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Geologists found a 'supergiant' high-grade gold deposit that may be the largest on Earth
Miners in China reported a major gold discovery. The volume of the deposit, if confirmed, would be the largest ever recorded on Earth. The conservative estimate given thus far is 1,100 short tons (about 998 metric tons), valued at approximately...

“They Just Hit $6 Trillion”: Geologists Staggered By Colossal Iron Discovery That Could Rewrite Global Trade And Shatter Market Balance
IN A NUTSHELL 🌏 Geologists have discovered a massive iron ore deposit in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, valued at $6 trillion. 🔬 Advanced technologies revealed iron concentrations exceeding 60%, making it one of the richest deposits ever...

Astronomical society event to explore radio astronomy

4.2% of Stonebridge World School District students meet or exceed mathematics MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.comWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com In Stonebridge World School District 4.2% of the students passed...

7.4% of Ubah Academy School District students meet or exceed mathematics MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.comWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com In Ubah Academy School District 7.4% of the students passed the...

New type of supernova 'looks like nothing anyone has ever seen before,' astronomer says
EVANSTON, Ill. — Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the surprising discovery published...

7.7% of SAGE Academy Charter School District students meet or exceed mathematics MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim WalzWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz In SAGE Academy Charter School District 7.7% of the...

Here’s Where We Should Look For Aliens, According To Astronomers
Astronomers have been scanning the skies for alien radio signals for decades, but so far they’ve heard nary a peep (with one possible exception). But according to a recent study, that could be because they’re not looking in the right place at the...

Life as I know it: Time at its geological best behind a slow-moving car
I am once again asking everyone to slow down. Another calendar year is nearly two-thirds over and yes, time seems to be going faster than ever before. And like time running fast, so are many of us. × Javascript is required for you to be able to...

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in New Century School District in 2023-24 school year?
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.comWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com In New Century School District 20.3% of the students passed the...
University geology graduate hired to fix ‘outdated’ labels

‘First Star Stripped To The Bone’: Astronomers Discover New Type Of Supernova
Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 17:17 IST The supernova, named SN2021yfj, revealed a star that had been completely stripped of its hydrogen, helium, and carbon layers The discovery was made using telescopes like the Zwicky Transient Facility and the...

India wins 4 gold, 1 silver at International Astronomy Olympiad, ranks 1
India has shone bright on the global stage, bagging four gold medals and one silver at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), held for the first time in the country. It was held in Mumbai from August 12 to 21. The...

Great Nicobar project, a 'maha ecological disaster': Ex-environment minister Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday described the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project as a "maha ecological disaster" and alleged that it is simply being "bulldozed" through. He cited his earlier...

STRIDE Academy School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in mathematics in 2023-24 school year?
Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim WalzWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz In STRIDE Academy School District 15.4% of the...

TCNJ physics department recognized for advancing diversity and inclusion
The College of New Jersey’s Department of Physics has received a Bronze Award from the Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Committee, recognizing its initiatives to improve inclusivity and diversity within the department. The SEA Change program is...

Planet Nine may not be alone, as astronomers spot hints of a hidden ‘Planet Y’ far beyond Neptune
A mysterious new world may be lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system. A recent study published on arXiv suggests that a previously unknown Earth-sized planet, Planet Y, could be responsible for the subtle gravitational distortions...

Astronomers Discover One of Brightest Fast Radio Bursts Ever Detected
Labeled FRB 20250316A and nicknamed RBFLOAT (Radio Brightest FLash Of All Time), the event occurred in the outer regions of the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 4141. An infrared Webb image of the galaxy NGC 4141 containing the fast radio burst FRB...

Astronomers spot brightest fast radio burst ever, just 130 million light-years away
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are some of the universe’s most mysterious signals — immense flashes of radio waves that last only milliseconds but can outshine every other radio source in their galaxy. These dazzling flares are so powerful that they can...
Geologist says meteorite that crashed into Henry County home is 4.56 billion years old
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — People across Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina were startled by a fiery streak racing across the sky back in June. Roof damage caused by the meteorite. (R. Scott Harris/UGA)The fireball turned out to be a...