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Microplastics in Clouds Hanging Atop Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama
The ingestion and inhalation of microplastics by both humans and animals have raised concerns. These particles have been found in human organs, including the lungs, brains, hearts, blood, placentas, and feces. While their toxicity is still under investigation, studies on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Parker Solar Probe’s New Speed Record
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the fastest human-made object in history. During its 17th orbit around the sun, the probe reached a staggering speed of 635,266 kilometers (394,736 miles) per hour, surpassing its own record ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Coolant Leak Raises Concerns About Russian Segment of the International Space Station
The Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) has experienced its third coolant leak in less than a year, raising concerns about the reliability of Russia’s space program. Fortunately, officials have assured that the crew members on board the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Hydrilla Found in Michigan for the First Time
Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant known for its rapid growth and harmful effects on ecosystems, has been found in Michigan, US, for the first time. This discovery was made by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) during ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ISRO Conducts Trajectory Correction Maneuver for Aditya L1 Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the successful execution of a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) for its Aditya L1 spacecraft. Aditya L1 is on a 110-day journey to reach the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1 (L1), marking one of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Watermeal and Space Nutrition
Researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand are exploring the remarkable potential of watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. Conducted at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs