'Very difficult to communicate': Iran President Pezeshkian on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Cassini Data Reveals Titan's Methane Rainstorms Are Fiercer Than Thought

Scientists have found that methane rainstorms on Saturn's moon Titan are more intense than previously believed. Using data from NASA's Cassini mission, researchers developed models to study these rare weather events, which occur less frequently than once every Titan year. A single Titan year spans nearly 30 Earth years, making these storms exceptionally infrequent. The powerful deluges reshape Titan's icy surface, forming distinctive alluvial fan formations that mark the most storm-affected regions. Researchers believe that studying Titan's extreme rainfall patterns could also improve understanding of similar weather events on Earth.

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Minnesota retiree breaks state bluegill record with 2.21-pound catch on first outing

Dale Hoffman, a Minnesota retiree, set a new state record by catching a 2.21-pound bluegill on his very first fishing trip. The record-breaking fish was landed at Big Stone Lake, a body of water known for producing unusually large bluegills due to ongoing habitat improvement efforts. Hoffman made the catch using a spinning rod he had received as a retirement gift, adding personal significance to the milestone. The catch has been recognized as the heaviest bluegill ever recorded in Minnesota fishing history.

India develops affordable next-gen precision glide bombs for deep-strike capability

India is building a new generation of low-cost precision weapons to meet the demands of modern warfare, which requires large stockpiles of such munitions. The country is developing advanced glide bombs, including powered variants of the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW). These weapons are designed to enable strikes deep inside enemy territory while minimizing risk to aircraft and crew. Both private companies and government defence organizations are actively contributing to the development of this capability. The initiative aims to ensure the Indian Air Force retains effective and survivable strike options well into the future.