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)...
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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...
PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often termed “forever chemicals,” is raising concerns over its impact on wildlife health....
Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The next full Moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will occur on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:27 p.m. EST,...
Ammonium Hydrosulfide Identified as Primary Component of Jupiter’s Clouds
Recent findings have challenged the traditional understanding of Jupiter's clouds, showing they are not primarily composed of ammonia ice. Instead,...
Antarctica’s Melting Ice Could Awaken Hidden Volcanoes, Impact Climate Change
Antarctica's melting ice sheet, driven by global climate change, could potentially awaken over 100 hidden volcanoes buried beneath its surface....
Research Reveals New Details About NGC 5018 Galaxy’s Clusters
A comprehensive analysis of the NGC 5018 galaxy group has been conducted, shedding light on its globular cluster (GC) system....
SpaceX Starship’s 7th Test Flight Set for January 10
SpaceX's Starship is set to conduct its seventh flight test, marking another step in the company's push for fully reusable...
Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen’s Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study
A detailed analysis of Yemeni genomes has shed light on ancient migration patterns, uncovering genetic influences from the Levant, Arabia,...
