Science
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Planet parade to grace dawn sky in June
Washington: A delightful view of all five naked-eye planets will line up in the dawn sky in June, according to a monthly American magazine, adding that all of them will also be…
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COVID-19 caused collateral damage to global cardiac services: Study
London: Disruption to cardiac services during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a “global collateral damage” that may have lasting ramifications, according to a study published on Tuesday. In the paper published in…
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NASA to attempt crucial test of Artemis 1 moon rocket on June 19
Washington: After halting Artemis 1 moon rocket’s “wet dress rehearsal” several times, NASA now targets to attempt the crucial fuelling test of its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket on June 19. NASA…
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Hidden trove of massive black holes found: Research
Chappel Hill: A previously overlooked treasure trove of massive black holes in dwarf galaxies have been found by a team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.…
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A vicious cycle of oxygen loss threatens water quality in lakes: Study
Washington: According to a new Virginia Tech Study, Sticky with sediment, the bottom waters of lakes are more than their deepest, darkest layer. They bury massive portions of the carbon, nitrogen, and…
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Artificial intelligence learns ‘song’ of coral reefs
England: According to new research, artificial intelligence (AI) can track the health of coral reefs by learning the “song of the reef.” The research has been published in the journal, “Ecological Indicators”.…
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Researchers reveal decline of diatoms due to ocean acidification
Kiel: A new study shows an unexpected negative impact of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) on important plankton groups. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Nature’. While calcifying organisms like…
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NASA-supported solar sail could take science to new heights
Washington: As NASA’s exploration continues to push boundaries, a new solar sail concept selected by the agency for development toward a demonstration mission could carry science to new destinations. The Diffractive Solar…
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Monkeypox primarily spread via sexual contact, but containable: WHO
New Delhi: The current outbreak of the monkeypox virus is primarily spreading through sex among men, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said, adding that the virus is “containable”. First reported on…
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A study identifies over 500 animal species that are thought to be extinct
Washington: An international study has provided the first global assessment of all terrestrial vertebrate species that have not yet been declared extinct, identifying over 500 species as ‘lost.’ This species has not…
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South Korea’s 1st lunar orbiter ‘Danuri’ set for August launch
Seoul: South Korea said on Monday it has named its first lunar orbiter scheduled to be launched in August — Danuri. Danuri — a portmanteau of the Korean words for moon and enjoy…
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Physicists describe how certain sort of aurora on Mars forms
Iowa City: Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered how a sort of aurora on Mars forms, according to a recent study. The researchers discovered separate auroras formed by the interaction…
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Misplaced activism undermining development: The Hasdeo coal story
New Delhi: What does Parsa in Hasdeo, Chhattisgarh, have in common with the northwest German village of Lutzerath or Brasilia in Brazil? They are hubs for protests against coal mining, with well-funded…
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NASA figuring out mysterious readings from interstellar spacecraft Voyager 1
Washington: Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 has been exploring the cosmos for nearly half a century and now, NASA engineers are baffled at mysterious readings coming from the ageing interstellar aircraft. The…
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India’s power crisis due to logistical and cash flow reasons
New Delhi: India could have averted the power crisis in April if progress towards the 175 GW renewable energy goal had been on track, a new analysis by think tank Climate Risk Horizons…