Science

Scientists Propose Licking Ice Lollies In Primary School Science Curriculum

Scientists Propose Licking Ice Lollies In Primary School Science Curriculum

Jonathan Firth, The Conversation | Thursday September 05, 2024

A group of scientists, including people from the Royal Society of Chemistry, recently proposed that experiences such as licking an ice lolly should be part of the science curriculum.

Made By Astronauts For Astronauts, Boeing Starliner To Return Without Them

Made By Astronauts For Astronauts, Boeing Starliner To Return Without Them

Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday September 05, 2024

The Boeing Starliner on which Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams flew to ISS on June 5 was touted as a space capsule made by astronauts for astronauts but, much to the embarrassment of Boeing, is now set to return without any humans.

Oceanographers Discover Gigantic Undersea Mountain Taller Than Mount Olympus

Oceanographers Discover Gigantic Undersea Mountain Taller Than Mount Olympus

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Wednesday September 04, 2024

This massive seamount, located in the Pacific Ocean about 1,448 kilometres off the coast of Chile, rises 3,109 meters from the ocean floor.

Deadly Mpox Outbreak Strikes US Prison, Infecting Multiple Inmates

Deadly Mpox Outbreak Strikes US Prison, Infecting Multiple Inmates

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday September 04, 2024

The virus, which spreads primarily through close physical contact, has now been detected in an Iowa prison, raising concerns about containment within high-risk environments.

Scientists Create Hybrid Robot Combining Fungus And Machine

Scientists Create Hybrid Robot Combining Fungus And Machine

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Wednesday September 04, 2024

The development of these fungal-controlled robots opens up new possibilities for applications in various fields.

Nearly 1,700 Ancient Viruses Unknown To Science Found In Melting Himalayan Ice

Nearly 1,700 Ancient Viruses Unknown To Science Found In Melting Himalayan Ice

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Wednesday September 04, 2024

Researchers have unearthed nearly 1,700 ancient virus species hidden within the glacial ice of the Himalayas, a new study has found.

Giant "Gateway To Hell" In Siberia Has Tripled In Size In Just 30 Years, Scientists Discover

Giant "Gateway To Hell" In Siberia Has Tripled In Size In Just 30 Years, Scientists Discover

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Wednesday September 04, 2024

A giant hole in Siberia, known as the "Gateway to Hell", is expanding faster than anticipated due to climate change, scientists have found.

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje Apologises To "People Of Tamil Nadu" Over Controversial Remark

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje Apologises To "People Of Tamil Nadu" Over Controversial Remark

Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 03, 2024, Chennai

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday filed an affidavit before the Madras High Court, apologising to the people of Tamil Nadu for her remarks made in light of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru earlier this year.

Wearable Devices Could Help Detect Early Signs Of COVID-19: Study

Wearable Devices Could Help Detect Early Signs Of COVID-19: Study

Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 03, 2024, New Delhi

The researchers said that majority of previous studies have looked at detecting COVID-19, with a smaller number of studies focused on cardiac conditions and falls.

Earthquakes Play A Vital Role In The Formation Of Gold Nuggets: Study

Earthquakes Play A Vital Role In The Formation Of Gold Nuggets: Study

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday September 03, 2024

A recent study suggests that earthquakes may significantly contribute to the formation of gold nuggets within quartz veins through a process known as piezoelectricity.

Saturn's Rings To 'Disappear' In 2025. Will They Return? Read About It

Saturn's Rings To 'Disappear' In 2025. Will They Return? Read About It

Edited by Ritu Singh | Tuesday September 03, 2024

This happens because the planet rotates on an axis tilted by 26.7 degrees, and the view of its rings from Earth changes with time.

Ancient Humans Built A Bridge Inside A Cave In Spain Nearly 6,000 Years Ago: Study

Ancient Humans Built A Bridge Inside A Cave In Spain Nearly 6,000 Years Ago: Study

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday September 03, 2024

An ancient bridge submerged within the depths of Genovesa Cave on the Spanish island of Mallorca has unveiled new evidence that suggests humans first settled on the island much earlier than previously believed.

Leading Tech Giants Join Hands For Bharat Space Collective

Leading Tech Giants Join Hands For Bharat Space Collective

NDTV News Desk | Monday September 02, 2024, New Delhi

Four of India's leading space technology companies - Kawa Space, Azista Industries, Kepler Aerospace, and Dfy Graviti - have come together to establish the Bharat Space Collective (BSC).

Debris From NASA Mission Could Create The First Human-Made Meteor Shower. Here's How

Debris From NASA Mission Could Create The First Human-Made Meteor Shower. Here's How

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday September 02, 2024

The collision between the asteroid Dimorphos and DART spacecraft generated a massive debris field, estimated to be around 2 million pounds of rocks and dust.

Asteroid The Size Of Two Football Fields To Make Close Approach To Earth On September 15

Asteroid The Size Of Two Football Fields To Make Close Approach To Earth On September 15

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday September 02, 2024

The flyby of asteroid 2024 ON presents a rare and invaluable chance for astronomers to collect crucial data on its composition, velocity, rotation period, and orbital path.

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