<p>In a stunning discovery, the astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) were able to see a third world being formed around the infant star PDS 70&nbsp;400 light-years away from Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The creation of the "third world" was captured under the MIRI mid-infrared Disk Survey (MINDS) project. Two planets taking shape in a disk of gas and dust had already been discovered some time back.</p>

<p>The scientists, with the help of JWST's Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam), also noticed a large spiral stream of material which was enhancing the growth of an already discovered planet PDS 70C.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PDS 70C, a giant planet, is surrounded by its own disk of material and the spiral stream is&nbsp;feeding it as well which will soon result in the the birth of its moons.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-blasts-an-asteroid-in-space-it-now-fears-its-debris-may-collide-with-mars-707195">NASA blasted an asteroid in space. It now fears boulders may collide with Mars</a></p>

<p>Speaking to Space.com, MINDS team member and KU Leuven and the University of Liege postdoctoral researcher Valentin Christiaens said, "We found new evidence for the presence of a third planet in the system, which was proposed based on VLT observations."</p>

<p>"Furthermore, the new infrared measurements we obtained for the two known protoplanets suggest the presence of heated material around them — which may be the building blocks for moons forming around them," added Christiaens.</p>

<h2><strong>Astronomers' tryst with PDS 70 system&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The astronomers have used various telescopes, which include the ground-based Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the VLT, for studying the PDS 70 system.</p>

<p>The astronomers have remained fascinated about the system since the protostar and its protoplanetary disk are likely no older than 5.5 million years.<br />
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"PDS 70 is special, as it is the only protoplanetary disk so far where all astronomers agree that we have found forming planets caught in the act," said Christiaens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Detailed study of this system has thus allowed us to learn a lot about planet formation," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;NASA's Dart mission asteroid: Asteroid Dimorphos debris may rain on Mars</strong></p>

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<p>The researchers are not much aware of the potential third planet's properties. If the planet gets confirmed, it will be named PDS 70D and will remain shrouded in a vast amount of dust.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What is interesting is that this separation places it near 1:2:4 mean-motion resonance with planets PDS 70B and PDS 70C. This means its orbit would be almost exactly twice as short as B and four times shorter than planet C, respectively," said Christiaens said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a situation we know in the solar system with the three innermost Galilean moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, and Ganymede," the astronomer said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a stunning discovery, the astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) were able to see a third world being formed around the infant star PDS 70 400 light-years away from Earth.

In a stunning discovery, the astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) were able to see a third world being formed around the infant star PDS 70 400 light-years away from Earth. The creation of the "third world" was captured under the MIRI mid-infrared Disk Survey (MINDS) project. Two planets taking shape in a disk of gas and dust had already been discovered some time back. The scientists, with the help of JWST's Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam), also noticed a large spiral stream of material which was enhancing the growth of an already discovered planet PDS 70C. PDS 70C, a giant planet, is surrounded by its own disk of material and the spiral stream is feeding it as well which will soon result in the the birth of its moons. Also Read: NASA blasted an asteroid in space. It now fears boulders may collide with Mars Speaking to Space.com, MINDS team member and KU Leuven and the University of Liege postdoctoral researcher Valentin Christiaens said, "We found new evidence for the presence of a third planet in the system, which was proposed based on VLT observations." "Furthermore, the new infrared measurements we obtained for the two known protoplanets suggest the presence of heated material around them — which may be the building blocks for moons forming around them," added Christiaens. Astronomers' tryst with PDS 70 system The astronomers have used various telescopes, which include the ground-based Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the VLT, for studying the PDS 70 system. The astronomers have remained fascinated about the system since the protostar and its protoplanetary disk are likely no older than 5.5 million years. "PDS 70 is special, as it is the only protoplanetary disk so far where all astronomers agree that we have found forming planets caught in the act," said Christiaens. "Detailed study of this system has thus allowed us to learn a lot about planet formation," he added. Watch: NASA's Dart mission asteroid: Asteroid Dimorphos debris may rain on Mars The researchers are not much aware of the potential third planet's properties. If the planet gets confirmed, it will be named PDS 70D and will remain shrouded in a vast amount of dust. "What is interesting is that this separation places it near 1:2:4 mean-motion resonance with planets PDS 70B and PDS 70C. This means its orbit would be almost exactly twice as short as B and four times shorter than planet C, respectively," said Christiaens said. "This is a situation we know in the solar system with the three innermost Galilean moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, and Ganymede," the astronomer said. (With inputs from agencies)

James Webb captures creation of 'third world' and birth of potential moons 400 light-years away

<p>In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s a fire hazard. It’s filthy,” said Miriam Kosberg, who is a member of the family that owns the property which has been located just behind the Fairfax dumping ground since 1955, while speaking to the Los Angeles Times.</p>

<p>As per Realtor.com, the median price range is $3.42 million in Fairfax section of Los Angeles.<br />
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“There’s garbage all the way up to the back fence. It’s been like that for years,” said Kosberg.</p>

<p>Because of a huge pile of newspapers, white trash bags, cartons of cigarettes and clothing, the lawn was hardly visible and a complaint was filed by the residents.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-military-personnel-accused-of-crashing-into-fbi-office-connected-to-qanon-online-reports-707506">US Navy veteran accused of crashing into FBI office has an online history linked to QAnon: Reports</a></p>

<h2><strong>Filthy odour ruins the fun of living in 'affluent' neighbourhood</strong></h2>

<p>The homes have been filled with a putrid odour which has even spread in the affluent neighbourhood and has left the neighbours worried about what is likely to be beneath the accumulated debris and overgrown vegetation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A woman, who has been living in the neighbourhood for more than two decades, said that “it’s unsanitary".</p>

<p>The woman said that she had filed a complaint regarding the property in the early 2000s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens of similar complaints have been received by the Department of Building and Safety since July which remain under investigation, revealed city records. The department also issued an order to comply in November.</p>

<p>“We are fed up, but we’re compassionate. In a perfect world, he gets help and someone helps make his environment nicer for him,” said the woman, while speaking about the property’s owner.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UFOs, now ex-US army man comes out with USO claim&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (April 3) along with Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who was representing Fairfax, visited the home declaring it a “public health emergency.”</p>

<p>“Both of us, as you know, are new. I am tracking this from last night to find out where complaints were lodged and what happened in the process,” said Bass.</p>

<p>The property has been owned by Raymond Gaon since the mid-1990s, as per the public records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2014, he was asked to remove the garbage and two misdemeanor criminal charges for noncompliance were filed by the city before they dismissed the case in 2019.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged. “It’s a fire hazard.

In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged. “It’s a fire hazard. It’s filthy,” said Miriam Kosberg, who is a member of the family that owns the property which has been located just behind the Fairfax dumping ground since 1955, while speaking to the Los Angeles Times. As per Realtor.com, the median price range is $3.42 million in Fairfax section of Los Angeles. “There’s garbage all the way up to the back fence. It’s been like that for years,” said Kosberg. Because of a huge pile of newspapers, white trash bags, cartons of cigarettes and clothing, the lawn was hardly visible and a complaint was filed by the residents. Also Read: US Navy veteran accused of crashing into FBI office has an online history linked to QAnon: Reports Filthy odour ruins the fun of living in 'affluent' neighbourhood The homes have been filled with a putrid odour which has even spread in the affluent neighbourhood and has left the neighbours worried about what is likely to be beneath the accumulated debris and overgrown vegetation. A woman, who has been living in the neighbourhood for more than two decades, said that “it’s unsanitary". The woman said that she had filed a complaint regarding the property in the early 2000s. Dozens of similar complaints have been received by the Department of Building and Safety since July which remain under investigation, revealed city records. The department also issued an order to comply in November. “We are fed up, but we’re compassionate. In a perfect world, he gets help and someone helps make his environment nicer for him,” said the woman, while speaking about the property’s owner. Watch: UFOs, now ex-US army man comes out with USO claim Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (April 3) along with Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who was representing Fairfax, visited the home declaring it a “public health emergency.” “Both of us, as you know, are new. I am tracking this from last night to find out where complaints were lodged and what happened in the process,” said Bass. The property has been owned by Raymond Gaon since the mid-1990s, as per the public records. In 2014, he was asked to remove the garbage and two misdemeanor criminal charges for noncompliance were filed by the city before they dismissed the case in 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Garbage buries a home in 'affluent' LA, officials declare it 'public health emergency'

<p><strong>Hand Sanitiser And Brain:</strong> From the days of the pandemic, when the fear of coronavirus gripped the minds of people, hand sanitisers became not only a necessity but a tool to fight the virus and save lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sudden surge in the use and sale of hand sanitisers was evident and even though, today we are out of the pandemic era, the habit of frequently using hand sanitisers remains.</p>

<h2><strong>Hand Sanitiser And Brain</strong></h2>

<p>Now in a recent study, which was carried out on the basis of human cell cultures and mice, it was found that the chemicals present in common household disinfectants like furniture, textiles, disinfectants and glues are likely to damage the supporting cells present in the brain especially during important stages of the organ's development.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/human-brains-getting-larger-in-size-and-this-may-be-good-news-for-some-704458">Human brains getting larger in size, and this may be good news for some</a></p>

<p>Ohio's Case Western Reserve University molecular biologist Erin Cohn and his colleagues looked into 1,823 compounds of unknown toxicity and discovered two types of chemicals which either killed or paused the maturation of cells known as oligodendrocytes under laboratory conditions.</p>

<p>Oligodendrocytes are a kind of neurological support cell. These cells wrap around the neurons to form an insulating covering which ensures that brain signals are moving at a speed.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the chemicals doing to brain cells?</strong></h2>

<p>The experts identified one of the two chemical classes as quaternary compounds, which are used in wipes, hand sanitisers, disinfectant spray and personal care products like toothpaste and mouthwash for killing bacteria and viruses. The users, while using these products, can ingest or inhale the chemicals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The other chemical class identified was organophosphates. These chemicals, which serve as flame retardants, are commonly present in textiles, glues, and household items like electronics and furniture.</p>

<p>Humans can absorb the fat-soluble organophosphates through the skin which&nbsp;can then reach the brain.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Brain size steadily increased for people born after 1930s</strong></p>

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<p>In the experiments carried out on mice, an oral dose of one of three quaternary compounds was given to them and days later they found detectable levels of those chemicals in the brain tissue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was also found that less numbers of oligodendrocytes were present in the brains of the animals after they were administered 10 daily doses of one type of quaternary compound known as cetylpyridinium chloride. This was administered during the brain development's key period.</p>

<p>"We found that oligodendrocytes – but not other brain cells – are surprisingly vulnerable to quaternary ammonium compounds and organophosphate flame retardants," said Cohn.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Hand Sanitiser And Brain: From the days of the pandemic, when the fear of coronavirus gripped the minds of people, hand sanitisers became not only a necessity but a tool to fight the virus and save lives.

Hand Sanitiser And Brain: From the days of the pandemic, when the fear of coronavirus gripped the minds of people, hand sanitisers became not only a necessity but a tool to fight the virus and save lives. The sudden surge in the use and sale of hand sanitisers was evident and even though, today we are out of the pandemic era, the habit of frequently using hand sanitisers remains. Hand Sanitiser And Brain Now in a recent study, which was carried out on the basis of human cell cultures and mice, it was found that the chemicals present in common household disinfectants like furniture, textiles, disinfectants and glues are likely to damage the supporting cells present in the brain especially during important stages of the organ's development. Also Read: Human brains getting larger in size, and this may be good news for some Ohio's Case Western Reserve University molecular biologist Erin Cohn and his colleagues looked into 1,823 compounds of unknown toxicity and discovered two types of chemicals which either killed or paused the maturation of cells known as oligodendrocytes under laboratory conditions. Oligodendrocytes are a kind of neurological support cell. These cells wrap around the neurons to form an insulating covering which ensures that brain signals are moving at a speed. What are the chemicals doing to brain cells? The experts identified one of the two chemical classes as quaternary compounds, which are used in wipes, hand sanitisers, disinfectant spray and personal care products like toothpaste and mouthwash for killing bacteria and viruses. The users, while using these products, can ingest or inhale the chemicals. The other chemical class identified was organophosphates. These chemicals, which serve as flame retardants, are commonly present in textiles, glues, and household items like electronics and furniture. Humans can absorb the fat-soluble organophosphates through the skin which can then reach the brain. Watch: Brain size steadily increased for people born after 1930s In the experiments carried out on mice, an oral dose of one of three quaternary compounds was given to them and days later they found detectable levels of those chemicals in the brain tissue. It was also found that less numbers of oligodendrocytes were present in the brains of the animals after they were administered 10 daily doses of one type of quaternary compound known as cetylpyridinium chloride. This was administered during the brain development's key period. "We found that oligodendrocytes – but not other brain cells – are surprisingly vulnerable to quaternary ammonium compounds and organophosphate flame retardants," said Cohn. (With inputs from agencies)

Hand sanitisers may be damaging your brain cells, says study

10 Star Campaigners In Lok Sabha Elections 2024

India's Prime Minister and BJP's most powerful leader, Narendra Modi is the biggest crowd-puller of the ruling party.

Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah is seen as an excellent election campaign manager and is popularly called the "modern-day Chanakya and master strategist".


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth is not contesting Lok Sabha elections. However, he enjoys massive support and hence is the party's star campaigner.

Smriti Irani, who created an upheaval in Indian politics by snatching the Congress bastion Amethi from the hands of Rahul Gandhi, is among the most popular leaders and enjoys great support.

Congress leader and the poster boy of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi is fighting elections from the Wayanad constituency and is seen as a star campaigner of his party. 

Priyanka Gandhi is also a crowd-puller and a strong Congress leader who enjoys massive support.

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee is known for her antics and fiery comments. Her rallies are a massive success and she enjoys strong support in her state.

Mahua Moitra, who was expelled from Lok Sabha last year, has again been fielded by the TMC from the Krishnanagar constituency because of her popularity and the support she enjoys. 

Actress-turned-politician, Kangana Ranaut is known for her strong views on various issues. Since she is an actress, she enjoys a massive fandom and her fiery political statements have made her a star campaigner.

Cricketer Yusuf Pathan has been fielded by the TMC from Berhampore and is being counted among star campaigners because of the support he gets from the public. 

5 Most Educated Lok Sabha Candidates In 2024

Shashi Tharoor, who is a Congress candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, completed his Bachelor in History from St Stephen's College in Delhi in 1975. He did his MA in International Relations from The Fletcher School Of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and also completed his PhD in the same subject in 1978. 

Dr Umesh G Jadhav is a BJP candidate from the Gulbarga Lok Sabha seat. He has an MBBS and MD degree in General Medicine from Gulbarga University. In 1991, he completed his Master of Surgery in General Surgery from Bangalore Medical College.

Piyush Goyal is contesting Lok Sabha polls from North Mumbai seat for BJP. He has a BCom degree from Mumbai University and holds a CA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.  

Sarbananda Sonowal is BJP's candidate from the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha seat. He did a BA (Hons) in English from Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi College and also has an LLB degree from Dibrugarh University and a BCJ from Guwahati University.


Mahua Moitra has been fielded by the TMC from the Krishnanagar constituency. She completed her graduation in Mathematics and Economics from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, United States in 1998.

<p>United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (April 2) said that Israel's government "has not done enough to protect aid workers" in Gaza amid its war with Hamas.</p>

<p>In his statement over the death of the aid workers, Biden said that he's "outraged and heartbroken" by the incident.</p>

<p>He said that the investigation promised by Israel's government "must be swift".</p>

<p>"Even more tragically, this is not a stand-alone incident. This conflict has been one of the worst in recent memory in terms of how many aid workers have been killed," Biden said.</p>

<p>"This is a major reason why distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza has been so difficult — because Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers trying to deliver desperately needed help to civilians. Incidents like yesterday's simply should not happen. Israel has also not done enough to protect civilians," he added.</p>

<p>Biden further said that the US had "repeatedly urged Israel to deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations, in order to avoid civilian casualties."<br />
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<p>President Joe Biden called World Central Kitchen founder Chef José Andres and expressed his condolences. He&nbsp;was "heartbroken" by the news, informed&nbsp;White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre while speaking to the reporters.</p>

<p>"The president conveyed he is grieving with the entire World Central Kitchen family. The president felt it was important to recognize the tremendous contribution World Central Kitchen has made to the people in Gaza and people around the world," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden further said to Andres that "he will make clear to Israel that humanitarian aid workers must be protected," said Jean-Pierre.</p>

<h2><strong>Humanitarian groups suspend operations in Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>Several other countries expressed their outrage over the killing of seven international aid workers in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the convoy was struck by the armed forces "unintentionally".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, humanitarian groups - like Anera and US-based Project Hope - announced that they are suspending operations in the territory in the aftermath of the tragic attack. World Central Kitchen had already halted its operations in Gaza.</p>

<p>Anera said that the decision was an “unprecedented step” and added that the killings, “alongside the loss of numerous other aid workers and their families, has led our team to conclude that delivering aid safely is no longer feasible”.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foreign-aid-workers-killed-after-food-delivery-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza-ngo-decries-attack-706700">Foreign aid workers killed after food delivery in Israeli strike on Gaza, NGO decries attack</a></p>

<p>“While we understand the severe consequences this suspension will have on the Palestinian population, the escalating risks associated with aid delivery leave us with no choice but to halt operations until our staff regain confidence that they can do their work without undue risk,” its statement read.</p>

<p>Seven aid workers of World Central Kitchen, who were leaving a warehouse in Deir al-Balah, were killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza on Tuesday (April 2).</p>

<p>The seven aid workers were Palestinian, UK, Australian and Polish nationals and one was also a US-Canada dual citizen.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel faces international pressure&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the wake of the killing of the aid workers, Israel has been facing increasing international pressure and has promised to carry out an independent investigation.</p>

<p>Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued an apology for the deaths. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the call, in which the latter called the situation in Gaza "increasingly intolerable" and "demanded a thorough and transparent independent investigation" into the aid workers' killing.</p>

<p>Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said that he has asked his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz&nbsp;for an independent investigation.</p>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that "full accountability" was required and added that it was "absolutely unacceptable for aid workers to be killed" by the IDF.</p>

<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, "Someone going about providing aid and humanitarian assistance should [never] lose their life."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Netanyahu vows independent investigation</strong></h2>

<p>Netanyahu vowed for an independent investigation while acknowledging that Israel's forces had hit "innocent people".</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, in the last 24 hours, there was a tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people in the Gaza Strip. It happens in war, we check it to the end, we are in contact with the governments, and we will do everything so that this thing does not happen again," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel War: Israel under pressure over aid workers' deaths</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>IDF chief apologises, calls it a 'grave mistake'</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli Defence Forces chief Herzi Halevi accepted that it had committed a "grave mistake" in killing the aid workers.</p>

<p>"It was a mistake that followed a misidentification at night, during a war, in very complex conditions. It shouldn't have happened. We will continue taking immediate action to ensure that more is done to protect humanitarian aid workers. This incident was a grave mistake. Israel is at war with Hamas, not with the people of Gaza. We are sorry for the unintentional harm to the members of WCK. An independent body will investigate the incident thoroughly, we will complete it in the next coming days," Halevi said, in a video message shared on X.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (April 2) said that Israel's government "has not done enough to protect aid workers" in Gaza amid its war with Hamas.

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (April 2) said that Israel's government "has not done enough to protect aid workers" in Gaza amid its war with Hamas. In his statement over the death of the aid workers, Biden said that he's "outraged and heartbroken" by the incident. He said that the investigation promised by Israel's government "must be swift". "Even more tragically, this is not a stand-alone incident. This conflict has been one of the worst in recent memory in terms of how many aid workers have been killed," Biden said. "This is a major reason why distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza has been so difficult — because Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers trying to deliver desperately needed help to civilians. Incidents like yesterday's simply should not happen. Israel has also not done enough to protect civilians," he added. Biden further said that the US had "repeatedly urged Israel to deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations, in order to avoid civilian casualties." I am outraged and heartbroken by the deaths of seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen, including one American, in Gaza yesterday. Incidents like yesterday’s simply should not happen. Here is my full statement. pic.twitter.com/Nl2jq8wqTt — President Biden (@POTUS) April 3, 2024 × President Joe Biden called World Central Kitchen founder Chef José Andres and expressed his condolences. He was "heartbroken" by the news, informed White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre while speaking to the reporters. "The president conveyed he is grieving with the entire World Central Kitchen family. The president felt it was important to recognize the tremendous contribution World Central Kitchen has made to the people in Gaza and people around the world," he said. Biden further said to Andres that "he will make clear to Israel that humanitarian aid workers must be protected," said Jean-Pierre. Humanitarian groups suspend operations in Gaza Several other countries expressed their outrage over the killing of seven international aid workers in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the convoy was struck by the armed forces "unintentionally". Meanwhile, humanitarian groups - like Anera and US-based Project Hope - announced that they are suspending operations in the territory in the aftermath of the tragic attack. World Central Kitchen had already halted its operations in Gaza. Anera said that the decision was an “unprecedented step” and added that the killings, “alongside the loss of numerous other aid workers and their families, has led our team to conclude that delivering aid safely is no longer feasible”. Also Read: Foreign aid workers killed after food delivery in Israeli strike on Gaza, NGO decries attack “While we understand the severe consequences this suspension will have on the Palestinian population, the escalating risks associated with aid delivery leave us with no choice but to halt operations until our staff regain confidence that they can do their work without undue risk,” its statement read. Seven aid workers of World Central Kitchen, who were leaving a warehouse in Deir al-Balah, were killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza on Tuesday (April 2). The seven aid workers were Palestinian, UK, Australian and Polish nationals and one was also a US-Canada dual citizen. Israel faces international pressure In the wake of the killing of the aid workers, Israel has been facing increasing international pressure and has promised to carry out an independent investigation. Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued an apology for the deaths. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the call, in which the latter called the situation in Gaza "increasingly intolerable" and "demanded a thorough and transparent independent investigation" into the aid workers' killing. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said that he has asked his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz for an independent investigation. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that "full accountability" was required and added that it was "absolutely unacceptable for aid workers to be killed" by the IDF. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, "Someone going about providing aid and humanitarian assistance should [never] lose their life." Netanyahu vows independent investigation Netanyahu vowed for an independent investigation while acknowledging that Israel's forces had hit "innocent people". "Unfortunately, in the last 24 hours, there was a tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people in the Gaza Strip. It happens in war, we check it to the end, we are in contact with the governments, and we will do everything so that this thing does not happen again," he said. Watch: Israel War: Israel under pressure over aid workers' deaths IDF chief apologises, calls it a 'grave mistake' Israeli Defence Forces chief Herzi Halevi accepted that it had committed a "grave mistake" in killing the aid workers. "It was a mistake that followed a misidentification at night, during a war, in very complex conditions. It shouldn't have happened. We will continue taking immediate action to ensure that more is done to protect humanitarian aid workers. This incident was a grave mistake. Israel is at war with Hamas, not with the people of Gaza. We are sorry for the unintentional harm to the members of WCK. An independent body will investigate the incident thoroughly, we will complete it in the next coming days," Halevi said, in a video message shared on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden expresses outrage over aid workers' death, sharply criticises Israel for 'inaction'

<p>A rare mouse embryo, which has six legs and no genitals, was created by scientists in an accident. This never-before-seen creation reflected how changes made to the DNA can have severe impacts on development.</p>

<p>A team of scientists from Portugal's Gulbenkian Science Institute was trying to understand how a specific protein works in the middle stages of embryo growth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Embryos at the beginning are only a bundle of identical cells. When they develop, the cells specialise and start forming different body parts. Generally, the development starts from the head and goes back towards the tail. The human embryos also have tails in the early days, however, they disappear after roughly eight weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is well-known to scientists that in most four-limbed mammals, both the hind limbs and the external genitalia (the penis or clitoris) get&nbsp;developed from the same early structures.</p>

<p>The research team, headed by developmental biologist Moises Mallo, emphasised one particular receptor protein known as Tgfbr1. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The protein, which is officially known as transforming growth factor beta receptor I, has involvement in the expression of genes. It helps in deciding which ones to be activated in what place and what each cell should turn into - a blood cell, muscle tissue or a nerve cell.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Receptor protein plays a key role in magical creation</strong></h2>

<p>In this groundbreaking study, Tgfbr1 was inactivated by the researchers in mouse embryos roughly halfway through development to understand how the spinal cord's development was affected.</p>

<p>The researchers discovered an embryo which had developed extra limbs and had no genitals. Also, various organs were growing outside of its body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It appeared that in the absence of this protein, other genes came into action and the cells grew into more legs and not genitals.</p>

<p>The scientists are now hoping that more research into this will help them determine if Tgfbr1 and its relatives can affect DNA in other systems, like metastatic cancer.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Are Humans giving more viruses to animals than they give us?</strong></p>

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<p>In the journal Nature Communications, the scientists said, "Identification (the) mechanisms and determining whether they also operate in other physiological and pathological processes under the control of members of the (Tgfbr1) family might have far-reaching implications for our understanding of morphogenetic processes and disease."</p>

<p>The DNA of the tumours is already targetted by&nbsp;existing cancer treatments which can give a better understanding of how they work and help scientists create new and better options.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A rare mouse embryo, which has six legs and no genitals, was created by scientists in an accident. This never-before-seen creation reflected how changes made to the DNA can have severe impacts on development.

A rare mouse embryo, which has six legs and no genitals, was created by scientists in an accident. This never-before-seen creation reflected how changes made to the DNA can have severe impacts on development. A team of scientists from Portugal's Gulbenkian Science Institute was trying to understand how a specific protein works in the middle stages of embryo growth. Embryos at the beginning are only a bundle of identical cells. When they develop, the cells specialise and start forming different body parts. Generally, the development starts from the head and goes back towards the tail. The human embryos also have tails in the early days, however, they disappear after roughly eight weeks. It is well-known to scientists that in most four-limbed mammals, both the hind limbs and the external genitalia (the penis or clitoris) get developed from the same early structures. The research team, headed by developmental biologist Moises Mallo, emphasised one particular receptor protein known as Tgfbr1. Also Read: We are the infectors: Humans pass on viruses to animals twice than the other way around! The protein, which is officially known as transforming growth factor beta receptor I, has involvement in the expression of genes. It helps in deciding which ones to be activated in what place and what each cell should turn into - a blood cell, muscle tissue or a nerve cell. Receptor protein plays a key role in magical creation In this groundbreaking study, Tgfbr1 was inactivated by the researchers in mouse embryos roughly halfway through development to understand how the spinal cord's development was affected. The researchers discovered an embryo which had developed extra limbs and had no genitals. Also, various organs were growing outside of its body. It appeared that in the absence of this protein, other genes came into action and the cells grew into more legs and not genitals. The scientists are now hoping that more research into this will help them determine if Tgfbr1 and its relatives can affect DNA in other systems, like metastatic cancer. Watch: Are Humans giving more viruses to animals than they give us? In the journal Nature Communications, the scientists said, "Identification (the) mechanisms and determining whether they also operate in other physiological and pathological processes under the control of members of the (Tgfbr1) family might have far-reaching implications for our understanding of morphogenetic processes and disease." The DNA of the tumours is already targetted by existing cancer treatments which can give a better understanding of how they work and help scientists create new and better options. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientific accident results in creation of six-legged mouse without genitals

<p><strong>NASA Dart Mission Asteroid:</strong> A distant asteroid was broken into pieces by NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in space in 2022 as part of a test programme&nbsp;to deflect&nbsp;celestial bodies threatening to hit&nbsp;Earth. While the DART mission was the talk of the town at the time, the debris of the asteroid in question is&nbsp;returning to haunt a planet. Worry not, as&nbsp;Earth is safe but our red neighbour&nbsp;Mars is not.</p>

<h2><strong>NASA Dart Mission</strong></h2>

<p>An asteroid, known as Dimorphos, was knocked off its original orbit and shattered into pieces by NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in a groundbreaking mission. In this mission, it was also proved that the scientists on Earth have the capability to redirect an asteroid if it ever poses a threat to the planet.</p>

<p>The test ended successfully as NASA was able to prove that a kinetic impactor has the capability of changing an asteroid's orbit and also altering its overall trajectory.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the test, a vending machine-sized spacecraft was launched by NASA at an asteroid system which had two space rocks, Didymos and Dimorphos. The collision of the DART spacecraft reduced the speed of &nbsp;Dimorphos' orbit time around Didymos by 32 minutes and 42 seconds.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Humans generate a meteor storm</strong></h2>

<p>In a paper, which was published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the researchers said that the pieces of Dimorphos can enter the thin atmosphere of Mars and even hit its surface, where it will create craters.</p>

<p>The study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, has stated the myriad ways in which these boulders are likely to orbit around the Sun in the next 20,000 years. However, the scientists failed to find any possibility of them getting burnt up in the skies of the Earth.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Collision with NASA spacecraft altered shape of asteroid</strong></p>

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<p>A near-Earth object dynamicist at the European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Objects Coordination Centre study author Marco Fenucci said, "But they’re going to cross the orbit of Mars."</p>

<p>They added that if by any chance both Mars and the mini-asteroids meet at a crossing, some of them will enter its thin atmosphere. “And they will arrive to the ground and make a crater,” said Fenucci.</p>

<p>This is the first time humans have generated their own meteor storm which is likely to end up hitting a rocky planet.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


NASA Dart Mission Asteroid: A distant asteroid was broken into pieces by NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in space in 2022 as part of a test programme to deflect celestial bodies threatening to hit Earth.

NASA Dart Mission Asteroid: A distant asteroid was broken into pieces by NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in space in 2022 as part of a test programme to deflect celestial bodies threatening to hit Earth. While the DART mission was the talk of the town at the time, the debris of the asteroid in question is returning to haunt a planet. Worry not, as Earth is safe but our red neighbour Mars is not. NASA Dart Mission An asteroid, known as Dimorphos, was knocked off its original orbit and shattered into pieces by NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in a groundbreaking mission. In this mission, it was also proved that the scientists on Earth have the capability to redirect an asteroid if it ever poses a threat to the planet. The test ended successfully as NASA was able to prove that a kinetic impactor has the capability of changing an asteroid's orbit and also altering its overall trajectory. Also Read: James Webb Space Telescope probes binary asteroid system Mors-Somnus in Kuiper Belt to know Neptune's past In the test, a vending machine-sized spacecraft was launched by NASA at an asteroid system which had two space rocks, Didymos and Dimorphos. The collision of the DART spacecraft reduced the speed of Dimorphos' orbit time around Didymos by 32 minutes and 42 seconds. Humans generate a meteor storm In a paper, which was published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the researchers said that the pieces of Dimorphos can enter the thin atmosphere of Mars and even hit its surface, where it will create craters. The study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, has stated the myriad ways in which these boulders are likely to orbit around the Sun in the next 20,000 years. However, the scientists failed to find any possibility of them getting burnt up in the skies of the Earth. Watch: Collision with NASA spacecraft altered shape of asteroid A near-Earth object dynamicist at the European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Objects Coordination Centre study author Marco Fenucci said, "But they’re going to cross the orbit of Mars." They added that if by any chance both Mars and the mini-asteroids meet at a crossing, some of them will enter its thin atmosphere. “And they will arrive to the ground and make a crater,” said Fenucci. This is the first time humans have generated their own meteor storm which is likely to end up hitting a rocky planet. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA blasted an asteroid in space. It now fears boulders may collide with Mars

