• Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy
• James Webb telescope captures direct images of Saturn-sized exoplanet
• This photo of the nearby Sculptor galaxy spans 65,000 light years

• Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's comments to the press - Christmas, 2002
• Evolution of consciousness as the foundation for improved quality of life in the world: Dr Tony Nader with journalist Mayank Chhaya
• Today: Penguin Random House Audio launches One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness audiobook by Dr. Tony Nader

• Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say
• Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds
• Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

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Positive Trends
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Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy
28 June 2025 - Astronomers have discovered a strange new object in our Milky Way galaxy. An international team reported Wednesday that this celestial object -- perhaps a star, pair of stars or something else entirely -- is emitting X-rays around the same time it's shooting out radio waves. What's more, the cycle repeats every 44 minutes, at least during periods of extreme activity. (more)

James Webb telescope captures direct images of Saturn-sized exoplanet
25 June 2025 - The James Webb space telescope has captured unprecedented direct images of a planet beyond our own solar system, in its first exoplanet discovery. The observations reveal a planet, which has been called TWA 7b, carving its way through a disc of glowing dust and rocky debris in orbit around a star 110 light years from Earth. (more)

This photo of the nearby Sculptor galaxy spans 65,000 light years
24 June 2025 - Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors. The dazzling panoramic shot released Wednesday of the Sculptor galaxy by a telescope in Chile is so detailed that it's already serving as a star-packed map. (more)

AP PHOTOS: Highlights of International Day of Yoga
21 June 2025 - Tens of thousands of people across India stretched in public parks and on sandy beaches Saturday to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. (more)

The summer solstice is here. What to know about the longest day of the year
20 June 2025 - Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere -- the summer solstice. Friday [20 June] is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It's the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will start. (more)

High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support
12 June 2025 - Eighteen countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday [9 June], bringing the total to 49 -- just 11 short of the 60 needed for the ocean agreement to enter into force. The surge in support, occurring during the U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice, France, adds momentum to what could become a historic shift in how the world governs the open ocean. (more)

When is the summer solstice in 2025? It depends on your time zone.
10 June 2025 - Each year on the summer solstice, revelers at Stonehenge in England stay up all night to celebrate the dawn of the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, with many images streamed live. But this year, there's a twist: The summer solstice there will occur on a different day than the solstice in North America, due to time zone differences. (more)

Volcanoes send secret signals through trees before erupting and NASA satellites can see them
22 May 2025 - Trees near volcanoes might be the early warning signs scientists have been looking for -- and now, they can be watched from space. A NASA-Smithsonian collaboration has revealed that carbon dioxide released from rising magma makes surrounding vegetation greener, a subtle but trackable signal. Using satellite imagery and ground validation, researchers are crafting a powerful new way to detect volcanic unrest before it erupts into disaster, potentially saving thousands of lives. (more)

World Bee Day 20 May
20 May 2025 - To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day. (more)

Cotton candy clouds: Hubble captures a dwarf galaxy in stunning detail
19 May 2025 - NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking new image of a nearby dwarf galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud. This glowing scene shows a dazzling swirl of gas and dust clouds, sparkling like cosmic cotton candy. The Large Magellanic Cloud is the Milky Way's largest satellite galaxy and sits about 160,000 light-years away in the southern constellations Dorado and Mensa. (more)

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Success of Maharishi's Programmes
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's comments to the press - Christmas, 2002
25 December 2022 - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi replies to a question from the world press on the Vedic nature of Christ's words, 'Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven and all else will be added unto you.' - 25 December 2002, MERU, Netherlands. (more)

Evolution of consciousness as the foundation for improved quality of life in the world: Dr Tony Nader with journalist Mayank Chhaya
1 July 2022 - In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Tony Nader explores with journalist, author and filmmaker Mayank Chhaya the fundamental questions about the nature of life, how individual awareness can evolve to encompass cosmic awareness, and much more. Dr Nader is an MIT- and Harvard-trained medical doctor, neuroscientist, and leading authority in the field of consciousness, and head of the international Transcendental Meditation organizations in over 100 countries. (more)

