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Sunita Williams: Indian-Origin Astronaut Set for Third Space Mission

Sunita Williams: Indian-Origin Astronaut Set for Third Space Mission

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, alongside colleague Butch Wilmore, is embarking on her third space mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission marks the inaugural crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft, designed to test its systems from launch to landing. Launch Details The launch is scheduled for May 7, 8:04 am IST, aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft […]

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European Astronomers Uncover the Largest Stellar Black Hole in Our Galaxy

European Astronomers Uncover the Largest Stellar Black Hole in Our Galaxy

European astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery – the largest stellar black hole in our Milky Way galaxy. Named ‘BH-3’, this celestial behemoth has a staggering mass 33 times greater than our Sun and is located a mere 2,000 light-years away from Earth. ESA’s Gaia Space Observatory: The Cosmic Detective The existence of ‘BH-3’ was unveiled by the Gaia Space Observatory, a cutting-edge mission

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Miss AI: The World’s First Beauty Pageant for Artificial Intelligence Influencers

Miss AI: The World’s First Beauty Pageant for Artificial Intelligence Influencers

In a groundbreaking event that blurs the lines between reality and artificial intelligence, the world is set to witness the first-ever beauty pageant exclusively for AI-generated models and influencers. Dubbed “Miss AI,” this unique contest will pit these virtual creations against each other, judging them on their online presence, aesthetics, and the technical prowess behind

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SPACE: A Cutting-Edge Facility for Sonar Testing and Evaluation in India

SPACE: A Cutting-Edge Facility for Sonar Testing and Evaluation in India

In a significant step towards enhancing India’s naval capabilities, the Department of Defence (R&D) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art facility called the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) at the Underwater Acoustic Research Facility in Kulamavu, Idukki, Kerala. This cutting-edge facility, set up by the

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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission Awarded the Prestigious John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr. Award

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission Awarded the Prestigious John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr. Award

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Chandrayaan-3 mission team has been awarded the 2024 John L. Jack Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration by the US-based Space Foundation. This prestigious award is given to recognize the remarkable achievements of a space agency, company, or consortium in the realm of space exploration and discovery. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: India’s Remarkable Lunar Feat The

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TASL Launches India’s First Privately-Built Sub-Metre Resolution Surveillance Satellite

TASL Launches India’s First Privately-Built Sub-Metre Resolution Surveillance Satellite

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), in collaboration with Satellogic, has successfully launched India’s inaugural private sector-built sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite, TSAT-1A. This significant milestone marks a new era in India’s space endeavors, offering enhanced surveillance capabilities to the country. Collaboration and Launch Details The collaboration between TASL and Satellogic resulted in the successful launch of TSAT-1A from

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India’s First Gene Therapy For Cancer Launched

India’s First Gene Therapy For Cancer Launched

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay on April 4, 2024. This groundbreaking treatment, called ‘CAR-T cell therapy’, is a major breakthrough in the battle against cancer. Affordable and Accessible Treatment Speaking at the event, President Murmu hailed the therapy as a new hope for humanity as it is both accessible

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Korean Fusion Reactor ‘Artificial Sun’ Sets New Record

Korean Fusion Reactor ‘Artificial Sun’ Sets New Record

Scientists in South Korea have set a new world record using the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) device, an “artificial sun” nuclear fusion reactor. During tests conducted between December 2023 and February 2024, they generated plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius for a duration of 48 seconds. Unprecedented Temperatures The achieved temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius is a

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IIT Guwahati Transfers Pioneering Swine Fever Vaccine Technology to BioMed Pvt

IIT Guwahati Transfers Pioneering Swine Fever Vaccine Technology to BioMed Pvt

The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has transferred a first-of-its-kind vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt. Ltd., a company specializing in vaccine manufacturing. This revolutionary technology involves a recombinant vector vaccine specifically designed to combat the classical swine fever virus in pigs and wild boars. It fills a significant gap in India’s vaccine landscape.

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