NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson is set to share insights from her recent six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during a news conference scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. EDT. This event will take place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and will be streamed live on NASA+ and the … Read more
Representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) An annular solar eclipse will create a rare “ring of fire” phenomenon visible in parts of South America on Wednesday.A “ring of fire” occurs when the Moon lines up between the Sun and the Earth to create a solar eclipse, but does not block out the Sun’s light entirely, … Read more
This photo provided by NASA shows the “Sounds of Earth” record being mounted on the Voyager 2 spacecraft in the Safe-1 Building at the Kennedy Space Center (Pic credit: AP) To save power, Nasa has switched off another scientific instrument on its long-running Voyager 2 spacecraft. The space agency said Tuesday that Voyager 2’s plasma … Read more
NEW DELHI: A genetic study has charted the migration history of elephants in India from north to south, revealing multiple bottlenecks encountered along the way that threatened their existence and likely caused a “dilution of genetic diversity”. Genetic diversity is important for a resilience to disease and long-term survival, including an ability to adapt to … Read more
An independent hacker has publicly revealed a second breach of NASA‘s systems, uncovering significant security vulnerabilities. The hacker, who shared the news on X, claimed to have reported the issues directly to NASA, allowing the agency time to address these security concerns. NASA acknowledges hacker’s contributions with appreciation letter after vulnerability report He stated, “I … Read more
Scientists have uncovered what they believe to be the oldest cheese in the world, found within the remains of Bronze Age mummies in China’s Tarim Basin. The cheese, which dates back to around 2,000 BC, provides valuable insights into the dietary habits of ancient civilizations and the development of probiotic bacteria.According to the New York … Read more
The tallest mountain on Earth named after British surveyor George Everest, rising an astonishing 5.5 miles (8.85 km) above sea level is said to be still increasing in height.Mount Everest, along with the Himalayas, has been steadily ascending since its formation approximately 50 million years ago, when the Indian subcontinent collided with Eurasia. However, Everest’s … Read more
SpaceX capsule Dragon approaches the ISS (Photo: AP) After months of uncertainty, two astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June finally received their return transport, thanks to the arrival of a SpaceX capsule on Sunday, as per the Associated Press.SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday, carrying two astronauts and leaving two … Read more
An illustration for visual representation of asteroid trajectory This ‘mini-moon’ is actually an asteroid — named ‘2024 PT5’ — which is about the size of a school bus. When it whizzed past Earth on Sunday (Sept 29), it would be temporarily pulled by our planet’s gravity. However, the Earth’s double delight of possessing two ‘Moons’ … Read more
A study carried out in 52 countries and published in Lancet identified nine common risk factors for heart health: Dr Anurag GUNTUR: Sounding alarm about the drastic increase in heart diseases in India, renowned cardiologist and chairman of Lalitha super specialty hospital, Dr PV Raghava Sarma has said that regular physical activity and stress management … Read more