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NASA-ISRO mission to launch NISAR satellite on July 30, confirms ISRO chairman

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NASA-ISRO mission to launch NISAR satellite on July 30, confirms ISRO chairman

The unique Earth observation satellite NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) will be launched through the GSLV-S16 on July 30, said ISRO chairman V Narayanan. Weighing 2,392 kg, NISAR is a unique Earth observation satellite and the first to observe the Earth with a dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band) both using NASA’s…

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Deep-brain stimulation: nudging neurons – The Hindu

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Deep-brain stimulation: nudging neurons – The Hindu

The vagus nerve can be stimulated to manage epilepsy. | Photo Credit: Manu5 (CC BY-SA) Deep-brain stimulation (DBS) is a medical technique where doctors implant electrodes deep inside specific areas of the brain to treat certain disorders. These electrodes are connected by wires to a small device, similar to a heart’s pacemaker, which is usually…

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New microscope reveals molecular jostling faster than ever before

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New microscope reveals molecular jostling faster than ever before

More than a century ago, a 26-year-old Albert Einstein explained Brownian motion in one of four papers he published in his annus mirabilis, the miraculous year, called because these papers shot him to fame. Brownian motion is the random jittering of small particles in a fluid, caused because they’re constantly colliding with molecules around them….

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What makes the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite so special? | Explained

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What makes the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite so special? | Explained

The story so far: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota on July 30 onboard a GSLV Mk-II rocket. ‘NISAR’ stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar and is a joint mission of the two space agencies. It is a sophisticated earth-observation satellite designed to study changes on…

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Android phones have brought early quake warnings to 98 countries

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Android phones have brought early quake warnings to 98 countries

Android smartphones around the world have been actively helping provide earthquake alerts using their acceleration sensors. Between 2021 and 2024, these phones sent thousands of successful warnings to people living in quake-prone regions in 98 countries. Since 2020, Google has included its Android Earthquake Alert (AEA) system in its phones to detect seismic P- and…

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What makes the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite so special? | Explained

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What makes the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite so special? | Explained

The story so far: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota on July 30 onboard a GSLV Mk-II rocket. ‘NISAR’ stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar and is a joint mission of the two space agencies. It is a sophisticated earth-observation satellite designed to study changes on…

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Consistent effort key to India’s growth in space technology, says ISRO chairman

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Consistent effort key to India’s growth in space technology, says ISRO chairman

M. Jayashree, second from left, receiving the President’s Medal for overall highest CGPA in B. Tech from V. Narayanan, ISRO Chairman, at the NIT-Tiruchi convocation on Saturday. NIT-Tiruchi Director G. Aghila is at right. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT India has made great strides in space technology and attained global leadership through sheer hard work…

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Efforts to restore mangroves can turn the tide on India’s coastal security

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Efforts to restore mangroves can turn the tide on India’s coastal security

Across India’s coasts, from the languid channels of the Sundarbans delta to Mumbai’s stifled creeks, mangroves form a barrier between land and sea. These coastal forests are critical in India’s pursuit of climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and the empowerment of coastal communities. However, in the face of urban expansion, climate change, and development, how are…

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