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Chandrayaan-3 Hours Away From Historic Landing On Moon: Key Facts About The Mission

Reuters | Wednesday August 23, 2023, Bengaluru

India's space agency is closing in on an attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon's south pole, a mission with implications for the country's standing as a space power and for future lunar exploration.

India Uses NASA's Playbook To Get Ahead In Space Race With Its Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Reuters | Wednesday August 23, 2023, Bengaluru/Washington

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: The space race India aims to win this week by landing first on the moon's south pole is about science, the politics of national prestige and a new frontier: money.

ISRO's Next Moon Mission In Collaboration With Japan Gathers Steam

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2023, Bengaluru

ISRO's next likely Moon mission is in partnership with its Japanese counterpart, a venture that's gathering steam.

Post-Chandrayaan-3, ISRO Has A Packed Schedule. Know About Other Missions

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2023, Bengaluru

Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, is getting ready for the launch, most likely in September first week.

Chandrayaan-3 Mission To Lunar South Pole: 8 Key Questions Answered

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2023, New Delhi

As anticipation grows for India's planned Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing on Wednesday, an expert delves into the fascinating world of Moon exploration.

Chandrayaan-3's Latest Pics Show Moon 70 Km Away Ahead Of Touchdown

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Tuesday August 22, 2023

India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 has shared more images of the Moon that will guide the lander during its historic touchdown tomorrow.

Scientist Studying Antarctica For 40 Years On Why It Needs Our Help Now

Dana M Bergstrom, The Conversation | Tuesday August 22, 2023, Wollongong

After decades immersed in Antarctic science, Ive learned that physical and biological changes rarely occur smoothly. More often than not, they unfold in sharp steps. Right now, Antarctica's climate and ecosystems are experiencing disturbing changes.

Covid-19 Linked With An Increased Risk Of Hypertension, Finds Study

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday August 22, 2023

Research findings indicate that individuals who have been afflicted with COVID-19 are at a higher likelihood of experiencing the emergence of new-onset high blood pressure.

All Of Neptune's Clouds Have Vanished, Scientists Blame It On The Sun

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Sunday August 20, 2023

The scientist said that the pattern somewhat matches up with the sun's 11-year cycle of activity.

Russia's Luna-25 Lander Fails To Enter Pre-Landing Orbit Of Moon

Bloomberg News | Sunday August 20, 2023

The Luna-25, the first Russian lunar lander in nearly 50 years, wasn't able to enter its scheduled pre-landing orbit of the moon.

Can Blue Light Glasses Protect Eyes, Improve Sleep? See What Experts Say

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Saturday August 19, 2023

Despite their popularity, blue-light glasses might not be as beneficial to our eye health as previously hoped, a new study has revealed.

Will Drinking A Gallon Of Water A Day Help You Lose Weight? What Experts Say

The Conversation | Saturday August 19, 2023

Its often claimed that if youre trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do each day is drink plenty of water with some internet advice even suggesting this should be as much as a gallon (about 4.5 litres).

Lander Vikram Sends First Pics Of Moon After Detaching From Spacecraft

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Friday August 18, 2023, New Delhi

The Vikram lander shared the first images of the moon, today, after successfully detaching from the spacecraft's propulsion.

How Biological Differences Between Men And Women Alter Immune Responses

Helen McGettrick, Asif Iqbal, The Conversation | Friday August 18, 2023, Birmingham

Most people will have heard the term "man flu", which refers to men's perceived tendency to exaggerate the severity of a cold or a similar minor ailment.

Divorced Diabetic Men At Highest Limb Amputation Risk, Study Finds

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday August 18, 2023

According to researchers, the connection between divorce and limb amputation in men with diabetes might be attributed to shifts in self-care practises and dietary habits.