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NASA’s McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS
On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers carried out the fifth all-female spacewalk, working for nearly six hours outside the ISS. They assembled hardware for upcoming solar arrays and relocated an antenna used by Cygnus cargo ships. The EVA sets the stage for a 30% power boost to the station. While some tasks were postponed due to ...
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Voltage Stabilisers Can Save Your Gadgets; Know How And Check These 8 On Flipkart From EVEREST, Microtek To Aulten
In an age where technology powers almost every aspect of daily life, voltage fluctuations are an often-overlooked issue. Explore the dangers of unstable voltage and the importance of using stabilisers, due to invisible threats to our electronics. We explain how voltage stabilisers can save your gadgets and, if you are in the market for one, check o...
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Tripura Heavy Rains Damage Over 400 Houses, Disrupts Power
Due to heavy rain and storm that occurred in the early hours of April 21 across Tripura, widespread havoc was created as 445 houses were damaged - fully, partially, or severely
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Air India, Other Airlines Resume Services To London Heathrow
Air India on Saturday said it has recommenced flights to and from the London Heathrow airport, which had witnessed operational disruptions due to a power outage.
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'I Just Need To Be There': Chaos As Power Cut Hits London Airport Services
Heathrow airport was completely shut down on Friday after a power outage due to a fire at a London electricity substation, causing travel chaos for passengers around the world and the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights.
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Google Pixel 9a Reportedly Runs Smaller Gemini Nano LLM, Misses Out on AI Features Due to RAM Constraints
Google Pixel debuted on Wednesday as the latest addition to the company’s affordable “a” series lineup. While the Pixel 9a still offers artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities powered by Google’s large language model (LLM), a report suggests that a lower 8GB RAM forces the handset to run a smaller version of Gemini Nano compared to its fl...
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Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, the planet’s most powerful ocean circulation system, could slow by 20 percent by 2050 due to melting Antarctic ice. Researchers suggest that the influx of fresh, cold water is disrupting convection, altering global ocean density. A weaker current may allow warm water to reach Antarctica, accelerating ice loss an...
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MAPP Rover Stranded as Athena Lander Tips Over During Lunar Mission
The MAPP rover, designed for lunar exploration, was ready to deploy but remained stuck as the Athena lander tipped over upon landing. The mishap left the rover functional but unable to move, ending the mission prematurely. Despite the setback, Lunar Outpost confirmed that data was successfully collected, and upcoming missions will continue lunar ex...
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Congress' Mumbai Office Facing Lockdown Over Unpaid Rent: Shiv Sena Leader
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam claimed that the power distributor even removed Congress' office's electricity meter due to non-payment of bills.
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Chile Declares State Of Emergency After Massive, Rare Blackout
President Gabriel Boric said he was activating "a state of emergency due to a catastrophe" to guarantee national security. He announced a curfew from 10 pm Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday.
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"It's Very Powerful, Different": DBS To Cut 4,000 Jobs In 3 Years Due To AI
DBS Bank said that the reduction of 4,000 employees over the next three years will primarily involve contract and temporary staff.
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Oppo Find N5 With 8.12-inch Inner Screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications
Oppo Find N5 was launched globally on Thursday as the latest book-style foldable smartphone. It arrives as the successor to 2023’s Find N3 and is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, courtesy of which it gets on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Its Flexion Hinge design is said to have 36 pe...
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Massive Coronal Hole on Sun Sends High-Speed Solar Wind Toward Earth
A giant 800,000 km coronal hole on the Sun is unleashing high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially triggering a G1 geomagnetic storm on January 31 and February 1. The NOAA has issued a watch, predicting enhanced auroras in higher latitudes. While G1 storms are minor, they can impact satellites and power grids. The storm’s intensity remains ...
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Blue Origin Reschedules New Glenn Rocket Launch After Technical Setback
A technical issue has delayed Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch, initially planned for January 13, 2025. Ice formation in a purge line of the auxiliary power unit caused the mission to be scrubbed. The reusable first stage of the rocket is set to land on a ship named Jacklyn after liftoff. Blue Origin has rescheduled the launch for January 16, ...
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What Happened to the Apollo Flags Left on the Moon?
The flags planted by Apollo astronauts on the moon are likely in poor condition due to harsh lunar conditions. Exposure to intense sunlight and micrometeoroid impacts likely caused the degradation of the flags. Although they may be brittle and faded, these flags remain powerful symbols of the achievements of the Apollo missions. Experts have specul...
