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NASA’s Crew-8 Mission Delayed by Severe Florida Weather

October 23, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission is currently delayed in returning to Earth. Severe weather in Florida’s splashdown zones has forced this delay. Consecutive hurricanes, Helene and Milton, have caused disruption and danger. Hurricanes Impacting Return Hurricane Helene struck Florida two weeks ..

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New Snake Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

October 23, 2024

A new snake species has been identified in the Western Himalayas. Scientists named it Anguiculus dicaprioi. The species honors actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio for his wildlife conservation efforts. Species Classification Anguiculus dicaprioi belongs to the Colubridae family. This is ..

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India-China Sign Border Deal After Four-Year Negotiations

October 23, 2024

India and China signed a border deal after four years of negotiations. This agreement focuses on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The deal aims to enhance patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok ..

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Pink Cocaine: Risks and Recent Controversies

October 23, 2024

Pink cocaine has recently gained notoriety as a party drug. Reports indicate that Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, had pink cocaine in his system at the time of his death. This incident has sparked discussions about the ..

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US Detains $43 Million in Indian Solar Panel Shipments

October 23, 2024

In August 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained shipments of solar panels from India valued at nearly $43 million. This action aligns with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) enacted by the Biden Administration. The UFLPA ..

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India’s Mission Mausam

October 23, 2024

Mission Mausam was launched by the Government of India in September 2024. This initiative aims to enhance weather forecasting and manage specific weather events. The mission seeks to control rainfall, hail, fog, and later, lightning strikes. Importance of Cloud Physics ..

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Diamond Dust Proposed as Geoengineering Solution for Global Warming

October 23, 2024

A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that diamond dust could be an effective SRM material. The study compared seven compounds and found diamonds to be the most efficient for reflecting solar radiation. Researchers propose spraying five million ..

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Andhra Pradesh Plans Law to Boost Childbirth Rates

October 23, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced plans to create a law encouraging residents to have more children. He highlighted a population deficit, stating that fewer than two children per family leads to a rapid decline in the ..

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