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Fast Company
4 hours ago
- Science
- Fast Company
One of the most mysterious rocks on Earth just went up for sale
If you didn't make the list for Blue Origin's recent sub-orbital jaunt to space, why not treat yourself to a consolation prize here on Earth for a fraction of the cost? On Wednesday, Sotheby's will auction off a chunk of rock believed to have originated on Mars for an anticipated two to four million dollars – a steal relative to the $28 million you would have dropped to experience a few fleeting minutes of zero gravity with Katy Perry. The meteorite, dubbed NWA 16788, is thought to be the biggest piece of the red planet present here on Earth. The reddish hunk of rock was discovered by a meteorite hunter in the remote sand dunes of Northern Niger in November 2023 and in geological terms is known as an 'olivine-microgabbroic shergottite.' Most Martian meteorites that fall to Earth are categorized as shergottites, named after a meteorite that fell in Sherghati, India in 1865. The meteorite weighs 54 pounds and contains a kind of glass known as maskelynite, which forms when feldspar in the rock was exposed to extreme pressure and heat, likely from an asteroid impact that knocked it off the Martian surface to begin with. Beyond the space glass, the rock is mostly made up of pyroxene and olivine, common meteorite minerals that are also present in the layer of the Earth's crust known as the upper mantle. Based on its condition and lack of weathering, NWA 16788 appears to be a relative newcomer to planet Earth, found not long after it traveled through space to the Sahara. 'NWA 16788 is covered in a reddish-brown fusion crust giving it an unmistakable Martian hue,' the Sotheby's posting states. 'Regmaglypts, or surface depressions formed by frictional heating during rapid descent through Earth's atmosphere, are also visible on the surface of the meteorite.' Chipping away at Martian mysteries Out of the more than 77,000 meteorites logged so far, only 400 have their origins on Mars. To confirm the rock's Martian origins, a lab compared its chemical makeup with atmospheric data collected by NASA's Viking probe, which landed on the surface of Mars in 1976. That mission, which sent a pair of identical spacecraft to study the Martian surface, collected information on the red planet that remains valuable today. 'Almost everything about Viking was the first time we had ever tried it,' Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Curator of Planetary Science Matt Shindell said in a retrospective on Viking's impact. 'NASA had never landed on another planet. They had never built a miniature laboratory. No one had ever built a computer that could withstand any of the stresses that Viking was under. The engineers had to design things that were never done before.' The record-setting Martian meteorite isn't the only artifact Sotheby's will auction off that would be more appropriate in a natural history museum. The auction house will also host the sale of a Jurassic-age juvenile ceratosaurus skeleton for an estimated $6 million and a T-rex foot from the late Cretaceous for a starting bid of $300,000. The fossils were excavated in Wyoming and Montana, respectively. If dinosaur fossils and far-flung space rocks are too rich for your blood, a Neolithic stone axe found in France will also pop up for sale on Wednesday for a modest starting bid of $5,500. If you do end up springing for the meteorite, know that your bragging rights are very secure – your rock will be 70% larger than the next-largest known piece of Mars on our planet.
