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Penrose Tiling Problem and the “The Hat” Shape

In the world of mathematics, there are problems that have been around for centuries, or even millennia, waiting to be solved. One such problem is the Penrose tiling...

April 7, 2023

Squirrelpox Virus in Wales

Red squirrels are one of Britain’s most iconic species, and yet, they are under threat from a virus that causes a fatal disease known as squirrelpox. The virus...

April 7, 2023

What is Sea Lamprey?

A marine biologist in The Netherlands, Jaco Havermans, recently spotted a rare sea lamprey on a beach. The sea lamprey, which is a parasitic fish, was found for...

April 5, 2023

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

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