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IIT Madras and ISRO Launch Research Centre for Spacecraft Thermal Management

IIT Madras is partnering with ISRO to create a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. This collaboration aims to enhance research in thermal management for spacecraft and launch vehicles. ISRO has allocated Rs 1.84 Crore as seed funding ..

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NISAR: A New Era in Earth Observation

NASA and ISRO are collaborating on the NISAR satellite. This mission aims to enhance Earth observation and disaster preparedness. NISAR will track changes on Earth’s surface with remarkable precision. It will monitor ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, and vegetation. The ..

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Breakthrough in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Treatment

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but serious skin condition. Recent research has achieved an important breakthrough in curing this life-threatening disease. A team of researchers collaborated with WEHI to identify a new treatment approach. This marks the first ..

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Microplastics Impact Weather and Climate Patterns

Recent studies reveal that microplastics in the atmosphere may influence weather and climate. Research from Penn State indicates these tiny particles can facilitate ice formation in clouds. This discovery adds to the understanding of microplastics’ pervasive presence on Earth. Their ..

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SpaceX Launches Koreasat-6A Successfully

SpaceX achieved another milestone by launching the Koreasat-6A satellite. This event took place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission was important for both the satellite deployment and the performance of the reusable rocket. The mission aimed to send the ..

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Turritopsis dohrnii: The Immortal Jellyfish

The quest for immortality has intrigued humanity for centuries. Various cultures have sought ways to extend life. Recently, scientists have turned their attention to a unique marine creature known as Turritopsis dohrnii, or the immortal jellyfish. This jellyfish can reverse ..

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COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Rare Blood Disorder

Recent findings indicate a potential association between the CoronaVac vaccine and immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). This study, published in Frontiers of Medicine, details two cases of TTP following vaccination. The research also marks an increase in TTP incidence in ..

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Advancements in Ayurveda Aahara Research

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has made important strides in the field of Ayurveda Aahara. A special issue of the Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JDRAS) was recently released. This edition focuses on merging ..

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