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"We're Out Of Control": Plane Loses Altitude, Crashes Into Building In US
A Cessna 208 passenger aircraft lost control and crashed in an industrial area near the Honolulu Airport today in Hawaii, United States.
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India's Light Tank Successfully Completes High-Altitude Firing Trials
India's indigenous light tank has achieved a "major milestone" by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres with consistent accuracy, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Solar Activity Increase Results in Shortens Lifespan of Binar CubeSats
Curtin University’s Binar CubeSats, launched with a six-month mission lifespan, re-entered Earth's atmosphere after only two months due to unexpectedly high solar activity. This surge in solar phenomena has increased atmospheric drag, impacting the stability of satellites in low Earth orbit. As solar forecasting remains limited, smaller satellite...
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Blue Origin’s NS-28 Carries the 100th Woman in Space, Makes Safe Landing
Blue Origin’s NS-28 mission, which launched on 22 November 2024, included six passengers, including Emily Calandrelli, who became the 100th woman to reach space. The ten-minute suborbital journey, reaching an altitude of 106 kilometres, also carried Marc and Sharon Hagle, Austin Litteral, J.D. Russell, and Hank Wolfond.
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Take A Look At The World's Highest Altitude Vineyard Located In Tibet
Guinness World Records recently shared a video showcasing a remarkable spot: the world's highest vineyard located at an elevation of more than 11,000 ft.
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Not In Europe, But In Tibet Is The Highest Vineyard In The World And This Is Why You Should Visit
The Pure Land & Super-high Altitude Vineyard is located at an altitude of 3,563.31 m
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India Unveils MACE Observatory, the World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Telescope
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) observatory has been inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, at an altitude of over 4,300 metres. This state-of-the-art facility will advance India's capabilities in cosmic-ray research and high-energy astrophysics. Inaugurated by Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, the observ...
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Here's How Tibetan Women's Adapts to Thin Air in Extreme High Altitudes
Tibetan women living on the Tibetan Plateau have developed extraordinary adaptations to thrive in extreme high altitudes. New research from Case Western Reserve University highlights unique physiological traits, including blood and heart characteristics that optimise oxygen delivery. These adaptations are linked to the EPAS1 gene, passed down from ...
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Human Evolution Unfolding Before Us In The High Altitudes Of Tibetan Plateau
A new study by Cynthia Beall of Case Western Reserve University reveals how Tibetan communities have evolved over 10,000 years to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Beyond Boiling Water: 7 Creative Ways To Use Your Electric Kettle
Electric kettles aren’t just for making tea or boiling water. From cooking quick meals to enhancing your daily routines, they can do much more. Dive into these seven creative ways to get the most out of your kettle.
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THAAD Anti-Missile System Is "In Place" In Israel, Says US
THAAD, or the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
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A Defence Lab Taps Solar Energy To Keep Indian Soldiers Warm In Ladakh
A renewable energy-powered solar thermal system has been developed by the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh to provide heat for shelters in cold, high-altitude environments, ensuring comfortable living conditions.
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What Is THAAD, The Advanced US Anti-Missile Battery Being Sent To Israel
The United States has deployed one of its most advanced missile defence systems, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), along with 100 US troops to Israel.
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Hoof Patrol? How 2-Humped Camels Are Being Trained As 'Soldiers' In Ladakh
High altitudes, unpredictable weather and the lack of proven mechanical options have made the armed forces look at a natural alternative in the challenging terrain of Ladakh, and the two-humped camel is leading the pack.
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A 7,000 Km-Long Car Rally To Mark Air Force's 92nd Anniversary
A 7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh's Thoise, one of the world's highest altitude air force stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
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"We're Out Of Control": Plane Loses Altitude, Crashes Into Building In US
A Cessna 208 passenger aircraft lost control and crashed in an industrial area near the Honolulu Airport today in Hawaii, United States.
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India's Light Tank Successfully Completes High-Altitude Firing Trials
India's indigenous light tank has achieved a "major milestone" by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres with consistent accuracy, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Solar Activity Increase Results in Shortens Lifespan of Binar CubeSats
Curtin University’s Binar CubeSats, launched with a six-month mission lifespan, re-entered Earth's atmosphere after only two months due to unexpectedly high solar activity. This surge in solar phenomena has increased atmospheric drag, impacting the stability of satellites in low Earth orbit. As solar forecasting remains limited, smaller satellite...
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Blue Origin’s NS-28 Carries the 100th Woman in Space, Makes Safe Landing
Blue Origin’s NS-28 mission, which launched on 22 November 2024, included six passengers, including Emily Calandrelli, who became the 100th woman to reach space. The ten-minute suborbital journey, reaching an altitude of 106 kilometres, also carried Marc and Sharon Hagle, Austin Litteral, J.D. Russell, and Hank Wolfond.
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Take A Look At The World's Highest Altitude Vineyard Located In Tibet
Guinness World Records recently shared a video showcasing a remarkable spot: the world's highest vineyard located at an elevation of more than 11,000 ft.
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Not In Europe, But In Tibet Is The Highest Vineyard In The World And This Is Why You Should Visit
The Pure Land & Super-high Altitude Vineyard is located at an altitude of 3,563.31 m
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India Unveils MACE Observatory, the World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Telescope
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) observatory has been inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, at an altitude of over 4,300 metres. This state-of-the-art facility will advance India's capabilities in cosmic-ray research and high-energy astrophysics. Inaugurated by Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, the observ...
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Here's How Tibetan Women's Adapts to Thin Air in Extreme High Altitudes
Tibetan women living on the Tibetan Plateau have developed extraordinary adaptations to thrive in extreme high altitudes. New research from Case Western Reserve University highlights unique physiological traits, including blood and heart characteristics that optimise oxygen delivery. These adaptations are linked to the EPAS1 gene, passed down from ...
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Human Evolution Unfolding Before Us In The High Altitudes Of Tibetan Plateau
A new study by Cynthia Beall of Case Western Reserve University reveals how Tibetan communities have evolved over 10,000 years to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Beyond Boiling Water: 7 Creative Ways To Use Your Electric Kettle
Electric kettles aren’t just for making tea or boiling water. From cooking quick meals to enhancing your daily routines, they can do much more. Dive into these seven creative ways to get the most out of your kettle.
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THAAD Anti-Missile System Is "In Place" In Israel, Says US
THAAD, or the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
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A Defence Lab Taps Solar Energy To Keep Indian Soldiers Warm In Ladakh
A renewable energy-powered solar thermal system has been developed by the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh to provide heat for shelters in cold, high-altitude environments, ensuring comfortable living conditions.
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What Is THAAD, The Advanced US Anti-Missile Battery Being Sent To Israel
The United States has deployed one of its most advanced missile defence systems, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), along with 100 US troops to Israel.
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Hoof Patrol? How 2-Humped Camels Are Being Trained As 'Soldiers' In Ladakh
High altitudes, unpredictable weather and the lack of proven mechanical options have made the armed forces look at a natural alternative in the challenging terrain of Ladakh, and the two-humped camel is leading the pack.
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A 7,000 Km-Long Car Rally To Mark Air Force's 92nd Anniversary
A 7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh's Thoise, one of the world's highest altitude air force stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
