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Chandrayaan-3 opens up avenues for Indian companies in aerospace sector, says director of Coimbatore firm that worked with ISRO

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Chakradhara Aerospace and Cargo Private Limited (CACPL) in Coimbatore had been a part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. With its aerospace division, started in 2004, the firm works with ISRO and DRDO, and has been part of several critical projects. Director Jaidev Jayavarthanavelu highlights the opportunities that have opened up following the success of Chandrayaan-3. Edited…

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Has any particular gene responsible for longer lifespan been identified?

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Naked mole rats have long lifespans and exceptional resistance to age-related diseases. By introducing a specific gene responsible for enhanced cellular repair and protection, therefore longevity, from naked mole rats to mice, researchers at the University of Rochester have been able to improve the health and extend the lifespan of mice, as per a release….

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Tropical forests may be getting too hot for photosynthesis

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A small percentage of leaves on trees in tropical forests may be approaching the maximum temperature threshold for photosynthesis to work, suggests a study published in Nature. An estimated 0.01% of all leaves currently surpass this critical temperature but there are uncertainties in the range of potentially critical temperatures in tropical trees. Modelling suggests that…

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Missed childhood TB cases impede achieving 2025 goal

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With childhood TB continuing to remain a “staggering problem” in India, “eliminating” TB by 2025 might be extremely challenging. (For top health news of the day, subscribe to our newsletter Health Matters) Compared with adults, children are more vulnerable to acquiring TB infection and developing the disease. Globally, TB is now regarded as the leading cause of…

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ISRO shares video showing Pragyan rover roaming around Shiv Shakti point

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Pragyan rover roams around Shiv Shakti Point in pursuit of lunar secrets at the South Pole. Twitter/@isro The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on August 26 released a video showing the Pragyan rover roaming around Shiv Shakti point, the touchdown site of lander Vikram, on the lunar surface.   Taking to social media platform X, formerly…

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Rising temperatures are leading to torrential rains in the Himalayas

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Rescuers remove mud and debris as they search for people feared trapped after a landslide near a temple on the outskirts of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh state, Monday, August 14, 2023. Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving more than a dozen people dead and many others trapped, officials said Monday….

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New crew for the space station launches with 4 astronauts from 4 countries

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NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov launch to the International Space Station as Crew-7 on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft at Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., August 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Four astronauts from four countries rocketed…

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DGCA inspection finds lapses in Air India’s internal safety audits

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A two-member inspection team of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found lapses in internal safety audits of Air India and the regulator is probing the matter, according to officials. When contacted, an Air India spokesperson said that all airlines are subject to regular safety audits by regulators and other bodies. “Air India…

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