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Zimbabwe Launches Second Satellite ZIMSAT-2

November 8, 2024

Zimbabwe successfully launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2. This event marks an important advancement in the country’s space programme. The launch took place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia, following the deployment of Zimbabwe’s first satellite, ZimSat-1, in November 2022. The ..

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RNA Editing Revolutionizes Genetic Disorder Treatments

November 7, 2024

Wave Life Sciences, a Massachusetts biotechnology firm, made headlines. They became the first company to treat a genetic condition using RNA editing in clinical trials. This milestone marks the growing significance of RNA in medicine, especially following the success of ..

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Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses)

November 6, 2024

The European Space Agency (ESA) has started initial planning for a mission to explore a large asteroid called Apophis, officially known as asteroid (99942). This mission, named the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (RAMSES), is designed to reach Apophis ..

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Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite

November 5, 2024

Japan is pioneering a new era in space exploration with the launch of the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat. This innovative project is a collaboration between Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry. The satellite is scheduled to launch atop a SpaceX ..

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Nickel Toxicity Linked to Sterol Biosynthesis in Cells

November 5, 2024

Researchers from the University of Georgia published an important study in the journal PLoS Genetics. They discovered a link between nickel exposure and sterol deficiency in mammalian and fungal cells. This connection was unexpected and has implications for understanding nickel ..

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New Leafless Orchid Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

November 4, 2024

Botanists announced the discovery of a new orchid species, Gastrodia lohitensis. This find occurred in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district. It adds to India’s list of unique, endemic plants. Gastrodia lohitensis was discovered in bamboo thickets near Tezu. It thrives in ..

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Scientists Discover First Black Hole Triple System

November 2, 2024

A groundbreaking study has revealed the existence of a “black hole triple” system. This discovery marks the first time scientists have identified such a configuration in space. The system is located approximately 8,000 light years from Earth, in the constellation ..

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Scientists Discover Lost Mayan City Using LiDAR

November 2, 2024

Scientists announced the discovery of a lost Mayan city in the Mexican jungle. This finding was made possible through the use of LiDAR technology. The dense vegetation that typically obscures archaeological sites was penetrated, revealing ancient structures below. What is ..

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