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Apple snails can regrow their eyes & lithium plays a critical role in our bodies, not just in EVs

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after viral Coldplay kiss cam video scandal

Byron ducked and covered his face when he was seen on the kiss cam while in an intimate embrace with Astronomer's chief people officer Kristin Cabot.

Astronomy conferences generated 42,000 tonnes CO2 in 2019, virtual or local meets could help cut this

For the study published in journal PNAS Nexus, researchers calculated emissions from flights, trains taken by international astronomy community for 362 open academic conferences & schools.

Stunning explosion in the sky, closest supernova to Earth in 5 yrs offers new celestial treat

SN 2023ixf, first detected on 19 May, is the death of a star that was many times larger and more massive than our Sun, located nearly 21 million light years away from Earth.

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XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.