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NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope

February 4, 2025

NASA is on the brink of launching SPHEREx, a groundbreaking space telescope. Scheduled for launch no earlier than February 27, 2025, SPHEREx aims to provide a comprehensive view of the cosmos. With a budget of just $488 million, it promises ..

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Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas

February 4, 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras recently launched the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA). This initiative aims to enhance cancer research in India. It addresses the under-representation of Indian genetic data in global cancer studies. The launch comes ahead of ..

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Socioeconomic Status and Genetic Susceptibility to Obesity

February 3, 2025

Recent research has brought into light the complex relationship between genetic factors and socioeconomic status in childhood obesity. A study involving 6,400 schoolchildren in India has demonstrated that socioeconomic status influences the genetic predisposition to obesity. This research, led by ..

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China’s Shenzhou-19 Demonstrates Artificial Photosynthesis

February 3, 2025

Recently, China’s Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the Tiangong space station made advancement in space exploration by successfully conducting the first in-orbit demonstration of “artificial photosynthesis” technology. This breakthrough allows for the production of oxygen and rocket fuel ingredients in space, enhancing ..

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Large Area Additive Manufacturing Technology

February 3, 2025

Recent advancements in Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) have emerged from a collaborative initiative involving IIT Hyderabad, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and various industry partners. This effort has resulted in the development of a state-of-the-art LAAM system, ..

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ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Faces Orbit Raising Challenges

February 3, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently encountered a setback with the NVS-02 satellite. Launched on January 29, 2025, this marked ISRO’s 100th launch. The satellite was intended to be positioned in a designated orbital slot. However, a valve malfunction ..

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New Species of Conundrum

February 3, 2025

Recent research has revealed findings regarding cardamom, often referred to as the ‘Queen of Spices’. An international team has identified six close relatives of Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), expanding our understanding of this vital spice. This discovery may enhance spice ..

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Who is Shubhanshu Shukla?

February 1, 2025

Recently, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Selected to pilot the Axiom Mission 4, Shukla represents milestone for India’s participation in human spaceflight. The ..

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Indian Navy Women Officers Cross Point Nemo

February 1, 2025

Recently, two Indian Navy women officers, Lt. Cdr. Dilna K. and Lt. Cdr. Roopa A., successfully navigated through Point Nemo, the most remote location on Earth, during their expedition aboard the sailing vessel INSV Tarini. This historic journey is part ..

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Novel Method for Coronal Mass Ejection Analysis

January 31, 2025

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to the development of a novel method for analysing Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). This method allows scientists to determine the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of CMEs using single-point observations from spacecraft. CMEs ..

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