Today: Penguin Random House Audio launches One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness audiobook by Dr. Tony Nader
21 January 2022 - Join the Penguin Random House Audio team today for their global launch of this powerful recording of bestselling author and renowned leader in the field of consciousness Dr. Tony Nader's One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness audiobook. Dr. Nader, a Harvard- and MIT-trained medical doctor and neuroscientist, will read selections from his book. The event starts 10am NYC (US ET), 4pm Holland (CET). (more)

Watch and Listen: Dr Tony Nader on Consciousness and Human Potential - recent podcasts
10 January 2022 - Tony Nader, MD, PhD, MARR, has been a popular guest on recent cutting-edge podcasts with leading figures, talking about the science of Consciousness and his new book, One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness. Dr Nader is a Harvard- and MIT- trained medical doctor, neuroscientist, and globally recognized expert in consciousness. As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's successor, Dr Nader is head of the international Transcendental Meditation organizations in over 100 countries. (more)

Save the date: Penguin Random House Audio to launch One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness audiobook by Dr. Tony Nader - January 21
23 December 2021 - Celebrate the launch of Dr. Tony Nader's One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness audiobook on 21 January and bring in the New Year with an expanded vision of life. On that day Penguin Random House Audio will launch the best-selling author's audiobook around the globe - join the Penguin Random House Audio team as they launch this powerful recording and listen to selections from a great book read by the renowned author and leader in the field of consciousness, Dr. Tony Nader. (more)

Starts tomorrow - International Symposium on the Role of Consciousness in Solving the World's Problems: Making Life Work for Everyone - 25–30 July
24 July 2021 - Maharishi International University announces the first International Symposium on the Role of Consciousness in Solving the World's Problems: Making Life Work for Everyone, 25-30 July. Today, when the world is facing so many critical problems, it is timely and vital to consider the primary role of consciousness in providing practical and profound solutions to the most important issues in our fields, and to bring these solutions to the world's leaders. The symposium will be conducted by Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., head of the international Transcendental Meditation organizations, foremost expert in the science of consciousness, and author of the new book One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness: Simple Answers to Life's Big Questions. (more)

One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness: New book by Dr Tony Nader launched 1 April
3 April 2021 - A live virtual event on the 1st of April celebrated the launch of Dr Tony Nader's new book, One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness: Simple answers to the big questions in life, by publisher Penguin Random House. 'In this landmark book, Dr Nader presents ideas that can change the world,' writes filmmaker and philanthropist David Lynch in the book's Prologue. To questions that have long intrigued philosophers and scientists: 'What is consciousness, do we have freedom? How to create peace and harmony among peoples and nations? - Dr Nader offers profound solutions based on a simple underlying paradigm that unifies mind, body, and environment in one ocean of pure Being, pure consciousness. A must read for any seeker of answers to the mysteries of life, the absolute and ultimate truth.' The book is available from five major online venues. (more)

Today: Dr Tony Nader on his new book: One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness - Live on Facebook
19 March 2021 - Join Tony Nader, MD, PhD, MARR today, live on Facebook and Instagram - to explore his new book: One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness: Simple Answers to the Big Questions in Life. 'Is there some hidden purpose to life, a secret design, a meaningful logic, a goal to reach? Why are we here? Where do we come from?' Dr Nader is an MIT and Harvard-trained medical doctor and neuroscientist, and a globally recognized expert in the fields of meditation and consciousness. He directs the organizations teaching the Transcendental Meditation programme in over 100 countries. Today's live session begins at 1 PM NYC, 6 PM Amsterdam. (more)

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's comments to the press - Christmas, 2002
25 December 2020 - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi replies to a question from the world press on the Vedic nature of Christ's words, 'Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven and all else will be added unto you.' - 25 December 2002, MERU, Netherlands. (more)

