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Why Jupiter’s Moon Io is the Most Volcanic Place in the Solar System?

Recent discoveries have brought to light the extraordinary volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon Io. NASA’s Juno mission has provided new insights, confirming Io as the most volcanically active body in our solar system, published in Nature, addresses a long-standing mystery ..

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ESA’s EnVision Mission to Study Venus

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially confirmed the EnVision mission to explore Venus, which aims to deepen our understanding of Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. Scheduled to launch in 2031, EnVision will utilize advanced radar technology to penetrate Venus’s harsh ..

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Sora: OpenAI Launches AI Video Generation Tool

OpenAI has introduced Sora, a cutting-edge AI tool that transforms written commands into videos, marking advancement in text-to-video technology, allowing users to create imaginative content effortlessly. However, OpenAI is prioritizing safety and ethical considerations in its deployment. Features of Sora ..

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NASA Studies New X-ray Binary System

NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has recently investigated the X-ray binary system Swift J1727.8-1613, also known as Swift J1727. This system consists of two stars in orbit, one collapsed into a black hole after exhausting its nuclear fuel. Formation ..

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Elon Musk Reaches Historic $400 Billion Net Worth

Elon Musk is the first person to achieve a net worth of $400 billion, a milestone driven by financial moves and political developments. Musk sold shares of SpaceX, which greatly increased his wealth, and the recent U.S. election results also ..

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India to Launch ‘Bharat Antariksha Station’ by 2035

The announcement of the ‘Bharat Antariksha Station’ marks a milestone, and is expected to be operational by 2035. An Indian astronaut is also anticipated to land on the moon by 2040, which reflects India’s growing capabilities in space technology. Bharat ..

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Google Unveils ‘GenCast’ for Weather Forecasting

Google’s DeepMind team recently launched GenCast, a new AI model that excels in weather prediction and has surpassed the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). GenCast provides faster and more accurate forecasts, extending up to 15 days ahead. GenCast ..

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TRAI Clarifies Definitions of International and Domestic SMS Traffic

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently clarified the definitions of international and domestic SMS traffic, which follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in August 2022. TRAI aimed to provide clear guidelines to improve regulatory ..

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