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India selects two astronaut-designates for upcoming Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station

August 2, 2024 admin

Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (left) and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India has shortlisted two astronaut-designates for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Indian astronauts Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair have been shortlisted to go to the U.S. to train for the upcoming…

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IIA astronomers discover ‘vampire star’ which has been rejuvenating itself by sucking up material from a companion star

August 2, 2024 admin

Vampire stars, known as blue straggler stars (BSS), defy simple models of stellar evolution and show many characteristics of younger stars. Photo: PIB Team of astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have made the discovery that a vampire star has been rejuvenating its youth by sucking up material from a companion in the…

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The Science Quiz: The evolutionary edge to human survival

August 2, 2024 admin

The Science Quiz: The evolutionary edge to human survival 1 / 6 | The ability to metabolize alcohol effectively is an evolutionary adaptation found in populations with a long history of agriculture and fermentation. Which enzyme is responsible for this adaptation? Answer : Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO SHOW ANSWER…

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After furore, Customs Department removes punitive tax on laboratory chemicals

August 1, 2024 admin

Image used for : M. Moorthy | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy In a relief to scientists and researchers across the country, the Finance Ministry has clarified that all imported ‘laboratory chemicals,’ except denatured ethanol, will be taxed at 10% instead of 150% as was first proposed in the Union Budget of July 23. Imported laboratory…

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After furore, Customs Department removes punitive tax on laboratory chemicals

August 1, 2024 admin

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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Sea Wolves

August 1, 2024 admin

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Sea Wolves 1 / 5 | Where are coastal sea wolves found? Ecuador Russia Canada Norway Coastal wolves are found in the US states of Alaska, Oregon and Washington, and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Next 2 / 5 | How are Coastal Sea wolves capable of…

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Before and after satellite images of Wayanad landslip

August 1, 2024 admin

Drone image of Chooralmala in Wayanad district of Kerala, on August 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) has released high-resolution images taken by the space agency’s satellites which reveal the extensive damage caused by the landslip in Wayanad district in Kerala. NRSC has released before and after images…

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Before and after satellite images of Wayanad landslip

August 1, 2024 admin

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Before and after satellite images of Wayanad landslip

August 1, 2024 admin

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Wayanad landslide: How accurate are Amit Shah’s claims on early warnings for Kerala ahead of the Wayanad landslide

August 1, 2024 admin

Parliament on Wednesday took up a discussion on Wayanad landslide under a ‘calling attention’ motion. In his response, Union Home Minister Amit Shah made several claims on early warning systems in India and how they were utilised to alert the Kerala government ahead of the tragedy. The Hindu takes a closer look at these claims….

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