were maneuvered back together in a “precision” process, resulting in a “successful spacecraft capture,” the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said, calling it a “historic moment.” India became the fourth country to achieve the feat — dubbed the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) —…
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Archaeologists have revealed that the intricate details of tattoos on centuries-old mummies in Peru have been uncovered using a new laser-based technique. According to reports, however, not everyone agrees that this new technique is superior to existing methods for analyzing historical tattoos. The researchers studied more than 100 mummified human remains from the Chancay culture, which inhabited Peru from about AD 900 to 1533. The study was published on January 13 in the journal PNAS. Michael Pittman, a paleobiologist at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and co-author of the study, told Live Science, “Only three of these individuals had…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for the seventh orbital flight test of Starship, the massive prototype rocket that the company hopes will aid in human colonization of Mars. The test will take place from the company’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, with a launch window opening at 4:00 PM (2200 GMT) Wednesday, and the event will be broadcast live on Musk’s X platform. Space enthusiasts are eager to see if SpaceX can replicate the impressive achievement of catching the first-stage Super Heavy booster using the launch tower’s “chopstick” arms during descent, about seven minutes after liftoff. This maneuver was successfully…
Social media users in the United States have turned to Xiaohongshu, another Chinese app, ahead of a planned ban on TikTok by the US government. Last year, a law was passed in the US forcing ByteDance, the owner of the popular video platform TikTok, to sell it or shut it down by January 19. With the deadline approaching, Xiaohongshu — a lifestyle-focused alternative to Instagram and Pinterest — has surged to the top of the US Apple App Store’s free downloads chart. The hashtag “#tiktokrefugee” had amassed over 290 million views by noon on Wednesday. Here are some key facts…
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who suffered a back injury during the recent Test series in Australia, has denied media reports claiming that he is on bed rest at home. Earlier, Indian media reports had claimed that Bumrah, who captained the first and last Test matches in a five-match series against Australia and was named Player of the Series, had been advised to rest due to his back injury. These reports also suggested that the pacer would not rush to return to the squad, raising doubts about his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan next month. In…
The ticket prices for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches have been revealed, with prices varying for each hosting venue in Pakistan, which will take place next month. The pricing structure has been established following a detailed consultation process. Sources confirmed that ticket prices will differ across the three host cities—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi—based on both the venue and the seating categories. The minimum ticket price is set at Rs1,000, with the highest prices expected to go up to Rs25,000 for exclusive VIP and hospitality experiences. Tickets will be available in multiple categories, including General Enclosure, First Class, Premium,…
Pakistan’s top-order batter Saim Ayub has stated that he plans to work hard on his rehabilitation to be fit in time for the Champions Trophy in the coming weeks. Speaking to Geo News in London, Ayub, when asked if he thinks he will be fit for the upcoming Champions Trophy, said: “I will try my best, and so will the doctors working with me, but I cannot say anything with certainty.” The aggressive batter added: “I have no idea about the estimated time of recovery. I will try my best.” Ayub, one of Pakistan’s key players in the batting order,…
Leg spinner Usman Qadir has relocated to New South Wales, Australia, in pursuit of a fresh cricketing chapter. Currently playing for Hawkesbury Cricket Club in Sydney, the 31-year-old is seeking better opportunities after retiring from Pakistan cricket last October. In a heartfelt social media post at the time, Qadir reflected on his journey with Pakistan cricket, expressing gratitude for the honor of representing his country. “It has been an immense honor to represent my country,” he wrote. “I’m thankful for the support of my coaches and teammates who have been with me every step of the way.” Qadir’s career with…
Pakistan’s Test cricket team captain Shan Masood has expressed his determination to win the upcoming two-match ICC Test Championship series against the West Indies by a 2-0 margin. Masood, who has captained Pakistan in 10 Test matches, made these comments during an appearance on Geo News’ “Score” program, hosted by Sayed Yahya Hussaini. He mentioned feeling deep regret after nearly winning the first Test in Centurion against South Africa, only to lose in the end. “But this isn’t the first time this has happened to us. Our team has also lost matches from strong positions against Australia and Bangladesh,” he…
In his farewell address, US President Joe Biden warned against the rise of a “dangerous” oligarchy under Donald Trump’s influence, urging Americans to remain vigilant. He expressed concern over the growing concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy individuals, particularly within the “tech industrial complex.” Biden also criticized social media companies and the spread of misinformation, which he said enables the abuse of power. Additionally, he voiced concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential risks, stressing the importance of America leading in the technology race against China. Biden’s address, which marked his final days in…