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NASA’s McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS
On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers carried out the fifth all-female spacewalk, working for nearly six hours outside the ISS. They assembled hardware for upcoming solar arrays and relocated an antenna used by Cygnus cargo ships. The EVA sets the stage for a 30% power boost to the station. While some tasks were postponed due to ...
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Voltage Stabilisers Can Save Your Gadgets; Know How And Check These 8 On Flipkart From EVEREST, Microtek To Aulten
In an age where technology powers almost every aspect of daily life, voltage fluctuations are an often-overlooked issue. Explore the dangers of unstable voltage and the importance of using stabilisers, due to invisible threats to our electronics. We explain how voltage stabilisers can save your gadgets and, if you are in the market for one, check o...
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Tripura Heavy Rains Damage Over 400 Houses, Disrupts Power
Due to heavy rain and storm that occurred in the early hours of April 21 across Tripura, widespread havoc was created as 445 houses were damaged - fully, partially, or severely
-
Air India, Other Airlines Resume Services To London Heathrow
Air India on Saturday said it has recommenced flights to and from the London Heathrow airport, which had witnessed operational disruptions due to a power outage.
-
'I Just Need To Be There': Chaos As Power Cut Hits London Airport Services
Heathrow airport was completely shut down on Friday after a power outage due to a fire at a London electricity substation, causing travel chaos for passengers around the world and the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights.
-
Google Pixel 9a Reportedly Runs Smaller Gemini Nano LLM, Misses Out on AI Features Due to RAM Constraints
Google Pixel debuted on Wednesday as the latest addition to the company’s affordable “a” series lineup. While the Pixel 9a still offers artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities powered by Google’s large language model (LLM), a report suggests that a lower 8GB RAM forces the handset to run a smaller version of Gemini Nano compared to its fl...
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Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, the planet’s most powerful ocean circulation system, could slow by 20 percent by 2050 due to melting Antarctic ice. Researchers suggest that the influx of fresh, cold water is disrupting convection, altering global ocean density. A weaker current may allow warm water to reach Antarctica, accelerating ice loss an...
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MAPP Rover Stranded as Athena Lander Tips Over During Lunar Mission
The MAPP rover, designed for lunar exploration, was ready to deploy but remained stuck as the Athena lander tipped over upon landing. The mishap left the rover functional but unable to move, ending the mission prematurely. Despite the setback, Lunar Outpost confirmed that data was successfully collected, and upcoming missions will continue lunar ex...
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Congress' Mumbai Office Facing Lockdown Over Unpaid Rent: Shiv Sena Leader
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam claimed that the power distributor even removed Congress' office's electricity meter due to non-payment of bills.
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Chile Declares State Of Emergency After Massive, Rare Blackout
President Gabriel Boric said he was activating "a state of emergency due to a catastrophe" to guarantee national security. He announced a curfew from 10 pm Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday.
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"It's Very Powerful, Different": DBS To Cut 4,000 Jobs In 3 Years Due To AI
DBS Bank said that the reduction of 4,000 employees over the next three years will primarily involve contract and temporary staff.
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Oppo Find N5 With 8.12-inch Inner Screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications
Oppo Find N5 was launched globally on Thursday as the latest book-style foldable smartphone. It arrives as the successor to 2023’s Find N3 and is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, courtesy of which it gets on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Its Flexion Hinge design is said to have 36 pe...
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Massive Coronal Hole on Sun Sends High-Speed Solar Wind Toward Earth
A giant 800,000 km coronal hole on the Sun is unleashing high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially triggering a G1 geomagnetic storm on January 31 and February 1. The NOAA has issued a watch, predicting enhanced auroras in higher latitudes. While G1 storms are minor, they can impact satellites and power grids. The storm’s intensity remains ...
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Blue Origin Reschedules New Glenn Rocket Launch After Technical Setback
A technical issue has delayed Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch, initially planned for January 13, 2025. Ice formation in a purge line of the auxiliary power unit caused the mission to be scrubbed. The reusable first stage of the rocket is set to land on a ship named Jacklyn after liftoff. Blue Origin has rescheduled the launch for January 16, ...
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What Happened to the Apollo Flags Left on the Moon?
The flags planted by Apollo astronauts on the moon are likely in poor condition due to harsh lunar conditions. Exposure to intense sunlight and micrometeoroid impacts likely caused the degradation of the flags. Although they may be brittle and faded, these flags remain powerful symbols of the achievements of the Apollo missions. Experts have specul...
