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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...

October 11, 2023

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...

October 10, 2023

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...

October 9, 2023

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...

October 9, 2023

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...

October 9, 2023

Miura-1 Rocket: Europe’s First Private Rocket Launch

Spanish aerospace company PLD Space has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its recoverable Miura-1 rocket. This achievement marks Europe’s first fully private rocket launch and offers...

October 9, 2023

NASA to Launch Psyche Mission

NASA is gearing up for an ambitious mission called Psyche, where a high-tech spacecraft will embark on a 2.2 billion mile journey to explore an asteroid known as...

October 9, 2023

Study Suggests HDL Cholesterol Levels May Impact Dementia Risk in Older Adults

A recent study published in Neurology has raised questions about the relationship between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and the risk of dementia in older adults. The research...

October 6, 2023

Study Reveals Global Impact of Metal Mining Contamination on Floodplains

A study recently published in the journal Science estimates that approximately 23 million people worldwide live on floodplains contaminated by toxic waste from metal mining activity. The research...

October 5, 2023

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Dust Devil on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a fascinating sight on Mars—an image of a dust devil swirling across the planet’s Jezero Crater. This event, recorded on August 30, 2023, during...

October 5, 2023

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