ESA’s European Space Agency’s (ESA) Cluster mission‘s satellite Salsa, which was launched in 2000, is ending its mission after 24 years of studying Earth’s magnetic field and is all set for a dramatic return to Earth on September 8, 2024.The mission was initially expected to last two years but continued for 24 years. Salsa is … Read more
SpaceX on Tuesday postponed the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission for the second time this week, citing unfavourable weather conditions off the coast of Florida, where the crew capsule is expected to splash down after completing its journey. The mission, which aims to carry four civilians into Earth’s orbit and conduct the first-ever spacewalk … Read more
The Y chromosome, which determines the sex of human and other mammal babies, is slowly degenerating and may disappear within a few million years, raising fears of extinction. However, a 2022 study on the Sry-deficient Amami spiny rat suggests that humans might evolve a new male-determining gene, offering hope of survival despite the Y chromosome‘s … Read more
A recent study has shown that giving mice long-term, low doses of cannabis can reverse brain ageing and improve cognitive abilities. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn and the University of Bonn in Germany, alongside the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, believe this could lead to new anti-ageing treatments for human brains.The study, published in ‘ACS … Read more
The SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday shared details on X about one of the company’s most ambitious space missions, Polaris Dawn.The Polaris Program is a pioneering initiative designed to advance human spaceflight capabilities rapidly while also raising funds and awareness for critical causes on Earth.Named after the North Star, Polaris has historically guided navigation … Read more
BEIJING: A recent study published in the Med journal by Cell Press has revealed a troubling trend in China: the incidence of obesity-related cancers has been increasing annually by 3.6% from 2007 to 2021, Global News reported.The study highlights an even sharper rise among younger individuals aged 25 to 29, where the rate of such … Read more
Nasa astronaut Matthew Dominick recently captured a stunning image from the International Space Station (ISS) that has taken social media by storm. The photograph showcases a massive moon setting over the Pacific, with clouds hundreds of miles below.“Went to the cupola to shoot Tropical Storm Hone near Hawaii but right after we passed by the … Read more
Two veteran Nasa astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, who together have more than 500 days of spaceflight experience, became the first crew to launch aboard Boeing’s Starliner space capsule on a test flight from Florida on June 5. Initially scheduled to return to Earth after about eight days, their mission has now … Read more
WASHINGTON: Positive outcomes from a novel treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer include the occasional full avoidance of surgery. The chance of a recurrence is also decreased.According to a thorough study done at Uppsala University and published in eClinicalMedicine, the approach is beneficial.“The tumour disappears completely more often, thereby increasing the chance of avoiding surgery … Read more
Year Mission name Mission description 1975 Aryabhata India’s first satellite. 1980 Rohini Satellite Series (RS-1) India’s first satellite launched by its launch vehicle, the SLV-3. 1983 INSAT-1B Part of the Indian National Satellite System for telecommunications, broadcasting, and meteorology. 1987 SROSS Series (SROSS-1) Series of satellites for scientific research and observation. 1993 IRS-1E Part of … Read more