Space survey reveals celestial treasure trove

Berlin: The European Space Agency has released a trove of data on almost 2 billion stars in the Milky Way, collected by its Gaia mission in an effort to create the most accurate and complete map of our galaxy. Astronomers hope to use the data to understand better how stars are born and die, and how the Milky Way evolved over billions of years. AP

Work on planetarium begins in Tibet

Beijing: China has started constructing a planetarium at the world’s highest altitude in Tibet for exploration of the universe at the “roof of the world”, the official media reported on Monday. The planetarium, scheduled to be completed in 2024, is expected to receive over 1,00,000 visitors annually. pti

Germany plans to legalise cannabis sale

Berlin: The German Government is setting in motion plans to legalise the sale of cannabis for recreational purposes, aiming to have legislation ready later this year. The Health Ministry said on Monday that it would start holding expert hearings on various aspects of the issue on Tuesday. AP