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Shenzhou-20 Mission

April 24, 2025

On April 24, 2025, China will launch its Shenzhou-20 mission, carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. This mission coincides with China’s 10th Space Day, celebrating its achievements in space exploration. The crew will conduct various scientific experiments and ..

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Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder

April 24, 2025

Scientists are currently developing a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf) that can detect minute variations in gravity from low Earth orbit. These subtle shifts can reveal critical information about subsurface structures, including aquifers and mineral deposits. The implications of this ..

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Gonorrhoea

April 23, 2025

Recent advancements in the treatment of gonorrhoea have emerged with the introduction of a new oral antibiotic, gepotidacin. This drug has shown promising results in clinical trials, effectively combating the increasingly resistant strains of gonorrhoea. Health authorities express concern over ..

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India’s First Quantum Computing Village

April 23, 2025

Recently, the Government of Andhra Pradesh made strides towards establishing India’s first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati. This initiative aims to create a pioneering ecosystem for quantum computing research and collaboration. The project is backed by the Real-Time Governance Society ..

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Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

April 22, 2025

India is on the brink of advancement in its nuclear energy sector with the commissioning of its first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This marks the second stage of India’s three-stage nuclear programme aimed at recycling ..

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Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent

April 22, 2025

Recently, scientists from the UK and Sweden revealed geological discovery beneath the icy waters of the Davis Strait. This area, which separates Canada’s Baffin Island from Greenland, revealed a previously hidden landmass named the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent. This ancient crustal ..

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India Proposes Angstrom-Scale Semiconductor Development

April 21, 2025

Recently, a team of 30 scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) proposed the development of the world’s smallest semiconductors. This initiative aims to position India as a leader in semiconductor technology. The proposed chips will utilise two-dimensional (2D) ..

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New Species of Archaea

April 21, 2025

Recent advancements in microbiome research have revealed a previously unknown species of methane-producing archaea, Methanobrevibacter intestini. This discovery marks step towards understanding the complex interactions between humans and their microbiomes. The findings were published in the *International Journal of Systematic ..

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Lucy Spacecraft’s Flyby of Asteroid Donaldjohanson

April 21, 2025

The Lucy spacecraft is set to make flyby of the asteroid Donaldjohanson. This event is scheduled for April 20, 2025, and marks important step in its 12-year mission to explore ancient asteroids. Located 139 million miles from Earth, Donaldjohanson resides ..

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Voyager Tardigrades Experiment

April 21, 2025

India, Poland, and Hungary are set to embark on human spaceflight mission next month. This marks the first government-sponsored flight for these nations in over 40 years. The Axiom Mission 4 will feature a four-person crew, including an American astronaut. ..

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