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

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...

November 18, 2023

Unveiling Megabeds: Evidence of Ancient Catastrophic Events

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...

November 17, 2023

NISAR Mission Advances with Key Testing Milestones

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...

November 16, 2023

New Gecko Species Discovered in Mizoram

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...

November 15, 2023

‘Kill Switch’ for Cancer Cells: A Breakthrough Discovery in Cancer Treatment

Scientists in California have made a significant breakthrough by discovering a ‘kill switch’ that triggers the death of cancer cells. The experts from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center...

November 15, 2023

AI-Powered Robot Chemist Revolutionizes Mars Oxygen Production

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered robot chemist capable of synthesizing oxygen-producing compounds from Martian meteorites. This development has significant implications for future Mars missions, offering the potential...

November 15, 2023

CDC Identifies New Sub-Variant JN.1 of Omicron

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States have reported the emergence of a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant, known as JN.1, with...

November 13, 2023

Mars Sample Return Mission Faces Budget Crisis

NASA’s ambitious Mars Sample Return mission aims to collect the first-ever rock samples from Mars and bring them to Earth. But the complex undertaking now faces a budget...

November 13, 2023

Rediscovery of the Elusive Attenborough’s Long-Beaked Echidna in Indonesia

A “lost” rare mammal with a bizarre appearance has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia, delighting scientists who feared it may be extinct. The mysterious creature...

November 13, 2023

Exploring a 500-Year-Old Herbarium

Pressed flowers have the power to transport us through time, and for a team of dedicated researchers, a 500-year-old herbarium offered a captivating journey into Italy’s past, particularly...

November 13, 2023

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