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NASA Showcases AI-Powered Computational Tools to Advance Scientific Research at SC24 Event
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
At SC2024, NASA’s Nicola Fox revealed the agency’s new AI-powered computational tools aimed at improving space science. These tools will be deployed across divisions, including Earth science, heliophysics, and astrophysics. A key example presented was a heliophysics model using data from the Solar Dynamics Observatory to predict solar wind and ...
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Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improv...
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Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjus...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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NASA’s 15-Year-Old NEOWISE Spacecraft Re-Enters Earth's Atmosphere After 15 Years in Space
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, originally launched as WISE in 2009, has ended its mission after nearly 15 years in operation. It successfully identified around 3,000 near-Earth objects and contributed significant data to the scientific community. NEOWISE's demise was attributed to the current solar maximum, leading to its atmospheric re-entry. As NEOWI...
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2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano's Global Impact
- Tuesday November 5, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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China's Shenzhou 18 Astronauts Return to Earth After Six-Month Space Mission
- Tuesday November 5, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The crew of Shenzhou 18, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, has returned to Earth after a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station. They landed at the Dongfeng site in northern China on November 3, 2024. During their mission, they conducted various scientific experiments and set a national record for spacewalks. Ye Gua...
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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
- Thursday October 31, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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.
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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NASA Unveils Nine Potential Landing Regions for Artemis III Moon Mission
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has identified nine candidate landing regions for the Artemis III mission, which marks humanity’s return to the Moon after fifty years. The selected regions are near the lunar South Pole, rich in scientific opportunities. These areas will be assessed for geological features and resource potential, especially water. Future missions will also ...
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China Achieves New World Record with 42-Tesla Resistive Magnet Technology
- Sunday October 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On September 22, 2024, China’s High Magnetic Field Laboratory set a world record by creating a 42-tesla resistive magnet, surpassing the previous 41.4-tesla mark established by the US in 2017. This breakthrough, resulting from nearly four years of research, enhances the capabilities of high-field magnets used in scientific exploration, positionin...
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Discovery Of Milky Way-Like Galaxy Challenges Theories On Cosmic Evolution
- Sunday October 20, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The research, led by scientists from Leiden University in the Netherlands, reveals that REBELS-25 is much more orderly than what current scientific models suggest for galaxies of its age.
- www.ndtv.com
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Researchers Develop Jurassic Park-Inspired Method for Storing DNA-Based Data Safely
- Friday October 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have introduced an innovative approach to data storage by encasing DNA in a material resembling amber. This method offers long-term preservation and easy retrieval, making it a potential game changer in the field of data storage. The technique builds on the concept popularised by the film Jur...
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UNESCO Inviting Applications For Al Fozan International Prize
- Wednesday October 9, 2024
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The prize is awarded every two years to five talented young people for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation.
- www.ndtv.com/education
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World's Highest Gamma Ray Telescope In Ladakh: Here's Why It Is A Big Deal
- Wednesday October 9, 2024
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Srishti Kapoor
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment observatory, the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia, has been inaugurated at Hanle in Ladakh, giving a boost to scientific research.
- www.ndtv.com
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NASA Showcases AI-Powered Computational Tools to Advance Scientific Research at SC24 Event
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
At SC2024, NASA’s Nicola Fox revealed the agency’s new AI-powered computational tools aimed at improving space science. These tools will be deployed across divisions, including Earth science, heliophysics, and astrophysics. A key example presented was a heliophysics model using data from the Solar Dynamics Observatory to predict solar wind and ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improv...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjus...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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 ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA’s 15-Year-Old NEOWISE Spacecraft Re-Enters Earth's Atmosphere After 15 Years in Space
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, originally launched as WISE in 2009, has ended its mission after nearly 15 years in operation. It successfully identified around 3,000 near-Earth objects and contributed significant data to the scientific community. NEOWISE's demise was attributed to the current solar maximum, leading to its atmospheric re-entry. As NEOWI...
- www.gadgets360.com
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2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano's Global Impact
- Tuesday November 5, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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....
- www.gadgets360.com
-
China's Shenzhou 18 Astronauts Return to Earth After Six-Month Space Mission
- Tuesday November 5, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The crew of Shenzhou 18, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, has returned to Earth after a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station. They landed at the Dongfeng site in northern China on November 3, 2024. During their mission, they conducted various scientific experiments and set a national record for spacewalks. Ye Gua...
- www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
- Thursday October 31, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Unveils Nine Potential Landing Regions for Artemis III Moon Mission
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has identified nine candidate landing regions for the Artemis III mission, which marks humanity’s return to the Moon after fifty years. The selected regions are near the lunar South Pole, rich in scientific opportunities. These areas will be assessed for geological features and resource potential, especially water. Future missions will also ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
China Achieves New World Record with 42-Tesla Resistive Magnet Technology
- Sunday October 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On September 22, 2024, China’s High Magnetic Field Laboratory set a world record by creating a 42-tesla resistive magnet, surpassing the previous 41.4-tesla mark established by the US in 2017. This breakthrough, resulting from nearly four years of research, enhances the capabilities of high-field magnets used in scientific exploration, positionin...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Discovery Of Milky Way-Like Galaxy Challenges Theories On Cosmic Evolution
- Sunday October 20, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The research, led by scientists from Leiden University in the Netherlands, reveals that REBELS-25 is much more orderly than what current scientific models suggest for galaxies of its age.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Researchers Develop Jurassic Park-Inspired Method for Storing DNA-Based Data Safely
- Friday October 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have introduced an innovative approach to data storage by encasing DNA in a material resembling amber. This method offers long-term preservation and easy retrieval, making it a potential game changer in the field of data storage. The technique builds on the concept popularised by the film Jur...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
UNESCO Inviting Applications For Al Fozan International Prize
- Wednesday October 9, 2024
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The prize is awarded every two years to five talented young people for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation.
- www.ndtv.com/education
-
World's Highest Gamma Ray Telescope In Ladakh: Here's Why It Is A Big Deal
- Wednesday October 9, 2024
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Srishti Kapoor
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment observatory, the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia, has been inaugurated at Hanle in Ladakh, giving a boost to scientific research.
- www.ndtv.com