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OpenAI’s Open-Weight Language Model

April 2, 2025

OpenAI is poised to launch its first open-weight language model since GPT-2. The model is expected to feature reasoning capabilities. It aims to provide developers with publicly accessible trained parameters. This move comes in response to competition from other companies ..

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Future Circular Collider

April 2, 2025

The Future Circular Collider (FCC) is an ambitious project proposed by CERN to succeed the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Unveiled in 2025, the FCC aims to address fundamental questions in physics and enhance our understanding of the universe. This initiative ..

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SpaceX’s Fram2 Mission

March 31, 2025

Recently, SpaceX is set to launch the Fram2 mission. The mission will take astronauts directly over Earth’s polar regions. It aims to conduct a series of scientific experiments. These include the first X-ray in space and cultivating mushrooms in microgravity. ..

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What is Semicryogenic Engine?

March 31, 2025

Recently, ISRO achieved breakthrough in space propulsion technology with the successful hot test of its Semicryogenic engine. This engine is designed to power the Semicryogenic booster stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) and boasts a thrust of 2,000 kN. ..

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End of Gaia Mission

March 28, 2025

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially concluded its Gaia mission on March 27, 2025. Launched in December 2013, Gaia has advanced our understanding of the Milky Way galaxy. This mission has provided unprecedented vital information about the galaxy’s structure ..

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Health Risks of Martian Dust for Astronauts

March 28, 2025

Recent advancements in space exploration have raised concerns about the health risks associated with Martian dust. Researchers from several prestigious institutions have identified the toxic components of Martian dust and the necessary precautions for astronauts. As NASA and the Chinese ..

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Lyme Disease Treatment Breakthrough

March 27, 2025

Recent advancements in Lyme disease research have revealed a promising target for therapeutics. Scientists have identified an enzyme called BbLDH, crucial for the survival and infectivity of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This discovery paves the way for more effective treatments ..

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

March 26, 2025

DNA fingerprinting has revolutionised the fields of forensics, genealogy, and medicine. It is a powerful tool used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic makeup. This technology relies on the analysis of DNA, which is present in every cell ..

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Earth’s Oldest Meteorite Impact Crater

March 26, 2025

Recent discoveries in the Pilbara region of Western Australia have revealed the oldest known meteorite impact crater on Earth. Formed over 3.5 billion years ago, this crater predates all previously known craters by more than a billion years. The findings ..

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Challenges in Eliminating Tuberculosis

March 25, 2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains global health challenge. Despite advances in medicine, it affects millions each year. TB is primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly targets the lungs but can also affect other organs. Types of Tuberculosis TB can ..

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