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The United States is preparing to launch a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative aimed at reducing dependence on China for rare earths and other strategic resources, according to a White House official, as Washington intensifies efforts to secure supply chains for key industries, AFP reported.The project is expected to combine about $1.7 billion in…
Japan reported having found sediments containing rare earth in the 6,000 metre deep-sea beds after launching the expedition to restraint the dependency on China for valuable minerals. The government claims this expedition to be the world’s first ever attempt to dig for rare earth minerals at such a depth.Government spokesperson Kei Sato stated that the…
L’Arbre Blanc (The White Tree) is a unique sculptural tower built for residential purposes. It is designed to look like a tree with branching balconies. Looks poetic! The construction was completed in 2019 and since then, it has gained the reputation of the world’s most beautiful residential buildings. (PC: L’Arbre Blanc Official/Instagram) Source link
Nirmala Sitharaman presents her ninth consecutive Union Budget. NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. This marks Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Union Budget presentation. LIVE Budget Speech 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman’s Record 9th Budget In A Row…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed the establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as part of the Union Budget for 2026–27, aiming to reduce India’s dependence on imports and strengthen domestic capabilities in critical minerals.Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the Centre would “support…
The Moon might be getting some attention in 2032. A small asteroid, roughly 60 metres wide, could smack it. Experts say the odds are low, about 4 percent, but that’s not zero. And that little number has scientists both nervous and excited. Nervous for obvious reasons: debris, satellite damage, potential fireballs raining down. Excited because…
Earth may be observed from the moon instead of orbital satellites in the future (AI-generated) Scientists are beginning to read Earth in a different way, not from orbit, but from the surface of the moon. A recent study, “Spherical Harmonic Fingerprints Characterize Moon-Based Disk-Integrated Earth’s Emitted Radiation Signatures”, outlines how lunar-based observations can capture a…
The US government is set to acquire a 10% stake in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth, as part of Trump administration’s $1.6 billion investment. The package is aimed towards supporting the firm to develop a local mine and magnet production facility, according to two sources familiar with the deal.In addition to this government-backed investment, USA Rare…
Ira Khan recently appeared alongside her father, actor Aamir Khan, at the Tata Mumbai Marathon, where she participated with other family members in support of the Paani Foundation and Agatsu Foundation (which is her initiative towards mental health awareness). As Ira participated in the marathon, she was bodyshamed on the internet with many users even…
They built a fake Earth and sealed people inside it for 2 years for an experiment (AI-generated) In the Arizona desert, a vast glass structure sits far from cities and farmland. It was built to test an idea that once seemed urgent and uncertain. Could humans survive inside a closed world with no outside air,…
