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Newly Discovered 70-Million-Year-Old Snail Survived Mass Extinction

December 28, 2023

Scientists have discovered an extinct land snail species in Romania that remarkably survived a major extinction event that killed off 75% of species on Earth, according to a new study. Introducing Ferussina Petofiana The newly-dubbed species, Ferussina petofiana, belongs to ..

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Scientific Explanations for Moses Parting the Red Sea

December 27, 2023

In recent years, technological advances have enabled scientists to analyze legendary tales and religious mysteries with new analytical rigor. Recent research continues this quest to find scientific explanations for biblical events once attributed solely to divine intervention. A new study ..

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MeitY Issues Second Advisory to Social Media Platforms on Deepfakes

December 26, 2023

Deepfakes are fake digital content in the form of images, videos or audios. They are created using high-end artificial intelligence tools and deep learning technology. Deep learning is a type of machine learning that uses neural net simulations to analyse ..

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Bharatiya Space Station / Bharatiya Antariksha Station

December 26, 2023

India aims to establish its own permanent space station called ‘Bharatiya Space Station’ over the next 25 years. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set a target to launch the first module of this station by 2028. This forms ..

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What is Cold Moon?

December 26, 2023

The Cold Moon, also known as the Long Nights Moon, refers to the full moon occurring in December each year. It gets its name from the long, cold nights typical of midwinter. This year, the Cold Moon reaches peak illumination ..

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Omicron Subvariant JN.1

December 25, 2023

Researchers at the University of Tokyo predict that the omicron subvariant JN.1 (BA.2.86.1.1) is poised to become the dominant lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. This variant, distinguished by a spike protein mutation known as L455S or “FLip,” was designated ..

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