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Nasa empowers future space innovators, selects 10 new round of candidates for CubeSat missions
Nasa selects 10 small research satellites for the International Space Station, promoting educational outreach. CubeSats from various institutions will conduct scientific experiments, enhancing space technology and workforce training. -
Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of first US-Soviet space mission, dies at 93
Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, known for Apollo 10, passed away at 93 in Space Coast. Led pivotal space missions, influenced international cooperation, and left a lasting impact on space exploration. Survived by wife Linda and family. -
How distrust in western vaccines was born during colonialism
German colonial medicine's dark legacy includes unethical experimentation, but also breakthroughs like Bayer 205 for sleeping sickness, highlighting the complex history of Western medicine in Africa. -
'Ram pressure can make stars': Nasa captures Virgo Galaxy cluster
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures LEDA 42160, a galaxy 52 million light-years away in Virgo. Ram pressure shapes it, stripping star-forming materials but boosting star formation in other areas. NASA studies dwarf galaxies like LEDA 42160 to understand star formation triggers. Bright patches suggest active star formation regions, revealing insights into galaxy evolution. -
Nasa's JWST unveils new insights into the universe's smallest stars
Nasa's JWST unveils groundbreaking insights on the cosmos' smallest stars, challenging existing star formation norms. Dr. Roper's findings redefine star classification, impacting textbooks. This discovery reshapes stellar evolution theories and underscores JWST's transformative role in space science. -
Nasa's cosmic communication challenge: Will astronauts one day video call from Mars?
Challenges of Earth-Mars communication for video calls are tackled by DSOC technology, addressing latency, power constraints, and atmospheric interference. Future advancements include an interplanetary internet and higher bandwidth tech for effective data transmission. -
Imported human eggs for fertility treatment found to carry Hemophilia B
Israel's Ministry of Health imported fertilised eggs from a Georgia clinic carrying Hemophilia B. Despite suspicions, an inspection committee was formed, halting further imports. IVF unit managers were directed to inform affected patients for informed decision-making. -
Taters the cat: Why Nasa beamed a cat video 19 million miles into deep space
Nasa tested deep-space communication by beaming a cat video 19 million miles away, showcasing the importance of innovative technology like DTN. This experiment with Taters the cat highlights advancements in space communication for future missions. -
Scientists find potential new drug target to prevent Ebola
New Ebola replication method identified, targeting viral disease. University of Montreal study on VP35 protein using experimental and computational methods, published in PLOS Biology. -
Mice study unravels new insights to boost treatment of liver fibrosis
Austrian researchers at Medical University of Vienna study genes in mouse models with liver disease, uncovering insights into liver scarring and identifying genetic drivers. The study's findings may lead to the development of clinically relevant biomarkers for patients with liver diseases. -
Europa clipper mission set to launch in October; 'message in bottle' in 103 languages
NASA's Europa Clipper mission will explore Jupiter's moon Europa for signs of life by studying its subsurface ocean, icy crust, and unique message plate with elements related to SETI. Europa Clipper’s main science goal is to determine whether there are places below the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, that could support life. After traveling 1.6 billion miles (2.6 billion kilometers), Europa Clipper will conduct 49 close flybys of Europa, examining its subsurface ocean, icy cru -
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) landing experiment likely next week in Challakere
India's space programme conducts a landing experiment with a scaled down Reusable Launch Vehicle at Aeronautical Test Range. The test includes dropping the RLV from an altitude of 4.5km for an autonomous landing on a runway. -
'Nasa paid $1 billion to this man to stop an asteroid crashing into Earth'
Dante Lauretta's book narrates Nasa's Bennu mission to prevent asteroid collisions. OSIRIS-REx's success in collecting samples from Bennu marks a pivotal achievement in planetary defense and cosmic exploration. Nasa embarked on an unprecedented mission to avert potential catastrophe from asteroid Bennu, a massive celestial body with the potential to strike Earth on September 24, 2182. -
US approves first medication for severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
The FDA has approved Rezdiffra, the first medication for severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, showing improvement in liver scarring in NASH patients. NASH affects millions, linked to health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. Rezdiffra targets root causes of NASH, with common side effects of diarrhoea and nausea. -
Sleep deprivation leading to neurological disorders in teens
Teen sleep deprivation due to digital media addiction poses risks warned by experts. Lack of sleep affects mood, focus, and immune system, leading to health issues. Schools and parents advised to address this growing concern. -
After Fab 4, next round of astronaut selection may begin in 6 month
The current astronaut training centre in Bengaluru — where India’s Fabulous-4, Group Captains Prashanth Nair, Ajit Krishnan and Angad Prathap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, are training — is designed to cater only to demands of the first mission under Gaganyaan and Isro will build a larger training facility. Sources now indicate that the larger facility — most likely in Devanahalli although Challakere is not ruled out yet — could accommodate 25-30 astronauts -
Nasa captures stunning 'Necklace Nebula,' located 15,000 light-years away
Nasa presents 'cosmic jewelry,' Necklace Nebula, captured by Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing the stunning formation born from aging Sun-like stars' interaction. The image shared on Instagram mesmerized viewers with its ethereal beauty and cosmic allure. -
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX Starship launches on third test flight
SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, successfully conducted the third test launch of Starship, a key rocket for Nasa's lunar missions and Musk's Mars plans. The launch occurred at 8:25 am local time in southeast Texas, drawing over 1.5 million online viewers. The spacecraft was scheduled for liftoff around 8 am EDT (1200 GMT) from SpaceX's Starbase site near Boca Chica, Texas, by the Gulf of Mexico. -
SpaceX hoping to launch Starship farther in third test flight
SpaceX prepares for a pivotal Starship rocket launch following past setbacks. The 397-foot rocket, taller than the Statue of Liberty, aims for new milestones with 16.7 million pounds of thrust. The test flight targets payload delivery and in-orbit refueling, crucial for Nasa's Moon mission. SpaceX faces pressure to align with Nasa's 2026 deadline. -
Archaeologists found ancient artifacts dating back 2,000 years in UAE
Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery at the Abraq archaeological site in the of Umm Al Quwain region of UAE. According to Reuters, three golden coins, estimated to be 2,000 years old, have been found at this ancient site of Tell Abraq. The site dating back to 2500 BC, is considered one of the country's most significant archaeological sites. -
Cosmic cocktail: Cheers! NASA’s Webb telescope finds ethanol, other icy ingredients in space
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered icy compounds surrounding protostars, offering insights into the chemical foundations of habitable worlds. The study suggests that complex organic molecules (COMs) are formed through solid-phase reactions on cold dust grains and can be transported to planet-forming disks via comets and asteroids. -
11,000 years old burials reveal stone-age body piercings
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of prehistoric body piercing in human burials dating back 11,000 years. The findings shed light on the ancient practice of body augmentation and suggest cultural significance. The excavations at Boncuklu Tarla in Turkey uncovered over 100 ornamental objects used for piercings, providing the earliest evidence of body piercing in southwest Asia. -
Nasa's Webb and Hubble telescopes confirm cosmic expansion, deepen astronomical mystery
The Hubble Tension, a puzzle in cosmology, arises from the discrepancy in the observed rate of the universe's expansion and the expected rate. Collaboration between Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope eliminates measurement inaccuracies and suggests a potential misunderstanding involving dark energy. Future observations aim to bridge the gap between the universe's inception and its current state. -
Want to send your ashes to the moon? Here is how much you have to pay for it
The dream of spaceflight is becoming a reality through companies like Celestis and Elysium Space, offering memorial spaceflights to the moon. However, cultural opposition and legal challenges arise in the context of space burials and the commercialization of space. -
New study suggests dark matter as distorted parallel universe
Scientists at the University of Chicago’s Enrico Fermi Institute propose a theory suggesting that dark matter may be a distorted parallel universe that never fully developed. Dark matter, constituting over 80% of the universe's matter, remains mysterious and undetectable. The prevailing belief is that dark matter is non-baryonic, possibly composed of neutralinos or sterile neutrinos. -
AI chatbot helps Syria-based actress cope with grief and loss of mother
Sirine Malas copes with the loss of her mother Najah, who passed away from kidney failure, by using an AI-based bot system called Project December that simulates the deceased. She fills out an online form and chats with the bot for a nominal cost. The founder of the service, Jason Rohrer, warns about the potential addiction and detachment from reality. -
Restoring Ukraine science infrastructure will cost $1.3 billion: UN
