Science
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Aurorae in Saturn sky? It’s probably due to high altitude winds, says study
Leicester: Saturn is the sixth planet in the solar system which has extremely large and bright rings around it. Now, Leicester space scientists have discovered a never-before-seen mechanism fuelling huge planetary aurorae…
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Study offers explanation for unusual motions in solar flares
Massachusetts: Solar flames are defined as an intense burst of radiation coming from the release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots. They are seen as bright areas on the sun and they…
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Astronomers suggest that dying stars can give birth to planets
Washington: Planets are usually not much older than the stars in any galaxy, but a recent study by KU Leuven astronomers has discovered that a completely different scenario is also possible. The…
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International Space Station will plunge into Pacific in 2031: NASA
Washington: The International Space Station (ISS) will continue its operations until 2030 and will plunge into the most remote point in the Pacific Ocean in 2031, NASA confirmed in a new transition…
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Studies find when puffy planets lose atmospheres, they become super-Earths
Hawaii: Mini-Neptunes are a class of exoplanets, which are planets that orbit stars outside our solar system. These worlds, which are smaller, denser versions of the planet Neptune, consist of large rocky…
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Study finds smart greenhouses may slash electricity costs
Georgia: A new study has found a new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses that could sharply reduce a farmer’s electrical bill. The research has been published in the ‘Plants Journal’. The study…
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Moons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable, says study
Tokyo: Earth’s moon is vital in making it function. It controls the length of the day and ocean tides, which affect the biological cycles of lifeforms on our planet. The moon also…
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Indian space sector targets Rs 219 cr revenue from launch services
Chennai: India’s Department of Space (DoS) is targeting revenue of Rs 219.14 crore from commercial launch services and also plans to put into orbit 10 satellites with its rockets during 2022-23. The…
