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What are Heat Domes?

April 24, 2023

Heat domes are high-pressure systems that result in extremely hot and dry weather conditions, causing a variety of impacts on human health, the environment, and society. As the frequency and intensity of heat domes increase, understanding their causes, impacts, and ..

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PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 Mission

April 22, 2023

Recently, ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 mission to send two Singapore-made satellite into space. An Orbital Experimental module was also launched as part of this mission to carry out tests in the space vacuum. TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4 TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4 ..

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What is SuperBIT?

April 22, 2023

SuperBIT is a state-of-the-art scientific instrument designed to measure precise weak gravitational lensing of galaxy clusters. As the joint project of Durham University, the University of Toronto, Princeton University, and NASA, SuperBIT aims to detect the presence and quantity of ..

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What is GRX-810?

April 22, 2023

NASA researchers have developed a new high-strength, high-temperature-resistant alloy called GRX-810 that could revolutionize the aerospace industry. Development of GRX-810 GRX-810 is a nickel-cobalt-chromium-based alloy developed by materials scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. The alloy was developed using a ..

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Type 2 Diabetes and COVID-19

April 20, 2023

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar. The disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels and can lead to a number of serious health complications. Recent research has found ..

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Tripedalia maipoensis

April 20, 2023

Scientists from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have made an exciting discovery in Mai Po Nature Reserve, located in northern Hong Kong. They recently found a new species of box jellyfish, which is the first of its kind to be ..

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Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager

April 19, 2023

RHESSI (Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) is a NASA satellite that has been orbiting the Earth for over 20 years, providing valuable insights into the sun’s powerful bursts of energy known as solar flares. Launched in 2002 and ..

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Ningaloo Eclipse

April 19, 2023

On April 20, sky gazers and astronomy enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for a rare celestial event known as the “Ningaloo Eclipse.” This solar eclipse is unique as it is a hybrid eclipse, transitioning from an annular eclipse ..

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Plants’ Distress Noises and Contributions of Jagadish Chandra Bose

April 19, 2023

Plants are often thought of as silent, passive beings that lack the ability to communicate. However, recent research by a group of scientists at Tel Aviv University has challenged this notion. The group, led by biologist Lilach Hadany, has discovered ..

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Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) Waves

April 19, 2023

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) have identified and studied Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a form of plasma waves observed in the Earth’s magnetosphere, at the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri. Plasma – The Fourth State of Matter ..

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