New Cartilage Type Found: Lipocartilage Resembles Fat, Boosts Elasticity
A newly identified form of cartilage, distinct from the three commonly recognised types, has been described by scientists. This tissue,...
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Astronomers Discover Water and Carbon Dioxide in WASP-166 b’s Atmosphere
Astronomers have analysed the atmosphere of WASP-166 b, a hot super-Neptune exoplanet, revealing the presence of water and carbon dioxide....
Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
The extinction of many kangaroo species in Australia around 40,000 years ago might have been caused more by human activities...
SpaceX Launches NROL-153 Mission, Deploying Next-Gen Spy Satellites
Another significant mission was undertaken by SpaceX on January 9, with the deployment of a new set of spy satellites...
16th-Century Royal Burial Treasures Found in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral
A remarkable discovery has been made in Lithuania's Vilnius Cathedral, where 16th-century royal burial regalia were recovered after being concealed...
AI transforms auroral research, helping predict geomagnetic storms
A breakthrough in auroral research has been made through artificial intelligence, aiding scientists in the classification and study of northern...
Supernova Remnant G278.94+1.35 is Closer to Earth, Claims New Study
A significant discovery involving a supernova remnant in the Milky Way, identified as G278.94+1.35, has been made by a team...
NISAR: NASA & ISRO’s joint satellite to monitor Earth like never before
A collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has resulted in the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar)...
Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently
Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but parasitic wasps known for their painful stings. These insects, often called...
Parasite Manipulates Plant Cells to Attract Insects for Its Transmission
A bacterial parasite has been observed to influence plant cell behaviour in a way that enhances its own transmission through...
Photosynthetic Machinery from Plants Operates Within Hamster Cells
A breakthrough experiment has showcased the ability of chloroplasts, essential for photosynthesis in plants, to function inside animal cells. Red...
SpaceX’s Starship to Launch its 7th Flight Test on January 13 with New Payloads
SpaceX is set to launch its Starship rocket for its seventh flight test on January 13, with liftoff planned at...
Drone mapping reveals ancient settlement in the Caucasus Mountains
A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the Caucasus Mountains where an ancient Bronze Age settlement, Dmanisis Gora, has been...
Ancient Geological Hotspot Linked to Great Lakes’ Depth and Formation
Evidence has emerged pointing to a significant role played by an ancient geographic hotspot in shaping the Great Lakes. Researchers...
LA wildfires rage as Santa Ana winds spread flames across 13,000 acres
Raging wildfires in Los Angeles County have scorched over 13,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as...
Why Did ISRO Delay SpaDeX Space Docking Experiment for the Second Time?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delayed its ambitious Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time. Initially scheduled...
Rubin Observatory’s 2025 Debut Could Unveil Hidden Dark Comets in Space
Astronomers are anticipating a breakthrough in the discovery of dark comets in 2025, with the highly awaited Vera C. Rubin...
ISRO Postpones Docking of SpaDeX Satellites Again
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) mission which was scheduled for Thursday, after...
Blue Origin New Glenn Set for Launch on January 10 from Cape Canaveral
The highly anticipated debut launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has been scheduled for January 10, 2025. The heavy-lift...
Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
New research has revealed that spiders use specialised hairs on their legs to detect airborne scents, offering fresh insights into...
