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Neonatal Sepsis

March 4, 2025

A research published in The Lancet Global Health journal reveals alarming statistics regarding sepsis in newborns across India. The study examined over 6,600 cases in five district hospitals. It found that portion of newborns diagnosed with sepsis face high mortality ..

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Narwhal’s Hunting Behaviour

March 4, 2025

Recent studies have revealed fascinating vital information about the behaviours of narwhals in the Arctic. These iconic marine mammals are known for their long, spiral tusks. Researchers have now observed how narwhals use these tusks for hunting Arctic char and ..

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New Species Discoveries in India and Sri Lanka

March 3, 2025

Researchers recently discovering two new species of jumping spiders in India and a unique leaf-nosed bat in Sri Lanka. These findings highlight the ecological richness of the region and the need for further exploration and conservation efforts. New Spider Species ..

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Blue Ghost Mission 1

March 3, 2025

On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost Mission 1, on the Moon. This marks only the second private mission to achieve a lunar landing and the first to do so upright. This milestone reflects the ..

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Link Between Lightning and Earth’s Radiation Belts

March 1, 2025

Recent studies have revealed intriguing connections between lightning and the Earth’s radiation belts. High-energy particles, primarily electrons and protons, are present in two distinct Van Allen radiation belts encircling our planet. These belts were first discovered in the 1950s and ..

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Aditya-L1 Captures the First-ever Image of Kernel

March 1, 2025

India’s first dedicated space-based solar mission, Aditya-L1, has achieved milestone. On February 22, 2025, the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard Aditya-L1 captured the first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’ in the lower solar atmosphere. This observation is crucial ..

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Encephalitis as Public Health Issue

March 1, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified encephalitis as a pressing public health issue. This announcement comes amidst rising cases and under-reporting in India. Experts advocate for a national strategy to effectively address the disease. About Encephalitis Encephalitis is an ..

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Lunar Trailblazer Satellite

February 28, 2025

NASA recently launched the Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite aimed at locating water on the moon. This mission is crucial for future lunar exploration. Water is essential for sustaining human life and can be converted into oxygen and hydrogen fuel. The ..

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Athena Moon Lander

February 28, 2025

Recently, Intuitive Machines launched its second lunar mission, the Athena moon lander, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. This mission follows the company’s historic achievement as the first private entity to successfully land on the moon. The Athena mission, part of ..

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Why is Mars Red?

February 27, 2025

For years, scientists believed that the Mars’ red hue was solely due to iron minerals rusting in dry conditions. However, new research indicates a wetter history for Mars. This research combines spacecraft data from the European Space Agency (ESA) and ..

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