Economic Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Horoscope Today, 15th July 2025: Moon in the Aquarius sign, Major Wins for Gemini, Pisces, Cancer & Taurus – Check Zodiac-Wise Predictions
ET Online Daily Astrological Predictions for All Zodiac Signs: Pisces, Gemini, Taurus, and Cancer may shine bright today The planetary transits today bring a mix of vision and empathy. Earlier in the day, you may push for collective ideas. The evening calls for introspection and soulful pursuits. Mars in the Leo sign gives courage. Venus in the Taurus sign offers comfort in relationships and resources. Your Horoscope Today provides insight into how each zodiac sign can navigate the opportunities and social presence will be strong today. The Moon's transit supports networking and team dynamics. The Moon shifts into the Pisces sign. You may need quiet time or emotional rest. Your Horoscope Today encourages a blend of community energy with personal Colour: CrimsonLucky Number: 7 Tip of the Day: Start strong but end with reflection, honour both energies. Also Read:Monthly Horoscope Aries, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ARIES (14th July – 20th July 2025) Career and public matters are in focus today. You can have a positive influence of Venus in your sign. You may feel grounded and charming in work-related tasks. Your Horoscope Today signals favourable recognition for your efforts. You can succeed by blending your creativity with Colour: Forest GreenLucky Number: 4Tip of the Day: Be consistent, your reputation is your greatest Read: Monthly Horoscope Taurus, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE TAURUS (14th July – 20th July 2025)Jupiter in your sign and the Moon stimulate your higher mind. This is an excellent day for travel plans, publishing, or exploring spiritual beliefs. Later in the evening, your responsibilities may call. Your Horoscope Today offers clarity for decision-making. You can focus on your long-term Colour: YellowLucky Number: 5Tip of the Day: Broaden your vision, new perspectives bring fresh Read: Monthly Horoscope Gemini, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE GEMINI (14th July – 20th July 2025) Your emotional intensity may rise today. You need to focus on shared responsibilities, finances and deep relationships. Mercury in your sign can help you to speak with emotional precision. Your Horoscope Today encourages vulnerability. It warns against overreaction, stay open, but be Colour: Pearl WhiteLucky Number: 2Tip of the Day: Talk it out, clarity comes when you express your Read: Monthly Horoscope Cancer, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE CANCER (14th July – 20th July 2025)Your relationships are the main focus of the day. Mars and Ketu in your sign ask you to pursue your desires. You can have inner restlessness. Your Horoscope Today highlights the need for balance. You should be assertive, not aggressive, in your Colour: GoldLucky Number: 9Tip of the Day: Let go of control, and cooperation will bring better Read: Monthly Horoscope Leo, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE LEO (14th July – 20th July 2025)Your career and health may demand your attention. Saturn is retrograde, bringing reflection on emotional and physical wellness. The Moon will be transiting from the Seventh House tonight. Your partnerships may occupy your mind. Your Horoscope Today suggests focusing on routine. You can have a meaningful relationship Colour: Navy BlueLucky Number: 6Tip of the Day: Stick to your schedule, but stay flexible for people you care Read: Monthly Horoscope Virgo, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE VIRGO (14th July – 20th July 2025)The day starts with fun and creativity. You can also be flirtatious today. Children, hobbies, or love may bring light-hearted joy. The Moon transits through various signs. Your focus turns towards improving your daily habits. Your Horoscope Today recommends embracing your play. You can focus on productivity Colour: Sky BlueLucky Number: 3Tip of the Day: Create joy before committing to chores; it resets your Read: Monthly Horoscope Libra, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE LIBRA (14th July – 20th July 2025)Your Home, property, or family matters take precedence as the day starts. Evening can spark creativity and emotional expression. You can have happiness from children. Your Horoscope Today encourages nurturing your inner child. You should let go of your past emotional Colour: MaroonLucky Number: 1Tip of the Day: Don't dismiss your feelings; they are guiding you for a Read: Monthly Horoscope Scorpio, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE SCORPIO (14th July – 20th July 2025)Communication and short travels are good for you today. You may receive unexpected news or insights from your sibling or neighbour. The Moon transits into the Pisces sign tonight. Your home life takes the centre stage. Your Horoscope Today supports a smooth shift from activity to Colour: OrangeLucky Number: 8Tip of the Day: Focus on connection, then transition to Read: Monthly Horoscope Sagittarius, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE SAGITTARIUS (14th July – 20th July 2025)Money and personal values will dominate the entire day. Planning, budgeting and investing can bring long-term gain. As the night unfolds, you can have meaningful conversations. You can get good business ideas. Your Horoscope Today advises you to trust your intuition in making financial Colour: GreyLucky Number: 10Tip of the Day: