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Elon Musk plans to go extremely big with his Starship mega rocket next year, and won't have any trouble doing so. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allow SpaceX to launch a whopping 25 Starships in 2025, a massive change over the current five.&nbsp;

The FAA released a draft environmental assessment (EA) of Starship operations at Starbase, SpaceX's facility in South Texas on Wednesday (Nov 20). According to it, Musk can have 25 Starships lift off from Starbase in 2025. It also allows the company to continue increasing the size and power of the Super Heavy booster stage and Starship upper stage.

The company had asked the FAA to approve the request to boost the number of annual Starship liftoffs from Starbase.&nbsp;

Additional approvals include 25 landings for its Super Heavy booster and "Ship" upper stage back at Starbase. The FAA is responsible for regulating the launch of rockets from the United States and ensuring that people and property on the ground remain safe.

Starship has launched a total of six times to date, with the most recent one happening on November 19. It was a success, although the chopsticks manoeuvre could not happen because of a communications issue. The Super Heavy booster was diverted and performed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Musk has been quite critical of the FAA and its regulations for the rocket industry, saying that Starship has not been able to make much progress. However, now that Donald Trump will become the president of the country, Musk's plans are expected to take flight.&nbsp;

<h2>Starship launches can go into hundreds soon</h2>

The report outlines that the FAA and other agencies reviewed the environmental impact of Starship and were satisfied with the steps taken by SpaceX. It reviewed air quality, climate, water, noise, wildlife, and other impacts of the launches. All measures were found to be sufficient to let the company boost its launches.

SpaceX can also increase the number of launches in the coming years.&nbsp;

Musk has been assigned to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump, a non-official part of the administration. He also invested heavily in his election campaign and even appeared at campaign rallies.&nbsp;

With the permission to conduct more launches, SpaceX also plans to ramp up the production of Starship. Reports suggest that it might produce one Starship every eight hours.

While the FAA has given it a clean chit over environmental concerns, experts say that each launch is trashing Texas. An NPR report stated that the company discharged tens of thousands of gallons of "industrial wastewater" into the environment.

A test flight detonated unexpectedly after launch in November 2023 and reportedly made a hole in the upper atmosphere.

Elon Musk plans to go extremely big with his Starship mega rocket next year, and won't have any trouble doing so. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allow SpaceX to launch a whopping 25 Starships in 2025, a massive change over the current five.

Elon Musk plans to go extremely big with his Starship mega rocket next year, and won't have any trouble doing so. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allow SpaceX to launch a whopping 25 Starships in 2025, a massive change over the current five. The FAA released a draft environmental assessment (EA) of Starship operations at Starbase, SpaceX's facility in South Texas on Wednesday (Nov 20). According to it, Musk can have 25 Starships lift off from Starbase in 2025. It also allows the company to continue increasing the size and power of the Super Heavy booster stage and Starship upper stage. The company had asked the FAA to approve the request to boost the number of annual Starship liftoffs from Starbase. Additional approvals include 25 landings for its Super Heavy booster and "Ship" upper stage back at Starbase. The FAA is responsible for regulating the launch of rockets from the United States and ensuring that people and property on the ground remain safe. Starship has launched a total of six times to date, with the most recent one happening on November 19. It was a success, although the chopsticks manoeuvre could not happen because of a communications issue. The Super Heavy booster was diverted and performed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. Also Read: Delhi to San Francisco aboard a Starship in under an hour? Musk has plans, reports suggest Musk has been quite critical of the FAA and its regulations for the rocket industry, saying that Starship has not been able to make much progress. However, now that Donald Trump will become the president of the country, Musk's plans are expected to take flight. Starship launches can go into hundreds soon The report outlines that the FAA and other agencies reviewed the environmental impact of Starship and were satisfied with the steps taken by SpaceX. It reviewed air quality, climate, water, noise, wildlife, and other impacts of the launches. All measures were found to be sufficient to let the company boost its launches. SpaceX can also increase the number of launches in the coming years. Musk has been assigned to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump, a non-official part of the administration. He also invested heavily in his election campaign and even appeared at campaign rallies. With the permission to conduct more launches, SpaceX also plans to ramp up the production of Starship. Reports suggest that it might produce one Starship every eight hours. While the FAA has given it a clean chit over environmental concerns, experts say that each launch is trashing Texas. An NPR report stated that the company discharged tens of thousands of gallons of "industrial wastewater" into the environment. A test flight detonated unexpectedly after launch in November 2023 and reportedly made a hole in the upper atmosphere.

From 5 to 25: Musk gets his way as Starship is cleared for many more test flights

The futuristic kind of robots have been unveiled by NASA which will look into the mysteries of the underwater worlds of the moons of Jupiter like Europa and Saturn's Enceladus.&nbsp;

The concept, which has been built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), is called Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers (SWIM) and can prove revolutionary in the investigation of the icy worlds' subsurface oceans.&nbsp;

The robot is being tested in a pool and it weighs more than two kilograms and measures nearly 16.5 inches.

NASA said that their plan is to deliver various such tiny self-propelled robots which are three times smaller in comparison to the existing autonomous underwater vehicles and look for temperature and chemical signals which can point to life.

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The communication and GPS systems will be equipped in these robots for navigating underwater along with instruments which will investigate the chemicals in the oceans.&nbsp;

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The video has been shared by JPL from the tests of the prototypes which showed that the concept can work. It is just a concept currently and needs funding and approval for development.&nbsp;

<h2>Missions to Jupiter's moons&nbsp;</h2>

Scientists have been intrigued by the moons of the outer solar system planets after they found hints of hidden oceans in moons like Europa, Enceladus, Titan and Ariel and links of water on moons being suitable for life.&nbsp;

NASA and ESA have been motivated by these possibilities and hence have launched their missions to the moons of Jupiter this year.

In April, ESA's&nbsp;Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer&nbsp;(JUICE) spacecraft took off to investigate Europa, Callisto and Ganymede.&nbsp;

This was followed by the Europa Clipper&nbsp;probe of NASA which will study the moon closely.

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In the early 2030s, both missions will get started when the spacecraft lands at their destination.&nbsp;

Another mission has been planned by NASA for studying Saturn's moon Titan which is also likely to have a subsurface ocean.&nbsp;

The Dragonfly mission will have a drone flying over the planet and finding the traces of 'prebiotic' conditions which may have led to the emergence of life in our solar system.

(With inputs from agencies)

The futuristic kind of robots have been unveiled by NASA which will look into the mysteries of the underwater worlds of the moons of Jupiter like Europa and Saturn's Enceladus.

The futuristic kind of robots have been unveiled by NASA which will look into the mysteries of the underwater worlds of the moons of Jupiter like Europa and Saturn's Enceladus. The concept, which has been built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), is called Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers (SWIM) and can prove revolutionary in the investigation of the icy worlds' subsurface oceans. The robot is being tested in a pool and it weighs more than two kilograms and measures nearly 16.5 inches. NASA said that their plan is to deliver various such tiny self-propelled robots which are three times smaller in comparison to the existing autonomous underwater vehicles and look for temperature and chemical signals which can point to life. Exploring alien oceans with tiny robots? These prototypes could pave the way for such a reality! A futuristic mission concept – called SWIM – envisions a swarm of cellphone-size robots that could explore the oceans beneath icy moons' shells. Learn more: https://t.co/oSqwn6y14J pic.twitter.com/QQyB1aTOEr — NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) November 20, 2024 × The communication and GPS systems will be equipped in these robots for navigating underwater along with instruments which will investigate the chemicals in the oceans. Also Read: Space station avoids major collision with space junk. 'Without the manoeuvre...' The video has been shared by JPL from the tests of the prototypes which showed that the concept can work. It is just a concept currently and needs funding and approval for development. Missions to Jupiter's moons Scientists have been intrigued by the moons of the outer solar system planets after they found hints of hidden oceans in moons like Europa, Enceladus, Titan and Ariel and links of water on moons being suitable for life. NASA and ESA have been motivated by these possibilities and hence have launched their missions to the moons of Jupiter this year. In April, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft took off to investigate Europa, Callisto and Ganymede. This was followed by the Europa Clipper probe of NASA which will study the moon closely. Watch: SpaceX to Launch an Indian Government Satellite In the early 2030s, both missions will get started when the spacecraft lands at their destination. Another mission has been planned by NASA for studying Saturn's moon Titan which is also likely to have a subsurface ocean. The Dragonfly mission will have a drone flying over the planet and finding the traces of 'prebiotic' conditions which may have led to the emergence of life in our solar system. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA introduces robots that will swim in oceans of moons of Jupiter

The International Space Station (ISS) averted a potential impact with space debris on Tuesday (Nov 19). It was repositioned and moved out of the way of approaching space junk, NASA said. Notably, floating garbage in space from old satellites and other equipment has often been cited as a cause of concern by experts.

The orbit of the ISS was raised by station operators who fired the thrusters on the docked Progress 89 spacecraft for just over five minutes. The manoeuvre gave the station buffer that distanced it just enough from a piece of orbital debris.&nbsp;

The debris belonged to a defence meteorological satellite that is no longer in function and broke up in 2015.

NASA said that the debris was at risk of coming "around 2.5 miles of the station" and the Pre-determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM) helped avoid it.

“Without the manoeuvre, ballistics officials estimated that the fragment could have come within around 2.5 miles of the station,” NASA said.

The repositioning did not pose a threat to the space station in any way and has not affected the ongoing activities. On Thursday, &nbsp;a scheduled launch of the Progress 90 cargo craft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan will take place as expected.

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The ISS is at constant risk of junk in space colliding with it which can prove catastrophic for both the facility and the astronauts. The station orbits around 250 miles above Earth and often changes its position to avoid these impacts.

Astronauts have been instructed to seek shelter when spent rocket parts, defunct satellites, and smaller fragments might pose a threat to the station. Such collisions have happened before, and so the crew is instructed to enter their docked spacecraft in case the station sustains damage. In extreme cases, the crew might need to return to Earth.

<h2>Space debris impact</h2>

Space junk has become a matter of grave concern and experts say that an accident is bound to happen soon. Researchers from the orbital mapping firm LeoLabs earlier issued a warning, saying that it is like a "ticking time bomb" waiting to happen.&nbsp;

Earth has almost 30,000 objects bigger than a softball swirling around it, all travelling at great speeds. LeoLabs COO Dan Ceperly told Forbes, "This grim reality means that collisions are not a question of if but when."

The International Space Station (ISS) averted a potential impact with space debris on Tuesday (Nov 19). It was repositioned and moved out of the way of approaching space junk, NASA said.

