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Are humans at risk from giant asteroid approaching the Earth? All you need to know
Humans are currently at a risk of being wiped out from the surface of the Earth if an asteroid hurtling towards the planet really crashes down. Since the plans around combating such an imminent apocalyptic issue are still unknown, space nerds are worried to the core. Would this mean humanity may cease to exist in a few years if this really happens?
Shrink the economy, save the world?
Degrowth remained on the fringes of the fringe for decades, until increasing awareness about global warming percolated into public debates in the early aughts.
ISRO working on mission to advance high-resolution thermal imaging for climate, resource management
The TRISHNA mission, a collaboration between ISRO and the French space agency CNES, aims to monitor Earth's surface temperature, water stress, and water quality for energy budgeting. The launch schedule is undisclosed.
Thomas K. Mattingly: Astronaut who saved Apollo 13 crew dies aged 87
The astronaut who helped in saving the Apollo 13 mission passed away at the age of 87 years. However, Mattingly is equally renowned for being replaced from the ill-fated Apollo 13 crew merely 72 hours before its scheduled launch.
Aditya-L1 to reach Lagrange Point 1 by mid-January: ISRO Chief S Somnath
"It is working very well... Currently, it takes almost 110 days to travel from Earth to the L1 point. So by the middle of January, it will reach the L1 point. Then at that point, we will do the insertion into the Lagrange Point. That is called the halo orbit. It's a big orbit. So that will happen by the middle of January", Somath told reporters in Tamil Nadu's Madurai.
African Parks' bold move to save rhinos: Rewilding the world's largest rhino farm
African Parks, a conservation charity, has acquired the largest private collection of rhinos in the world, the Platinum Rhino farm, with plans to release them into the wild over the next decade. The farm, previously owned by South African businessman John Hume, currently houses around 2,000 rhinos, accounting for 15% of the global white rhino population.
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Why Aditya-L1? The strange case of the great Canadian blackout
Major objectives of Aditya-L1 include the study of the physics of solar corona and its heating mechanism, the solar wind acceleration, coupling and dynamics of the solar atmosphere, solar wind distribution and temperature anisotropy, and origin of Coronal Mass Ejections and flares and near-earth space weather. Aditya-L1 will study how storms and flares from the Sun emerge and impact us on Earth and our space activities,
The secret behind India's budget-friendly moonshots: How ISRO has developed its low-cost edge
Chandrayaan: India's space agency, ISRO, has gained the world's attention for its low-cost space missions. This frugality can be attributed to a culture of cost-effectiveness, a willingness to take calculated risks, optimization of resources, and indigenization of critical components. The involvement of local industries and the low salaries of ISRO scientists also contribute to keeping costs low. While low costs give India an advantage in the global launch industry, there are concerns that it may compromise the quality and scope of missions.
Chandrayaan 3: ISRO's landmark budget-friendly space odyssey poised for momentous lunar landing today
India is getting ready to try landing on the Moon again, this time with Chandrayaan-3. The last time India tried this in 2019, it didn't work, but this time things look better because of the pictures the lander sent back. India's space program is getting bigger and stronger, even though they don't spend as much money as some other countries.
'You don't have to be an activist': Here's how your simple actions can help protect the Earth
Human activities like pollution, climate change, deforestation, and resource depletion are posing threats to the planet's health and sustainability. Deadly heat waves across the globe are an indicator of what's wrong with the planet.
Secret Invasion Episode 5: Is there any Bonus-Scene? Fans anticipate explosive finale with Nick Fury
As ‘Secret Invasion; approaches its finale episode, Marvel enthusiasts remain on the lookout for any post-credits surprises during Episode 5.
China's first Mars rover may not be able to restart
The Chinese Mars rover, Zhurong, launched in 2020, may not be able to restart itself after an extended hibernation period due to insufficient power caused by dust accumulation on its solar panels, said Zhang Rongqiao of the Planetary Exploration of China. If the solar panels' dust accumulation goes beyond 40%, it is doubtful if the rover will restart again. Zhurong was initially supposed to wake up in December last year but failed due to dust accumulation reducing its power generation.
Prioritise immunisation, it’s a powerful tool for enhancing survival rates and economic prosperity
At the turn of the last century, infectious diseases caused more than one-third of all deaths in the US, killing a greater proportion of people than cancer and heart disease do today. Today, vaccines have made common diseases like diphtheria, typhoid, measles and whooping cough virtually extinct. Every year through the 20th century, they made more than a million Americans sick. Today, that number has dropped by 98%.
