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James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Massive “Cosmic Vine” in Early Universe

November 21, 2023

Astronomers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified a colossal chain of at least 20 closely packed galaxies from the early universe, offering insights into the formation of the most massive structures in the cosmos. The ..

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Enigmatic E Prime Layer Discovered in Earth’s Core

November 21, 2023

An international team of researchers, including scientists from Arizona State University (ASU), has uncovered a mysterious layer, known as the E prime layer, at the outermost part of Earth’s core. This discovery is attributed to the penetration of surface water ..

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NASA’s DSOC Achieves “First Light” with Record-Breaking Data Transmission

November 18, 2023

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment has made a groundbreaking achievement, reaching “first light” by successfully transmitting data via laser over a remarkable distance of nearly 10 million miles (16 million km). This accomplishment, approximately 40 times farther than ..

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Unveiling Megabeds: Evidence of Ancient Catastrophic Events

November 17, 2023

Megabeds are substantial deposits formed in marine basins as a result of catastrophic events, particularly volcanic eruptions. These deposits provide a historical record of millennia-spanning catastrophic incidents that have impacted the Mediterranean Sea region. Discovery in the Tyrrhenian Sea Researchers ..

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NISAR Mission Advances with Key Testing Milestones

November 16, 2023

he NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, a collaborative effort between NASA and ISRO, is making significant progress as it prepares for its scheduled launch in the first quarter of 2024. Scientists and engineers working on the mission have successfully ..

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New Gecko Species Discovered in Mizoram

November 15, 2023

Researchers have recently identified a new species of gecko in India, specifically in the town of Vairengte in Mizoram. Named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after its place of discovery, this gecko species is characterized by distinct features, particularly the number of femoral ..

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