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What is Chondrostereum purpureum?

A recent case report published in Medical Mycology Case Reports revealed that a man in Kolkata, India, was infected with Chondrostereum purpureum, a plant fungus. This discovery has...

April 5, 2023

Three New Species of Bush Crickets

The world of insects is vast and diverse, with new species being discovered all the time. Recently, a team of researchers led by Aarini Ghosh and Ranjana Jaiswara...

April 5, 2023

Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission

On April 2, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted a successful Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in...

April 4, 2023

What is DAGGER Model?

Space weather, or the effects of solar activity on Earth’s magnetic environment, can have mild to severe impacts on various technologies and infrastructures, from power grids and communication...

April 4, 2023

Proba-3 Mission – An Overview

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, consisting of two spacecrafts, will demonstrate precision formation flying in space. It is set to revolutionize scientific observation and space applications....

April 3, 2023

Piezoelectric Effect in Liquids

The piezoelectric effect is a phenomenon whereby certain materials, such as quartz crystal, generate an electric current when subjected to mechanical stress. Recently, researchers have discovered that this...

April 1, 2023

What is Mukupirna fortidentata?

Scientists in Australia have discovered evidence of a previously unknown ancient marsupial called Mukupirna fortidentata. This ancient species roamed the country around 25 million years ago. Researchers at...

April 1, 2023

What is GRB 221009A?

In October 2022, astronomers recorded a pulse of gamma-ray radiation that could potentially overturn a decades-long theory of gamma-ray burst (GRB) jets. The radiation was captured by a...

April 1, 2023

What is Upward Lightning?

The phenomenon of upward lightning, also known as upward flashes, has long been a fascinating sight for scientists and observers alike. Recently, Brazilian researchers succeeded in capturing high-speed...

April 1, 2023

H3N8 and its Presence in China

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral disease that affects birds but can also be transmitted to humans and other animals, including horses and dogs....

March 31, 2023

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