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Indian Astronaut-Designate To Hold 7 Experiments, Participate In 60 Studies At Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments in the fields of agriculture, food and human biology, when he travels to the International Space Station this year, becoming the first Indian to do so.
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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Watch: Astronaut Koichi Wakata Plays Solo Baseball In Space, Elon Musk Shares Video
Koichi Wakata, a veteran astronaut with decades of human spaceflight experience, recently posted a delightful moment from the International Space Station (ISS) on social media, which has caught the attention of Elon Musk.
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Birds Experience 'Road Rage' Akin To Humans Due To Traffic Noise, Study Shows
For the study, researchers played bird songs from a speaker, simulating an intruder whilst simultaneously playing recorded traffic noise.
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Kareena Kapoor Talks About The Importance Of Treating Intimacy As A "Human Experience"
In an exclusive interview with The Dirty Magazine, Kareena Kapoor opened about not doing sex scenes in the movies
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ChatGPT Experiences Stress And Anxiety Like Humans Do, New Study Claims
Elevated anxiety levels can lead to the chatbot appearing moody towards its users and even giving responses that show racist and sexist biases.
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Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist, a Gemini 2.0-Powered Multi-Agent System to Speed Up Scientific Discovery
Google unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that can assist scientists in the scientific discovery process. Dubbed AI co-scientist, the tool is powered by the Gemini 2.0 AI model and includes a multi-agent system that specialises in different tasks in the discovery process. The Mountain View-based tech giant stated that the AI system ...
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Microsoft Muse AI Model Unveiled; Can Generate Game Visuals and Controller Actions
Microsoft researchers introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) model on Wednesday that can generate 3D gameplay environments. Dubbed the World and Human Action Model (WHAM) or Muse, the new AI model was developed by the tech giant’s Research Game Intelligence and Teachable AI Experiences (Tai X) teams in collaboration with Xbox Games Studios...
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Nicolas Cage Warns Against Actors Using AI: "Can't Let Robots Dream For Us"
He emphasised that AI systems cannot genuinely capture the complexities and nuances of the human experience, stressing that "robots cannot reflect the human condition."
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds
Human outer ears may have evolved from the cartilage in ancient fish gills, according to recent research. Gene-editing experiments demonstrated a genetic link between fish gills and mammalian ears, with findings suggesting this transformation dates back millions of years. Researchers tested genetic enhancers in zebrafish, mice, and lizards, uncover...
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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Lunar Temperature Fluctuations: Understanding the Moon's Extreme Conditions
The Moon's surface undergoes extreme temperature shifts, ranging from over 100°C in daylight to minus 100°C in darkness. These fluctuations are due to the lack of atmosphere, which causes rapid temperature changes. The Moon's regolith, poor at conducting heat, leads to insulation at deeper levels. Shaded areas, particularly in lunar pits, maintai...
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Loneliness And Social Isolation Are Linked To Specific Proteins: Study
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.
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Indian Astronaut-Designate To Hold 7 Experiments, Participate In 60 Studies At Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments in the fields of agriculture, food and human biology, when he travels to the International Space Station this year, becoming the first Indian to do so.
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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Watch: Astronaut Koichi Wakata Plays Solo Baseball In Space, Elon Musk Shares Video
Koichi Wakata, a veteran astronaut with decades of human spaceflight experience, recently posted a delightful moment from the International Space Station (ISS) on social media, which has caught the attention of Elon Musk.
-
Birds Experience 'Road Rage' Akin To Humans Due To Traffic Noise, Study Shows
For the study, researchers played bird songs from a speaker, simulating an intruder whilst simultaneously playing recorded traffic noise.
-
Kareena Kapoor Talks About The Importance Of Treating Intimacy As A "Human Experience"
In an exclusive interview with The Dirty Magazine, Kareena Kapoor opened about not doing sex scenes in the movies
-
ChatGPT Experiences Stress And Anxiety Like Humans Do, New Study Claims
Elevated anxiety levels can lead to the chatbot appearing moody towards its users and even giving responses that show racist and sexist biases.
-
Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist, a Gemini 2.0-Powered Multi-Agent System to Speed Up Scientific Discovery
Google unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that can assist scientists in the scientific discovery process. Dubbed AI co-scientist, the tool is powered by the Gemini 2.0 AI model and includes a multi-agent system that specialises in different tasks in the discovery process. The Mountain View-based tech giant stated that the AI system ...
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Microsoft Muse AI Model Unveiled; Can Generate Game Visuals and Controller Actions
Microsoft researchers introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) model on Wednesday that can generate 3D gameplay environments. Dubbed the World and Human Action Model (WHAM) or Muse, the new AI model was developed by the tech giant’s Research Game Intelligence and Teachable AI Experiences (Tai X) teams in collaboration with Xbox Games Studios...
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Nicolas Cage Warns Against Actors Using AI: "Can't Let Robots Dream For Us"
He emphasised that AI systems cannot genuinely capture the complexities and nuances of the human experience, stressing that "robots cannot reflect the human condition."
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds
Human outer ears may have evolved from the cartilage in ancient fish gills, according to recent research. Gene-editing experiments demonstrated a genetic link between fish gills and mammalian ears, with findings suggesting this transformation dates back millions of years. Researchers tested genetic enhancers in zebrafish, mice, and lizards, uncover...
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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Lunar Temperature Fluctuations: Understanding the Moon's Extreme Conditions
The Moon's surface undergoes extreme temperature shifts, ranging from over 100°C in daylight to minus 100°C in darkness. These fluctuations are due to the lack of atmosphere, which causes rapid temperature changes. The Moon's regolith, poor at conducting heat, leads to insulation at deeper levels. Shaded areas, particularly in lunar pits, maintai...
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Loneliness And Social Isolation Are Linked To Specific Proteins: Study
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.
