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Indian Navy and DRDO Achieve Milestone in Indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile Trials

November 24, 2023

In a significant stride towards self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta), the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully conducted Guided Flight Trials of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile. The milestone achievement occurred from a ..

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Ten New Trilobite Species Unearthed in Thailand

November 24, 2023

Researchers have made a significant discovery in Thailand, unearthing ten new species of trilobites, extinct arthropods that provide valuable insights into the Earth’s geological history spanning 490 million years. These fossils, hidden in a little-studied part of Thailand, could serve ..

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New Genus and Species of Silesaur Unearthed in Brazil

November 24, 2023

Paleontologists from the Federal University of Santa Maria have discovered a new genus and species of silesaur, naming it Amanasaurus nesbitti. This ancient creature lived in what is now Brazil during the Carnian age of the Late Triassic epoch, approximately ..

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Deformable Mirrors in Space Telescopes: Enabling Precise Exoplanet Imaging

November 24, 2023

Deformable mirrors (DM) are emerging as critical components in space telescopes, offering the capability to achieve wavefront control and correct optical aberrations. NASA highlights the potential of deformable mirrors in enabling the direct imaging of exoplanets by addressing imperfections and ..

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Space Travel May Pose Risk of Erectile Dysfunction, Rat Study Suggests

November 24, 2023

Experiments in rats suggest that extended periods in space, characterized by microgravity and exposure to cosmic radiation, could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction in male astronauts. The study, conducted at Florida State University, simulated microgravity using a hindlimb unloading ..

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James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers “Teenage” Galaxies in Cosmic Adolescence

November 24, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), operational since last year, has revealed groundbreaking insights into galaxies that could be considered the cosmic “teenagers.” Unlike the early galaxies observed, these entities, formed about 2-3 billion years post-Big Bang, show unique characteristics ..

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India-Australia RISE Accelerator Aims to Boost Circular Economy Startups

November 24, 2023

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have launched the Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator. This new initiative aims to support startups in the circular economy sector, fostering collaboration ..

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Bacterial Memory Unveiled: E. Coli’s Remarkable Recall Abilities

November 24, 2023

In groundbreaking research, scientists from the University of Texas and the University of Delaware have unveiled a surprising memory system in Escherichia coli (E. coli), a single-celled organism with no apparent brain or nervous system. This newfound ability allows E. ..

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25th Meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan

November 24, 2023

The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, chaired the 25th meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS DCP) on the coast of Vadinagar in Gujarat. This crucial gathering brought together major stakeholders, including ports, ..

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Himachal Pradesh Takes a Technological Leap in Education with Vidya Samiksha Kendra

November 24, 2023

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in Shimla recently. This innovative data repository is set to transform the state’s education system by incorporating technology and data-driven approaches. Data Repository for Ministry of Education ..

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