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Recent scientific discoveries have revealed the existence of the world's largest coral in the Pacific Ocean, near the Solomon Islands. This massive coral is estimated to be around 300 years old. Moreover, its size is approximately 32 meters long and 34 meters wide, making it almost three times larger than the previous record holder. Scientists have uncovered the world's largest coral near the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. This massive coral, stretching 32 meters (105 feet) in length and 34 meters (111 feet) in width, is thought to be around 300 years old. Its immense size and colorful patterns make it visible from space. Moreover, the discovery was made by the Pristine Seas team, a research group funded by the National Geographic Society. The coral species, known as Pavona c...

The asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the "God of Chaos," is set for a near-Earth flyby on November 13, passing within 19,000 miles of our planet. While not posing an immediate threat, Apophis's size and proximity have drawn significant attention from NASA. NASA is currently keeping a close watch on the asteroid 99942 Apophis. It is also called the "God of Chaos," as it makes a remarkably close pass by Earth today, November 13, 2024. Although the asteroid will pass at a safe distance of around 19,000 miles, it remains a subject of fascination and intense study among scientists. Apophis, first discovered in 2004, is known for its impressive size. It is about 450 meters long and 170 meters wide—compared to New York’s Empire State Building. This massive asteroid has generated much discussion...

North Korea's GPS jamming operations have caused disruptions to several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea. The jamming activities originated from the areas around Haeju and Kaesong on November 8th and 9th, 2024. North Korea recently conducted GPS jamming attacks. It disrupted several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, according to Seoul’s military. These jamming activities occurred on November 8 and 9, near Haeju and Kaesong. The attacks raised operational difficulties for vessels and aircraft in the region. In response, South Korea's military has warned North Korean forces to stop these actions and promised accountability for any resulting incidents. This event follows North Korea's recent missile test of a new, powerful solid-fuel intercontine...

The government is going to ban kids under 16 from using social media. This is because social media can be harmful to young minds. The new law will make it harder for kids to sign up for apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Companies will have to check whether users are old enough. Australia has announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media. This ban cites concerns over the harmful effects of platforms like Facebook and TikTok on young users. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made this announcement on Thursday, calling for stronger controls to protect kids from cyberbullying, body image issues, and other negative influences. He argued that social media poses significant risks to children’s mental and physical health. Under the new law, tech companies would be r...

Seven families in France have filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Families allege that the platform's algorithm exposed their teenage children to harmful content promoting suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. Experts believe that this exposure contributed to the suicides of two 15-year-old girls. Seven French families are suing the popular video-sharing app TikTok. Lawyers are alleging that harmful content on the platform exposed their children to serious risks. This comes to light when two of them tragically ended their own lives at age 15. This group lawsuit, filed in the Créteil court, marks a notable legal action in Europe, according to their lawyer, Laure Boutron-Marmion. The families claim TikTok's algorithm recommended videos that promoted self-harm, suicide, and eating dis...