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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

Anchitheriomys buceei – Ancient Beaver Species

Researchers from the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered a new species of ancient beaver in the fossil collections of the...

March 31, 2023

New Guinea Singing Dog

The New Guinea singing dog is also known as the New Guinea Highland dog. It is a dog species found in the New Guinea Highlands on the island...

March 30, 2023

What is chow-chow?

Chow-chow, also known as chayote, is a vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is not easily available in markets but is a popular ingredient in...

March 30, 2023

What is Dama celiae?

A team of researchers from the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Madrid, Spain, has described a new species of deer, Dama celiae, from fossils found in the...

March 30, 2023

LVM3 M3/OneWeb India – 2 Mission

On March 25, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) successfully launched the OneWeb India-2 mission, a significant achievement in space connectivity. The...

March 29, 2023

Tamil Nadu Brown Moray

A team of researchers have discovered a new species of Moray eel off the coast of Cuddalore, which is located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu....

March 29, 2023

Exostoma Dhritiae – New Species of Catfish from Arunachal Pradesh

A team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new catfish species in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery was announced in a statement by...

March 27, 2023

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