<p>A scaled-down iftar dinner was hosted by the White House on Tuesday (April 2) to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event happened after President Joe Biden's invitation was turned down by some invitees who were part of the Muslim community and were against his policies about the Israel-Gaza war.</p>

<p>President Biden held talks with the Muslim leaders and later had a small dinner with senior Muslim officials, who were part of his administration. Biden was accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband.</p>

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<p>"President Biden will host a meeting with Muslim community leaders to discuss issues of importance to the community," said the White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, while speaking to the reporters on Tuesday (April 2) before the gathering, as she explained that these leaders will rather have a meeting than a dinner.</p>

<p>The White House "adjusted the format to be responsive," Jean-Pierre said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Muslim leaders turn Biden critic amid Gaza war</strong></h2>

<p>One of the attendees was an emergency room doctor Dr Thaer Ahmad who was in Gaza for at least three weeks.</p>

<p>While speaking to CNN, he said that he walked out of the meeting on Tuesday (April 2) before it ended.</p>

<p>"Out of respect for my community, out of respect for all of the people who have suffered and who have been killed in the process, I needed to walk out of the meeting," said Ahmad.</p>

<p>Ahmad, who claimed that he was the only Palestinian-American present in the meeting, said "there wasn't a lot of response" from Biden. "He actually said he understood, and I walked away," said Ahmad, while speaking to CNN.</p>

<p>The event appears starkly different from the reception hosted by Biden last May to mark the end of Ramadan. Various attendees cheered Biden at the White House when he told them, "It's your house."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Biden &amp; Xi meet: China media calls talk 'candid &amp; deep', military officials to talk soon</strong></p>

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<p>Muslim members of Congress, who were part of that event, were Rashida Tlaib, who is Palestinian American and Representative Ilhan Omar. They have turned into the biggest critics of Biden's Gaza policy.</p>

<p>Emgage Action, a Muslim American advocacy group, refused to attend the dinner, citing Biden's "continued unconditional military aid to Israel," which they say has led to a "humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A scaled-down iftar dinner was hosted by the White House on Tuesday (April 2) to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event happened after President Joe Biden's invitation was turned down by some invitees who were part of the Muslim community and were against his policies about the Israel-Gaza war.

A scaled-down iftar dinner was hosted by the White House on Tuesday (April 2) to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event happened after President Joe Biden's invitation was turned down by some invitees who were part of the Muslim community and were against his policies about the Israel-Gaza war. President Biden held talks with the Muslim leaders and later had a small dinner with senior Muslim officials, who were part of his administration. Biden was accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband. Also Read: Joe Biden speaks to Xi Jinping on phone, talks about global crises, AI, and climate issues "President Biden will host a meeting with Muslim community leaders to discuss issues of importance to the community," said the White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, while speaking to the reporters on Tuesday (April 2) before the gathering, as she explained that these leaders will rather have a meeting than a dinner. The White House "adjusted the format to be responsive," Jean-Pierre said. Muslim leaders turn Biden critic amid Gaza war One of the attendees was an emergency room doctor Dr Thaer Ahmad who was in Gaza for at least three weeks. While speaking to CNN, he said that he walked out of the meeting on Tuesday (April 2) before it ended. "Out of respect for my community, out of respect for all of the people who have suffered and who have been killed in the process, I needed to walk out of the meeting," said Ahmad. Ahmad, who claimed that he was the only Palestinian-American present in the meeting, said "there wasn't a lot of response" from Biden. "He actually said he understood, and I walked away," said Ahmad, while speaking to CNN. The event appears starkly different from the reception hosted by Biden last May to mark the end of Ramadan. Various attendees cheered Biden at the White House when he told them, "It's your house." Watch: Biden & Xi meet: China media calls talk 'candid & deep', military officials to talk soon Muslim members of Congress, who were part of that event, were Rashida Tlaib, who is Palestinian American and Representative Ilhan Omar. They have turned into the biggest critics of Biden's Gaza policy. Emgage Action, a Muslim American advocacy group, refused to attend the dinner, citing Biden's "continued unconditional military aid to Israel," which they say has led to a "humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions." (With inputs from agencies)

Biden hosts Muslim leaders in muted Ramadan event amid Israel-Hamas war

<p>A powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit Taiwan around 9:00 am Japanese local time (0000 GMT) on Wednesday (April 3) which led to tsunami warnings for southern Japanese islands, said Japan Meteorological Agency. Seven people were&nbsp;killed and more than 700 others were reported injured in the massive earthquake.</p>

<p>According to the agency, tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet) were expected in remote Japanese islands close to Taiwan, which includes Miyakojima Island. However, tsunami warnings have now been lifted.</p>

<p>The earthquake reportedly knocked out power in different parts of the city. The footage of some collapsed buildings near the quake's epicentre was telecast&nbsp;on Taiwan television stations.&nbsp;As per media reports, some people are also trapped in the debris. The quake was felt as far as Shanghai.</p>

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<p>The earthquake's epicentre was near the coast of the eastern county of Hualien, in waters off Taiwan Island's eastern coastline, said the Taiwan Central Weather Administration.</p>

<h2><strong>Japan issues evacuation advisory</strong></h2>

<p>An evacuation advisory was issued by the Japanese authorities for the coastal areas of the southern prefecture of Okinawa, in the wake of the tsunami alert.</p>

<p>Japan’s national broadcaster&nbsp;broadcasted&nbsp;warnings like&nbsp;“Tsunami is coming. Please evacuate immediately,” said an anchor on NHK. “Do not stop. Do not go back," they said.</p>

<p>“Evacuate!” read a banner on the broadcast channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another warning was issued by the Philippines Seismology Agency for residents in coastal areas of different provinces, appealing to them to evacuate to higher ground.</p>

<p>The earthquake tremors were also felt in Fuzhou, Xiamen, Quanzhou and Ningde in China's Fujian province, as per the Chinese state media.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;2,000 earthquakes near Canada coast making the ocean come apart</strong></p>

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<p>No reports of damage were received by the Taipei city government and the MRT of the city was up and running soon after the quake. However, visuals shared on social media platforms showed shaking bridges and collapsed buildings.</p>

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<p>Southern Taiwan Science Park, where the plant of semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is located, said that the companies have been operating without impact.</p>

<p>According to Taiwan’s official central news agency, this was the biggest earthquake to hit the island since 1999 when around 2,400 people were killed in a quake of 7.6 magnitude.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit Taiwan around 9:00 am Japanese local time (0000 GMT) on Wednesday (April 3) which led to tsunami warnings for southern Japanese islands, said Japan Meteorological Agency.

A powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit Taiwan around 9:00 am Japanese local time (0000 GMT) on Wednesday (April 3) which led to tsunami warnings for southern Japanese islands, said Japan Meteorological Agency. Seven people were killed and more than 700 others were reported injured in the massive earthquake. According to the agency, tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet) were expected in remote Japanese islands close to Taiwan, which includes Miyakojima Island. However, tsunami warnings have now been lifted. The earthquake reportedly knocked out power in different parts of the city. The footage of some collapsed buildings near the quake's epicentre was telecast on Taiwan television stations. As per media reports, some people are also trapped in the debris. The quake was felt as far as Shanghai. Also Read: Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan to New Zealand The earthquake's epicentre was near the coast of the eastern county of Hualien, in waters off Taiwan Island's eastern coastline, said the Taiwan Central Weather Administration. Japan issues evacuation advisory An evacuation advisory was issued by the Japanese authorities for the coastal areas of the southern prefecture of Okinawa, in the wake of the tsunami alert. Japan’s national broadcaster broadcasted warnings like “Tsunami is coming. Please evacuate immediately,” said an anchor on NHK. “Do not stop. Do not go back," they said. “Evacuate!” read a banner on the broadcast channel. Another warning was issued by the Philippines Seismology Agency for residents in coastal areas of different provinces, appealing to them to evacuate to higher ground. The earthquake tremors were also felt in Fuzhou, Xiamen, Quanzhou and Ningde in China's Fujian province, as per the Chinese state media. Watch: 2,000 earthquakes near Canada coast making the ocean come apart No reports of damage were received by the Taipei city government and the MRT of the city was up and running soon after the quake. However, visuals shared on social media platforms showed shaking bridges and collapsed buildings. Now we're starting to see some real damage from the Taiwan earthquake Pray for Taiwan 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6EXy0yanra — Brian BJ (@iamBrianBJ) April 3, 2024 × BREAKIN: A Multistory Building on the Corner of Congquing and Zhongshan Road has Partially Collapsed in Hualien as 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake hit Taiwan.#Taiwan #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/ePZ2XhgcFC — Wali Khan (@WaliKhan_TK) April 3, 2024 × 🚨BREAKING: 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan #earthquake The shaking was so bad that people commuting to work stopped.pic.twitter.com/jNgUZm9pMl — AJ Huber (@Huberton) April 3, 2024 × Southern Taiwan Science Park, where the plant of semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is located, said that the companies have been operating without impact. According to Taiwan’s official central news agency, this was the biggest earthquake to hit the island since 1999 when around 2,400 people were killed in a quake of 7.6 magnitude. (With inputs from agencies)

Earthquake in Taiwan: Powerful quake of 7.5 magnitude rocks Taiwan, seven killed

<p><strong>Moon Standard Time:</strong> The daunting task of setting up a standard time zone on the Moon has been given to the space agency NASA by the White House with the hope that people on Earth will be able to tell what time it is on the Moon.</p>

<p>The space agency was sent a memo by the head of the US Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on Tuesday (April 2) in which they were asked to work in coordination with other US agencies and international agencies for setting up a moon-centric time reference system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA has been given time till the end of 2026 to set up what is known as Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How different is the moon's time zone from that of Earth?</strong></h2>

<p>The time zone on the Moon won't be very similar to the standard time zones we have on Earth. Actually, Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) will be an entire frame of time covering all the regions on the Moon.</p>

<p>Since the gravity on the moon is less, time shifts a bit quickly - 58.7 microseconds every day – in comparison to Earth.</p>

<p>Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) will also provide scientists with a time-keeping benchmark for lunar satellites and spacecraft that require extreme precision for their missions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“An atomic clock on the moon will tick at a different rate than a clock on Earth,” said Kevin Coggins, a top communications and navigation official at NASA.</p>

<p>“It makes sense that when you go to another body, like the moon or Mars, that each one gets its own heartbeat," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is&nbsp;Moon Standard Time important?</strong></h2>

<p>In September 2026, NASA is planning to send its astronaut missions to the moon through its Artemis programme. They will also establish a scientific lunar base which can help set the stage for future missions to Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Various spacecraft, companies and countries are part of the effort.</p>

<p>Speaking to Reuters, an OSTP official said that without a unified lunar time standard, the scientists will find it challenging to ensure that secured data transfers are taking place between spacecraft. It will also be difficult to synchronise communications among Earth, lunar satellites, bases and astronauts.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pluto: Should 'Pluto' be a planet again? The debate rages on</strong></p>

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<p>According to the official, the discrepancies in time can also result in errors in mapping the moon and locating positions on or orbiting around the natural satellite.</p>

<p>“Imagine if the world wasn’t syncing their clocks to the same time, how disruptive that might be and how challenging everyday things become,” said the official.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Moon Standard Time: The daunting task of setting up a standard time zone on the Moon has been given to the space agency NASA by the White House with the hope that people on Earth will be able to tell what time it is on the Moon.