Ground your ambitions, steady choices reap lasting Read: Monthly Horoscope Capricorn, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE CAPRICORN (14th July – 20th July 2025)The Moon in your sign as the day starts gives you confidence and magnetism. Your personal goals feel within reach, especially early in the day. At night, finances and self-worth come into focus. Your Horoscope Today advises you to initiate boldly. You should then evaluate value-based Colour: Electric BlueLucky Number: 11Tip of the Day: Take centre stage, but don't forget to reassess your Read: Monthly Horoscope Aquarius, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE AQUARIUS (14th July – 20th July 2025)The Moon will be transiting from the Twelfth House during the day. You can spend the day in relaxation. The Moon then moves into your sign, Pisces. Your emotional depth and sensitivity will rise. Saturn being retrograde adds introspection. Your Horoscope Today signals a turning point in your emotional or spiritual Colour: LavenderLucky Number: 12Tip of the Day: Follow your inner compass. It is good for spiritual Read: Monthly Horoscope Pisces, July 2025 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE PISCES (14th July – 20th July 2025)Written by: Anand Sagar Pathak of For feedback, write to hello@ Devotional Highlights for Sawan Month: Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 Guide Sawan Month 2025: Spiritual Significance Dreaming of Lord Shiva: Spiritual Meaning Sawan Somwar 2025: Dates, Yogas & Spiritual Benefits of Fasting, Shiva Puja Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
The Hill
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Hill
Houston, we have a problem: Scrapping the space station harms the US
American astronauts have been in low-Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station for nearly a quarter century. Their continuous presence in space has led to innovations such as cochlear implants that help deaf people hear, technology that makes our phone cameras sharper, better water filtration and so much more that benefits us back here on Earth. Unfortunately, President Trump's budget effectively decommissions the space station, despite years of potential usefulness still ahead. In its own words, the administration plans to 'focus on maintaining minimal safe operations and very limited research essential to Moon and Mars exploration until [the station's] retirement in 2030.' That includes exploring reduced cargo and crew flights as today's transportation capacity won't be needed in a minimal operations environment. Such a move may seem penny-wise, but it is absolutely pound-foolish. The nation has invested billions of dollars into this national asset and transportation options to take astronauts to and from the platform. Additionally, the station generates substantial economic benefit domestically and soft power internationally. In fact, according to the International Space Station National Lab, the nonprofit organization that runs science aboard the station, startups who have flown their experiments to the station have secured nearly $2.2 billion in funding after their flights. This figure highlights the incredible value science and technology development performed on the station is generating today. Beyond these near-term returns, the space economy, of which low-Earth orbit remains a core component, is expected to be worth up to $2 trillion in total by 2040. But the U.S. will not be able to fully realize its potential in this new economic frontier without its own astronauts and labs in orbit. Plans call for commercial successors to the International Space Station, which requires a broad range of customers beyond NASA. Shutting down regular access to the station for technology demonstrations now will make it challenging for non-government customers to close their business cases as commercial stations aren't expected to be operational for a few years. This would amount to a death spiral in a strategically significant domain. Discerning readers may question why the federal government needs to invest, given the commercial interest in low-Earth orbit. This investment is necessary because the United States isn't the only game in town and the pipeline for industries in space is still quite nascent. The nation is engaged in a great power competition with China, which is heavily investing in their low-Earth orbit capabilities. China already has its own space station, Tiangong, in orbit and offers other nations access to it to conduct their science experiments and technology demonstrations. Scientists and countries are already choosing to send their experiments to the Chinese station instead of the International Space Station, given the advanced facilities and reduced level of competition for flights. Moreover, Beijing released a road map that will likely establish China as the global leader in space by 2050, or sooner, if the U.S. persists in the direction charted by Trump's budget request. Beyond these economic benefits, Tiangong also bolsters China's reputation internationally and earns Beijing diplomatic goodwill. The U.S. currently benefits similarly from the international exchanges that occur on the International Space Station. But if the U.S. stops conducting robust research aboard its station, as intended by the Trump administration, it will leave international goodwill on the table for China to pick up on the cheap. In other words, the Trump administration appears intent to inflict significant geopolitical and economic harm on the U.S. to save a few pennies in the overall federal budget.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bruno Mars Net Worth' Trend Explained Amid Out of Debt Joke