The International Space Station (ISS) averted a potential impact with space debris on Tuesday (Nov 19). It was repositioned and moved out of the way of approaching space junk, NASA said. Notably, floating garbage in space from old satellites and other equipment has often been cited as a cause of concern by experts. The orbit of the ISS was raised by station operators who fired the thrusters on the docked Progress 89 spacecraft for just over five minutes. The manoeuvre gave the station buffer that distanced it just enough from a piece of orbital debris. The debris belonged to a defence meteorological satellite that is no longer in function and broke up in 2015. NASA said that the debris was at risk of coming "around 2.5 miles of the station" and the Pre-determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM) helped avoid it. “Without the manoeuvre, ballistics officials estimated that the fragment could have come within around 2.5 miles of the station,” NASA said. The repositioning did not pose a threat to the space station in any way and has not affected the ongoing activities. On Thursday, a scheduled launch of the Progress 90 cargo craft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan will take place as expected. Also Read: Chinese spacecraft will catch a can of Martian rock samples in space The ISS is at constant risk of junk in space colliding with it which can prove catastrophic for both the facility and the astronauts. The station orbits around 250 miles above Earth and often changes its position to avoid these impacts. Astronauts have been instructed to seek shelter when spent rocket parts, defunct satellites, and smaller fragments might pose a threat to the station. Such collisions have happened before, and so the crew is instructed to enter their docked spacecraft in case the station sustains damage. In extreme cases, the crew might need to return to Earth. Space debris impact Space junk has become a matter of grave concern and experts say that an accident is bound to happen soon. Researchers from the orbital mapping firm LeoLabs earlier issued a warning, saying that it is like a "ticking time bomb" waiting to happen. Earth has almost 30,000 objects bigger than a softball swirling around it, all travelling at great speeds. LeoLabs COO Dan Ceperly told Forbes, "This grim reality means that collisions are not a question of if but when."

Space station avoids major collision with space junk. 'Without the manoeuvre...'

In a stunning discovery, a rare fifth-century Christian pendant was found by archaeologists in Turkey.&nbsp;

The pendant depicts&nbsp;King Solomon riding on horseback and killing the devil.&nbsp;

It was the only such pendant found in Anatolia, which is a region that is spread on a major part of modern-day Turkey to date.

The two sides of the bronze pendant had inscriptions in ancient Greek. On the side of King Solomon's depiction, the text read "Our Lord defeated evil" while the other side had the names of four angels, Azrael, Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil.

"It is a symbol of religion and power,"&nbsp;said Ersin Çelikbaş, who is an archaeologist at <a href="https://kbumedya.karabuk.edu.tr/karabuk-universitesinden-tarihi-kesif-hadrianopoliste-hz-suleymanin-betimlendigi-5-yuzyila-ait-amulet-bulundu#!">Karabuk University</a> in Turkey, while speaking to Live Science.&nbsp;

In a statement, Çelikbaş said that people were using the pendant as an amulet because they believed that it would protect them against danger or evil.&nbsp;

As mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, King Solomon was ancient Israel's ruler during the 10th century B.C., however, there is very little archaeological evidence&nbsp;to verify the biblical account.

Çelikbaş believed that the artefact discovered was a Christian pendant.&nbsp;

"Solomon is an important figure in all three holy religions," he explained in a statement.

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"While he is referred to as a ruler in the Torah and the Bible, he is also recognised as a prophet in Islam. The depiction of Solomon on this [pendant] surprised us and revealed the importance of the artefact for Anatolian archaeology," Çelikbaş further said.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's how archaeologists found the pendant</h2>

The pendant was found by archaeologists while carrying out excavations at Hadrianopolis.&nbsp;

This ancient city was earlier known as Uskudama and was inhabited by tribal people called Thracians before it was rebuilt by the Roman emperor Hadrian around A.D. 124, who gave it the new name, according to Britannica. The city today is called Edirne.

The pendant was found in a building that was likely related to military activity, said Çelikbaş while speaking to Live Science.

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"In our previous excavations, we had determined the existence of a cavalry unit here," said Çelikbaş, in the statement.&nbsp;

"Prophet Solomon is also known as the commander of armies. We understand that he was also considered a protective figure for the&nbsp;Roman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Byzantine&nbsp;cavalry in Hadrianopolis," he added.

Çelikbaş also hinted that the pendant must have belonged to a cavalry soldier. He added that something similar was found in Jerusalem.&nbsp;

"The presence of similar artefacts in these two distant geographies indicates that Hadrianopolis was an important religious centre in ancient times," said the researcher, in the statement.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a stunning discovery, a rare fifth-century Christian pendant was found by archaeologists in Turkey. The pendant depicts King Solomon riding on horseback and killing the devil.

In a stunning discovery, a rare fifth-century Christian pendant was found by archaeologists in Turkey. The pendant depicts King Solomon riding on horseback and killing the devil. It was the only such pendant found in Anatolia, which is a region that is spread on a major part of modern-day Turkey to date. The two sides of the bronze pendant had inscriptions in ancient Greek. On the side of King Solomon's depiction, the text read "Our Lord defeated evil" while the other side had the names of four angels, Azrael, Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil. "It is a symbol of religion and power," said Ersin Çelikbaş, who is an archaeologist at Karabuk University in Turkey, while speaking to Live Science. In a statement, Çelikbaş said that people were using the pendant as an amulet because they believed that it would protect them against danger or evil. As mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, King Solomon was ancient Israel's ruler during the 10th century B.C., however, there is very little archaeological evidence to verify the biblical account. Çelikbaş believed that the artefact discovered was a Christian pendant. "Solomon is an important figure in all three holy religions," he explained in a statement. Also Read: Archaeologists find Roman road beneath iconic London street after 2,000 years "While he is referred to as a ruler in the Torah and the Bible, he is also recognised as a prophet in Islam. The depiction of Solomon on this [pendant] surprised us and revealed the importance of the artefact for Anatolian archaeology," Çelikbaş further said. Here's how archaeologists found the pendant The pendant was found by archaeologists while carrying out excavations at Hadrianopolis. This ancient city was earlier known as Uskudama and was inhabited by tribal people called Thracians before it was rebuilt by the Roman emperor Hadrian around A.D. 124, who gave it the new name, according to Britannica. The city today is called Edirne. The pendant was found in a building that was likely related to military activity, said Çelikbaş while speaking to Live Science. Also Read: Archaeologists find first 'Jesus is God' inscription in Israeli prison, call it 'greatest discovery' "In our previous excavations, we had determined the existence of a cavalry unit here," said Çelikbaş, in the statement. "Prophet Solomon is also known as the commander of armies. We understand that he was also considered a protective figure for the Roman and Byzantine cavalry in Hadrianopolis," he added. Çelikbaş also hinted that the pendant must have belonged to a cavalry soldier. He added that something similar was found in Jerusalem. "The presence of similar artefacts in these two distant geographies indicates that Hadrianopolis was an important religious centre in ancient times," said the researcher, in the statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Archaeologists find 1,600-year-old amulet with depiction of King Solomon killing devil in Turkey

In a massive breakthrough, scientists created a mouse with the use of ancient genetic tools which are older in comparison to animal life. The researchers took a gene from single-celled lifeforms and added it to the mouse cells for regenerating stem cells, which were then injected into a developing embryo for creating a living and breathing mouse.

In a massive breakthrough, scientists created a mouse with the use of ancient genetic tools which are older in comparison to animal life. The researchers took a gene from single-celled lifeforms and added it to the mouse cells for regenerating stem cells, which were then injected into a developing embryo for creating a living and breathing mouse. Millions of years ago, before multicellular organisms came into existence, there were single-celled organisms on planet Earth. Some of them, called choanoflagellates, were seen as the animals' closest living relatives. As per the new research, their genomes have different versions of genes Sox and POU, which are known to push stem cells' formation in mammals and, till now, were believed to be exclusive to animals. These were now found in a single-celled organism and were then used by scientists to reprogram mouse cells. Also Read: Scientists make robotic models of extinct animals to capture million-year evolution in single day “By successfully creating a mouse using molecular tools derived from our single-celled relatives, we’re witnessing an extraordinary continuity of function across nearly a billion years of evolution,” said study author Dr Alex de Mendoza in a statement. "The study implies that key genes involved in stem cell formation might have originated far earlier than the stem cells themselves, perhaps helping pave the way for the multicellular life we see today," Mendoza said. Here's how the mouse was created The choanoflagellate Sox genes were entered into the mouse cell, which replaced the existing Sox2 genes, and in the process turned the cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). These cells can develop into any type of cell in the body. When scientists injected the iPSCs into a mouse embryo, they formed what is called a chimera, which is an animal whose body has cells that are different from each other and contain two different sets of DNA. The new mouse had traits of both the iPSCs and the donor embryo and had dark eyes and black fur patches, which confirmed that the ancient genes had influenced the development of the animal. Also Read: If all humans die, an animal that doesn't even live on land will RULE the world This is impressive considering the simple origins of the genes. It appears that the early lifeforms had evolved their ways of maintaining pluripotency, much before stem cells and multicellular organisms came into existence. "Choanoflagellates don’t have stem cells, they’re single-celled organisms, but they have these genes, likely to control basic cellular processes that multicellular animals probably later repurposed for building complex bodies,” Dr de Mendoza said. The discovery can also help in future advances in regenerative medicine, in which an integral part is played by the stem cells. "Studying the ancient roots of these genetic tools lets us innovate with a clearer view of how pluripotency mechanisms can be tweaked or optimised," said co-author Dr Ralf Jauch. (With inputs from agencies)

This 'strange' mouse has ancient genes older than animal life. Here's how it is different

Scientists have recorded a "lonely" dolphin speaking to himself in the Baltic Sea.&nbsp;

Dolphins are known to be social animals and they have been seen "smiling" when they are playing with one another by scientists.

However, in a new find, scientists observed a lonely bottlenose dolphin, named Delle speaking to himself near the Svendborgsund channel in Demark.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's how scientists found dolphin talking to himself</h2>

Scientists used a recording device to record the sounds, and the experts soon felt that the dolphin was talking to himself.

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“Out of curiosity, I decided to add a recorder that captures actual sounds,” said Olga Filatova, cetacean biologist at the University of Southern Denmark and lead author of the study, while speaking to Live Science.

“I thought we might pick up a few distant whistles or something along those lines. I certainly didn’t anticipate recording thousands of different sounds," she added.&nbsp;

In the recording, thousands of bursts of clicks, whistles, and other sounds of different frequencies were picked. In total, they recorded 10,833 sounds in a span of more than 69 days of recording.&nbsp;

Three different kinds of whistles were picked up in the recording, all of which were produced by the dolphin.&nbsp;

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“Bottlenose dolphins have what are known as signature whistles, believed to be unique to each individual, much like a name,” explained Filatova.

“If we hadn't known that Delle was alone, we might have concluded that a group of at least three dolphins was engaged in various social interactions," she added.&nbsp;

“These sounds are traditionally considered communicative, meaning there should be at least two dolphins 'talking' to each other. But Delle was completely alone," she further stated.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Scientists have recorded a "lonely" dolphin speaking to himself in the Baltic Sea. Dolphins are known to be social animals and they have been seen "smiling" when they are playing with one another by scientists.

