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Space Junk Crisis: Experts Call for Immediate Action to Avoid Orbital Disaster
Rising space debris in low Earth orbit is raising concerns among scientists, who warn of potential catastrophic collisions. Experts at the AGU meeting highlighted that unregulated satellite launches and growing orbital debris are depleting shared space resources. Urgent global efforts are needed to prevent the Kessler syndrome, which could make Ear...
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
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India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
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ISRO Reveals How Many Astronauts Will Be Hosted on the Bharatiya Antariksh Station: Report
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS), a space station designed to advance India’s space exploration efforts. Initially, the BAS will support a crew of three astronauts, with plans to expand this capacity to six in the future. The station will serve as a platform for a variety...
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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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China's Zhurong Rover Helps Find Evidence of Potential Ancient Shoreline on Mars
China's Zhurong rover has found what might be the shoreline of an ancient Martian ocean, offering fresh support for theories that Mars once had vast bodies of water. Studying images and radar data from Utopia Planitia, the largest impact basin on Mars, scientists identified geological features that resemble coastlines, including pitted cones, troug...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano's Global Impact
The Hunga volcano eruption near Tonga on January 15, 2022, sent shockwaves and tsunamis across the globe, creating low, booming sounds heard as far away as Alaska. In New Zealand, more than 2,100 public observations of the eruption, from rumbling sounds to animals reacting, helped scientists at GNS Science cross-verify seismic and atmospheric data....
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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
Biomechanics research has revealed the exceptional power and precision of Indigenous Australian weapons, specifically the kodj and leangle. These tools, designed by Aboriginal people for hunting and protection, display remarkable force and accuracy that underscore the sophistication of traditional Aboriginal technology.
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Kerala Restricts Scientific Community From Sharing Reports On Wayanad With Media
The Kerala government requested the state's scientific community on Thursday to refrain from sharing their opinions and study reports on the Wayanad landslides with the media.
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First Case Of "Virgin Birth" In Italy, Female Sharks Make Babies Alone: Report
Italian researchers have noted the first case of "virgin birth", or reproduction without fertilisation, in an endangered shark species, a scientific journal reported this week.
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Britain Failed By Flawed Planning For Coronavirus Pandemic, Probe Finds
Britain let down its citizens by leaving the nation ill-prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic because of significantly flawed planning and failures by ministers and scientific experts, a public inquiry concluded in a scathing report on Thursday.
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Spice Row: Food Authority Finds No Trace Of Toxins In MDH, Everest Spice Samples
The laboratory reports received so far were conducted by the scientific panel at FSSAI. Read on.
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1st Scientific Exercise Finds 718 Snow Leopards In India, Highest In Ladakh
As many as 718 snow leopards were reported as part of the first-ever scientific exercise that was carried out by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
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Archaeological Body Seeks 4 Weeks To Make Gyanvapi Survey Report Public
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has requested a court in Varanasi to give four weeks to make the 'scientific survey' report public in the Gyanvapi case.
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Space Junk Crisis: Experts Call for Immediate Action to Avoid Orbital Disaster
Rising space debris in low Earth orbit is raising concerns among scientists, who warn of potential catastrophic collisions. Experts at the AGU meeting highlighted that unregulated satellite launches and growing orbital debris are depleting shared space resources. Urgent global efforts are needed to prevent the Kessler syndrome, which could make Ear...
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
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India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
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ISRO Reveals How Many Astronauts Will Be Hosted on the Bharatiya Antariksh Station: Report
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS), a space station designed to advance India’s space exploration efforts. Initially, the BAS will support a crew of three astronauts, with plans to expand this capacity to six in the future. The station will serve as a platform for a variety...
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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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China's Zhurong Rover Helps Find Evidence of Potential Ancient Shoreline on Mars
China's Zhurong rover has found what might be the shoreline of an ancient Martian ocean, offering fresh support for theories that Mars once had vast bodies of water. Studying images and radar data from Utopia Planitia, the largest impact basin on Mars, scientists identified geological features that resemble coastlines, including pitted cones, troug...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano's Global Impact
The Hunga volcano eruption near Tonga on January 15, 2022, sent shockwaves and tsunamis across the globe, creating low, booming sounds heard as far away as Alaska. In New Zealand, more than 2,100 public observations of the eruption, from rumbling sounds to animals reacting, helped scientists at GNS Science cross-verify seismic and atmospheric data....
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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
Biomechanics research has revealed the exceptional power and precision of Indigenous Australian weapons, specifically the kodj and leangle. These tools, designed by Aboriginal people for hunting and protection, display remarkable force and accuracy that underscore the sophistication of traditional Aboriginal technology.
-
Kerala Restricts Scientific Community From Sharing Reports On Wayanad With Media
The Kerala government requested the state's scientific community on Thursday to refrain from sharing their opinions and study reports on the Wayanad landslides with the media.
-
First Case Of "Virgin Birth" In Italy, Female Sharks Make Babies Alone: Report
Italian researchers have noted the first case of "virgin birth", or reproduction without fertilisation, in an endangered shark species, a scientific journal reported this week.
-
Britain Failed By Flawed Planning For Coronavirus Pandemic, Probe Finds
Britain let down its citizens by leaving the nation ill-prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic because of significantly flawed planning and failures by ministers and scientific experts, a public inquiry concluded in a scathing report on Thursday.
-
Spice Row: Food Authority Finds No Trace Of Toxins In MDH, Everest Spice Samples
The laboratory reports received so far were conducted by the scientific panel at FSSAI. Read on.
-
1st Scientific Exercise Finds 718 Snow Leopards In India, Highest In Ladakh
As many as 718 snow leopards were reported as part of the first-ever scientific exercise that was carried out by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
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Archaeological Body Seeks 4 Weeks To Make Gyanvapi Survey Report Public
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has requested a court in Varanasi to give four weeks to make the 'scientific survey' report public in the Gyanvapi case.
