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Jeff Bezos challenges Elon Musk in Moon race with tortoise-and-hare philosophy

10/02/2026
Space titans Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are locked in a new lunar race, mirroring the tortoise and the hare. Musk champions rapid, iterative development for a Moon city, embracing failure for speed. Bezos, via Blue Origin, signals a deliberate, step-by-step approach, emphasizing long-term reliability. Their contrasting philosophies shape humanity's next steps beyond Earth.

Dinosaur fossil sold for record $44.6 million: Why billionaires are racing to buy prehistoric giants

09/02/2026
A record-breaking $44.6 million sale of a Stegosaurus fossil has ignited a global debate. While private collectors view these ancient remains as status symbols and investments, scientists fear losing crucial access for research. The booming trade, fueled by US laws allowing private ownership, risks locking away vital pieces of Earth's history.

Isro identifies site on Moon for Chandrayaan-4 lander

09/02/2026
"We are targeting 2028 for Chandrayaan-4," Isro chairman V Narayanan had earlier said. According to Isro officials, they had zeroed in on four sites of the Mons Mouton (MM) and found one of them suitable for landing on the lunar surface. Mons Mouton is a region on the Moon. Officials said they had identified locations -- MM-1, MM-3, MM-4 and MM-5. Of them, MM-4 was chosen for the landing.

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