Asanga Buwaneka Divulwewa

  China's Mission to Mars Around 2028: An Ambitious Leap in Space Exploration   China has emerged as a significant player in the realm of space exploration over the past two decades. With numerous successful missions to the Moon, the development of its own space station, and the groundbreaking Chang’e and Tianwen programs, China has proven its dedication and capacity to lead in space science and technology. One of its most ambitious goals is its planned mission to Mars around 2028, a venture that could change the future of space exploration and further establish China as a global leader in the space race. China's Growing Space Ambitions China's space endeavors have been on a fast track in recent years. Following the launch of the Tianwen-1 mission in 2020, which successfully deployed the Zhurong rover on the surface of Mars in 2021, China gained international recognition for becoming the third country, after the United States and the Soviet Union, to land a rover on the Red

  Plagiarism: Understanding, Impacts, and Prevention     Plagiarism, the act of using someone else’s work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment, is an unethical practice that has existed for centuries but has gained heightened attention with the rise of the internet and digital media. It spans across different fields—academia, journalism, the arts, and even daily work environments. The essence of plagiarism lies in claiming credit for work that is not originally one's own, which can have legal, moral, and professional repercussions. Defining Plagiarism Plagiarism is derived from the Latin word plagiarius , meaning “kidnapper,” which aptly describes the nature of the act: taking intellectual property without permission. In modern usage, it refers to the copying or close imitation of language, ideas, or thoughts from another author and presenting them as original. This can include direct copying of text (verbatim plagiarism), paraphrasing without attribution,