NASA Explores New X-Ray and Far-Infrared Space Missions
NASA has chosen two mission proposals to further investigate X-ray and far-infrared wavelengths, marking the start of a new class...
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Researchers Map the Largest-Ever Neural Connections in a Fruit Fly Brain
Scientists have developed the most detailed map of a fruit fly's brain to date, revealing nearly 140,000 neurons and 54.5 million...
Marburg Virus Claims 11 Lives in Rwanda Amid a Growing Outbreak
Rwanda is currently facing its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious pathogen related to Ebola. Since its...
Scientists Use Mayonnaise to Study Nuclear Fusion Material Behaviour
Mayonnaise, a staple condiment often found on sandwiches, is unexpectedly becoming a tool for scientists studying nuclear fusion. The unique...
India’s Varaha-3 Collects Essential Metals in the Andaman Sea
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has embarked on significant exploratory trials in the Andaman Sea using the Varaha-3,...
Curiosity Rover’s Wheels Show Wear but Keep Rolling on Mars
After over a decade of navigating the Martian surface, NASA's Curiosity rover is showing signs of wear and tear on...
A Massive Solar Flare Is Heading Towards Earth!
On October 3, 2024, the sun unleashed a colossal solar flare, registering as an X9.05 eruption, marking the most powerful...
Discover How Brain Signals Control Bionic Limbs
Recent advances in bionic limb technology have brought us closer to a reality once imagined in science fiction. A recent clinical...
Explore the Intriguing World of Samurai Beheading Rituals
Four newly translated Japanese texts provide valuable insights into the ritual of samurai beheading, specifically during the Edo period (1603...
How Ants Started Farming Fungi After the Dinosaurs
Ants have been farming fungi for an astonishing 66 million years, a practice that began shortly after the asteroid impact...
Did a River Capture Event Make Everest Taller?
A fascinating study suggests that Mount Everest, standing at 29,031.69 feet (8,848.86 m), may be taller than expected due to...
Alien Civilisations Might Destroy Themselves With Climate Change
A recent study by astrophysicists suggests that advanced alien civilisations might only have a thousand years before their planets become...
NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power
NASA has shut off one of Voyager 2's scientific instruments to preserve its remaining power as it journeys through interstellar...
October 2024 Skywatching Tips: Comets, Planets, and Moon Phases Explained
October offers a fascinating opportunity for skywatchers with a new comet making its appearance and several planets visible throughout the...
Is the US ready for a space rescue service?
A recent discussion among experts highlights a critical gap in the United States' capacity for in-space rescues. As human spaceflight...
NASA sends Europa Clipper to find life signs on Jupiter’s moon Europa
In the next few weeks, NASA will embark on a significant mission to Europa, the fourth-largest moon of Jupiter. Named...
MicroRNA Discovery Earns 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology
An unexpected discovery concerning gene regulation has earned Victor Ambros from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and Gary...
Curiosity rover sheds light on Mars’ past climate and habitability
NASA's Curiosity rover, currently exploring Gale Crater on Mars, has revealed critical insights into the planet's ancient climate. The research...
Hera Spacecraft Embarks on Mission to Study Asteroid Redirected by NASA
A spacecraft named Hera has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which...
Dwarf Planet Ceres Once Hosted a Muddy Ocean Below Its Icy Surface
Recent studies suggest that the dwarf planet Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, may...