More than 1,400 buildings belonging to scientific institutions in Ukraine have been damaged in Russia's invasion and restoring public science infrastructure will cost $1.26 billion, a UN agency said on Monday. The study said that a total of 1,443 buildings belonging to 177 scientific institutions had been damaged or destroyed by Russia's invasion. -
Nasa budget for fiscal year 2025: No significant increase, uncertainty looms
The White House has announced that Nasa is not set to receive a significant increase in its budget for fiscal year 2025. The proposed budget of $25.4 billion is a 2% increase from the previous year but remains uncertain. The budget includes funding for the Artemis program, crewed spaceflight efforts, commercial partnerships, and robotic planetary exploration. The Mars sample return project's budget will be determined based on recommendations from an independent review committee. Nasa aims to mai -
SpaceX station crew bound for Earth
Four astronauts left the International Space Station on Monday and were bound for Earth following a more than six month mission. Several private companies are working on commercial space stations to replace it, while China has already established its own orbital lab. -
Study finds consuming excessive salt can cause hypertension, heart disease
Intake of nutrients necessary for good cardiovascular and kidney health is suboptimal among the population in North India, according to a new study, which has shown excessive salt consumption exceeding recommended levels, inadequate potassium intake, and protein consumption below the recommended dietary allowance. -
New class of antiviral drugs against Covid infection developed
Scientists have discovered a new class of antiviral drugs with the potential to prevent or treat COVID-19 infections in a future outbreak. In a study published in the journal Nature, the researchers show that SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes COVID-19 - activates a pathway in cells that stops the production of peroxisomes and interferon, both key parts of the normal immune response. -
Research shows how altered protein folding drives multicellular evolution
Researchers found that altered protein folding, through experimental evolution, drives the creation of multicellular life. The study highlights the importance of the regulation of proteins and the need to understand the entire flow of genetic information in this process. Additionally, changes in cell shape and the cell cycle progression contribute to the development of tough bodies. -
Fertility clinic at civic hospital in Mumbai brings ray of hope for poor couples desiring children
A fertility clinic at a civic hospital in Mumbai has emerged as a ray of hope for couples from lower income groups who desire to have children as it provides treatment for infertility at low costs, officials said. The clinic started functioning in October last year at the civic-run Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Medical College, also known as Sion hospital. -
Decades of UFO sightings: Did Pentagon find sign of alien life?
A Pentagon agency established to study alleged alien encounters dating back decades discovered no evidence to support allegations that any of those cases were genuine sightings of extraterrestrials. The office also denied that US had or was hiding up a program to reverse-engineer alien technology. While some occurrences remain unexplained, nearly all of reports were false or had more commonplace causes. -
Global patent filings fall for first time in over a decade: UN
International patent filings declined last year for the first time in 14 years due to higher interest rates and economic uncertainty, the UN said Thursday, with India among the few countries bucking the trend. Economic uncertainties and especially higher interest rates last year were seen as key reasons for the decline. -
People with essential tremor may have increased risk of dementia
Research presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting suggests that people with essential tremor have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to the general population. However, the prevalence of dementia is lower than in people with Parkinson's disease. Physicians should educate individuals with essential tremor and their families about the increased risk and potential life changes. -
Mexican gray wolves boost their numbers, but a lack of genetic diversity remains a threat
The wild population of Mexican gray wolves in the southwestern U.S. is growing, but inbreeding and genetic crisis are threats to their survival. Environmental groups urge improved policies and more releases of captive wolves for genetic diversity. Pups from captivity and fostered wolf pups are part of genetic management. -
Alarming Nasa images show US east coast cities sinking at rapid pace
Nasa's satellite imagery and data, interpreted by scientists at Virginia Tech's Earth Observation and Innovation Lab, demonstrate that various East Coast regions, including major cities like New York, Baltimore, and Norfolk, are subsiding annually by 1 to 2 millimeters from 2007 to 2020.The study also suggests that the mid-Atlantic coast is experiencing more significant subsidence than the northeastern coast. -
Nasa unveils James Webb Space Telescope's upcoming missions
A total of 253 General Observers (GO) programs have been selected, dedicating over 5,500 hours to exploring various cosmic phenomena from July 2024 to June 2025. This initiative, valued at $10 billion, aims to expand upon the scientific achievements made since JWST started transmitting data back in 2022, a space.com said. -
