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Japan Postpones Moon Mission Launch For 3rd Time Due To Bad Weather

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 28, 2023, Tokyo

Japan's space agency on Monday postponed for the third time the launch of its "Moon Sniper" lunar mission due to poor weather.

Astronomers Discover Mysterious Dark Spot On Neptune

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Sunday August 27, 2023

The astronomers also discovered an unexpected smaller bright spot adjacent to the dark spot.

As New Viral Strains Of Covid Emerge, Should We Start Wearing Masks Again?

The Conversation | Sunday August 27, 2023

One thing that can be guaranteed about COVID is that evolution will provide us with a more or less constant stream of new coronavirus variants, some of which will be more successful at infecting people.

Moon Landing Done, India Now Aims For Sun. Launch Due In A Week

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Sunday August 27, 2023, New Delhi

As the Chandrayaan-3 rover conducts experiments on the moon, scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have set their eyes on their next target - the Sun.

On Heels Of Chandrayaan-3 Success, ISRO Eyes September 2 For Mission To Sun

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 26, 2023, Bengaluru

After the successful moon lander venture, ISRO is now gearing up for the launch of a solar mission in a week's time, likely on September 2, to study the Sun.

Tropical Forests Could Get Too Hot For Photosynthesis Due To Climate Change, Says Study

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday August 26, 2023

According to a study, tropical forests may get so hot that some types of leaves won't be able to carry out photosynthesis.

Global Warming: Thousands Of Penguins Die In Antarctic Ice Breakup

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday August 25, 2023

The melting of sea ice around Antarctica is leading to the loss of habitat for baby emperor penguins.

Gut Problems Could Be Early Warning Signs Of Parkinson's Disease: Study

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday August 25, 2023

The discoveries provide further support to the idea that there is a close connection between the well-being of the brain and the digestive system.

'Fleeing Vampire' Squid Haunted Earth's Oceans 165 Million Years Ago, Reveals Study

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Friday August 25, 2023

This discovery will throw fresh light on the evolution of coleoid cephalopods, which include octopuses, squid and cuttlefish.

Watch: First Selfie By Lander On Moon Shows Rover Pragyan Rolling Out

Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday August 25, 2023, New Delhi

The moment that a billion Indians had been waiting for with bated breath finally arrived as the Indian Space Research Organisation sharing the first selfies from the moon's surface of India's robots Vikram and Pragyan.

Scientists Solve The Genetic Puzzle Y Chromosome

Reuters | Thursday August 24, 2023, WASHINGTON

Scientists have taken an important step forward in understanding the human genome - our genetic blueprint - by fully deciphering the enigmatic Y chromosome present in males, an achievement that could help guide research on infertility in men.

How A Lone 'Immigrant' Wolf Revived A Forest Ecosystem

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 24, 2023, Washington, United States

In 1997, a lone wolf crossed an ice bridge that briefly connected Canada with the remote Isle Royale, which lies off the coast of Michigan in Lake Superior and is renowned for its rich biodiversity.

How Many Humans Are Needed To Build A Colony On Mars? Scientists Say Only...

Edited by Ritu Singh | Wednesday August 23, 2023

This finding challenges previous estimates, which suggested that anywhere from 100 to 500 people would be required for a self-sustaining settlement on the Red Planet.

Chandrayaan-3's Moonshot: Why Soft Landing On Lunar Surface Is A Challenge

Wednesday August 23, 2023, New Delhi

Chandrayaan-3 will today attempt a soft landing on the moon's south pole, a mission that could advance India's space ambitions.

AI Can Spot Parkinson's 7 Years Before Clinical Diagnosis, Study Finds

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday August 23, 2023

Detailed 3D retina images with high resolution feature distinct markers capable of indicating the potential risk of Parkinson's disease in an individual.