Scientists have recorded a "lonely" dolphin speaking to himself in the Baltic Sea. Dolphins are known to be social animals and they have been seen "smiling" when they are playing with one another by scientists. However, in a new find, scientists observed a lonely bottlenose dolphin, named Delle speaking to himself near the Svendborgsund channel in Demark. Here's how scientists found dolphin talking to himself Scientists used a recording device to record the sounds, and the experts soon felt that the dolphin was talking to himself. Also Read: Scientists make robotic models of extinct animals to capture million-year evolution in single day “Out of curiosity, I decided to add a recorder that captures actual sounds,” said Olga Filatova, cetacean biologist at the University of Southern Denmark and lead author of the study, while speaking to Live Science. “I thought we might pick up a few distant whistles or something along those lines. I certainly didn’t anticipate recording thousands of different sounds," she added. In the recording, thousands of bursts of clicks, whistles, and other sounds of different frequencies were picked. In total, they recorded 10,833 sounds in a span of more than 69 days of recording. Three different kinds of whistles were picked up in the recording, all of which were produced by the dolphin. Also Read: If all humans die, an animal that doesn't even live on land will RULE the world “Bottlenose dolphins have what are known as signature whistles, believed to be unique to each individual, much like a name,” explained Filatova. “If we hadn't known that Delle was alone, we might have concluded that a group of at least three dolphins was engaged in various social interactions," she added. “These sounds are traditionally considered communicative, meaning there should be at least two dolphins 'talking' to each other. But Delle was completely alone," she further stated. (With inputs from agencies)

'Lonely' dolphin caught speaking to himself by scientists. Here's how

Often we look into the mirror and wonder, what happened? When did we start to look so old? The blemishes and wrinkles that weren't there until a few weeks back have now made a permanent place on your face. While it might look like life is catching up, science has an explanation.

As per a study, there are two specific ages when humans see a drastic change in their appearance. The first is around the age of 44, and the second is when you turn 60.&nbsp;

The study on molecular changes associated with ageing was published a few weeks back and states that the changes are not gradual, but really drastic and noticeable.

"We're not just changing gradually over time; there are some really dramatic changes," geneticist Michael Snyder of Stanford University said.

"It turns out the mid-40s is a time of dramatic change, as is the early 60s. And that's true no matter what class of molecules you look at."

As we age, the risk of contracting diseases also increases. Snyder and his team have been working to understand the biology of ageing to help avoid and treat these conditions early on.&nbsp;

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The researchers tracked a group of 108 adults who donated biological samples every few months over several years. An average of 47 samples were submitted by each participant over 626 days. The longest-serving participant gave 367 samples.

In these samples, they tracked different kinds of molecules, such as RNA, proteins, lipids, gut, skin, nasal, and oral microbiome taxa, for a total of 135,239 biological features.

<h2>Clear signs of ageing twice</h2>

The team found that at two stages of a human being's life, there was a clear change in the abundance of different kinds of molecules in the body. These changes were noticed in around 81 per cent of all the molecules studied in either one or both of these stages. They peaked in the mid-40s, and again in the early 60s.

During the mid-40s, changes were seen in the metabolism of lipids, caffeine, and alcohol, as well as cardiovascular disease, and dysfunctions in skin and muscle. During the 60s, it was about carbohydrate and caffeine metabolism, cardiovascular disease, skin and muscle, immune regulation, and kidney function.

In women, menopause or perimenopause were not found to be a factor. "This suggests that while menopause or perimenopause may contribute to the changes observed in women in their mid-40s, there are likely other, more significant factors influencing these changes in both men and women," metabolomics and first author Xiaotao Shen, of Nanyang Technological University Singapore, said.&nbsp;

Often we look into the mirror and wonder, what happened? When did we start to look so old? The blemishes and wrinkles that weren't there until a few weeks back have now made a permanent place on your face.

Often we look into the mirror and wonder, what happened? When did we start to look so old? The blemishes and wrinkles that weren't there until a few weeks back have now made a permanent place on your face. While it might look like life is catching up, science has an explanation. As per a study, there are two specific ages when humans see a drastic change in their appearance. The first is around the age of 44, and the second is when you turn 60. The study on molecular changes associated with ageing was published a few weeks back and states that the changes are not gradual, but really drastic and noticeable. "We're not just changing gradually over time; there are some really dramatic changes," geneticist Michael Snyder of Stanford University said. "It turns out the mid-40s is a time of dramatic change, as is the early 60s. And that's true no matter what class of molecules you look at." As we age, the risk of contracting diseases also increases. Snyder and his team have been working to understand the biology of ageing to help avoid and treat these conditions early on. Also Read: Bryan Johnson’s latest anti-ageing experiment goes awry The researchers tracked a group of 108 adults who donated biological samples every few months over several years. An average of 47 samples were submitted by each participant over 626 days. The longest-serving participant gave 367 samples. In these samples, they tracked different kinds of molecules, such as RNA, proteins, lipids, gut, skin, nasal, and oral microbiome taxa, for a total of 135,239 biological features. Clear signs of ageing twice The team found that at two stages of a human being's life, there was a clear change in the abundance of different kinds of molecules in the body. These changes were noticed in around 81 per cent of all the molecules studied in either one or both of these stages. They peaked in the mid-40s, and again in the early 60s. During the mid-40s, changes were seen in the metabolism of lipids, caffeine, and alcohol, as well as cardiovascular disease, and dysfunctions in skin and muscle. During the 60s, it was about carbohydrate and caffeine metabolism, cardiovascular disease, skin and muscle, immune regulation, and kidney function. In women, menopause or perimenopause were not found to be a factor. "This suggests that while menopause or perimenopause may contribute to the changes observed in women in their mid-40s, there are likely other, more significant factors influencing these changes in both men and women," metabolomics and first author Xiaotao Shen, of Nanyang Technological University Singapore, said.

Drastic signs of ageing show up twice in a lifetime. Once around 44, and then at...

The sun is once again extremely active. A massive sunspot is slowly turning towards Earth and is expected to spew out solar flares directly at us, leading to not just auroras but also radio blackouts. Named AR3901, the sunspot has already released some flares, with more expected in the coming days.

On Monday, the sun fired nine M-class solar flares, most of them originating from this active sunspot. Earth was not in the firing line of these flares, but when the spot turns towards the planet, things might go a little awry.

"Solar flare activity has remained at high levels with 10 M-Class, R1 (Minor) level flares over the period. Much of the activity has stemmed from Region 3901 (S07E63, Dai/beta-gamma) which remains difficult to analyse due to foreshortening near the east limb," NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) said in a forecast discussion.

It added that the sunspot "was responsible for the largest flare of the period, an M3.7 at 18/1253 UTC" along with "a long duration M2.0 at 18/1915 UTC and ending at 18/1948 UTC."

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<h2>Solar activity warning</h2>

It predicted a 55 per cent chance of M-class flares and a 10 per cent chance of X-class flares for Tuesday. On November 20 and 21, the chances of solar flares being released become higher. SWPC says there is a 60 per cent chance of M-class and a 15 per cent chance of X-class flares for Wednesday.

An advisory noted radio blackouts will occur.

Solar flares occur when the sun's atmosphere releases sudden and intense bursts of radiation. They are so intense that their ejection leads to the release of energy equivalent to millions of hydrogen bombs.

Solar flares cause radio blackouts, disrupt satellite communications, and interfere with GPS systems. How long the blackouts last depends on the intensity of the flare. There are five categories based on their X-ray intensity - A, B, C, M, and X. The X class are the most powerful, but also the rarest of them all.

The sun is once again extremely active. A massive sunspot is slowly turning towards Earth and is expected to spew out solar flares directly at us, leading to not just auroras but also radio blackouts.

The sun is once again extremely active. A massive sunspot is slowly turning towards Earth and is expected to spew out solar flares directly at us, leading to not just auroras but also radio blackouts. Named AR3901, the sunspot has already released some flares, with more expected in the coming days. On Monday, the sun fired nine M-class solar flares, most of them originating from this active sunspot. Earth was not in the firing line of these flares, but when the spot turns towards the planet, things might go a little awry. "Solar flare activity has remained at high levels with 10 M-Class, R1 (Minor) level flares over the period. Much of the activity has stemmed from Region 3901 (S07E63, Dai/beta-gamma) which remains difficult to analyse due to foreshortening near the east limb," NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) said in a forecast discussion. It added that the sunspot "was responsible for the largest flare of the period, an M3.7 at 18/1253 UTC" along with "a long duration M2.0 at 18/1915 UTC and ending at 18/1948 UTC." Also Read: Major solar storm incoming! Sun releases extremely powerful flare Solar activity warning It predicted a 55 per cent chance of M-class flares and a 10 per cent chance of X-class flares for Tuesday. On November 20 and 21, the chances of solar flares being released become higher. SWPC says there is a 60 per cent chance of M-class and a 15 per cent chance of X-class flares for Wednesday. An advisory noted radio blackouts will occur. Solar flares occur when the sun's atmosphere releases sudden and intense bursts of radiation. They are so intense that their ejection leads to the release of energy equivalent to millions of hydrogen bombs. Solar flares cause radio blackouts, disrupt satellite communications, and interfere with GPS systems. How long the blackouts last depends on the intensity of the flare. There are five categories based on their X-ray intensity - A, B, C, M, and X. The X class are the most powerful, but also the rarest of them all.

Huge sunspot will soon face Earth and spew flares towards us. Is that a danger?

Earth's magnetic North Pole is on the move. It is travelling eastwards and has moved from northern Canada to the Arctic. It is now going towards Russia and at an extremely fast speed. This change is affecting our smartphones as well. What's going on?

It all comes down to the principles of electromagnetism. The magnetic North Pole is the point to which a compass needle aligns. In the outer core at the centre of our planet, there is a vast amount of molten iron. When the Earth spins and moves around the sun, this iron moves and produces a magnetic field. This activity leads to the creation of two main currents - north and south. This is known as Earth’s geodynamo system.

From the 1830s, the north magnetic pole of Earth has shifted a whopping 2,250 kilometres. Its speed has accelerated in the past few decades. As per a 2020 study, between 1990 and 2005, the rate of pole movement went from less than 15 kilometres per year to around 50 to 60 kilometres per year.

At this current rate, it will travel up by 660 kilometres toward Siberia over the next decade, scientists say.

Global geomagnetic field modeller for the British Geological Survey (BGS) Dr William Brown told The Independent that the magnetic pole is believed to have resided in northern Canada for centuries. However, it travelled towards the Arctic Ocean by the 1990s and is en route towards Russia.

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According to the 2020 study, a change in the pattern of flow in Earth's interior occurred between 1970 and 1999. The Canadian "blob" then became elongated and couldn't hold on to the magnetosphere. This is what is driving the shift towards Siberia.

<h2>Navigation systems will take a hit</h2>

Brown says the speed of the movement was about 55 kilometres per year till the end of 2010s. However, as it approaches Siberia, it has again slowed down and is travelling at a speed of 25 kilometres. This has been the trend for the last five years.

How this affects humans on Earth is the way our smartphones work. Global Positioning System (GPS) and other satellite-based radio navigation systems would need to be fixed.

The navigation systems might become useless if appropriate changes aren't made. The World Magnetic Model, designed by the BGS along with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, will work to fix it.&nbsp;

It will recommend the necessary changes that need to be made in the compasses on our smartphones.

Earth's magnetic North Pole is on the move. It is travelling eastwards and has moved from northern Canada to the Arctic. It is now going towards Russia and at an extremely fast speed.

