Astronomy or astrology? A quiz of science and stars
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Astronomy or astrology? A quiz of science and stars

From ancient civilizations charting the stars to modern-day horoscopes guiding daily decisions, our relationship with the cosmos is as complex as it is enduring. But how well do you really know the difference between astronomy—the study of celestial objects and phenomena—and astrology, the belief that those same objects influence human behavior? Astronomy and astrology may share the same canvas—the sky—but they paint vastly different pictures. One relies on physics, mathematics, and observation; the other on archetypes, intuition, and symbolism. Yet both have shaped cultures, calendars, and conversations for centuries.This quiz is designed to test your ability to distinguish fact from folklore, data from destiny. Can you tell a lunar eclipse from a Saturn return? Do you know which planets are visible to the naked eye, and which ones rule your zodiac sign?Whether you're a seasoned stargazer...
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Austrian Foreign Minister warns of rising nuclear risks, urges CTBT ratification
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Austrian Foreign Minister warns of rising nuclear risks, urges CTBT ratification

Vienna – Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger on Monday warned of rising nuclear risks and an “appalling crisis” in international affairs, calling for a “paradigm shift” away from nuclear weapons and urging remaining states to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Speaking at the opening of the CTBT’s Science and Technology Conference in Vienna, Meinl-Reisinger said that mechanisms of international cooperation are not working well in the face of rising geopolitical tensions, ongoing conflicts, and climate change. “We are confronted with a world in an appalling crisis,” she said, adding that while the scientific community understands that such complexity can only be addressed through cooperation, this view “is not universally shared among politicians.” The foreign minister described nuclear weapons as one of the central elements of this crisis, posing an “existential threat to the survival of humanity.” “Nuclear risks...
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Amid Trump 2.0, Insiders at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Describe a Mission Divided
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Amid Trump 2.0, Insiders at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Describe a Mission Divided

Priscilla Chan met the moment with the kind of grace and sensitivity she’d become known for. It was July 2020, George Floyd had recently been murdered, and staffers at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative—the foundation she started with husband Mark Zuckerberg in 2015—were hurting. Tissues on hand, eyes welling up, she hosted an all-hands Zoom to address them. “It didn’t feel right to not actually just spend the time as an organization acknowledging the—in medicine we call it ‘acute on chronic’—racial disaster that is our country,” she said, hands clasped in front of her, in a video obtained by Vanity Fair. If there was a silver lining, it was that the moment was so bad, change was imperative—both in the country at large and at CZI, whatever that would entail. “That’s my little hopeful pearl that...
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Technological Driven, Skilful Youths Keys To Economic Advancement, Says Dr Ngene
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Technological Driven, Skilful Youths Keys To Economic Advancement, Says Dr Ngene

Posted by Ignatius OkparaFeatured, Latest Headlines, News Across NigeriaSunday, August 17th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Science Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board (STVSMB), Enugu state, Dr. Amaka Ngene, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to focus on producing new generational youths that are skilful and technologically driven for the advancement of the nation’s economy. She explained that no nation in the 21st century could advance, or make any meaningful headway in any sector of her economy without the contribution of technological savvy youths. The (STVSMB) Chairman, stated this  when she received the Good Governance class “Post Graduate of PhD and MSc students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) from the institute for Peace, Conflict, and Development Studies (IPCDS), of the university who were at the remodelled government Technical college GTC...
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