The view of Earth from space offers a unique perspective on both the planet’s natural beauty and its vulnerability to disasters. From the ethereal Northern Lights to the devastating impacts of wildfires and hurricanes, space photography captures moments that tell profound stories about our world. This article explores a range of striking images taken from … Read more
Designated by the United Nations, September 16 is observed as the international day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This day is dedicated to protecting the delicate ozone layer that shields Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.India has been marking this important occasion since 1995. The theme for world ozone day 2024 is “Montreal … Read more
NAGOYA: As society ages, the number of patients suffering from heart failure grows significantly. Fibrosis, or excessive growth of fibrotic tissue in the heart, has been linked to the advancement of heart failure. A group from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan discovered an enzyme called protein kinase N (PKN) that controls cardiac … Read more
MONTREAL: If you care about the environment, think twice about using AI.Generative artificial intelligence uses 30 times more energy than a traditional search engine, warns researcher Sasha Luccioni, on a mission to raise awareness about the environmental impact of the hot new technology.Recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world of … Read more
Earth is set to gain a new mini-moon for a brief period, starting later this month. The small asteroid, identified as 2024 PT5, will be temporarily captured by Earth’s gravity from September 29 until November 25, according to a study published by researchers Carlos de la Fuente Marcos and Raúl de la Fuente Marcos from … Read more
Iran launched a research satellite into orbit on Saturday using a rocket developed by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.The Chamran-1 satellite, weighing 60 kilograms, reached a 550-kilometer orbit in space. The main mission of the satellite is to test space hardware and software.IRNA also mentioned that land stations have … Read more
Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, during a live press conference on Friday night, expressed relief after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft landed safely in New Mexico, completing its six-hour flight. She shared her happiness that the spacecraft returned without any issues.Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June, … Read more
MELBOURNE: New research published in Science shows that for some people who believe in conspiracy theories, a fact-based conversation with an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can “pull them out of the rabbit hole”. Better yet, it seems to keep them out for at least two months. This research, carried out by Thomas Costello at the … Read more
Boeing’s Starliner capsule made a successful return to Earth over the weekend, marking a key moment in a mission marred by technical failures and delays. After departing from the International Space Station six hours earlier, the spacecraft parachuted into New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range, landing on autopilot in the desert darkness. While the landing … Read more
A strange seismic signal detected last September did not resemble a typical earthquake but rather a slow tremor that reverberated for an additional three days. This anomaly prompted scientists to investigate its source.Initially, some scientists thought it was an “unidentified seismic object” because it did not appear to be an earthquake, according to Dr.Stephen Hicks … Read more