Earth's magnetic North Pole is on the move. It is travelling eastwards and has moved from northern Canada to the Arctic. It is now going towards Russia and at an extremely fast speed. This change is affecting our smartphones as well. What's going on? It all comes down to the principles of electromagnetism. The magnetic North Pole is the point to which a compass needle aligns. In the outer core at the centre of our planet, there is a vast amount of molten iron. When the Earth spins and moves around the sun, this iron moves and produces a magnetic field. This activity leads to the creation of two main currents - north and south. This is known as Earth’s geodynamo system. From the 1830s, the north magnetic pole of Earth has shifted a whopping 2,250 kilometres. Its speed has accelerated in the past few decades. As per a 2020 study, between 1990 and 2005, the rate of pole movement went from less than 15 kilometres per year to around 50 to 60 kilometres per year. At this current rate, it will travel up by 660 kilometres toward Siberia over the next decade, scientists say. Global geomagnetic field modeller for the British Geological Survey (BGS) Dr William Brown told The Independent that the magnetic pole is believed to have resided in northern Canada for centuries. However, it travelled towards the Arctic Ocean by the 1990s and is en route towards Russia. Also Read: Delhi to San Francisco aboard a Starship in under an hour? According to the 2020 study, a change in the pattern of flow in Earth's interior occurred between 1970 and 1999. The Canadian "blob" then became elongated and couldn't hold on to the magnetosphere. This is what is driving the shift towards Siberia. Navigation systems will take a hit Brown says the speed of the movement was about 55 kilometres per year till the end of 2010s. However, as it approaches Siberia, it has again slowed down and is travelling at a speed of 25 kilometres. This has been the trend for the last five years. How this affects humans on Earth is the way our smartphones work. Global Positioning System (GPS) and other satellite-based radio navigation systems would need to be fixed. The navigation systems might become useless if appropriate changes aren't made. The World Magnetic Model, designed by the BGS along with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, will work to fix it. It will recommend the necessary changes that need to be made in the compasses on our smartphones.

From Canada to Arctic to Siberia, the magnetic North Pole is moving. Why?

A group of scientists, headed by Professor XU Yigang from the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (GIGCAS), are investigating the unusual lunar characteristics.

In this study of lunar soil samples, which have been collected from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin which is on the Moon's far side by China's Chang'e-6 mission, scientists have discovered the mysterious past of the Moon.&nbsp;

The samples have helped scientists investigate the dichotomy of the Moon.&nbsp;

With the help of soil samples, a team of Professor XU found the existence of two various types of mare basalts which are – low-Ti, and very low-Ti (VLT).

“The samples returned by Chang’e-6 provide the best opportunity to investigate the lunar global dichotomy,” Professor XU said.

Chang'e 6 was launched by the Chinese space programme on May 3 and was their latest Moon mission. The spacecraft was blasted off at 9:27 UT (5:27 PM Beijing time) from Wenchang Satellite Launch Centre.

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On a huge crater, known as the South Pole Aitken Basin, the lander touched down after which the team used a scoop and a drill to dig up the surface samples and went 2 metres deeper into the lunar soil.

A small rover was also sent which cruised around and took snapshots of the lander as it worked.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's what scientists found on the Moon&nbsp;</h2>

The team used high-precision Pb-Pb dating techniques and found that the low-Ti basalt dates back to nearly 2.83 billion years ago.

This discovery confirmed the presence of volcanic activities or “young” magmatism on the Moon's far side.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Devotees Throng To Catch A Glimpse Of The Moon

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Hence, the scientists implied that increased volcanic activities occurred on the Moon's far side for at least 1.4 billion years. This happened between 4.2 billion and 2.8 billion years ago.

Independent planetary volcano expert Christopher Hamilton said the samples collected from the uncharted lunar territory played a major role in this discovery.

(With inputs from agencies)

A group of scientists, headed by Professor XU Yigang from the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (GIGCAS), are investigating the unusual lunar characteristics.

A group of scientists, headed by Professor XU Yigang from the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (GIGCAS), are investigating the unusual lunar characteristics. In this study of lunar soil samples, which have been collected from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin which is on the Moon's far side by China's Chang'e-6 mission, scientists have discovered the mysterious past of the Moon. The samples have helped scientists investigate the dichotomy of the Moon. With the help of soil samples, a team of Professor XU found the existence of two various types of mare basalts which are – low-Ti, and very low-Ti (VLT). “The samples returned by Chang’e-6 provide the best opportunity to investigate the lunar global dichotomy,” Professor XU said. Chang'e 6 was launched by the Chinese space programme on May 3 and was their latest Moon mission. The spacecraft was blasted off at 9:27 UT (5:27 PM Beijing time) from Wenchang Satellite Launch Centre. Also Read: Did NASA accidentally kill living creatures on Mars? Here's what a scientist claimed On a huge crater, known as the South Pole Aitken Basin, the lander touched down after which the team used a scoop and a drill to dig up the surface samples and went 2 metres deeper into the lunar soil. A small rover was also sent which cruised around and took snapshots of the lander as it worked. Here's what scientists found on the Moon The team used high-precision Pb-Pb dating techniques and found that the low-Ti basalt dates back to nearly 2.83 billion years ago. This discovery confirmed the presence of volcanic activities or “young” magmatism on the Moon's far side. Watch: Devotees Throng To Catch A Glimpse Of The Moon Hence, the scientists implied that increased volcanic activities occurred on the Moon's far side for at least 1.4 billion years. This happened between 4.2 billion and 2.8 billion years ago. Independent planetary volcano expert Christopher Hamilton said the samples collected from the uncharted lunar territory played a major role in this discovery. (With inputs from agencies)

Moon's far side witnessed volcanic eruptions for more than one billion years

After nearly 2,000 years, a section of one of the most important Roman roads of Britain was found by archaeologists beneath the iconic Old Kent Road of London.&nbsp;

The part of the ancient Roman roads which was found by the archaeologists was known as Watling Street.&nbsp;

In 43 AD, Watling Street was paved by the Romans and it stretched for 276 miles (444 km) from the West Midlands to Dover.&nbsp;

For the first time, researchers have come across physical proof of the survival of parts of the Roman highway just beneath its modern counterpart.&nbsp;

Even though characteristically Roman roads used to be straight, it has been very difficult for archaeologists to come across evidence of the path of Watling Street across the capital.

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This discovery was made when work was ongoing for expanding the heat network of the Southwark borough, which is a 5.8m (19ft) wide and 1.4m (5ft) tall section.&nbsp;

Director of archaeology at RPS Consulting Ltd Gillian King said that the road's discovery has "redrawn the Roman road map" for London. "It is a key finding for archaeological research for London," said King.&nbsp;

<h2>All about Watling Street</h2>

In 43 AD, Watling Street was built just after the Roman invasion and served as an important arterial road in Roman Britain.

The road ran northwest starting from the critical port of Dover, passing through Verulamium (modern-day St Albans) till the Roman city of Viroconium and the fort of Deva.

The road was very important and was used by visiting emperors like Hadrian in 122 AD when he gave instructions for the construction of Hadrian's Wall separating England and Scotland.

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When the Roman Empire crumbled, Anglo-Saxons named Wroxeter 'Wætlingaceaster' which with time morphed into 'Watling'.

The solid construction of Watling Street helped it become an important part of the mediaeval transport system which slowly turned into one of modern road networks.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After nearly 2,000 years, a section of one of the most important Roman roads of Britain was found by archaeologists beneath the iconic Old Kent Road of London. The part of the ancient Roman roads which was found by the archaeologists was known as Watling Street.

After nearly 2,000 years, a section of one of the most important Roman roads of Britain was found by archaeologists beneath the iconic Old Kent Road of London. The part of the ancient Roman roads which was found by the archaeologists was known as Watling Street. In 43 AD, Watling Street was paved by the Romans and it stretched for 276 miles (444 km) from the West Midlands to Dover. For the first time, researchers have come across physical proof of the survival of parts of the Roman highway just beneath its modern counterpart. Even though characteristically Roman roads used to be straight, it has been very difficult for archaeologists to come across evidence of the path of Watling Street across the capital. Also Read: Archaeologists find first 'Jesus is God' inscription in Israeli prison, call it 'greatest discovery' This discovery was made when work was ongoing for expanding the heat network of the Southwark borough, which is a 5.8m (19ft) wide and 1.4m (5ft) tall section. Director of archaeology at RPS Consulting Ltd Gillian King said that the road's discovery has "redrawn the Roman road map" for London. "It is a key finding for archaeological research for London," said King. All about Watling Street In 43 AD, Watling Street was built just after the Roman invasion and served as an important arterial road in Roman Britain. The road ran northwest starting from the critical port of Dover, passing through Verulamium (modern-day St Albans) till the Roman city of Viroconium and the fort of Deva. The road was very important and was used by visiting emperors like Hadrian in 122 AD when he gave instructions for the construction of Hadrian's Wall separating England and Scotland. Also Read: THIS 2,000-year-old temple is submerged underwater in Italy. It was featured in 'Indiana Jones' When the Roman Empire crumbled, Anglo-Saxons named Wroxeter 'Wætlingaceaster' which with time morphed into 'Watling'. The solid construction of Watling Street helped it become an important part of the mediaeval transport system which slowly turned into one of modern road networks. (With inputs from agencies)

Archaeologists find Roman road beneath iconic London street after 2,000 years

The earliest inscription of 'Jesus is God' was found on the floor of an Israeli prison and has been put on display in the United States. The discovery has been called "the greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls" by the researchers.&nbsp;

An inmate of the Megiddo prison found that 1,800-year-old mosaic which featured the ancient Greek writing: "The god-loving Akeptous has offered the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial."

The first prayer hall of the world was decorated by the 581-square-foot mosaics in 230 AD which confirmed that it was believed by Christians from the beginning that Jesus was the son of God, The Daily Mail reported.&nbsp;

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In the Megiddo Mosaic were some earliest images of fish which had reference to the story in Luke 9:16 when two fishes were multiplied by Jesus to feed a crowd of 5,000 people as per experts.&nbsp;

<h2>Museum rents the floor of the mosaic&nbsp;</h2>

The floor earlier remained hidden beneath the prison since it was founded in 2005, however, it has now been rented out to a <a href="https://www.museumofthebible.org/magazine/exhibitions/the-megiddo-mosaic-a-community-coming-together-to-the-table">museum </a>in Washington&nbsp;DC till July 2025.

The museum's CEO Carlos Campo hailed the mosaic as "the greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls" and his colleagues said that it was "the most important archaeological discovery for understanding the early Christian church."

"We truly are among the first people to ever see this, to experience what almost 2,000 years ago was put together by a man named Brutius, the incredible craftsman who laid the flooring here," said Campo, at the opening of the exhibition.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the curator of the exhibition Alegre Savariego said, "The mosaic presents groundbreaking physical evidence of the practices and beliefs of early Christians, including the first archaeological instance of the phrase, 'God Jesus Christ'.''&nbsp;

The discovery of Megiddo Mosaic was made in the Jezreel Valley where Christians believe the final battle of the Biblical Armageddon will occur as per the Book of Revelations.&nbsp;

Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) conducted the excavation for four years to recover the 581-square-foot mosaic floor.

On the mosaic was mentioned the name of the Roman officer who is believed to have commissioned the tile. The inscription read, "Gaianus, a Roman officer, having sought honour, from his own money, has made the mosaic."

