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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Progress Update

December 6, 2023

India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) recently announced that the propulsion module used for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, designed to carry the lander-rover to the moon, has successfully returned to an orbit around the Earth. Experiment Overview The ..

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White Lung Syndrome Outbreak

December 2, 2023

A new strain of bacterial pneumonia, commonly referred to as ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ is causing concern in various countries, including China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Primarily affecting children between the ages of three and eight, this illness ..

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NASA’s Vision for Lunar Colonies by 2040

December 1, 2023

NASA’s ambitious plan to establish human settlements on the moon by 2040 has captivated the imagination of scientists, engineers, and dreamers worldwide. The Artemis program, a comprehensive initiative by the US space agency, charts a course for humanity’s significant leap ..

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Odyssey Orbiter’s Martian Spectacle

December 1, 2023

In its 22nd year exploring the Martian terrain, NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter has treated scientists and space enthusiasts to a breathtaking view of Mars. The recent captures showcase mesmerizing clouds, swirling dust, and a glimpse of one of Mars’ ..

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Harmony in the Cosmos: The Chain of Resonance

December 1, 2023

Much like the dance of our solar system’s planets around the Sun, a distant planetary system, residing within our own Milky Way, unveils a mesmerizing spectacle. Six worlds elegantly orbit their radiant star, akin to the choreography of our planetary ..

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Unveiling the Swift Spin of Sagittarius A

November 30, 2023

At the heart of our galaxy lies Sagittarius A*, a colossal black hole that has captivated astronomers for years. A recent study, utilizing NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, delves into the mysteries of this black hole, revealing not only its rapid ..

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Unveiling the Mystery of STEVE: Not Your Average Aurora

November 30, 2023

Nature has a way of surprising us, and the recent sightings of green and purple lights in the northern skies have sparked curiosity. Initially assumed to be auroras, these vibrant ribbons are, in fact, a unique atmospheric phenomenon known as ..

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AstroSat Space Telescope Detects 600th Gamma-Ray Burst

November 29, 2023

India’s AstroSat space telescope has reached a significant milestone by detecting its 600th Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB), showcasing the sustained performance of its Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI) eight years post-launch. Gamma-Ray Bursts, representing the demise of massive stars or neutron ..

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Concerns Rise Over Unusual Syphilis Cases: Potential New Bacterial Strain

November 29, 2023

In a puzzling turn of events, five women in Michigan have contracted syphilis, with their eyes being the primary site of infection after engaging in sexual encounters with the same man. Scientists are now expressing concern that a potential new ..

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Revisiting History: Women as Hunters in Prehistoric Societies

November 29, 2023

For years, the narrative of prehistoric societies perpetuated the idea of ‘Man, the Hunter,’ asserting that men were the primary hunters while women gathered. This theory, influencing the division of labor based on gender, has been challenged by recent studies ..

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