Moon Standard Time: The daunting task of setting up a standard time zone on the Moon has been given to the space agency NASA by the White House with the hope that people on Earth will be able to tell what time it is on the Moon. The space agency was sent a memo by the head of the US Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on Tuesday (April 2) in which they were asked to work in coordination with other US agencies and international agencies for setting up a moon-centric time reference system. NASA has been given time till the end of 2026 to set up what is known as Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC). How different is the moon's time zone from that of Earth? The time zone on the Moon won't be very similar to the standard time zones we have on Earth. Actually, Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) will be an entire frame of time covering all the regions on the Moon. Since the gravity on the moon is less, time shifts a bit quickly - 58.7 microseconds every day – in comparison to Earth. Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) will also provide scientists with a time-keeping benchmark for lunar satellites and spacecraft that require extreme precision for their missions. Also Read: Greenery on Moon soon? NASA to put plants on lunar surface by 2026 “An atomic clock on the moon will tick at a different rate than a clock on Earth,” said Kevin Coggins, a top communications and navigation official at NASA. “It makes sense that when you go to another body, like the moon or Mars, that each one gets its own heartbeat," he added. Why is Moon Standard Time important? In September 2026, NASA is planning to send its astronaut missions to the moon through its Artemis programme. They will also establish a scientific lunar base which can help set the stage for future missions to Mars. Various spacecraft, companies and countries are part of the effort. Speaking to Reuters, an OSTP official said that without a unified lunar time standard, the scientists will find it challenging to ensure that secured data transfers are taking place between spacecraft. It will also be difficult to synchronise communications among Earth, lunar satellites, bases and astronauts. Watch: Pluto: Should 'Pluto' be a planet again? The debate rages on According to the official, the discrepancies in time can also result in errors in mapping the moon and locating positions on or orbiting around the natural satellite. “Imagine if the world wasn’t syncing their clocks to the same time, how disruptive that might be and how challenging everyday things become,” said the official. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>British author JK Rowling's social media comments in which she challenged the new hate crime law of Scotland are not being seen as a criminal act, said Police Scotland.</p>

<p>The celebrated author, who is famous for her Harry Potter series, described various transgender women as men, which included trans activists, convicted prisoners and other public figures.</p>

<p>As per the new law, "stirring up hatred" in relation to protected characteristics is seen as a new crime. The police confirmed that they have received complaints but no action will be taken against Rowling.</p>

<p>Reacting to the row, Rowling wrote on X, "I hope every woman in Scotland who wishes to speak up for the reality and importance of biological sex will be reassured by this announcement, and I trust that all women - irrespective of profile or financial means - will be treated equally under the law."</p>

<p>"If they go after any woman for simply calling a man a man, I'll repeat that woman's words and they can charge us both at once," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/trans-broadcaster-reports-jk-rowling-to-police-over-misgendering-697784">Transgender broadcaster reports UK author JK Rowling to police over 'misgendering', 'hate crime'</a></p>

<p>According to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, it is a criminal offence to make derogatory comments on the basis of disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or being intersex.</p>

<p>Under the Public Order Act 1986 in Great Britain, spreading hatred on the basis of race, colour, nationality or ethnicity is illegal and is now also a part of the new law.</p>

<p>More than 3,000 complaints have reached Police Scotland since the law came into effect on Monday.</p>

<p>In a previous post on X, Rowling mentioned trans woman Katie Neeves, who was appointed a UN Women UK delegate,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The author said that Neeves "switched from straight man to lesbian at the age of 48".</p>

<h2><strong>Neeves reacts to Rowling's post, PM Sunak backs author</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to BBC, Neeves said she was "very disappointed" with Police Scotland.</p>

<p>"JK Rowling is a bully and this act was designed to stop bullying, and if they're not going to enforce it then that's very disappointing," she said.</p>

<p>"She listed me and some other trans people along with some sex offenders and put it out to 14 million of her followers. That was inciting hatred and it resulted in me receiving thousands of messages of hate. So it's done what she set out for it to do," Neeves added.</p>

<p>She claimed that the story published all over the world was "all misinformation about me". "It's horrible and it's really harmful," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK PM Rishi Sunak backs JK Rowling as row over Scotland's new hate crime law escalates</strong></p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-pm-sunak-defends-jk-rowling-as-row-over-scotlands-new-hate-crime-law-escalates-706877/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<p>Meanwhile, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earlier supported Rowling's stance and said that the country had a proud tradition of free speech.</p>

<p>Sunak added that he would not specifically clarify if he supported her approach and said that it was "not right for me to comment on police matters, individual matters".</p>

<p>"We should not be criminalising people saying common sense things about biological sex, clearly that isn't right. We have a proud tradition of free speech," Sunak said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


British author JK Rowling's social media comments in which she challenged the new hate crime law of Scotland are not being seen as a criminal act, said Police Scotland.

British author JK Rowling's social media comments in which she challenged the new hate crime law of Scotland are not being seen as a criminal act, said Police Scotland. The celebrated author, who is famous for her Harry Potter series, described various transgender women as men, which included trans activists, convicted prisoners and other public figures. As per the new law, "stirring up hatred" in relation to protected characteristics is seen as a new crime. The police confirmed that they have received complaints but no action will be taken against Rowling. Reacting to the row, Rowling wrote on X, "I hope every woman in Scotland who wishes to speak up for the reality and importance of biological sex will be reassured by this announcement, and I trust that all women - irrespective of profile or financial means - will be treated equally under the law." "If they go after any woman for simply calling a man a man, I'll repeat that woman's words and they can charge us both at once," she added. Also Read: Transgender broadcaster reports UK author JK Rowling to police over 'misgendering', 'hate crime' According to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, it is a criminal offence to make derogatory comments on the basis of disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or being intersex. Under the Public Order Act 1986 in Great Britain, spreading hatred on the basis of race, colour, nationality or ethnicity is illegal and is now also a part of the new law. More than 3,000 complaints have reached Police Scotland since the law came into effect on Monday. In a previous post on X, Rowling mentioned trans woman Katie Neeves, who was appointed a UN Women UK delegate, The author said that Neeves "switched from straight man to lesbian at the age of 48". Neeves reacts to Rowling's post, PM Sunak backs author Speaking to BBC, Neeves said she was "very disappointed" with Police Scotland. "JK Rowling is a bully and this act was designed to stop bullying, and if they're not going to enforce it then that's very disappointing," she said. "She listed me and some other trans people along with some sex offenders and put it out to 14 million of her followers. That was inciting hatred and it resulted in me receiving thousands of messages of hate. So it's done what she set out for it to do," Neeves added. She claimed that the story published all over the world was "all misinformation about me". "It's horrible and it's really harmful," she added. Watch: UK PM Rishi Sunak backs JK Rowling as row over Scotland's new hate crime law escalates Meanwhile, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earlier supported Rowling's stance and said that the country had a proud tradition of free speech. Sunak added that he would not specifically clarify if he supported her approach and said that it was "not right for me to comment on police matters, individual matters". "We should not be criminalising people saying common sense things about biological sex, clearly that isn't right. We have a proud tradition of free speech," Sunak said. (With inputs from agencies)

JK Rowling lands in trouble with hate law posts, police say her actions 'not criminal'

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