As per the researchers, this proves Romans coexisted with Christians in those times.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The earliest inscription of 'Jesus is God' was found on the floor of an Israeli prison and has been put on display in the United States. The discovery has been called "the greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls" by the researchers.

The earliest inscription of 'Jesus is God' was found on the floor of an Israeli prison and has been put on display in the United States. The discovery has been called "the greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls" by the researchers. An inmate of the Megiddo prison found that 1,800-year-old mosaic which featured the ancient Greek writing: "The god-loving Akeptous has offered the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial." The first prayer hall of the world was decorated by the 581-square-foot mosaics in 230 AD which confirmed that it was believed by Christians from the beginning that Jesus was the son of God, The Daily Mail reported. Also Read: THIS 2,000-year-old temple is submerged underwater in Italy. It was featured in 'Indiana Jones' In the Megiddo Mosaic were some earliest images of fish which had reference to the story in Luke 9:16 when two fishes were multiplied by Jesus to feed a crowd of 5,000 people as per experts. Museum rents the floor of the mosaic The floor earlier remained hidden beneath the prison since it was founded in 2005, however, it has now been rented out to a museum in Washington DC till July 2025. The museum's CEO Carlos Campo hailed the mosaic as "the greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls" and his colleagues said that it was "the most important archaeological discovery for understanding the early Christian church." "We truly are among the first people to ever see this, to experience what almost 2,000 years ago was put together by a man named Brutius, the incredible craftsman who laid the flooring here," said Campo, at the opening of the exhibition. Also Read: Marking 75th year of Constitution adoption, India to get Constitution Museum Meanwhile, the curator of the exhibition Alegre Savariego said, "The mosaic presents groundbreaking physical evidence of the practices and beliefs of early Christians, including the first archaeological instance of the phrase, 'God Jesus Christ'.'' The discovery of Megiddo Mosaic was made in the Jezreel Valley where Christians believe the final battle of the Biblical Armageddon will occur as per the Book of Revelations. Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) conducted the excavation for four years to recover the 581-square-foot mosaic floor. On the mosaic was mentioned the name of the Roman officer who is believed to have commissioned the tile. The inscription read, "Gaianus, a Roman officer, having sought honour, from his own money, has made the mosaic." As per the researchers, this proves Romans coexisted with Christians in those times. (With inputs from agencies)

Archaeologists find first 'Jesus is God' inscription in Israeli prison, call it 'greatest discovery'

China is on course to retrieve a can containing Martian rock samples and bring it back to Earth. Its grand plans include a lightweight device that will capture Martian rock samples in orbit. The mission is scheduled for 2028, earlier than previously envisaged. The previous timeline for the sample collection programme was 2031, but a few weeks back China announced it was pushing it up.

The Tianwen-3 Mars sample return programme will see two spacecraft being launched at two separate times. One of them would be a lander that would also act as an ascent spacecraft, while the other would be an orbiter that would bring the sample.

The device that will capture the can of samples weighs only 12 kg, according to researchers from the Institute of Aerospace System Engineering in Shanghai. The container itself would be about the size of a large coffee can.&nbsp;

The lander will go ahead first and collect the samples from the surface of Mars over several months. It will sort them and then send the can to the orbiter hovering above using an ascent craft that would be launched from the top of the lander.&nbsp;

The device will catch and secure the container, before transferring it into a storage vessel. The vessel containing the can will then detach from the spacecraft and bring it to Earth, researchers wrote in the journal China Space Science and Technology last month.

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The can will contain about 600 gm&nbsp;of Martian rocks, as per the mission's chief designer.

<h2>Mars sample retrieval device</h2>

The designers tested the device using a prototype to be sure that it worked. It was found to be able to adapt to different entry angles and positions to capture the container. The device also transferred the can into the storage vessel with ease, the researchers wrote.

The researchers further wrote that the "traditional docking and transfer mechanisms" are not being used for the mission since the "platform carrying the samples into orbit has a restricted mass capacity" because of the "limited power available for taking off from the Martian surface".&nbsp;

They added that the new design "offers advantages over similar Western systems" because of being more integrated and significantly lighter.

Senior Chinese space officials announced in September that the mission will bring back samples from the planet’s Utopia Planitia region, or other candidate sites. It will be launched in 2028, while the samples will be retrieved by 2031.&nbsp;

China is on course to retrieve a can containing Martian rock samples and bring it back to Earth. Its grand plans include a lightweight device that will capture Martian rock samples in orbit.

China is on course to retrieve a can containing Martian rock samples and bring it back to Earth. Its grand plans include a lightweight device that will capture Martian rock samples in orbit. The mission is scheduled for 2028, earlier than previously envisaged. The previous timeline for the sample collection programme was 2031, but a few weeks back China announced it was pushing it up. The Tianwen-3 Mars sample return programme will see two spacecraft being launched at two separate times. One of them would be a lander that would also act as an ascent spacecraft, while the other would be an orbiter that would bring the sample. The device that will capture the can of samples weighs only 12 kg, according to researchers from the Institute of Aerospace System Engineering in Shanghai. The container itself would be about the size of a large coffee can. The lander will go ahead first and collect the samples from the surface of Mars over several months. It will sort them and then send the can to the orbiter hovering above using an ascent craft that would be launched from the top of the lander. The device will catch and secure the container, before transferring it into a storage vessel. The vessel containing the can will then detach from the spacecraft and bring it to Earth, researchers wrote in the journal China Space Science and Technology last month. Also Read: 'Japanese zen gardens' appear on Mars in volcano-filled Tharsis region The can will contain about 600 gm of Martian rocks, as per the mission's chief designer. Mars sample retrieval device The designers tested the device using a prototype to be sure that it worked. It was found to be able to adapt to different entry angles and positions to capture the container. The device also transferred the can into the storage vessel with ease, the researchers wrote. The researchers further wrote that the "traditional docking and transfer mechanisms" are not being used for the mission since the "platform carrying the samples into orbit has a restricted mass capacity" because of the "limited power available for taking off from the Martian surface". They added that the new design "offers advantages over similar Western systems" because of being more integrated and significantly lighter. Senior Chinese space officials announced in September that the mission will bring back samples from the planet’s Utopia Planitia region, or other candidate sites. It will be launched in 2028, while the samples will be retrieved by 2031.

Chinese spacecraft will catch a can of Martian rock samples in space

According to a scientist NASA may have killed living creatures on Mars accidentally while carrying out a research mission to find them on the Red Planet.&nbsp;

Scientists, for decades, have been making efforts to find any signs of life on the planet, however, no conclusive evidence has emerged as of yet.&nbsp;

Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch, who is from the Technical University Berlin in Germany, said that Viking landers emerged as the first US mission which landed safely on Mars in 1976 which probably was the closest scientists came to finding alien life, reported Science Alert.

<h2>How Viking landers may have ended up killing lives on Mars?</h2>

The scientist said that the methods of finding life are destructive in themselves. He shared his thoughts in a column shared in Big Think and in commentary which was published in Nature Astronomy.&nbsp;

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"The Viking landers identified small amounts of chlorinated organics, initially believed to be contamination from Earth," said Schulze-Makuch.

"However, subsequent missions have verified the presence of native organic compounds on Mars, although in a chlorinated form. Life on Mars could have adapted to the arid environment by existing within salt rocks and absorbing water directly from the atmosphere," he added.

"The Viking experiments, which involved adding water to soil samples, might have overwhelmed these potential microbes, leading to their demise," he further stated.&nbsp;

<h2>Microbes 'overwhelmed' on the Red Planet?</h2>

Schulze-Makuch further said that the planet's potential microbes may have been "overwhelmed".

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"Microbes living inside salt rocks in the Atacama do not need any rain at all - just a certain amount of moisture in the atmosphere," he added.&nbsp;

"Now let's ask what would happen if you poured water over these dry-adapted microbes. Might that overwhelm them? In technical terms, we would say that we were hyperhydrating them, but in simple terms, it would be more like drowning them. Many of the Viking experiments involved applying water to the soil samples, which may explain the puzzling results," the scientist further explained.

Schulze-Makuch has advised to send another mission to the Red Planet in search of life.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

According to a scientist NASA may have killed living creatures on Mars accidentally while carrying out a research mission to find them on the Red Planet. Scientists, for decades, have been making efforts to find any signs of life on the planet, however, no conclusive evidence has emerged as of yet.

According to a scientist NASA may have killed living creatures on Mars accidentally while carrying out a research mission to find them on the Red Planet. Scientists, for decades, have been making efforts to find any signs of life on the planet, however, no conclusive evidence has emerged as of yet. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch, who is from the Technical University Berlin in Germany, said that Viking landers emerged as the first US mission which landed safely on Mars in 1976 which probably was the closest scientists came to finding alien life, reported Science Alert. How Viking landers may have ended up killing lives on Mars? The scientist said that the methods of finding life are destructive in themselves. He shared his thoughts in a column shared in Big Think and in commentary which was published in Nature Astronomy. Also Read: Chinese spacecraft will catch a can of Martian rock samples in space "The Viking landers identified small amounts of chlorinated organics, initially believed to be contamination from Earth," said Schulze-Makuch. "However, subsequent missions have verified the presence of native organic compounds on Mars, although in a chlorinated form. Life on Mars could have adapted to the arid environment by existing within salt rocks and absorbing water directly from the atmosphere," he added. "The Viking experiments, which involved adding water to soil samples, might have overwhelmed these potential microbes, leading to their demise," he further stated. Microbes 'overwhelmed' on the Red Planet? Schulze-Makuch further said that the planet's potential microbes may have been "overwhelmed". Also Read: A meteorite from Mars has evidence of water on planet 742 million years ago "Microbes living inside salt rocks in the Atacama do not need any rain at all - just a certain amount of moisture in the atmosphere," he added. "Now let's ask what would happen if you poured water over these dry-adapted microbes. Might that overwhelm them? In technical terms, we would say that we were hyperhydrating them, but in simple terms, it would be more like drowning them. Many of the Viking experiments involved applying water to the soil samples, which may explain the puzzling results," the scientist further explained. Schulze-Makuch has advised to send another mission to the Red Planet in search of life. (With inputs from agencies)

Did NASA accidentally kill living creatures on Mars? Here's what a scientist claimed

Climate change has claimed another victim - a migratory shorebird called the Slender-billed Curlew. Scientists have declared the bird certainly deceased following years of search, IFL Science reported.

“This marks the first known extinction of a bird species from mainland Europe, North Africa, and West Asia,” the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) told IFLScience in a statement.

The Slender-billed Curlew was known to breed in Siberia during summertime. In winter, like other migratory birds, it also flew to a warmer region. However, while other birds flew south to the tropics or Australia, this species of the curlew went towards the Mediterranean.&nbsp;

Scientists say that birds that go to the Mediterranean are surviving better because of the time they had to adjust to the growth of human civilization on its banks.

“Extensive efforts have been made for decades to find evidence of the Slender-billed Curlew across its breeding and non-breeding ranges, but all have proven unsuccessful," the statement added.

The last time the Slender-billed Curlew was reliably seen was in 1995 in Morocco. There was a reported sighting in 2001 as well, but it was not officially confirmed.

