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Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interior
Of the over 74,000 known meteorites on Earth, only around 385 originate from Mars. Scientists can determine that these meteorites come from Mars through various pieces of evidence, including the unique composition of Mars' atmosphere and its distinct oxygen isotopes.
COVID-19 reaches high level. Hospitalization, emergency visits, deaths go up. What have CDC data revealed?
According to the CDC, Hawaii has registered a substantial rise in the number of people diagnosed with COVID-19, however, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida and Washington have comparatively less number of such people. The numbers for emergency room admissions and deaths have also gone up.
Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?
Julian Assange is on his way to a courtroom on the Pacific island of Saipan where he is expected to plead guilty to a single criminal charge in a plea deal that will lead to his release and return home to Australia after a 14-year legal journey. Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, is a U.S. commonwealth near Guam, hosting a U.S. district court. Assange's plea involves a single count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents, with a sentence of time served.
NASA's new finding: 126 rare exoplanets, some capable of supporting life. Pics here
A new catalog featuring 126 exoplanets discovered through NASA's TESS and the Keck Observatory has been released, revealing diverse planet types beyond our solar system.
How a 29-year-old college dropout started earning 83 lakh per annum with the help of AI
Hannah Maruyama, once skeptical about the value of college education, now earns a six-figure salary in the field of AI without a bachelor's degree. After exploring various jobs and facing challenges, including the closure of her tattoo studio due to the pandemic, she launched Degree Free, an online platform offering career coaching and free educational resources to young people interested in non-traditional careers.
Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
Since the passage of the Endangered Species Act, over 1,700 species in the US have been listed as threatened or endangered. However, there are disparities in funding allocation, with half of the $1.2 billion spent annually going towards the recovery of salmon and steelhead trout. Many species, including the Virginia fringed mountain snail, stoneflies, and California tiger salamander, receive little or no funding. The plant kingdom, which was almost excluded from the conservation law, also receives inadequate funding. Scientists suggest redirecting funds from species with excessive funding to those with none or less.
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Why are fans comparing Jonathan Majors to Ezra Miller controversies
Jonathan Majors' MCU journey takes a dramatic turn as legal woes force Marvel Studios to sever ties, evoking parallels with Ezra Miller's controversial history in the DC Universe. The courtroom saga leaves fans and social media abuzz with debates on justice and consequences in the world of superheroes.
Climate change likely driving early arrival of intense tropical cyclones: Study
A study published in the journal Nature suggests that climate change is causing the early arrival of intense tropical cyclones. Researchers found that these cyclones have been occurring around three days earlier per decade since the 1980s, and this shift is likely due to ocean warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The study also revealed that the earlier onset of intense tropical cyclones is associated with earlier increases in sea surface temperature and ocean heat content.
Chandrayaan-1 may have found how water appeared on the Moon
The researchers found that these electrons are breaking down rocks and minerals on the Moon, potentially aiding in the formation of water. Understanding the distribution of water on the Moon is crucial for future human exploration and can help explain the presence of water ice in shaded regions. This finding suggests that the Earth and Moon are closely connected in ways that were previously unknown.
Scientists unearth gigantic 'Bubble of Galaxies' in Earth's cosmic backyard
Astronomers have discovered a massive celestial structure, known as the "first bubble of galaxies," within our galactic neighborhood. This colossal finding, published in The Astrophysical Journal, is a result of extensive scientific inquiry. Spanning a billion light years, this enormous bubble is 10,000 times larger than our Milky Way galaxy. Nestled within the bubble is the Bootes supercluster of galaxies, surrounded by a vast void. This discovery confirms a hypothesis from 1970 and expands our understanding of the universe. The structure has been named "Ho'oleilana," meaning "sent murmurs of awakening" in Hawaiian.
Beer at US college football games in 2023? Know where it will be available and where it is not allowed
Here are the schools / universities that will sell alcohol throughout their football stadiums in 2023. There are also some schools where beer will not be available.
Maui wildfires: First, a ferocious fire. Now a slow, grim search for the dead.
Experts in DNA analysis, forensic anthropology, and cadaver dog handling, among others, have been called to help recover and identify the remains of over 100 people who died in a Hawaii town last week. The group includes veterans of September 11 services and the US state of California's deadliest wildfire last year. ANDE, a company that specialises in rapid DNA technology, and Colorado parks staff are also among those helping. As the number of victims continues to rise, with two identified so far, authorities say the full toll may not be known for weeks or months.
Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
Such lasting effects could prolong recovery, compound residents' agony and complicate the return of the island's tourism-driven economy. Maui water officials warned Lahaina and Kula residents not to drink running water, which may be contaminated even after boiling, and to only take short, lukewarm showers in well-ventilated rooms to avoid possible chemical vapor exposure.
Jason Momoa warns holidayers to stay away from Maui, urges to donate for Wildfire Relief
Aquaman actor Jason Momoa has shared a special message on social media, asking travelers to not go to Maui in Hawaii due to the wildfire.
How climate change turned lush Hawaii into a tinderbox
Hawaii's landscape is changing in other ways, beyond becoming drier. As wildfires become more common, some native vegetation, which is poorly adapted to fire, has been destroyed. In other places, including the area around Lahaina, long-standing sugar cane farms stopped operating around the 1990s; the land stopped getting irrigated. In the place of those crops and native vegetation, dry and invasive grasses spread. Those grasses that are better able to regrow after a fire, but are also quick to ignite. That has contributed to fires spreading more quickly.
Hawaii Wildfires: How did the deadly Maui fire start? Know what triggered the Lahaina blaze and what is driving the disaster
Swiftly spreading wildfires that erupted on Tuesday evening on Maui Island have resulted in multiple fatalities and the displacement of numerous residents.
Betty Ann Bruno is dead. Check cause of death, career achievements
Betty Ann Bruno has died. The Emmy-winning TV reporter's demise came as a shock. Here are all details.
Evidence of potential life on Venus found!
Scientists have discovered phosphine gas in the atmosphere of Venus, indicating the possibility of extraterrestrial life on the planet. The gas, typically released by living organisms, has been found at a depth deeper than previously observed. The discovery was made by a team of scientists from Cardiff University, who focused on studying the top and middle clouds in the planet's atmosphere using the James Clark Maxwell Telescope. While some argue that the presence of phosphine is insufficient to confirm life, this breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the quest for extraterrestrial life.
Who is 'Miss Hawaii USA 2022'? Read to know about beauty
Kiana Yamat has been crowned Miss Hawaii USA this year. She has also competed for Miss USA 2022 title. Let us get to know about her.
Hawaii's rains, floods cited as examples of climate change
Two key ingredients came together in Hawaii in recent days to deliver the rain: an upper-level disturbance and extra moisture in the lower layers of the atmosphere. The downpours first affected Maui, moved northward up the island chain to Oahu and Kauai, then circled around and hit the southernmost part of the Big Island.
With Joe Biden's win, Thirty Meter Telescope may get Hawaii home
The TMT project, despite being on high priority of the Barack Obama administration during 2009-17, could not take off during the Donald Trump presidency due to massive protests against its proposed site at Maunakea in Hawaii, which is considered sacred to the island’s indigenous people.
Big Discovery: Scientists find presence of water on sunlit surface of Moon
Data from the current study revealed that the Clavius Crater, one of the largest craters visible from the Earth, has water in concentrations of 100 to 412 parts per million -- roughly equivalent to a 12-ounce bottle of water -- trapped in a cubic meter of soil spread across the lunar surface.
View: Why this year's Physics Nobel comes as a pleasant surprise
Alfred Nobel's will clearly indicates that these prizes are meant for those inventions that are of the ‘greatest practical benefit to mankind’. Possibly as a result of this phrasing, the physics Nobel has been awarded mostly for experimental work and practical inventions.
First known interstellar asteroid is cigar-shaped 'oddball'
Washington, Nov 21 (IANS) An interstellar asteroid that was first found passing through our solar system in mid-October is a cigar-shaped object which is quite unlike asteroids seen in our solar system, new research has found.
Six NASA scientists to emerge from Mars-like habitat
New York, Sep 17 (IANS) Six Nasa scientists, who were living in isolation on a Mars-like habitat in Hawaii since January to determine astronauts' psychology and requirements during manned space missions, will return to civilization on Sunday.
Massive Earth-sized storm on Neptune spotted
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Astronomers have spotted a storm system nearly the size of Earth near Neptune's equator, a region where no bright cloud has been seen before.
New computer code to help robots understand body language
New York, July 7 (IANS) Researchers have developed a computer code that could help robots understand body poses and movements, allowing them to perceive what people around them are doing, what moods they are in and whether they can be interrupted.
Gemini telescope aids Juno's mission through Jupiter
San Francisco, July 2 (IANS) Researchers are using very detailed Gemini Observatory images to help guide the Juno spacecraft's exploration of Jupiter, a media eport said.
Scientists find signs of surface frost on Moon
Washington, June 1 (IANS) Using data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, scientists have identified bright areas in craters near the Moon's south pole that are cold enough to have frost present on the surface.
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