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Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Science | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Study Reveals Recent Ice Gains in Antarctica, But Long-Term Melting Continues
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study led by researchers at Tongji University using NASA's GRACE satellites has observed recent ice gains in Antarctica from 2021 to 2023, mainly due to unusual precipitation. However, the long-term satellite data from 2002 to 2020 shows a significant and accelerating trend of ice loss. However, experts emphasize this short-term gain does not rev...
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Video: Babies Play With Snakes, What Scientists Discovered Will Surprise You
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Recent studies suggest that infants do not inherently fear snakes. Instead, they exhibit curiosity, indicating that such fears are learned through environmental cues and social interactions.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Gets FAA Green Light for 25 Annual Starship Launches from Texas’ Starbase Facility
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The FAA has granted SpaceX approval to carry out up to 25 Starship launches and landings annually from its Starbase site in Texas. Following an environmental review that found no significant impact, the decision enables SpaceX to accelerate its testing schedule and advance development plans aimed at future Moon and Mars exploration missions.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
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www.ndtv.com
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
- Tuesday May 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Green Tech Alone Won't Save Us": Experts Warn Of Insufficient Progress Amid Climate Crisis
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The rapid growth of green technology innovation may not be sufficient to address the escalating climate crisis and ecological scarcity.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Why Indian Students See US As Top Choice For STEM Despite Visa Troubles
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Per recent trends, the courses of study most popular with Indian students include, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, engineering, biomedical sciences, environmental studies, business, and finance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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www.ndtv.com
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World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns
- Friday March 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground near South Georgia, a key wildlife haven. Scientists are monitoring its impact on marine life, particularly on penguins and seals, as it could disrupt feeding routes. Some experts suggest the iceberg may also enhance ocean productivity by releasing nutrients. If it fragments, it may pose risks to...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Science | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New Study Reveals Recent Ice Gains in Antarctica, But Long-Term Melting Continues
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study led by researchers at Tongji University using NASA's GRACE satellites has observed recent ice gains in Antarctica from 2021 to 2023, mainly due to unusual precipitation. However, the long-term satellite data from 2002 to 2020 shows a significant and accelerating trend of ice loss. However, experts emphasize this short-term gain does not rev...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Video: Babies Play With Snakes, What Scientists Discovered Will Surprise You
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Recent studies suggest that infants do not inherently fear snakes. Instead, they exhibit curiosity, indicating that such fears are learned through environmental cues and social interactions.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Gets FAA Green Light for 25 Annual Starship Launches from Texas’ Starbase Facility
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The FAA has granted SpaceX approval to carry out up to 25 Starship launches and landings annually from its Starbase site in Texas. Following an environmental review that found no significant impact, the decision enables SpaceX to accelerate its testing schedule and advance development plans aimed at future Moon and Mars exploration missions.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
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www.ndtv.com
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
- Tuesday May 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Green Tech Alone Won't Save Us": Experts Warn Of Insufficient Progress Amid Climate Crisis
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The rapid growth of green technology innovation may not be sufficient to address the escalating climate crisis and ecological scarcity.
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www.ndtv.com
-
New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Why Indian Students See US As Top Choice For STEM Despite Visa Troubles
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Per recent trends, the courses of study most popular with Indian students include, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, engineering, biomedical sciences, environmental studies, business, and finance.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns
- Friday March 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground near South Georgia, a key wildlife haven. Scientists are monitoring its impact on marine life, particularly on penguins and seals, as it could disrupt feeding routes. Some experts suggest the iceberg may also enhance ocean productivity by releasing nutrients. If it fragments, it may pose risks to...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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www.gadgets360.com