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Pune telescope hailed for discovering one of farthest known galaxies

Sandhya Ramesh -
The Giant Metre-wave Radio Telescope has singularly detected several record-breaking objects.
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When NASA probe kisses the Sun, a star will spill long-held secrets

Sandhya Ramesh -
Why are the fringes of the Sun's atmosphere hotter than the surface? The Parker Solar Probe may tell us.
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Look up to see celestial fireworks tonight, Persied meteor shower set to peak

Aswin Sekhar -
One of the three strongest meteor showers, Perseids will be visible all over India and seen throughout the night.
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Did we sleep twice rather than once? And should we do it again?

Melinda Jackson -
Research shows segmented sleep, with two sleep periods, was the norm before it started disappearing in the late 17th century.
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Working fewer hours makes you more efficient. Here’s proof

Briony Harris -
A New Zealand firm gave employees a four-day week, and found workers were 20% more productive and much happier.
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Using new AI algorithm, IIT-Bombay to reduce damage caused by natural disasters in India

Sandhya Ramesh -
Meanwhile, an innovation from students at IIT-Mandi can predict landslides and help effect quick evacuations.
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The bajra that can fight India’s iron deficiency problem

Priyamvada Grover -
Study shows consumption of biofortified bajra can improve learning and mental abilities among school-going children.
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42,000-year-old worms may take us a step closer to human cryofreezing

Sandhya Ramesh -
The Siberian cold sets the stage for excellent preservation, and scientists flock to the region to dig into Earth’s archives.
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China successfully tests first hypersonic aircraft that can carry nuclear warheads

K J M Varma -
The Xingkong-2 or Starry Sky-2, was launched in Northwest China. US, Russia have been carrying out similar experiments.
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Kusala Rajendran: What we know about Indian earthquakes, we know through her

Sandhya Ramesh -
A pioneer in the study of earthquakes, Rajendran was awarded India's first ever 'National Award for Woman Scientist' late last month.
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Opinion

Dear Bengal govt, don’t steal our memories, land, and clean air by removing trams

Monideepa Banerjie -
Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can. Transport Minister, are you with us still?

Nuclear submarine will be a leapfrog for India-France ties, bring New Delhi into exclusive club

Over 50% of Indian women are anaemic. We need health literacy, support groups: Shabana Azmi

Economy

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Yuthika Bhargava -
Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Defence

Army gets high-altitude artillery firing range in Arunachal, 2 more to come up in the north

Smruti Deshpande -
The artillery regiment has incorporated simulators in a big way for various functions like driving & weapons training, especially for Agniveers to get realistic training.

National Interest

Lesson from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: if you have no patience, you don’t deserve democracy

Shekhar Gupta -
Sri Lankan transition was smoothly managed. Check Bangladesh for contrast. They forced their incumbent into exile, installed a mostly unelectable govt of non-political people.

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