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Gaganyaan Astronauts Finish First Phase of Training for ISRO-NASA Joint Mission

The first phase of astronaut training for India's Gaganyaan mission, a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)…

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James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Surprising Details of Westerlund 1 Star Cluster

Using advanced infrared imaging, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured unprecedented details of the supermassive star cluster Westerlund…

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China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact

Chinese scientists are reportedly racing against time to protect potatoes, a vital global food crop, from the adverse effects of…

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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

A recent study by researchers at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment has examined the water quality effects of…

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NASA’s Europa Clipper Probe Begins Deploying Science Instruments on Way to Jupiter

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has begun deploying its scientific instruments during its journey to Jupiter. The probe, launched on October…

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Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims

Magnetic vortices descending from Jupiter's ionosphere into its deep atmosphere are believed to trigger the formation of ultraviolet-absorbing anticyclonic storms,…

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Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions

A recent study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has identified regions globally experiencing extreme heatwaves surpassing…

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Brazilian Flowers Employ Pollen Catapults to Dominate Pollination Battles

Flowers of Hypenia macrantha, a species native to Brazil, have been observed using unique mechanisms to outcompete rivals during pollination.…

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Distant Galaxies Crash to Produce Massive Sonic Boom, Could Reveal Secrets About the Universe: Report

One of the most intense cosmic shockwaves has been observed in Stephan's Quintet, a group of galaxies located approximately 290…

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NASA Showcases AI-Powered Computational Tools to Advance Scientific Research at SC24 Event

At the Supercomputing Conference or SC2024, NASA's Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Nicola Fox, detailed new computational tools…

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