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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
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Major Telescope Makers Hit by Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Price Manipulation
A $32M class action settlement has been reached following allegations of market monopolization and price fixing by major telescope manufacturers. Brands like Celestron, Meade, Olivon, and Sky-Watcher are included. The settlement affects buyers in the U.S. who purchased telescopes between 2005 and 2023. Claims must be filed by May 20, 2025, as per r...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch in January
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time between January 6-12 from Cape Canaveral. The test flight will feature the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a simulator designed to test the rocket’s payload systems and in-orbit communications. The launch will also test the rocket’s reusable first stage, which will attempt to land...
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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Approved for First Launch Under FAA License
Blue Origin has received FAA approval to conduct orbital launches with its New Glenn rocket from Florida. The five-year license enables the company to carry out missions required for U.S. Space Force certification. The debut launch will focus on deploying technology for the Blue Ring program, a defense-related initiative. Initially slated for a NAS...
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NASA Reschedules Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 Missions to Ensure Astronaut Safety
NASA has pushed back its Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 lunar missions to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delays are attributed to issues with the Orion spacecraft, particularly its heat shield, which experienced damage during the Artemis 1 mission. Safety concerns and technical adjustments are being prioritised. The rescheduling could influence NASA’s...
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Faeces, Vomit Fossils Reveal How Dinosaurs Bested All Competition
An asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a horrific mass extinction. But the way the dinosaurs came to supremacy is less well understood.
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IISc Launches Pravriddhi Product Accelerator Programme to Develop Innovative Solutions
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched Pravriddhi, a national product accelerator, to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities. By promoting collaboration among academic institutions, enterprises, and research labs, the programme aims to tackle challenges in the sector, reduce dependency on imports, and position India as a global m...
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Boeing Starliner Mission: The Setbacks That Plagued the Aerospace Giant
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has encountered major setbacks following its first human-crewed mission to the ISS. Technical failures, including engine malfunctions, prompted NASA to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronaut transport. This incident adds to Boeing's history of safety concerns, particularly following the 737 Max crashes. As Boeing striv...
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MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
The MIT-led AXIS mission, a finalist in NASA's Probe Explorers competition, is set to investigate the origins of black holes and the universe's high-energy events. Featuring advanced X-ray technology, AXIS will push cosmic boundaries in search of answers to some of astrophysics' most profound questions. If approved, the $1 billion mission will revo...
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Moves Closer to First Orbital Launch After Successful Second-Stage Hot Fire Test
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed a crucial second-stage hot fire test ahead of its first orbital launch in November. The test confirmed the smooth interaction between key subsystems and validated the performance of its two BE-3U engines. New Glenn’s maiden mission will transport the Blue Ring orbital platform into space, ma...
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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Indian Student, 11, Wins Top Honours In International Academic Championship
India's Advay Misra, an 11-year-old student from New Delhi, participated in the International Academic Championship and won the Science and Academic Bee Competitions at the Championships and was runner-up in the Geography Bee Competition.
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CBSE Organises Science Challenge Programme For Students Of Classes 8 To 10
The CBSE Science Challenge comprises two rounds: an intra-school competition and an inter-school challenge. The challenge paper will include multiple-choice questions, with a focus on both speed and accuracy.
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
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Major Telescope Makers Hit by Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Price Manipulation
A $32M class action settlement has been reached following allegations of market monopolization and price fixing by major telescope manufacturers. Brands like Celestron, Meade, Olivon, and Sky-Watcher are included. The settlement affects buyers in the U.S. who purchased telescopes between 2005 and 2023. Claims must be filed by May 20, 2025, as per r...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch in January
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time between January 6-12 from Cape Canaveral. The test flight will feature the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a simulator designed to test the rocket’s payload systems and in-orbit communications. The launch will also test the rocket’s reusable first stage, which will attempt to land...
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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Approved for First Launch Under FAA License
Blue Origin has received FAA approval to conduct orbital launches with its New Glenn rocket from Florida. The five-year license enables the company to carry out missions required for U.S. Space Force certification. The debut launch will focus on deploying technology for the Blue Ring program, a defense-related initiative. Initially slated for a NAS...
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NASA Reschedules Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 Missions to Ensure Astronaut Safety
NASA has pushed back its Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 lunar missions to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delays are attributed to issues with the Orion spacecraft, particularly its heat shield, which experienced damage during the Artemis 1 mission. Safety concerns and technical adjustments are being prioritised. The rescheduling could influence NASA’s...
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Faeces, Vomit Fossils Reveal How Dinosaurs Bested All Competition
An asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a horrific mass extinction. But the way the dinosaurs came to supremacy is less well understood.
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IISc Launches Pravriddhi Product Accelerator Programme to Develop Innovative Solutions
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched Pravriddhi, a national product accelerator, to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities. By promoting collaboration among academic institutions, enterprises, and research labs, the programme aims to tackle challenges in the sector, reduce dependency on imports, and position India as a global m...
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Boeing Starliner Mission: The Setbacks That Plagued the Aerospace Giant
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has encountered major setbacks following its first human-crewed mission to the ISS. Technical failures, including engine malfunctions, prompted NASA to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronaut transport. This incident adds to Boeing's history of safety concerns, particularly following the 737 Max crashes. As Boeing striv...
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MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
The MIT-led AXIS mission, a finalist in NASA's Probe Explorers competition, is set to investigate the origins of black holes and the universe's high-energy events. Featuring advanced X-ray technology, AXIS will push cosmic boundaries in search of answers to some of astrophysics' most profound questions. If approved, the $1 billion mission will revo...
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Moves Closer to First Orbital Launch After Successful Second-Stage Hot Fire Test
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed a crucial second-stage hot fire test ahead of its first orbital launch in November. The test confirmed the smooth interaction between key subsystems and validated the performance of its two BE-3U engines. New Glenn’s maiden mission will transport the Blue Ring orbital platform into space, ma...
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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Indian Student, 11, Wins Top Honours In International Academic Championship
India's Advay Misra, an 11-year-old student from New Delhi, participated in the International Academic Championship and won the Science and Academic Bee Competitions at the Championships and was runner-up in the Geography Bee Competition.
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CBSE Organises Science Challenge Programme For Students Of Classes 8 To 10
The CBSE Science Challenge comprises two rounds: an intra-school competition and an inter-school challenge. The challenge paper will include multiple-choice questions, with a focus on both speed and accuracy.