5 Tips For Your Mental Survival: Join Dr Tony Nader Live today on Facebook and Instagram
25 November 2020 - Having trouble keeping your balance? Feel like you want to hide? Anxiety and fear are issues for many right now. Join Tony Nader MD, PhD, MARR today on Facebook and Instagram LIVE and he will walk you through the steps to take in order to find balance in these times of change and uncertainty. Wednesday, 25 November - 1PM New York / 7PM Amsterdam. Dr Nader is a neuroscientist trained at MIT and Harvard University, and a globally recognized expert in the fields of meditation, yoga, and consciousness. As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's successor, he is head of the international Transcendental Meditation organizations in more than 100 countries. (more)

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Flops
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Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say
21 June 2025 - Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals 'unprecedented access' to accounts consumers use each day. According to a report published this week, Cybernews researchers have recently discovered 30 exposed datasets that each contain a vast amount of login information -- amounting to a total of 16 billion compromised credentials. That includes user passwords for a range of popular platforms including Google, Facebook, and Apple. (more)

Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds
17 June 2025 - Using marijuana doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new analysis of pooled medical data involving 200 million people mostly between the ages of 19 and 59. (more)

Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn
28 May 2025 - Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast. 'Higher global mean temperatures may sound abstract, but it translates in real life to a higher chance of extreme weather: stronger hurricanes, stronger precipitation, droughts,' said Cornell University climate scientist Natalie Mahowald, who wasn't part of the calculations but said they made sense. 'So higher global mean temperatures translates to more lives lost.' (more)

Fires drove record loss of world's forests last year, 'frightening' data shows
21 May 2025 - The destruction of the world's forests reached the highest level ever recorded in 2024, driven by a surge in fires caused by global heating, according to 'frightening' new data. ...In tropical regions, home to the most biodiverse and carbon-dense forests on the planet, fire became the leading driver of loss for the first time since global records began. However, fire is not a natural part of tropical ecosystems. Boreal forests in Canada and Siberia continued to burn last year. (more)

'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be
20 May 2025 - On the eighth annual 'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be. Bees and other pollinators have been on the decline for years, and experts blame a combination of factors: insecticides, parasites, disease, climate change and lack of a diverse food supply. A significant part of the human diet comes from plants pollinated by bees -- not just honeybees, but hundreds of species of lesser-known wild bees, many of which are endangered. (more)

Bees face new threats from wars, street lights, and microplastics, scientists warn
19 May 2025 - University of Reading report says conflicts including war in Ukraine among 12 most pressing threats to pollinator. War zones, microplastics, and street lights are among the emerging threats to the bee population, according to scientists. (more)

Plastics are seeping into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies. Can they be stopped?
29 April 2025 - In Uganda's Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. ...Around the world, plastics find their way into farm fields. Climate change makes agricultural plastic, already a necessity for many crops, even more unavoidable for some farmers. Meanwhile, research continues to show that itty-bitty microplastics alter ecosystems and end up in human bodies. Scientists, farmers, and consumers all worry about how that's affecting human health, and many seek solutions. But industry experts say it's difficult to know where plastic ends up or get rid of it completely, even with the best intentions of reuse and recycling programs. (more)

Ultraprocessed foods linked to rising premature deaths worldwide
29 April 2025 - A new study across eight countries shows that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) is significantly linked to increased premature deaths. Researchers found that each 10 per cent rise in UPFs' share of total energy intake raises all-cause mortality risk by 3 per cent. Countries with the highest UPF consumption, like the U.S., see up to 14% of premature deaths attributed to these foods. The findings highlight the urgent need for global policies promoting healthier, minimally processed diets to protect public health. (more)

84 percent of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
23 April 2025 - Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced Wednesday [23 April]. (more)

Energy demands from AI datacenters to quadruple by 2030, says report
10 April 2025 - The global rush to AI technology will require almost as much energy by the end of this decade as Japan uses today, but only about half of the demand is likely to be met from renewable sources. Processing data, mainly for AI, will consume more electricity in the US alone by 2030 than manufacturing steel, cement, chemicals, and all other energy-intensive goods combined, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). (more)