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ISRO Conducts Trajectory Correction Maneuver for Aditya L1 Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the successful execution of a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) for its Aditya L1 spacecraft. Aditya L1 is on a 110-day...

October 9, 2023

Watermeal and Space Nutrition

Researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand are exploring the remarkable potential of watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. Conducted...

October 9, 2023

Miura-1 Rocket: Europe’s First Private Rocket Launch

Spanish aerospace company PLD Space has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its recoverable Miura-1 rocket. This achievement marks Europe’s first fully private rocket launch and offers...

October 9, 2023

NASA to Launch Psyche Mission

NASA is gearing up for an ambitious mission called Psyche, where a high-tech spacecraft will embark on a 2.2 billion mile journey to explore an asteroid known as...

October 9, 2023

Study Suggests HDL Cholesterol Levels May Impact Dementia Risk in Older Adults

A recent study published in Neurology has raised questions about the relationship between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and the risk of dementia in older adults. The research...

October 6, 2023

Study Reveals Global Impact of Metal Mining Contamination on Floodplains

A study recently published in the journal Science estimates that approximately 23 million people worldwide live on floodplains contaminated by toxic waste from metal mining activity. The research...

October 5, 2023

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Dust Devil on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a fascinating sight on Mars—an image of a dust devil swirling across the planet’s Jezero Crater. This event, recorded on August 30, 2023, during...

October 5, 2023

Discovery of Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects in Orion Nebula

Dozens of planet-sized objects have been discovered in the Orion Nebula through observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope, raising questions about the formation of these entities....

October 5, 2023

Bird Migration Patterns in the Himalayas Linked to Diet and Habitat Availability

A recent study, published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, has examined the seasonal elevational shifts of 302 Himalayan bird species, revealing that the majority of these...

October 4, 2023

Study Finds High Levels of Cancer-Causing Heavy Metals in Odisha Wetlands

While the water from these wetlands is not directly used for human consumption, people in surrounding communities can indirectly consume heavy metals by consuming various foods from these...

October 4, 2023

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