Nasa's ice-hunting VIPER Moon rover prepares for launch
The rover's mission is to explore the lunar south pole, searching for water ice and other resources. This exploration is crucial for supporting Nasa's Artemis astronauts, including the first woman and the first person of color scheduled to walk on the moon in the Artemis 3 mission, targeted for 2026. Over a 100-day period, VIPER will traverse the lunar south pole region, creating detailed maps to locate water ice. -
Volcano on uninhabited Galapagos island erupts, sends lava flowing to sea
The La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina island in the Galapagos is erupting, posing no risk to humans. The island is famous for its Galapagos Island chain and diverse species, including iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorants, and a rare giant tortoise. -
SpaceX set to launch new crew to ISS
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are due to blast off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station. After an attempt was called off Saturday night due to strong winds, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is due to lift the travelers into orbit at 10:53 pm (0353 GMT Monday) from the Kennedy Space Center. -
Odysseus farewell: US Moon lander captures Earth's 'crescent' in parting shot
The US spacecraft Odysseus entered a dormant state as the lunar night began. The Intuitive Machines plans to wake it up after three weeks. Odysseus spacecraft sent a final transmission featuring the lunar surface and a distant shadowed Earth crescent, marking the first company in Nasa's commercial lunar delivery program. -
Indians exhibit most diverse Neanderthal ancestry globally: Study
Indian and American researchers have found substantial Neanderthal genes in modern Indian DNA, making Indians exhibit the most diverse Neanderthal ancestry globally. These genes impact immune function, disease risk, brain development, and muscle repair. Neanderthal DNA is linked to diseases like Lupus and Type 2 diabetes. The study provides insights into the survival trends of the elderly population in India. -
Asian elephants bury dead calves, finds study
Asian elephant herd members in north Bengal have been documented burying premature calves in irrigation trenches inside tea gardens. The behavior is unique to this species and has been observed in cases in Debpara, Chunabhati, Bharnabari, Majherdabri, and the New Dooars tea gardens near Gorumara and Buxa. In five case studies in north Bengal, herd members dragged the calves away from human settlements before burying them in "leg-upright position" in irrigation trenches inside tea gardens. -
Nasa's TIMED satellite narrowly avoids collision with defunct Russian satellite
NASA spacecraft, Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) mission, narrowly avoided a collision with an inactive Russian satellite in low Earth orbit. The potential consequences of a collision include significant debris generation, posing a threat to both NASA's satellite and other orbiting objects. This highlights the growing concern of the Kessler syndrome, where satellite debris triggers a chain reaction in low Earth orbit. -
Vaping may increase susceptibility to Covid infection: Study
Certain chemicals found in e-cigarettes may make vapers more susceptible to COVID-19 infection, according to a study. The liquid used in electronic cigarettes, called e-liquid, typically contains nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and flavour chemicals. The study, published in the American Journal of Physiology, found propylene glycol/vegetable glycerin alone or along with nicotine enhanced COVID-19 infection through different mechanisms. -
Nasa's James Webb telescope discovers an enigmatic ancient galaxy
Tagged as ZF-UDS-7329, this galaxy boasts a star population surpassing that of the Milky Way, even though it materialized merely 800 million years after the birth of the universe, which spans 13.8 billion years. This scenario suggests that these stars were formed without the influence of dark matter, a fundamental element according to conventional galaxy formation models, a space.com report said. -
Mumbai doctors find way to curb risk of cancer spread
Doctors at Tata Memorial Centre have discovered a mechanism for cancer metastasis and developed a nutraceutical therapy to reduce its risk. Their research reveals that dying cancer cells release 'chromosome fragments' (chromatin), which can fuse with healthy cells and form new tumors. This breakthrough finding offers hope for improved cancer treatment. Nutraceuticals, food products with added bioactive compounds or medicinal properties, can play a crucial role in promoting health beyond basic nu -
Oil India in agreement for earth science related studies in northeast region
State-owned company Oil India Limited, National Center for Seismology (NCS), and Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CES and HS) in Arunachal Pradesh have signed an agreement to conduct applied earth science studies in India, with a focus on Arunachal Pradesh and the northeastern region. Union Minister Kiren Rijiu said this was a historic day for Arunachal Pradesh.