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Scientists believe the bird has been extinct ever since its last official sighting. They say there is a 96 per cent chance the bird is nowhere on Earth.&nbsp;

<h2>Official extinction declaration</h2>

Notably, sometimes species believed to have gone extinct are rediscovered in places they were never known to visit. However, the author of the latest study considered several factors before declaring the bird extinct, including the threats they faced.

The bird will be officially declared extinct by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. They will go through the report to reach a conclusion on the bird that is currently listed as 'Critically Endangered'. 
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Climate change has claimed another victim - a migratory shorebird called the Slender-billed Curlew. Scientists have declared the bird certainly deceased following years of search, IFL Science reported.

Climate change has claimed another victim - a migratory shorebird called the Slender-billed Curlew. Scientists have declared the bird certainly deceased following years of search, IFL Science reported. “This marks the first known extinction of a bird species from mainland Europe, North Africa, and West Asia,” the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) told IFLScience in a statement. The Slender-billed Curlew was known to breed in Siberia during summertime. In winter, like other migratory birds, it also flew to a warmer region. However, while other birds flew south to the tropics or Australia, this species of the curlew went towards the Mediterranean. Scientists say that birds that go to the Mediterranean are surviving better because of the time they had to adjust to the growth of human civilization on its banks. “Extensive efforts have been made for decades to find evidence of the Slender-billed Curlew across its breeding and non-breeding ranges, but all have proven unsuccessful," the statement added. The last time the Slender-billed Curlew was reliably seen was in 1995 in Morocco. There was a reported sighting in 2001 as well, but it was not officially confirmed. Also Read: Siberian permafrost reveals nearly 32,000-year-old saber-tooth cat cub Scientists believe the bird has been extinct ever since its last official sighting. They say there is a 96 per cent chance the bird is nowhere on Earth. Official extinction declaration Notably, sometimes species believed to have gone extinct are rediscovered in places they were never known to visit. However, the author of the latest study considered several factors before declaring the bird extinct, including the threats they faced. The bird will be officially declared extinct by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. They will go through the report to reach a conclusion on the bird that is currently listed as 'Critically Endangered'.

Bird last seen nearly 30 years back has now been declared extinct

Siberian&nbsp;permafrost has thrown up yet another surprise for scientists. In 2020, a saber-tooth cat cub was found preserved in the frozen soil. A team of researchers has now detailed their findings in a study published this week in the Nature journal Scientific Reports.

Notably, in 2018, the permafrost also revealed a remarkably preserved cave lion cub. It was almost in perfect condition.&nbsp;

The mummy of the saber-tooth cat includes the animal’s entire head and one forelimb, its shoulders and rib cage, and one of its hind legs. To understand which species of the saber-tooth cat it belonged to, the team decided to study the mummy's head and dental features.

The researchers say that the cat mummy is thousands of years older than the lion cub found two years prior to it. Radiocarbon dating conducted on the cat cub showed that it is approximately 31,800 years old.&nbsp;

This means that the cub had already been dead for nearly 15,000 years when the oldest cave paintings at Lascaux were being drawn by humans.

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The research team carried out a comparative analysis using a three-week-old lion cub carcass, Gizmodo reported. They CT-scanned the mummy to reveal its skeletal structure non-invasively.

The researchers reconstructed the mummy's skull based on the slightly deformed but well-preserved right side of its skull.&nbsp;

<h2>About the&nbsp;saber-tooth cat</h2>

The analysis showed that the saber-tooth cat was a Homotherium latidens specimen. It is also known as the scimitar-tooth cat. It was a saber-tooth predator with shorter incisors than other saber-tooths like Smilodon.&nbsp;

They could run for long distances and were leaner. The saber-tooth cat’s neck was more than twice as thick as that of the lion cub. The finding confirms that Homotherium roamed present-day Asia in the Late Pleistocene, the researchers wrote in the study.

“Thus, for the first time in the history of paleontological research, the external appearance of an extinct mammal that has no analogues in the modern fauna has been studied directly,” the team wrote.

Scientists believe the finding can lead them to learn more about the ancient times.&nbsp;

Siberian permafrost has thrown up yet another surprise for scientists. In 2020, a saber-tooth cat cub was found preserved in the frozen soil. A team of researchers has now detailed their findings in a study published this week in the Nature journal Scientific Reports.

Siberian permafrost has thrown up yet another surprise for scientists. In 2020, a saber-tooth cat cub was found preserved in the frozen soil. A team of researchers has now detailed their findings in a study published this week in the Nature journal Scientific Reports. Notably, in 2018, the permafrost also revealed a remarkably preserved cave lion cub. It was almost in perfect condition. The mummy of the saber-tooth cat includes the animal’s entire head and one forelimb, its shoulders and rib cage, and one of its hind legs. To understand which species of the saber-tooth cat it belonged to, the team decided to study the mummy's head and dental features. The researchers say that the cat mummy is thousands of years older than the lion cub found two years prior to it. Radiocarbon dating conducted on the cat cub showed that it is approximately 31,800 years old. This means that the cub had already been dead for nearly 15,000 years when the oldest cave paintings at Lascaux were being drawn by humans. Also Read: If all humans die, an animal that doesn't even live on land will RULE the world The research team carried out a comparative analysis using a three-week-old lion cub carcass, Gizmodo reported. They CT-scanned the mummy to reveal its skeletal structure non-invasively. The researchers reconstructed the mummy's skull based on the slightly deformed but well-preserved right side of its skull. About the saber-tooth cat The analysis showed that the saber-tooth cat was a Homotherium latidens specimen. It is also known as the scimitar-tooth cat. It was a saber-tooth predator with shorter incisors than other saber-tooths like Smilodon. They could run for long distances and were leaner. The saber-tooth cat’s neck was more than twice as thick as that of the lion cub. The finding confirms that Homotherium roamed present-day Asia in the Late Pleistocene, the researchers wrote in the study. “Thus, for the first time in the history of paleontological research, the external appearance of an extinct mammal that has no analogues in the modern fauna has been studied directly,” the team wrote. Scientists believe the finding can lead them to learn more about the ancient times.

Siberian permafrost reveals nearly 32,000-year-old saber-tooth cat cub

Scientific experiments can take a few years to complete, but one of them has been going on for nearly 100 years. The slowest experiment in the world started in 1927, technically 1930, and is not over yet. It was started by Australian physicist Thomas Parnell who wanted to show the surprising properties of everyday materials.

He used a highly viscous tar-like substance called pitch for the Pitch Drop Experiment. It is 100 billion times more viscous than water and two million times more viscous than honey. The strange substance appears to be solid but is actually liquid. It can even shatter like glass if hit with a hammer.&nbsp;

As part of the experiment, Parnell heated the pitch and poured it into a glass funnel. It was then allowed to sit and cool for three years. The experiment finally began in 1930 when he cut the bottom of the funnel to let pitch drip out slowly... really slowly.

The dripping is painfully and agonisingly slow. It is so slow that only nine drops have fallen out of the funnel since it all started. Neither Parnell nor Professor John Mainstone, the second scientist to take care of the experiment, ever got to see a drop fall.&nbsp;

Even though the funnel was cut and set in 1930, the first drop didn't fall until 1938. The drops have largely had a difference of eight to nine years between them.

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However, the last drop to fall was in April 2014, 14 years after the eighth drop fell in 2000. The next drop is expected to come down soon. The rate of flow of the pitch varies according to changes in temperatures.&nbsp;

1938: 1st drop

1946: 2nd drop

1954: 3rd drop

1962: 4th drop

1970: 5th drop

1979: 6th drop

1988: 7th drop

2000: 8th drop

2014: 9th drop

<h2>A&nbsp;Guinness World record</h2>

The experiment is also a part of the Guinness World Records. Inching towards the 100-year mark, it is listed as the world’s longest-running laboratory experiment.&nbsp;

If this is something that excites you, then you can visit the Parnell Building at the University of Queensland, Australia to watch the experiment. It is also available to be streamed live. The university says 483 people saw the ninth drop descend in 2014 via live webcam.

Scientific experiments can take a few years to complete, but one of them has been going on for nearly 100 years. The slowest experiment in the world started in 1927, technically 1930, and is not over yet.

Scientific experiments can take a few years to complete, but one of them has been going on for nearly 100 years. The slowest experiment in the world started in 1927, technically 1930, and is not over yet. It was started by Australian physicist Thomas Parnell who wanted to show the surprising properties of everyday materials. He used a highly viscous tar-like substance called pitch for the Pitch Drop Experiment. It is 100 billion times more viscous than water and two million times more viscous than honey. The strange substance appears to be solid but is actually liquid. It can even shatter like glass if hit with a hammer. As part of the experiment, Parnell heated the pitch and poured it into a glass funnel. It was then allowed to sit and cool for three years. The experiment finally began in 1930 when he cut the bottom of the funnel to let pitch drip out slowly... really slowly. The dripping is painfully and agonisingly slow. It is so slow that only nine drops have fallen out of the funnel since it all started. Neither Parnell nor Professor John Mainstone, the second scientist to take care of the experiment, ever got to see a drop fall. Even though the funnel was cut and set in 1930, the first drop didn't fall until 1938. The drops have largely had a difference of eight to nine years between them. Also Read: Beaver Moon 2024: The last Supermoon is here, along with the 'Seven Sisters' However, the last drop to fall was in April 2014, 14 years after the eighth drop fell in 2000. The next drop is expected to come down soon. The rate of flow of the pitch varies according to changes in temperatures. 1938: 1st drop 1946: 2nd drop 1954: 3rd drop 1962: 4th drop 1970: 5th drop 1979: 6th drop 1988: 7th drop 2000: 8th drop 2014: 9th drop A Guinness World record The experiment is also a part of the Guinness World Records. Inching towards the 100-year mark, it is listed as the world’s longest-running laboratory experiment. If this is something that excites you, then you can visit the Parnell Building at the University of Queensland, Australia to watch the experiment. It is also available to be streamed live. The university says 483 people saw the ninth drop descend in 2014 via live webcam.

94 years, 9 drops: World's longest experiment started nearly 100 yrs ago and is still on

Elon Musk has been making headlines ever since he started backing Donald Trump for the next United States president. Now that the Republican has won, Musk has been rewarded with an advisory role in a new department named Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).&nbsp;

But besides his new job, he already has his sights set on bigger things, namely colonising Mars. For this, he plans to use his SpaceX Starship which will take humans to the red planet.&nbsp;

Reports suggest that he plans on using SpaceX's Starship for another venture, one on Earth. Musk's latest plan includes high-speed flights that could decrease flight times by up to 2,200 per cent, as per a report by Unilad Tech.

The main flight currently at the centre of his plans is a flight from New York to Shanghai. Right now, it takes around 14 hours and 50 minutes to travel from one city to another. But with Starship, Musk wants to reduce the flight time to merely 39 minutes.&nbsp;

The spacecraft currently has a maximum speed of 27,000 km/h. However, travelling at that speed might not be very pleasant for humans. Other flights that are part of the plans are – London to New York, Paris to New York and Delhi to San Francisco.

