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Giving the Moon its own time zone

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3 years ago

March 2, 2023

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The European Space Agency wants to give the Moon its own time zone.

The idea came up during a meeting in The Netherlands last year, with participants agreeing on the idea.

For now, a moon mission runs on the time of the country that is operating the spacecraft.

Space officials say that an internationally accepted lunar time zone would make it easier for everyone, especially as more countries and private companies aim to do more work involving it.

The space organisations will consult with each other to overcome a few hurdles before they can agree on a time zone.

ESA this week said one of the topics under debate was whether a single organisation should be responsible for setting and maintaining the lunar time.

The organisation will also face considerable technical issues — including that clocks on the Moon run faster than on Earth, gaining around 56 microseconds a day.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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20 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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