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Uranus: New Insights Into Its Mystifying Magnetic Field

November 14, 2024

Recent studies have revitalized interest in Uranus, the ice giant visited by Voyager 2 in 1986. New analyses of Voyager 2’s data reveal complexities in Uranus’s magnetic field. These findings challenge previous assumptions about the planet’s magnetosphere. They may also ..

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Mnemiopsis leidyi: The Time-Traveling Comb Jelly

November 13, 2024

Recent research has revealed a remarkable phenomenon in marine biology. A newly identified species of comb jelly, known scientifically as Mnemiopsis leidyi, possesses the extraordinary ability to reverse its aging process. This challenges long-standing beliefs about the life cycles of ..

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IIT Madras and ISRO Launch Research Centre for Spacecraft Thermal Management

November 13, 2024

IIT Madras is partnering with ISRO to create a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. This collaboration aims to enhance research in thermal management for spacecraft and launch vehicles. ISRO has allocated Rs 1.84 Crore as seed funding ..

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NISAR: A New Era in Earth Observation

November 13, 2024

NASA and ISRO are collaborating on the NISAR satellite. This mission aims to enhance Earth observation and disaster preparedness. NISAR will track changes on Earth’s surface with remarkable precision. It will monitor ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, and vegetation. The ..

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Breakthrough in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Treatment

November 12, 2024

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but serious skin condition. Recent research has achieved an important breakthrough in curing this life-threatening disease. A team of researchers collaborated with WEHI to identify a new treatment approach. This marks the first ..

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Microplastics Impact Weather and Climate Patterns

November 12, 2024

Recent studies reveal that microplastics in the atmosphere may influence weather and climate. Research from Penn State indicates these tiny particles can facilitate ice formation in clouds. This discovery adds to the understanding of microplastics’ pervasive presence on Earth. Their ..

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SpaceX Launches Koreasat-6A Successfully

November 12, 2024

SpaceX achieved another milestone by launching the Koreasat-6A satellite. This event took place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission was important for both the satellite deployment and the performance of the reusable rocket. The mission aimed to send the ..

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Turritopsis dohrnii: The Immortal Jellyfish

November 12, 2024

The quest for immortality has intrigued humanity for centuries. Various cultures have sought ways to extend life. Recently, scientists have turned their attention to a unique marine creature known as Turritopsis dohrnii, or the immortal jellyfish. This jellyfish can reverse ..

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