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FluxJet: Canada Unveils 621 mph Magnetically-Levitating Train Concept
The realm of futuristic high-speed transport took a leap forward this week as Canada announced development plans for a magnetically-levitating train capable of exceeding airliner speeds to connect Edmonton and Calgary. Billed as a hybrid between an aircraft and train, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Peregrine Mission-1 Faces Anomaly
A new era of commercial lunar exploration dawned recently as NASA booked passage on a private company’s robotic moon lander alongside some unusual companions – the cremated remains of Star Trek icons and renowned scientists. First Private Moon Landing Since ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
New Antibiotic Compound Effective Against Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Trials
Antibiotic resistance arises when disease-causing bacteria mutate and evolve over time to evade the effects of commonly used antibiotic drugs. This global public health crisis has accelerated with misuse of antibiotics, enabling bacterial strains like Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA Announces Grant Winners Under NIAC Program
NASA has announced 13 winning ideas in Phase 1 of its NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program funds early-stage studies to encourage pioneering space technology ideas that could transform future NASA missions. Program ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ISRO Tests Fuel Cell in Space for Future Missions
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a fuel cell aboard a PSLV rocket launch on January 1st, 2023. The hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell generated electricity along with heat and water – all essential for human spaceflights. Ideal for Sustained ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
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NASA Tests Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine for Future Mars Missions
NASA has successfully tested a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) that can potentially halve travel time to Mars. The engine detonates fuel in explosive bursts instead of continuous combustion to achieve more powerful and efficient thrust. Key Details About RDRE ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs