Scientists have identified a meteorite in the Sahara desert as the first physical evidence of a lost planet or planetary body from the early solar system, indicating a distinct evolutionary path in planetary formation. The discovery expands our understanding of how the solar system formed and what types of celestial bodies existed billions of years ago.
Space.com · Thursday, 4 June 2026
"It points to a distinct and separate evolutionary path in planetary formation in the early history of our solar system."
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Volunteer physicians in La Guaira rapidly repurposed a fast-food restaurant to provide medical care following a seismic event, extending healthcare access when conventional facilities were unavailable. The improvised clinic demonstrates community resilience and medical innovation in resource-constrained conditions.
Al Jazeera · 11 Jul
Pakistan's Supreme Court issued comprehensive anti-harassment guidelines for educational institutions and upheld strict penalties against a headmistress who failed to protect female teachers from sexual harassment. The ruling requires all schools to adopt internal harassment policies, establish independent complaint mechanisms, and display codes of conduct across the country.
Dawn Pakistan · 11 Jul
Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell to its lowest level in ten years, reflecting strengthened enforcement against illegal logging and forest clearing. The milestone supports Lula's commitment to eliminate illegal deforestation by 2030, with implications for global climate and biodiversity.
Al Jazeera · 10 Jul
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