H5N1 is mainly transmitted through direct contact with infected birds or their droppings. The H5N1 strain is particularly concerning due to its high mortality rate and lack of a vaccine for humans.
Discovered on December 27, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Chile, 2024 YR4 initially raised concerns. Though not massive — measuring between 40 and 90 meters (130 to 300 feet) across — 2024 YR4 was still a cause for concern.
Australia's journey north began around 80 million years ago when it split from Antarctica. For the last 50 million years, it has been steadily advancing toward Asia as part of the larger Indo-Australian Plate.
The Extraterrestrial Manufacturing (ExTeM) team from IIT Madras is dedicated to ensuring astronauts can thrive once they arrive on the Red Planet. One of their groundbreaking projects involves creating concrete without using water — a crucial development given Mars’ scarce water resources.
Historically, oarfish have been entwined with superstition. Centuries of folklore have labelled them as harbingers of calamity
NASA: Initially, when the space rock was discovered, astronomers noted a small but notable chance of collision in 2032
The NS-30 mission marks Blue Origin’s 30th spaceflight and its 10th human spaceflight. The six-member crew includes Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Dr Richard Scott, and Tushar Shah. Notably, Bess will become one of the few astronauts to fly with Blue Origin twice.
The mystery of Ganga’s antibacterial properties dates back to 1891, when British bacteriologist Ernest Hankin noticed something unusual while studying cholera outbreaks along the riverbanks
The virus belongs to the merbecovirus subgenus, which includes the MERS-CoV virus responsible for Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). MERS, first detected in 2012, spreads from camels to humans and has a high fatality rate.
NASA, alongside agencies from Canada, Europe, Japan, and Russia, has long planned to retire the ISS at the end of the decade. A deorbit vehicle, expected to be developed by SpaceX, will guide the station to a controlled descent, ensuring it burns up over the Pacific Ocean without endangering populated areas.
On Republic Day, scientists from Mumbai’s Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) observed the flare using MACE, the world’s highest gamma-ray telescope, located in Ladakh’s Hanle region at 4,300 metres above sea level.
This condition, known as post-vaccination syndrome (PVS), remains unrecognized by medical authorities, and little is understood about its causes. PVS symptoms — such as exercise intolerance, excessive fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, and dizziness — often appear within a day or two of vaccination and can worsen over time.
Musk, echoing sentiments similar to US President Donald Trump, claimed that Williams had been “abandoned” on the ISS for political reasons. In response to a Fox News interview featuring Musk’s claims, Mogensen fired back on social media: “What a lie. And from someone who complains about lack of honesty from the mainstream media.”
University of Tokyo researchers are also developing a next-generation titanium-selenium solar cell. By combining titanium dioxide with selenium, they’ve created a novel solar technology that balances efficiency with affordability.
Delhi sits in Zone IV of India’s seismic map, making it one of the high-risk areas for earthquakes. The city’s vulnerability stems from the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge, a geological structure that extends from the Aravalli range under the Ganga basin.
The South China Sea’s rich resources, including methane hydrates and rare minerals, make it a strategic location. By establishing this research base, China plans to reinforce its territorial claims while bolstering its geopolitical and economic influence.
The project was led by the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, working alongside Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) in Bengaluru to design and manufacture this state-of-the-art system.
If a space rock of this size were to strike Earth, it could cause significant regional damage — similar to the 2013 Chelyabinsk event, when a much smaller asteroid exploded over Russia, injuring thousands.
Williams and Wilmore will board SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft and undock for their journey back to Earth on March 19
Initial projections estimated a 1% chance of collision, but recent calculations have doubled those odds to 2.3%. Scientists admit, however, that much remains unknown about the asteroid's size and speed.
Candidates under 35 with master’s degrees in astrophysics, aerospace science, or earth and space exploration technology are encouraged to apply — if they meet one additional requirement: unwavering loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party and its ideology.
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