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SpaceX Launches GSAT-20 Satellite for India

November 19, 2024

India is advancing its communication capabilities with the upcoming launch of GSAT-20 which will be carried out by SpaceX on November 19, 2024. The collaboration marks a partnership between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and SpaceX. Launch Details The ..

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Andhra Pradesh’s New Semiconductor Policy 2024-29

November 19, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Semiconductor & Display Fab Policy 2024-29, which aims to attract investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing. It also covers related sectors like Outsourced Assembly & Testing (OSAT) and assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packing ..

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Bathydevius Caudactylus: New Species of Bioluminescent Sea Slug Discovered

November 19, 2024

Recently, researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) revealed a remarkable discovery. They identified a glowing sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, in the ocean’s midnight zone. This unique mollusk challenges previous understandings of deep-sea life. Discovery Background The discovery ..

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Dengue Surge Linked to Climate Change

November 18, 2024

Dengue fever cases are at record levels worldwide, with studies linking 19% of the rise to climate change, which is expected to worsen by 2050. Predictions indicate a potential 40-60% rise in cases, with some areas facing increases of 150-200%. ..

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What is Mechanical Qubit?

November 18, 2024

Quantum computers can solve problems that classical computers cannot by using qubits, the basic units of quantum information, and new mechanical qubits have boosted their potential. What are Mechanical Qubits? Mechanical qubits are tiny systems, akin to drum skins, that ..

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Chinese Astronauts Successfully Raised Four Zebrafish in Space

November 18, 2024

Chinese scientists achieved a big breakthrough in space ecology by keeping a closed aquatic system working during the Shenzhou-18 mission, which ended on November 4, 2024, setting a new record for space ecological studies. The Experiment Overview The closed ecosystem ..

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Breakthrough in Quantum Magnetic Materials

November 16, 2024

Recent advancements in material science have revealed a novel method for creating quantum magnetic materials. Researchers have focused on a ruthenium-based framework. This marks an important stride towards realizing the elusive ‘Kitaev quantum spin liquid state’. About Quantum Spin Liquids ..

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Chang’e-6: Historic Lunar Sample Retrieval

November 16, 2024

In June 2024, China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft achieved an important milestone and successfully retrieved the first surface samples from the moon’s far side. This region has remained unexplored until now. The samples are shedding light on the moon’s geological history and ..

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