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Bird Flu In Chennai: Surveillance Tightens, But Are Humans Safe From This Virus?
Chennai is on high alert after more than 1,500 dead crows tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, prompting stepped-up surveillance and public health measures.
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World Health Body Monitoring Nipah Cases In India, Rules Out Travel Curbs
The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.
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Chinese Army Showcases 200-Drone Swarm Controlled By Single Operator
The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.
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Is Your Tea Safe? Simple Home Tests To Detect Iron Fillings And Artificial Dye Adulteration
Tea leaf adulteration is not always visible to the naked eye. The FSSAI has shared two simple tests you can conduct at home to detect the possible presence of iron fillings and artificial colouring.
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MIT Develops 3D-Printable Aluminum Alloy That’s Up to Five Times Stronger Than Conventional Metals
MIT researchers have developed a 3D-printable aluminum alloy that is five times stronger than conventional cast aluminum. Created using machine learning and rapid 3D-printing techniques, the metal remains stable at high temperatures. The breakthrough could replace heavier and costlier materials in aircraft engines, vehicles, and advanced industrial...
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Space Rocket Crashes in 2025: Why This Year Saw an Unusually High Number of Orbital Launch Failures
A wave of launch failures marked the global space race in 2025, with rockets from the US, China, Japan, India, South Korea and Europe suffering fiery mishaps. From Starship test explosions to failed orbital insertions and crashed lunar landers, setbacks underscored the risks of rapid innovation.
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R Ashwin's Post Triggers Debate As Eden Gardens Pitch Comes Under Scanner
The Eden Gardens pitch is in focus after 15 wickets fell on Day 2 of the 1st India vs South Africa Test in Kolkata on Saturday.
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Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
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NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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Sharks Freeze When You Turn Them Upside Down And There's No Good Reason Why
Imagine watching your favourite nature documentary. The predator lunges rapidly from its hiding place, jaws wide open, and the prey suddenly goes limp. It looks dead.
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Bird Flu In Chennai: Surveillance Tightens, But Are Humans Safe From This Virus?
Chennai is on high alert after more than 1,500 dead crows tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, prompting stepped-up surveillance and public health measures.
-
World Health Body Monitoring Nipah Cases In India, Rules Out Travel Curbs
The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.
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Chinese Army Showcases 200-Drone Swarm Controlled By Single Operator
The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.
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Is Your Tea Safe? Simple Home Tests To Detect Iron Fillings And Artificial Dye Adulteration
Tea leaf adulteration is not always visible to the naked eye. The FSSAI has shared two simple tests you can conduct at home to detect the possible presence of iron fillings and artificial colouring.
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MIT Develops 3D-Printable Aluminum Alloy That’s Up to Five Times Stronger Than Conventional Metals
MIT researchers have developed a 3D-printable aluminum alloy that is five times stronger than conventional cast aluminum. Created using machine learning and rapid 3D-printing techniques, the metal remains stable at high temperatures. The breakthrough could replace heavier and costlier materials in aircraft engines, vehicles, and advanced industrial...
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Space Rocket Crashes in 2025: Why This Year Saw an Unusually High Number of Orbital Launch Failures
A wave of launch failures marked the global space race in 2025, with rockets from the US, China, Japan, India, South Korea and Europe suffering fiery mishaps. From Starship test explosions to failed orbital insertions and crashed lunar landers, setbacks underscored the risks of rapid innovation.
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R Ashwin's Post Triggers Debate As Eden Gardens Pitch Comes Under Scanner
The Eden Gardens pitch is in focus after 15 wickets fell on Day 2 of the 1st India vs South Africa Test in Kolkata on Saturday.
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Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
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NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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Sharks Freeze When You Turn Them Upside Down And There's No Good Reason Why
Imagine watching your favourite nature documentary. The predator lunges rapidly from its hiding place, jaws wide open, and the prey suddenly goes limp. It looks dead.
