Apollo, UK univ ink pact

Apollo Hospitals signs MoU with University of Leicester

Apollo Hospitals Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Leicester to collaborate on education and research in healthcare management and data science. The agreement aims to create education programs, conduct cutting-edge research, and provide global mobility opportunities for Indian students. The partnership seeks to transform healthcare not only in India and the UK but also globally.

Apollo 17 samples suggest Moon's age 40 million years older than previously thought

Analysis of Moon rocks brought back to Earth by Apollo 17 astronauts in 1972 suggests that the Moon is 4.46 billion years old, 40 million years older than previously believed. This new estimate helps scientists understand the history and impact of the Moon and Earth. The study used zircon crystals found in moon samples to determine the age of the Moon. The findings support the widely accepted giant-impact hypothesis, which suggests that the Moon was formed from the collision between a Mars-sized object and a young Earth.

Italy's Meloni calls for more lenient EU stability pact

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged the European Union to prioritize growth over stability when drafting new fiscal rules. She called for investments in defense and aid to Ukraine to be excluded from deficit calculations. Italy's proposed lenient approach clashes with northern European countries, led by Germany, who advocate for stricter debt reduction measures. Meloni's government recently unveiled a budget with additional borrowing despite concerns over the country's high public debt. She argued that it is contradictory for the EU to encourage defense spending while including it in deficit assessments.