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The planned flight times for the three trips are:&nbsp; 
London to New York - 29 minutes 
Paris to New York - 30 minutes 
Delhi to San Francisco - 40 minutes

Responding to a mock video about the superfast flights on X, Musk wrote, “This is now possible.”

<h2>Musk and DOGE</h2>

Musk's net worth has seen a jump of over $26 billion in the past few months. With DOGE, he plans to do more in Trump's administration and has been handed the responsibility of cutting down on costs.&nbsp;

Trump spoke about him in his speech at an event held at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Thursday night. He said that he can't get rid of Musk and he is around at his clubhouse all the time.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Musk's plans for Mars include sending an uncrewed Starship in the next two years as a test run. If all goes well, he plans to send humans to the red planet in another four years.

Elon Musk has been making headlines ever since he started backing Donald Trump for the next United States president. Now that the Republican has won, Musk has been rewarded with an advisory role in a new department named Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Elon Musk has been making headlines ever since he started backing Donald Trump for the next United States president. Now that the Republican has won, Musk has been rewarded with an advisory role in a new department named Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But besides his new job, he already has his sights set on bigger things, namely colonising Mars. For this, he plans to use his SpaceX Starship which will take humans to the red planet. Reports suggest that he plans on using SpaceX's Starship for another venture, one on Earth. Musk's latest plan includes high-speed flights that could decrease flight times by up to 2,200 per cent, as per a report by Unilad Tech. The main flight currently at the centre of his plans is a flight from New York to Shanghai. Right now, it takes around 14 hours and 50 minutes to travel from one city to another. But with Starship, Musk wants to reduce the flight time to merely 39 minutes. The spacecraft currently has a maximum speed of 27,000 km/h. However, travelling at that speed might not be very pleasant for humans. Other flights that are part of the plans are – London to New York, Paris to New York and Delhi to San Francisco. Also Read: Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician The planned flight times for the three trips are: London to New York - 29 minutes Paris to New York - 30 minutes Delhi to San Francisco - 40 minutes Responding to a mock video about the superfast flights on X, Musk wrote, “This is now possible.” Musk and DOGE Musk's net worth has seen a jump of over $26 billion in the past few months. With DOGE, he plans to do more in Trump's administration and has been handed the responsibility of cutting down on costs. Trump spoke about him in his speech at an event held at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Thursday night. He said that he can't get rid of Musk and he is around at his clubhouse all the time. Meanwhile, Musk's plans for Mars include sending an uncrewed Starship in the next two years as a test run. If all goes well, he plans to send humans to the red planet in another four years.

Delhi to San Francisco aboard a Starship in under an hour? Musk has plans, reports suggest

Humans might go extinct one day, just like the dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and others. Who will take over the world after us? The answer? Octopus. According to one scientist, when the day comes that humans no longer exist on Earth, the eight-legged creature will rule the planet, Daily Mail reported.

With ongoing wars and climate change, humans are on the verge of destroying their own world. An expert zoologist and biologist says that in such a scenario, octopuses will evolve and build the next civilisation as they possess the "physical and mental attributes" for it.&nbsp;

Professor Tim Coulson of the University of Oxford said that the marine creatures will colonise the world and build an underwater colony resembling Atlantis using complex tools that they will create themselves.

Coulson told The European magazine that octopuses are "supremely intelligent" and have the "dexterity, curiosity and ability to communicate with each other" to do so if humans are wiped off the face of Earth. Their special abilities put them in a "pole position" to take over the world one day.&nbsp;

"Octopuses are among the most intelligent, adaptable, and resourceful creatures on Earth," he said.

They can "solve complex problems, manipulate objects, and even camouflage themselves with stunning precision", which means that in "the right environmental conditions, they could evolve into a civilisation-building species following the extinction of humans."

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His theory defies the belief that primates will be the next species to rule the world, as Coulson says they would also go extinct because of the same reasons as humans.&nbsp;

<h2>Octopus can develop tools</h2>

However, they might never evolve into land animals fully, but have spent some time out of the water which can help them develop new methods of hunting, he claimed.

He believes that octopuses can still develop a system of hunting on the land similar to how humans have devised hunting methods in the sea. The marine animals can spend 30 minutes out of water and over millions of years can evolve into becoming expert hunters on land.&nbsp;

Coulson even believes that octopuses can one day become so adept at developing tools that they can create SCUBA-like breathing gear to stay out of the water for longer.&nbsp;

"Their advanced neural structure, decentralized nervous system, and remarkable problem-solving skills make octopuses uniquely suited for an unpredictable world," he said.

Professor Coulson was previously Professor of Population Biology at Imperial College London. He has also been in prominent roles at Cambridge University and the Institute of Zoology London. 
&nbsp;

Humans might go extinct one day, just like the dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and others. Who will take over the world after us? The answer? Octopus. According to one scientist, when the day comes that humans no longer exist on Earth, the eight-legged creature will rule the planet, Daily Mail reported.

Humans might go extinct one day, just like the dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and others. Who will take over the world after us? The answer? Octopus. According to one scientist, when the day comes that humans no longer exist on Earth, the eight-legged creature will rule the planet, Daily Mail reported. With ongoing wars and climate change, humans are on the verge of destroying their own world. An expert zoologist and biologist says that in such a scenario, octopuses will evolve and build the next civilisation as they possess the "physical and mental attributes" for it. Professor Tim Coulson of the University of Oxford said that the marine creatures will colonise the world and build an underwater colony resembling Atlantis using complex tools that they will create themselves. Coulson told The European magazine that octopuses are "supremely intelligent" and have the "dexterity, curiosity and ability to communicate with each other" to do so if humans are wiped off the face of Earth. Their special abilities put them in a "pole position" to take over the world one day. "Octopuses are among the most intelligent, adaptable, and resourceful creatures on Earth," he said. They can "solve complex problems, manipulate objects, and even camouflage themselves with stunning precision", which means that in "the right environmental conditions, they could evolve into a civilisation-building species following the extinction of humans." Also Read: Earth hosted 'terror birds' who ate meat and ruled the planet ages ago His theory defies the belief that primates will be the next species to rule the world, as Coulson says they would also go extinct because of the same reasons as humans. Octopus can develop tools However, they might never evolve into land animals fully, but have spent some time out of the water which can help them develop new methods of hunting, he claimed. He believes that octopuses can still develop a system of hunting on the land similar to how humans have devised hunting methods in the sea. The marine animals can spend 30 minutes out of water and over millions of years can evolve into becoming expert hunters on land. Coulson even believes that octopuses can one day become so adept at developing tools that they can create SCUBA-like breathing gear to stay out of the water for longer. "Their advanced neural structure, decentralized nervous system, and remarkable problem-solving skills make octopuses uniquely suited for an unpredictable world," he said. Professor Coulson was previously Professor of Population Biology at Imperial College London. He has also been in prominent roles at Cambridge University and the Institute of Zoology London.

If all humans die, an animal that doesn't even live on land will RULE the world

Scientists recently discovered the fossilised remains of a giant “terror bird" in South America’s Tatacoa Desert which has shifted focus on the formidable predator from the Phorusrhacid family.

In the new study, it was found that these giant meat-eating Phorusrhacid birds, also known as “terror birds”, were among the most impressive predators who ever roamed on the Earth.

As per the researchers, these flightless birds existed from 60 million to 2 million years ago in South America.

These birds were up to 10 feet tall and had massive and hooked beaks. The legs were really strong and good for running. The environment was dominated by terror birds as they hunted small and mid-sized animals.

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The birds were able to sprint at high speeds and chase their prey while using their powerful beaks to deliver lethal strikes.&nbsp;

According to some scientists, the birds sometimes also hunted in packs. They ruled for millions of years and filled the gaps which were left by the extinction of the dinosaurs.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's what a 'leg bone' tells about 'terror birds'</h2>

The leg bone, which was a relic from the Miocene epoch that was dating back around 12 million years, held the secrets of these ancient birds.&nbsp;

Associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Dr Siobhan Cooke said that the bone's size indicated that this terror bird may be the largest known ancient bird among its species. It was said that the bird was approximately 5 to 20 per cent larger in comparison to Phorusrhacids.

In the bone, the researchers found deep pits, which are peculiar to Phorusrhacids and teeth marks which belonged to a prehistoric caiman, Purussaurus.

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“We suspect that the terror bird would have died as a result of its injuries given the size of crocodilians 12 million years ago,” explained Dr Cooke.

According to researchers, the modern long-legged bird native to South America, seriema, was a distant relative of Phorusrhacids.

“It’s a different kind of ecosystem than we see today or in other parts of the world during a period before South and North America were connected,” said Dr Cooke.

(With inputs from agencies)

Scientists recently discovered the fossilised remains of a giant “terror bird" in South America’s Tatacoa Desert which has shifted focus on the formidable predator from the Phorusrhacid family.

Scientists recently discovered the fossilised remains of a giant “terror bird" in South America’s Tatacoa Desert which has shifted focus on the formidable predator from the Phorusrhacid family. In the new study, it was found that these giant meat-eating Phorusrhacid birds, also known as “terror birds”, were among the most impressive predators who ever roamed on the Earth. As per the researchers, these flightless birds existed from 60 million to 2 million years ago in South America. These birds were up to 10 feet tall and had massive and hooked beaks. The legs were really strong and good for running. The environment was dominated by terror birds as they hunted small and mid-sized animals. Also Read: In a historic first, baby of highly endangered Great Indian Bustard born by artificial insemination The birds were able to sprint at high speeds and chase their prey while using their powerful beaks to deliver lethal strikes. According to some scientists, the birds sometimes also hunted in packs. They ruled for millions of years and filled the gaps which were left by the extinction of the dinosaurs. Here's what a 'leg bone' tells about 'terror birds' The leg bone, which was a relic from the Miocene epoch that was dating back around 12 million years, held the secrets of these ancient birds. Associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Dr Siobhan Cooke said that the bone's size indicated that this terror bird may be the largest known ancient bird among its species. It was said that the bird was approximately 5 to 20 per cent larger in comparison to Phorusrhacids. In the bone, the researchers found deep pits, which are peculiar to Phorusrhacids and teeth marks which belonged to a prehistoric caiman, Purussaurus. Watch: Canada Reports First Case Of Bird Flu In A Human “We suspect that the terror bird would have died as a result of its injuries given the size of crocodilians 12 million years ago,” explained Dr Cooke. According to researchers, the modern long-legged bird native to South America, seriema, was a distant relative of Phorusrhacids. “It’s a different kind of ecosystem than we see today or in other parts of the world during a period before South and North America were connected,” said Dr Cooke. (With inputs from agencies)

Earth hosted 'terror birds' who ate meat and ruled the planet ages ago

Space is a strange place, and yet again, an occurrence has baffled scientists. A satellite that has been dead for more than 50 years has drifted away thousands of miles. Something seems to have moved it away from where it should be. The satellite was supposed to spend its last days in a quiet place in orbit but is strangely hovering over the Americas.&nbsp;

Skynet-1A was launched into a geostationary orbit over Eastern Africa in 1969 and was used by the British military for communications. After its job was done, it was supposed to move to a place where it didn't risk colliding with other defunct spacecraft.&nbsp;

However, the satellite is in an altogether new location and is believed to have been steered there by a mysterious command, BBC reported. It is currently 36,000 km above the Americas. The dead satellite now stands the risk of coming into contact with other pieces of space junk.

