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Mount Uturuncu, a Bolivian volcano, is not on the brink of a massive eruption as previously feared. New research reveals its 'zombie' behaviour stems from migrating hydrothermal fluids and gases, not an imminent magma buildup. While still active and hot, this discovery reduces immediate eruption concerns, suggesting the volcano is expelling steam rather than preparing to explode.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces immense risks despite remaining technically open, with Indian vessels experiencing significant disruptions and safety concerns. Seafarers exhibit hesitation due to past incidents, impacting normal traffic flow and leading to increased operational costs for shipowners.

How Chandrayaan-1, fitted with a key Nasa instrument, helped revive crewed lunar programme

Four astronauts are set to launch on a historic lunar mission, marking humanity's return to the Moon after over 50 years. This revival of crewed lunar exploration was significantly fueled by the discovery of water by India's Chandrayaan-1, which reignited global interest and provided crucial scientific justification for future missions.

The asteroid that ended the age of dinosaurs about 65 million years ago may have nearly punctured the Earth's crust, and temporarily caused the surface of the planet to behave like a slow-moving fluid, a new study has found.

Around 25 per cent of the Moon's impact craters may preserve substantial pieces of the asteroids that created them, scientists claim.

Massive potholes on a nearly 600m stretch of the Dunlop underpass on the Dakshineswar-bound flank of Belgharia Expressway have virtually turned the subway into a death trap for motorists and bikers, with multiple accidents being reported from there.

The contractor filled potholes near CBD flyover during the daytime peak traffic hours.

Mount Ibu in Halmahera, Indonesia, erupted with a 2-mile ash tower. No evacuation despite alert level two. Indonesia, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences volcanic activity. Mount Ruang erupted in North Sulawesi.

A spectroscopic instrument on board Chandrayaan-2's orbiter has taken the first illuminated image of the lunar surface with an objective to map the mineral and lunar composition. The data will help in understanding Moon's evolution. Also, Nasa's orbiter, present in the lunar orbit, has sent pictures of the south pole region where Isro's Vikram lander had crashlanded.

Barely 20 days of moderate rainfall and traffic seem enough to leave roads leading to one of the most hyped flyovers in the city pockmarked with potholes.