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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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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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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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India Plans to Build Moon-Orbiting Space Station by 2040: Report
India has set an ambitious goal to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040, marking a major step in its space exploration efforts. The station will support crewed lunar missions and serve as a hub for scientific research. This plan follows India’s successful robotic missions, including the Chandrayaan-3, which made India the fourth country to...
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations
NASA’s upcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission aims to explore and map water on the Moon. Set for launch next year, this satellite will utilise advanced instruments to identify and measure water in various forms. It will investigate permanently shadowed craters and surface features to gather insights about lunar water's origins and its potential for f...
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Elon Musk Believes He Might Be Dead Before Humans Settle on Mars, Here's Why
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has openly questioned whether he will live to see humans colonize Mars. Speaking at the Satellite 2020 conference, Musk highlighted the slow pace of advancements in space travel and the enormous challenges that remain. Despite the remarkable achievements of SpaceX, including the successful launches of Falcon 9 and ...
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How to Delete Google Pay Transaction History: A Step-by-Step Guide
Want to check and delete your Google Pay transaction history? Follow these simple steps!
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JNU Appoints 38 Permanent Staff, Plans To Recruit 300 Non-Teaching Personnel by December
JNU has achieved the prestigious distinction of being ranked as the second-best university in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India.
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How to Delete Your Instagram Account: Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can delete your Instagram account permanently from the desktop, Android phone, and iPhone.
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Twitter Not Safer Under Elon Musk Leadership, Says Former Head of Trust and Safety
Twitter is not safer under its new owner Elon Musk, says the company’s former head of trust and safety Yoel Roth. Roth who resigned from the social networking website earlier this month has helped steer the social media platform through several watershed decisions including the move to permanently suspend its most famous user, former US President...
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Swiggy Allows Permanent Work-From-Anywhere for Most Teams, to Report in Office Once Every Quarter
Swiggy has announced to roll out permanent work-from-anywhere for a majority of its employees. Corporate, central business functions and technology teams will work remotely with office reporting once every quarter, while jobs with partner-facing roles will need employees to work from office.
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As Delhi Private Liquor Vends Shut Down, Owners, Staff Explore Other Businesses
As private liquor shops in Delhi prepare to shut down permanently, owners and employees of such establishments said they have started exploring alternate options.
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Google to Introduce ‘Hybrid’ Work Model at Offices, Permanent Work From Home Option: Sundar Pichai
Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote an email to his employees — that was later shared as a blog post — informing them of a new ‘hybrid’ work week. The changes suggest that most of the Google employees will spend approximately three days in the office, while 20 percent of the staff can apply for permanent work from home.
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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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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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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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India Plans to Build Moon-Orbiting Space Station by 2040: Report
India has set an ambitious goal to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040, marking a major step in its space exploration efforts. The station will support crewed lunar missions and serve as a hub for scientific research. This plan follows India’s successful robotic missions, including the Chandrayaan-3, which made India the fourth country to...
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations
NASA’s upcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission aims to explore and map water on the Moon. Set for launch next year, this satellite will utilise advanced instruments to identify and measure water in various forms. It will investigate permanently shadowed craters and surface features to gather insights about lunar water's origins and its potential for f...
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Elon Musk Believes He Might Be Dead Before Humans Settle on Mars, Here's Why
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has openly questioned whether he will live to see humans colonize Mars. Speaking at the Satellite 2020 conference, Musk highlighted the slow pace of advancements in space travel and the enormous challenges that remain. Despite the remarkable achievements of SpaceX, including the successful launches of Falcon 9 and ...
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How to Delete Google Pay Transaction History: A Step-by-Step Guide
Want to check and delete your Google Pay transaction history? Follow these simple steps!
-
JNU Appoints 38 Permanent Staff, Plans To Recruit 300 Non-Teaching Personnel by December
JNU has achieved the prestigious distinction of being ranked as the second-best university in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India.
-
How to Delete Your Instagram Account: Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can delete your Instagram account permanently from the desktop, Android phone, and iPhone.
-
Twitter Not Safer Under Elon Musk Leadership, Says Former Head of Trust and Safety
Twitter is not safer under its new owner Elon Musk, says the company’s former head of trust and safety Yoel Roth. Roth who resigned from the social networking website earlier this month has helped steer the social media platform through several watershed decisions including the move to permanently suspend its most famous user, former US President...
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Swiggy Allows Permanent Work-From-Anywhere for Most Teams, to Report in Office Once Every Quarter
Swiggy has announced to roll out permanent work-from-anywhere for a majority of its employees. Corporate, central business functions and technology teams will work remotely with office reporting once every quarter, while jobs with partner-facing roles will need employees to work from office.
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As Delhi Private Liquor Vends Shut Down, Owners, Staff Explore Other Businesses
As private liquor shops in Delhi prepare to shut down permanently, owners and employees of such establishments said they have started exploring alternate options.
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Google to Introduce ‘Hybrid’ Work Model at Offices, Permanent Work From Home Option: Sundar Pichai
Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote an email to his employees — that was later shared as a blog post — informing them of a new ‘hybrid’ work week. The changes suggest that most of the Google employees will spend approximately three days in the office, while 20 percent of the staff can apply for permanent work from home.
