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Phew! We Dodged Another Falling Satellite!

The threat of dead satellites freefalling from Space seems to have become a regular event these days. A month ago, it was American satellite UARS. Last weekend, we were all waiting to see where German satellite ROSAT would end up - Turns out that it too landed, without causing any casualties....

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Phew! We Dodged Another Falling Satellite!

Diwali - The Festival Of Lights

Today, millions of Hindus, Jains and Sikhs all over the world are celebrating Diwali. Also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, it is one of the most eagerly awaited and widely celebrated festivals of India....

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Diwali - The Festival Of Lights

Ray Villafane - Pumpkin Carver Extraordinaire

While many people can carve impressive pumpkins, very few can match the extraordinary works of art created by Arizona-based sculptor, Ray Villafane. The two-time winner of Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkin Challenge, does not just carve pumpkins - He magically turns the fruit into 3-D sculptures - Ghoulish ones of course....

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Ray Villafane - Pumpkin Carver Extraordinaire

More Satellite Debris Freefalling To Earth This Weekend

About three weeks ago, we all awaited with abated breath as American satellite UARS hurtled back to earth - Fortunately, it crashed in such a remote area that it took the scientists three days to locate the debris. Now, another satellite is making its way back and once again, scientists have no clue where the debris will end up!...

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More Satellite Debris Freefalling To Earth This Weekend

Portugal Builds The City Of The Future

Though we see futuristic cities in movies, in the real world, things are still pretty low-tech, with every major decision being handled by humans. However, a new city in Portugal promises to change that and usher in what may become the future standard of sustainable urban living....

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Portugal Builds The City Of The Future

Will Mexico City Be Home To The World's First 'Earthscraper'

We have all heard of skyscrapers - those towering structures that dominate city landscapes all over the world - But an Earthscraper? That's got to be a first. The incredible concept which entails building a 65-story structure underground, is the brainchild of Mexican firm BNKR Arquitectura, as an attempt to get around Mexico City's eight-floor building limit....

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Will Mexico City Be Home To The World's First 'Earthscraper'