Bruno Mars' net worth started trending online recently after the 'Grenade' hitmaker made a joke about a rumor from last year, which suggested he was in debt. The 16-time Grammy winner recently surprised fans at BLACKPINK's concert in Los Angeles on July 13, 2025. The South Korean girl group stopped by the city as part of their ongoing Deadline World Tour. But why is Bruno Mars' net worth trending, and what's the joke about him being out of debt? Here's everything you need to know. Bruno Mars shared a post on Instagram, highlighting his surprise appearance at BLACKPINK's concert at SoFi Stadium in L.A. At the concert, he joined Rosé in performing the duo's hit song 'APT.' 'Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!!' Mars captioned the post, adding, 'Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!! The caption humorously references a rumor that made the rounds last year. This rumor, which supposedly originated from a NewsNation report, alleged that the 'Die with a Smile' singer amassed a $50 million debt to MGM Resorts. An insider claimed that MGM 'basically [owned]' Bruno Mars. They added, 'He makes $90 million a year off of the deal he did with the casino, but then he has to pay back his debt… after taxes (Mars makes $1.5 million per night).' MGM Resorts subsequently debunked the rumor in a statement to multiple outlets. 'We're proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world's most thrilling and dynamic performers,' the statement read. 'From his shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM to the new Pinky Ring lounge at Bellagio, Bruno's brand of entertainment attracts visitors from around the globe,' it added. (via Complex) It continued, 'MGM and Bruno's partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM.' MGM concluded its statement, expressing excitement at 'creating unforgettable experiences' for guests. This wasn't the first time Mars made a joke about the debt rumors. Early this year, the pop icon celebrated a major milestone in his career — reaching 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He took to Instagram Stories to encourage fans to continue streaming his music, jokingly adding, 'I'll be out of debt in no time.' (via US Weekly) The post 'Bruno Mars Net Worth' Trend Explained Amid Out of Debt Joke appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
New York Post
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bruno Mars jokes about gambling debt rumors at BLACKPINK concert
He's got jokes. Bruno Mars poked fun at the debunked rumors that he owed MGM Resorts $50 million in gambling debt following his surprise cameo at BLACKPINK's concert in Los Angeles on Sunday. The 'Treasure' singer, 39, shared an Instagram clip from his onstage appearance the day after and wrote, 'Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!! 🥳.' Advertisement 7 Bruno Mars at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Getty Images for iHeartRadio Mars' video showed him running on the stage at SoFi Stadium as confetti fell. He joined Rosé to sing the K-Pop girl group's hit 'APT' on their DEADLINE World Tour. 'THE CAPTION LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣,' one fan wrote in the comments section. Advertisement 7 Bruno Mars makes a surprise cameo at the BLACKPINK concert on July 13. brunomars/Instagram 7 Bruno Mars performs with BLACKPINK at SoFi Stadium. brunomars/Instagram 'I can't with the caption😂😂😂,' another fan said. 'ALMOST OUT OF DEBT ☠️,' a third follower added. Advertisement In March 2024, a source alleged to NewsNation that Mars owed millions in gambling debt to MGM Resorts. The Grammy Award winner has had a residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas since 2016. 7 Bruno Mars performing at the 2021 American Music Awards. via Getty Images '[MGM] basically own him,' the insider claimed. However, MGM Resorts quickly denied the allegations about Mars. Advertisement 'We're proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world's most thrilling and dynamic performer,' the hospitality empire said in a statement to The Post. 7 Bruno Mars attends the 2022 BET Awards. Getty Images for BET 'MGM and Bruno's partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM,' the statement continued. 'Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.' Mars previously made light of the gambling debt allegation during a major career milestone in January. After Mars 'became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners in Spotify history,' he reposted the announcement and wrote, 'Keep streaming! I'll be out of debt in no time!' 7 Bruno Mars poses at the 2024 New York Comic Con at Jacob Javitz Center. Getty Images He was also asked if he wanted to speak on the gambling rumors during an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal last summer. 'Absolutely not! I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob. I can work with that,' Mars stated. Advertisement 7 Bruno Mars backstage at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. CBS via Getty Images Mars' successful Vegas residency was supposed to end in August 2023 before he kept adding more shows. The NewsNation report claimed he makes $90 million ($1.5 million a night) in his current deal with MGM. Mars has upcoming performances slated at Dolby Live at Park MGM up to Sept. 6.
