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NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered microbial life on Mars
NASA Perseverance rover on Mars discovered signs of microbial life on 21 July on a rock named Cheyava Falls which is an arrow-shaped rock. The rover drilled the reddish rock sample when it made this discovery on the northern edge of Neretva Vallis.
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Climate change influences the habitat choices of mammals, says a study
A recent study done by North Carolina State University revealed that the mammals choosing their habitat are hugely influenced by the climate change that is caused by human activity.
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Polaris Dawn mission of Space X is getting postponed to mid-August as the company prioritizes Crew 9 Flight
SpaceX has announced that the Polaris Dawn mission will be postponed until mid-August. This mission is being commanded by Jared Isaacman. The mission has been delayed by the company several times, and the current postponement is due to the company's prioritization of the Crew 9 flight mission that will take place on August 18.
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JUICE spacecraft on it's journey to Jupiter will pass by Earth and the Moon
European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) which was launched on April 2023, will pass by Earth and the Moon next month on August 20, 2024, while on its journey to the gas giant Jupiter.
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NASA James Webb Telescope discovers 'Super Jupiter' - the universe's coldest exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of NASA, has discovered the coldest new exoplanet named "super-Jupiter" or Epsilon Indi Ab, which is known to be the 12th closest exoplanet to Earth.
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Decline population of vulture in India led to the 500,000 human deaths, costed nearly $70 billion, 5 lakh
A public health crisis happened due to the declining population of the vultures, there were around 500,000 human deaths between 2000 and 2005, that happened due to this crisis according to a study published in the American Economic Review.
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Remarkable discovery of 37 million e gamma-ray spectrum line done by Chinese scientists
Chinese scientists from the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) made a remarkable discovery of a gamma-ray spectrum line with an energy of up to 37 million electron volts. The finding of this discovery was published in “Science China: Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy,” on Thursday, explaining the gamma-ray bursts.
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Brazilian cattle rancher ordered to pay $50m compensation for illegally deforesting areas of the Amazon
A Brazilian cattle rancher was ordered by the federal court last week to pay a compensation of $50m for illegally destroying the forest of Amazon and doing deforestation. The Brazilian cattle rancher named Dirceu Kruger, has caused the climate impact in the region, this case was filed by Brazil’s attorney general’s office, representing the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama).
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Beyond 50 days delay of Boeing Starliner capsule, will Sunita William return soon? NASA shared updates
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Willaim and his companion are stuck in space for more than 50 days, the mission was expected to be finished on June 13, when the first return of these two astronauts was planned.
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4K video footage from spacecraft to International Space Station streamed by NASA
NASA’s Glenn Research Center team in Cleveland has accomplished a milestone of streaming 4K video footage from spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), setting a great space communication system using laser technology.
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Water found on Moon again after Chandrayaan-1, China's Chang'e 5 did discovery on lunar surface
A team of Chinese scientists has researched the soil sample that they got from the moon and identified that there was a kind of mineral and water in its molecular form present.
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First Supermoon Of 2024: Skygazers can enjoy this celestial event on this day
A supermoon which is even bigger than the usual full moon will be visible on August 19 at 2.26 pm ET or 11:56 pm (IST). This celestial event going to take place for the first time on this date in 2024.
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NASA warns on the giant 380ft asteroid approaching towards Earth at a speed of 29,000 Kmph today
This month several asteroids have been flying by Earth, and once again a massive asteroid named 2011 MW1, is speeding towards Earth at 28,946 kmph. This is an Apollo-class asteroid that is around 380 ft big, according to NASA CNEOS data, it will make the closest approach to Earth will be 2.4 million miles away on July 25, today.
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The formation of rock varnish in Ladakh could help identify habitats in space
A new study revealed that the biotic procedure that led to the formation of the rock on Ladakh could help in understanding how life can exist in space or extreme environments is possible. This revelation will provide great insights into astrobiology as well as for planning future space missions.
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Mesmerizing time lapse video of aurora, stars and one meteor got captured by ISS
Mesmerizing time-lapse video of the aurora, stars and one meteor was captured from the International Space Station (ISS). This footage was shared by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick on social media X.
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Stunning 236,000 mile-high solar plasma wall of Sun got captured by astrophotographer
A stunning 236,000-mile-high solar plasma wall of the Sun was captured by an astrophotographer named Argentinan Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau. He is 51 years old and took this photo on Wednesday 17 July.
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NASA released 25 images to celebrate 25th anniversary of Chandra X-ray Observatory
NASA released 25 images of cosmic objects to celebrate 25 the anniversary of NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. The image released will have the data taken from Chandra which displays how X-ray explores interstellar space and captures the cosmic objects.
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Titan Saturn's moon have lakes, rivers and oceans, new study reveals
According to a new study published in Nature Communications, Titan, the Saturn moon has rivers, lakes, and oceans. This study provides insights into Titan's water bodies. The research was published on the data collected from the NASA Cassini mission that is orbiting Saturn from 2004 until 2017. Titan is made up of ethane and methane.
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China's Space Travel Initiative: 30 satellites for 'Information Superhighway' between Earth and the moon
China is taking a big space travel initiative by building a strong space infrastructure. China is planning to create a network of 30 satellites and 3 lunar ground stations that will enable real-time monitoring and communication between Earth and the moon.
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Recent study reveals there could be thick layer of solid Diamonds under the Mercury surface
A recent study revealed that there could be a thick layer of Diamonds under the mercury surface, according to Live Science. This study is published in Nature Communication on June 14. According to this study, the layer of the diamond is around 9 miles thick, with no chance of mining.
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NASA's Curiosity rover has made a remarkable discovery on Mars, uncovering deposits of pure yellow sulfur
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered pure yellow sulfur on Mars. During its decade-long journey on the Martian surface, the four-wheeled rover cracked open a rock and revealed sulfur inside. On May 30, while exploring Gediz Vallis, the Curiosity rover discovered this rock. The rover's camera focused on a rock it had tripped over, and scientists observed yellow crystals after On May 30, while exploring Gediz Vallis, the Curiosity rover discovered this rock. The rover's camera focused on a rock it had tripped over, and scientists observed yellow crystals inside it.
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Extreme heat wave in England is becoming risky for 6 million people
Heatwaves in England are keeping 6 million lives at risk due to the extreme heat. This heatwave is a high risk to children and older people due to the lack of climate protection and the increase in global warming causing this much heat according to the justice group Friends of the Earth.
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More than 3000 endangered birds eggs got seized during raid in Tasmania
More than 3,404 bird eggs have been seized in Tasmania, Australia. During an illegal bird egg trade this raid happened and a European operation investigated and discovered that the eggs were worth $400,000 to A$500,000.
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Is Venus home to alien life? phosphine molecules discovered on planet sparks debate among scientists
A team of scientists discovered phosphine in the cloud of Venus. This remarkable discovery sparked debates among scientists, on will this new finding indicates the life on Venus or not.
