In 2020, 10-year-old Murphy Widdowson collected a spider on a remote Australian island that experts could not identify; scientists later declared it a new species and named it Artoriopsis murphyi after him

While on the remote island Murphy picked up a small spider that intrigued him, and he decided not to wonder what sort of spider he’d found, but to seek the opinion of an expert. For most kids, finding a spider would be a scream, and then a quick retreat. But for Murphy Widdowson, it was…

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Bitcoin crosses $80,000 for first time since mid-May driven by weaker dollar, gains 28% in August

Bitcoin hit $81,237.94, its highest level since mid-May, during Asian trading on Tuesday. Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since mid-May on Tuesday, extending its recent rally as a weaker US dollar and expectations of a more supportive policy environment boosted demand for cryptocurrencies.The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed as high as $81,237.94 in Asian…

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In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan dreamt of buying ‘Mannat’; years later, his dream came true, but he hardly had any money for designing: ‘The lunch that he served us, telling us how he’ll design the house, was way more than the salary’ |

The story behind Shah Rukh Khan’s Mumbai home Mannat.(Image Credit: Instagram) Mannat, or as people fondly call it Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat, is among the most popular and high-end properties in Mumbai. It can truly be called the dream home of Bollywood’s superstar, as SRK had his eyes on Mannat while he was shooting ‘Yes…

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Meet Leon Wang, the 17-year-old Connecticut student who found 2 FDA-approved drugs that reduced Alzheimer’s-linked damage in lab-grown brain cells

Leon Wang, the 17-year-old Connecticut student (Image Credit: Society For Science) Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most difficult neurological disorders to treat, partly because the processes behind it can begin damaging brain cells long before symptoms become apparent. Now, a project by 17-year-old Connecticut student Leon Wang has drawn attention for exploring whether medicines…

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Sydney Sweeney tells Tom Cruise to ‘watch out’as she NAILS ‘Mission: Impossible’ style airplane stunt – WATCH |

Sydney Sweeney has proved that she’s no stranger to high-octane action, matching icon Tom Cruise‘s daredevil spirit by strapping herself to the top of an airplane. Sydney Sweeney takes on Tom Cruise Sweeney took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself holding a camera in one hand in a movie single-engine plane as…

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Meet Dr. Robert Parry: Ohio pediatric surgeon draws cartoons on kids’ bandages after surgery, creating 10,000 moments of joy | World News

Waking up after surgery can be an overwhelming experience for a child, with unfamiliar surroundings, medical equipment and a bandage covering a fresh wound. At Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio, paediatric surgeon Dr Robert Parry has found a simple way to make that moment a little brighter. After operating on children, Parry often reaches for…

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Mojtaba Khamenei seen, heard in rare video amid health concerns

Mojtaba seen, heard in an undated video A new video of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has surfaced amid growing mystery over his health, appearance and whereabouts.According to Al Arabiya, Iran’s Fars News released archival footage showing Mojtaba Khamenei surrounded by a group of people who offered prayers before beginning their discussions.The footage comes amid…

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Ex-Australia star picks ‘perfect’ coach for Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are looking for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming ended his long association with the franchise last month. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes the five-time IPL champions should consider a familiar face from Tamil Nadu.Hayden has backed former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik for the job, saying his local…

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