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Discovery of Rare Paintbrush Swift Butterfly in Himachal Pradesh

October 23, 2023

The rare Paintbrush Swift butterfly, a species uncommon in the western Himalayas, has been sighted and documented for the first time in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. This discovery marks an important milestone for butterfly enthusiasts and conservationists in the region. ..

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Johnson & Johnson’s Dengue Fever Pill Shows Promise in Trial

October 21, 2023

Johnson & Johnson has unveiled promising results from a trial of its experimental pill for dengue fever, a disease that currently lacks specific treatments. A Potential Breakthrough Johnson & Johnson’s experimental pill has shown effectiveness against dengue fever in a ..

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Innovative Flexible Supercapacitor Offers Promising Energy Storage Solution

October 20, 2023

As the demand for energy continues to surge, the quest for efficient and reliable energy storage solutions remains at the forefront of scientific research. Researchers striving to enhance energy storage capabilities have made significant strides in the development of a ..

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New Study Challenges Conventional Notions of Little Ice Age Climate

October 20, 2023

A recent study on the Little Ice Age (LIA), a significant global climatic event spanning from CE 1671 to 1942, has revealed intriguing findings that challenge the traditional belief of a uniformly cold and dry climate with reduced monsoon rainfall ..

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Melting Moon Dust to Create Solid Surfaces

October 19, 2023

The moon, with its lack of air, water, and extreme temperature fluctuations, poses numerous challenges for space agencies planning lunar missions. One of the most persistent challenges is lunar dust, which can erode space suits, clog machinery, interfere with scientific ..

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Quartz Nanocrystals Detected in Exoplanet’s Clouds

October 19, 2023

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a remarkable discovery in the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-17b, located approximately 1,300 light-years away from Earth. The Exoplanet and Its Atmosphere WASP-17b: This exoplanet is classified as a “hot Jupiter” ..

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Orionid Meteor Shower

October 19, 2023

The annual Orionid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky in October 2023. The Orionid Meteor Shower Annual Phenomenon: The Orionid meteor shower occurs every October as Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, ..

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China’s Underwater “Ghost Particle” Detector

October 19, 2023

In a groundbreaking scientific endeavor, China is constructing the world’s largest “ghost particle” detector, the Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (TRIDENT), also known as “Hai ling” or “Ocean Bell” in Chinese. Situated 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) beneath the surface of the ..

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Climate Domino Effect: Exploring Teleconnections

October 19, 2023

In the era of rapidly increasing extreme weather events due to climate change, a recent study shines a light on the intricate web of interconnected climate phenomena known as “teleconnections.” These interrelated climate behaviors, which often span thousands of kilometers, ..

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Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Unveils Diversity of Venomous Snakes

October 18, 2023

The written records of ancient civilizations provide a remarkable window into the world of animals that once shared the landscape with our ancestors. A recent study delving into venomous snake descriptions found in an ancient Egyptian papyrus has uncovered a ..

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