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ISRO Reschedules SSLV-D3 Satellite Launch to August 16
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new launch date for its SSLV-D3 mission. The launch, which was initially scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been rescheduled to August 16, 2024. This delay applies to the EOS-08 satellite, which will be launched aboard the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launc...
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World Ozone Day 2023: Know This Year's Theme, History And Significance
World Ozone Day 2023: The theme of World Ozone Day 2023 is ''Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change.''
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Skincare Tips: Here's How To Avoid & Treat Sunburns
UV radiation can also cause long-term damage to skin cells, leading to premature aging, wrinkles, and an increased risk of skin cancer.
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Woman Used Sunscreen On Her Face But Avoided Neck. Photo Shocks Internet
The internet has been shocked by a photo that provides evidence of the value of UV protection. The photo was published on Twitter and received thousands of likes and retweets.
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Shares Image of Celestial Cloudscape in Orion Nebula
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a region of colourful dust and gas clouds encircling an HH 505 or a Herbig-Haro object in the Orion Nebula. Herbig-Haro objects, which are bright regions surrounding young stars, are created when stellar winds or jets of gas emitted by these stars collide violently with neighbouring gas and dust.
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Scientists Discover Year-Round Ozone Hole Over Tropics, May Lead to Increased Ground-Level UV Radiation
Scientists have discovered an ozone hole in the earth’s lower stratosphere that is comparable in depth — but seven times larger — to the springtime Antarctic ozone hole. The large, all-season ozone hole has been detected over the tropics, which make up half of the Earth's surface area and are home to about half the planet’s population. The ...
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Covid: IIT Guwahati Develops Low-Cost Sterilization Box Based On Combined Heat, UV Radiation
The results of their investigation have also been recently published in Environmental Research (2021).
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IIT Guwahati Develops Low-Cost Sterilization Box For Disinfecting Household Items
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati have developed a low-cost sterilization box to disinfect small household items by combined heat and UV radiation to prevent COVID-19.
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How You Can Take Care Of Your Breasts
Taking care of the breasts should be an important part of any women's health regime. Here are 8 ways of taking good care of your breasts.
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Tanned Skin May Look Cool But Can Lead to Skin Ageing and Even Cancer
While people around the world hit the beach or poolside to get a beautiful skin tan, a recent study claims that this obsession can cause major skin damage in the long run.
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Food Additive That May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
Researchers from the US have discovered a compound found in the natural food additive annatto, which can help in preventing skin cancer.
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Weather, Pollution Forecast and Monitoring System 'Safar' Launched in Mumbai
The system will provide three-day weather information with health advisories, levels of UV radiation and pollution among others.
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Damage to Skin Cells Continues After Sun Exposure: Study
Moving immediately into the shade does not stop sun damage as UV rays can continue damaging skin cells hours after exposure.
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UV light may have a relaxing effect
Tanning of skin may offer more than just a bronzed skin. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation used in indoor tanning helps in raising the moods and making people feel relaxed.
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ISRO Reschedules SSLV-D3 Satellite Launch to August 16
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new launch date for its SSLV-D3 mission. The launch, which was initially scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been rescheduled to August 16, 2024. This delay applies to the EOS-08 satellite, which will be launched aboard the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launc...
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World Ozone Day 2023: Know This Year's Theme, History And Significance
World Ozone Day 2023: The theme of World Ozone Day 2023 is ''Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change.''
-
Skincare Tips: Here's How To Avoid & Treat Sunburns
UV radiation can also cause long-term damage to skin cells, leading to premature aging, wrinkles, and an increased risk of skin cancer.
-
Woman Used Sunscreen On Her Face But Avoided Neck. Photo Shocks Internet
The internet has been shocked by a photo that provides evidence of the value of UV protection. The photo was published on Twitter and received thousands of likes and retweets.
-
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Shares Image of Celestial Cloudscape in Orion Nebula
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a region of colourful dust and gas clouds encircling an HH 505 or a Herbig-Haro object in the Orion Nebula. Herbig-Haro objects, which are bright regions surrounding young stars, are created when stellar winds or jets of gas emitted by these stars collide violently with neighbouring gas and dust.
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Scientists Discover Year-Round Ozone Hole Over Tropics, May Lead to Increased Ground-Level UV Radiation
Scientists have discovered an ozone hole in the earth’s lower stratosphere that is comparable in depth — but seven times larger — to the springtime Antarctic ozone hole. The large, all-season ozone hole has been detected over the tropics, which make up half of the Earth's surface area and are home to about half the planet’s population. The ...
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Covid: IIT Guwahati Develops Low-Cost Sterilization Box Based On Combined Heat, UV Radiation
The results of their investigation have also been recently published in Environmental Research (2021).
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IIT Guwahati Develops Low-Cost Sterilization Box For Disinfecting Household Items
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati have developed a low-cost sterilization box to disinfect small household items by combined heat and UV radiation to prevent COVID-19.
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How You Can Take Care Of Your Breasts
Taking care of the breasts should be an important part of any women's health regime. Here are 8 ways of taking good care of your breasts.
-
Tanned Skin May Look Cool But Can Lead to Skin Ageing and Even Cancer
While people around the world hit the beach or poolside to get a beautiful skin tan, a recent study claims that this obsession can cause major skin damage in the long run.
-
Food Additive That May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
Researchers from the US have discovered a compound found in the natural food additive annatto, which can help in preventing skin cancer.
-
Weather, Pollution Forecast and Monitoring System 'Safar' Launched in Mumbai
The system will provide three-day weather information with health advisories, levels of UV radiation and pollution among others.
-
Damage to Skin Cells Continues After Sun Exposure: Study
Moving immediately into the shade does not stop sun damage as UV rays can continue damaging skin cells hours after exposure.
-
UV light may have a relaxing effect
Tanning of skin may offer more than just a bronzed skin. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation used in indoor tanning helps in raising the moods and making people feel relaxed.