Humans can save Earth from ‘killer’ planetary bodies, reveals DART
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission provides evidence that humanity can protect Earth from the impact of planetary bodies.
G20 presidency: Weaving inclusive growth and universal togetherness
The opportunity to lead G20 comes at a time when existential threats are escalating and there is an urgency to find sustainable solutions. Addressing the climate change issue is a top priority for India's presidency, with an emphasis on just energy transitions for the developing countries by supporting them through climate financing and technology.
InSight, NASA's quake-detecting Mars project, officially concludes
The mission of InSight, originally designed to last just two years, has been extended twice. However, a buildup of dust on the lander's solar panels led to a gradual loss of power.
NASA's lunar rocket blasts off 50 years after Apollo: All about Artemis mission
The Space Launch System rocket thundered skyward after years of delays and billions of dollars in cost overruns, rising from Kennedy Space Center on 8.8 million pounds (4 million kilogrammes) of thrust and reaching 100 mph (160 kph) in seconds.
Backed by Kygo and Murdoch, the first biodegradable water bottle is coming, for real this time
Scientists and businesses have spent many years and much money trying to replace everyday packaging with natural materials that don’t pollute the Earth — so far, that’s given us little beyond compostable straws.
Patagonia’s been a responsible biz for decades — their gifting the co to Earth is an incredible moment: Greg Curtis
"The Chouinard family has been consistent for decades in running a responsible business and doing the right thing. I’m humbled by the fact that they really followed through on their values in every way and without hesitation. This is an incredible moment."
CIA's brand new mission! Backs firm that aims to 'genetically resurrect woolly mammoth', read details
The first line of defense for the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has recently shown a renewed interest in natural history. Reports say that the agency is providing financial support to Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology firm that aims to bring back the woolly mammoth from extinction.
No, it's not a movie! NASA crashes spacecraft into asteroid as big as a 'football stadium', Twitter calls it spectacular
Scientists expected the impact to carve out a crater, hurl streams of rocks and dirt into space.
Watch: NASA hits asteroid in a test to save Earth someday
NASA spacecraft Dart, the size of a vending machine, slammed into an asteroid at blistering speed at a place 7 million miles away.
NASA will smash its spacecraft into asteroid Dimorphos; do not miss out on real-time action
NASA has a spacecraft named DART which will collide with the asteroid Dimorphos resulting in a change in its orbit and speeding it up a bit. The asteroid has no danger to Earth, but this experiment will help scientists understand if we can make a similar impact to save Earth if need be.
An overview of NASA's Artemis 1 mission to the Moon
NASA's Artemis 1 mission is a 42-day voyage beyond the far side of the Moon and back. The meticulously choreographed uncrewed flight should yield spectacular images as well as valuable scientific data.
Elon Musk hopes for a self-sustaining city on Mars in 20 years
SpaceX's Starship consists of a giant first-stage booster called Super Heavy and a 165-foot-tall (50 metres) upper-stage spacecraft known as Starship. Both elements are designed to be fully reusable, and both will be powered by SpaceX's next-generation Raptor engines, 33 for Super Heavy and six for Starship.
IS4OM inaugurated: India gives boost to self-reliance in safeguarding space assets
Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh would inaugurate the IS4OM in Bengaluru on Monday, in the presence of Secretary in the Department of Space and Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation S Somanath. IS40M is a system conceived with a holistic approach towards ensuring safety and sustainability of the space environment while reaping the benefits of sustainable utilisation of outer space for national development, according to ISRO.
Indians making every effort to make earth cleaner and greener: PM Modi
Citing India's efforts to make environment cleaner, the prime minister said renewable energy is a growing sector in India, and at the global level India has taken the lead in forming the International Solar Alliance.
World Environment Day 2022: Do your bit to save the planet
Each year, a specific theme is decided to mark this day to amplify the important message behind it. This year's theme is 'Only One Earth', which draws our attention towards playing our role effectively while living in perfect harmony with nature - without proving a burden on it.
World Environment Day: A healthy water footprint is key for a healthy earth
What will really move the needle for the climate change agenda is to evolve a citizen’s action framework that is water-centric.
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