• Physicists detect rare 'second-generation' black holes that prove Einstein right . . . again
• The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here's what to know
• A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

• 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

• Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds
• Scientists just found a shocking link between dirty air and dementia
• This one sleep habit could be secretly wrecking your health

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Physicists detect rare 'second-generation' black holes that prove Einstein right . . . again
31 October 2025 - Physicists have analyzed two enormous black hole mergers that happened one month apart and have come up with tantalizing evidence that rare 'second-generation' black holes were involved. Scientists have found two pairs of merging black holes, and they think the larger one in each merger is a rare 'second-generation' veteran of a previous collision. (more)

The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here's what to know
5 October 2025 - The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what's known as a supermoon. October's supermoon is the first of three this year. It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit. That makes the moon look up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA. ...Everyone in the world can see a supermoon without special equipment if clear skies permit. (more)

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say
2 October 2025 - About 15 million deaths could be avoided each year and agricultural emissions could drop by 15 percent if people worldwide shift to healthier, predominantly plant-based diets, according to the EAT-Lancet Commission, which brought together scientists worldwide to review the latest data on food's role in human health, climate change, biodiversity, and people's working and living conditions. (more)

From war zones to city plots, grassroots growers are transforming land and lives
26 September 2025 - Across the world, from Ukraine to Zambia to south London, gardens are springing up and blossoming in some of the most unlikely places. They're doing so thanks to a rising wave of land defenders: people reclaiming the right to grow healthy food for themselves and their communities. (more)

'Good for the soul': public urged to look up with Saturn on show
10 September 2025 - Saturn will be highly visible all September and scientists say gazing at planets and stars lets us see 'the biggest picture'. (more)

Not just resisting, but leading the fight: five women who refuse to be ignored
1 September 2025 - A report published this year to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Indigenous Women's Forum (Fimi) cites the many ways women are the key protectors of cultures and land. We [The Guardian] spoke to five women leaders about their work and inspiration. (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)

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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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Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds
28 August 2025 - Particles are small enough to burrow into lungs, says report, with health impacts 'more substantial than we realize'. Every breath people take in their homes or car probably contains significant amounts of microplastics small enough to burrow deep into lungs, new peer-reviewed research finds, bringing into focus a little understood route of exposure and health threat. (more)

Scientists just found a shocking link between dirty air and dementia
4 August 2025 - Breathing polluted air might be doing more than harming your lungs -- it could be quietly damaging your brain. In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers looked at data from almost 30 million people and found that long-term exposure to common air pollutants, like car exhaust and industrial fumes, is linked to a higher risk of dementia. These tiny particles in the air can travel deep into the body, and the study suggests they may contribute to memory loss and cognitive decline. (more)

This one sleep habit could be secretly wrecking your health
30 July 2025 - New research reveals that irregular sleep patterns, not just how long we sleep, may significantly raise the risk of numerous diseases. (more)

'Shocking' – 27 million tons of nanoplastics discovered in the North Atlantic
20 July 2025 - A major new study by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and Utrecht University has revealed that approximately 27 million tons of plastic, in the form of ultra-fine particles smaller than 1 micrometer, are currently floating in the North Atlantic Ocean. These findings, which provide a deeper understanding of the scale of microplastic pollution, were recently published in Nature. (more)

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)