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Japan working on 1st ever biodegradable satellite, made of magnolia wood

Kyoto University engineers plan to launch the tiny wooden satellite, LignoSat, to reduce space pollution. It is expected to fly this yr and operate in space for at least 6 months.

ISRO successfully injects meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit using GSLV rocket

The INSAT-3DS satellite, weighing 2274 kg, is a follow-on mission of the third generation meteorological satellite to be placed in a geostationary orbit.

What is AMOC & why scientists are alarmed by this crucial ocean current nearing tipping point

New study shows AMOC, which drives crucial climate & weather patterns, could collapse within this century. Scientists fear this could precipitate devastating climate events.

Smoking has lasting effect on immune system which persists even after you quit, finds Nature study

The study, conducted by Pasteur Institute, University Paris Cité, finds that smoking induces changes to DNA that affect the human body’s immune response to pathogens.

First private moon lander launched, half a century after Apollo

Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines's Nova-C lander, dubbed Odysseus, lifted off shortly after 1 a.m. EST.

Key proteins could predict dementia decade before diagnosis, finds study spanning 14 yrs, 52,000 adults

Researchers from China identified markers that could predict dementia yrs in advance. Findings of study, 1st with both large dataset & 10+ yrs of follow-up, were published in 'Nature Aging'.

Study finds how lung cancer captures immune cell metabolism for its own growth

La Jolla (California) , February 8 (ANI): Lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for the majority of cancer-related fatalities...

Researchers explain why blueberries are blue

Washington DC , February 8 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that blueberries' blue hue is caused by tiny exterior structures...

Study shows how brain’s internal compass guides the body

Washington DC , February 8 (ANI): Our sense of direction is essential for navigating the world around us. It serves as the brain's internal...

Temperature can influence microbial competition in rivers: Study

Los Angeles , February 7 (ANI): Although they might not remain for very long, wastewater-derived antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) can wind up in naturally...

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.