BBC reporter Jonathan Amos investigated Skynet-1A's trip and says that it was likely moved in the 1970s. Reportedly, Americans might have something to do with it.

Based on the report, there is no way Skynet-1A could have drifted to its current location by itself. So someone definitely fired the satellite's thrusters to move it towards the West.

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<h2>Skynet-1A didn't end up in graveyard</h2>

The satellite was built in the US and launched on board the US Air Force’s Delta rocket. Washington tested it as well before handing over its command to the Royal Air Force. As per some documents, the control of Skynet-1A went back to the US in June 1977, the BBC report stated.

This is when the US supposedly steered it away. However, satellites in GEO always remain in the same spot over Earth's surface. But the last manoeuvre moved it towards the Americas when it should have lifted towards a higher orbit and moved to the orbital graveyard, a place where defunct satellites go.

The anomaly has led the UK’s Ministry of Defence to keep a watch on the satellite to ensure no collisions happen. Space debris is a bigger problem today, with experts raising the alarm, saying that it is a matter of when and not if a space collision might occur. 
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Space is a strange place, and yet again, an occurrence has baffled scientists. A satellite that has been dead for more than 50 years has drifted away thousands of miles.

Space is a strange place, and yet again, an occurrence has baffled scientists. A satellite that has been dead for more than 50 years has drifted away thousands of miles. Something seems to have moved it away from where it should be. The satellite was supposed to spend its last days in a quiet place in orbit but is strangely hovering over the Americas. Skynet-1A was launched into a geostationary orbit over Eastern Africa in 1969 and was used by the British military for communications. After its job was done, it was supposed to move to a place where it didn't risk colliding with other defunct spacecraft. However, the satellite is in an altogether new location and is believed to have been steered there by a mysterious command, BBC reported. It is currently 36,000 km above the Americas. The dead satellite now stands the risk of coming into contact with other pieces of space junk. BBC reporter Jonathan Amos investigated Skynet-1A's trip and says that it was likely moved in the 1970s. Reportedly, Americans might have something to do with it. Based on the report, there is no way Skynet-1A could have drifted to its current location by itself. So someone definitely fired the satellite's thrusters to move it towards the West. Also Read: How to spot comets that can impact Earth? Look at the t(r)ail, scientists suggest Skynet-1A didn't end up in graveyard The satellite was built in the US and launched on board the US Air Force’s Delta rocket. Washington tested it as well before handing over its command to the Royal Air Force. As per some documents, the control of Skynet-1A went back to the US in June 1977, the BBC report stated. This is when the US supposedly steered it away. However, satellites in GEO always remain in the same spot over Earth's surface. But the last manoeuvre moved it towards the Americas when it should have lifted towards a higher orbit and moved to the orbital graveyard, a place where defunct satellites go. The anomaly has led the UK’s Ministry of Defence to keep a watch on the satellite to ensure no collisions happen. Space debris is a bigger problem today, with experts raising the alarm, saying that it is a matter of when and not if a space collision might occur.

Satellite dead for over 50 years mysteriously travels halfway around the world

An international team of scientists discovered evidence of a major extinction event after the period of rain called the Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE), which lasted for one million years.&nbsp;

As per the researchers, this extinction event led to the dinosaurs emerging as the dominant creatures on Earth.

Professor Mike Benton from the&nbsp;University of Bristol and Dr Jacopo Dal Corso from the&nbsp;China University of Geosciences&nbsp;at Wuhan carried out this research.&nbsp;

<h2>What was Carnian Pluvial Episode?</h2>

In the&nbsp;Late Triassic period, the continents were joined with each other in a supercontinent called Pangea which was surrounded by the Panthalassa Ocean.&nbsp;

Pangea's interior was dry and arid and rainfall occurred close to the coastal regions.

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A dramatic turn came in the dry spell when geologists Schlager and Schollnberger found a layer of dark grey rock in the Northern Limestone Alps of Australia in the 1970s.&nbsp;

The layer hinted at wet conditions getting sandwiched between arid periods which suggested the occurrence of the Carnian Pluvial Episode.

<h2>What led to the shift towards a wetter climate?</h2>

The massive volcanic eruptions which occurred in Wrangellia Province, an area which included parts of Alaska and British Columbia, are believed to have led to climate change.&nbsp;

Huge amounts of&nbsp;carbon dioxide were released in these eruptions&nbsp;into the atmosphere.

“The eruptions peaked in the Carnian,” said Dr&nbsp;Jacopo Dal Corso. “They were so huge, they pumped vast amounts of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, leading to spikes of global warming," he added.

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Because of the surge in&nbsp;greenhouse gases, the global temperatures increased by five&nbsp;to seven&nbsp;degrees Fahrenheit, which then increased evaporation from the seas and led to increased rainfall across the Earth.&nbsp;

There was significant biodiversity loss because of this climate chaos. A lot of species failed to adapt to the environmental changes which led to mass extinction.&nbsp;

Some animals disappeared and new ones emerged in the ecosystem.&nbsp;

“The new floras probably provided slim pickings for the surviving&nbsp;herbivorous reptiles,” said Professor Mike Benton.

“We now know that dinosaurs originated some 20 million years before this event, but they remained quite rare and unimportant until the Carnian Pluvial Episode hit. It was the sudden arid conditions after the humid episode that gave dinosaurs their chance," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

An international team of scientists discovered evidence of a major extinction event after the period of rain called the Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE), which lasted for one million years.

An international team of scientists discovered evidence of a major extinction event after the period of rain called the Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE), which lasted for one million years. As per the researchers, this extinction event led to the dinosaurs emerging as the dominant creatures on Earth. Professor Mike Benton from the University of Bristol and Dr Jacopo Dal Corso from the China University of Geosciences at Wuhan carried out this research. What was Carnian Pluvial Episode? In the Late Triassic period, the continents were joined with each other in a supercontinent called Pangea which was surrounded by the Panthalassa Ocean. Pangea's interior was dry and arid and rainfall occurred close to the coastal regions. Also Read: First-ever dinosaur fossil unearthed in Hong Kong: Report A dramatic turn came in the dry spell when geologists Schlager and Schollnberger found a layer of dark grey rock in the Northern Limestone Alps of Australia in the 1970s. The layer hinted at wet conditions getting sandwiched between arid periods which suggested the occurrence of the Carnian Pluvial Episode. What led to the shift towards a wetter climate? The massive volcanic eruptions which occurred in Wrangellia Province, an area which included parts of Alaska and British Columbia, are believed to have led to climate change. Huge amounts of carbon dioxide were released in these eruptions into the atmosphere. “The eruptions peaked in the Carnian,” said Dr Jacopo Dal Corso. “They were so huge, they pumped vast amounts of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, leading to spikes of global warming," he added. Watch: Fossilised Dinosaurs Emerging As A New Asset Class? Because of the surge in greenhouse gases, the global temperatures increased by five to seven degrees Fahrenheit, which then increased evaporation from the seas and led to increased rainfall across the Earth. There was significant biodiversity loss because of this climate chaos. A lot of species failed to adapt to the environmental changes which led to mass extinction. Some animals disappeared and new ones emerged in the ecosystem. “The new floras probably provided slim pickings for the surviving herbivorous reptiles,” said Professor Mike Benton. “We now know that dinosaurs originated some 20 million years before this event, but they remained quite rare and unimportant until the Carnian Pluvial Episode hit. It was the sudden arid conditions after the humid episode that gave dinosaurs their chance," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Dinosaurs took over Earth after one million years of continuous rain on planet

Earth's oceans are full of strange creatures. A team of scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute have found a strange-looking sea worm that looks like a disco caterpillar. It has black bristles all over its body that sparkle when light reflects off them.

The discovery was made using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) SuBastian off the coast of Chile. The marine creature was spotted roaming on the floor with other animals making way for it. As the lights from the submersible hit its body, the bristles sparkled, making it look like a disco ball.

The creature is a polychaete, a type of deep-sea worm known as a bristle worm. Around 13,000 species of polychaete live in marine ecosystems across the world. It includes various types of worms, such as bloodworms (shudder) and the strangely-named pigbutt worm.&nbsp;

Schmidt Ocean posted about the seaworm on Instagram on November 4. Calling the worm a "sassy sparkler", it wrote, "Some worms are bioluminescent, but this sassy sparkler has protein structures in the bristles that make them iridescent."

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Some polychaetes can survive the extremely high-temperature differences found on hydrothermal vents.

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This is because they form symbiotic relationships with bacteria. A few others feed on plankton and marine snow falling onto the sea floor from high above. They play an important role in the marine ecosystem by cleaning up detritus at the bottom of the sea.&nbsp;

The team is going to further explore the submarine canyons along the Nazca plate as part of the #ChileMargin2024 mission. It will investigate hydrothermal vents and hydrocarbon seeps off the west coast of Chile.

<h2>Squid that walks on 13-foot tentacles</h2>

A few weeks back, a bigfin squid (Magnapinna) was captured on camera walking on its 13-foot-long tentacles in the depths of the Tonga Trench in the South Pacific. It was seen 10,800 feet below the surface of the water by an underwater rover deployed by the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre.

Their sightings are extremely rare and only 20 of them have been documented to date. It is one of the deepest-dwelling squids in scientific records. Their fins comprise 90 per cent of their body.&nbsp;

Earth's oceans are full of strange creatures. A team of scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute have found a strange-looking sea worm that looks like a disco caterpillar.

Earth's oceans are full of strange creatures. A team of scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute have found a strange-looking sea worm that looks like a disco caterpillar. It has black bristles all over its body that sparkle when light reflects off them. The discovery was made using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) SuBastian off the coast of Chile. The marine creature was spotted roaming on the floor with other animals making way for it. As the lights from the submersible hit its body, the bristles sparkled, making it look like a disco ball. The creature is a polychaete, a type of deep-sea worm known as a bristle worm. Around 13,000 species of polychaete live in marine ecosystems across the world. It includes various types of worms, such as bloodworms (shudder) and the strangely-named pigbutt worm. Schmidt Ocean posted about the seaworm on Instagram on November 4. Calling the worm a "sassy sparkler", it wrote, "Some worms are bioluminescent, but this sassy sparkler has protein structures in the bristles that make them iridescent." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Schmidt Ocean Institute (@schmidtocean) × Some polychaetes can survive the extremely high-temperature differences found on hydrothermal vents. Also Read: Rare deep-sea creature seen walking on 13-foot-long legs at depth of 10,800 feet This is because they form symbiotic relationships with bacteria. A few others feed on plankton and marine snow falling onto the sea floor from high above. They play an important role in the marine ecosystem by cleaning up detritus at the bottom of the sea. The team is going to further explore the submarine canyons along the Nazca plate as part of the #ChileMargin2024 mission. It will investigate hydrothermal vents and hydrocarbon seeps off the west coast of Chile. Squid that walks on 13-foot tentacles A few weeks back, a bigfin squid (Magnapinna) was captured on camera walking on its 13-foot-long tentacles in the depths of the Tonga Trench in the South Pacific. It was seen 10,800 feet below the surface of the water by an underwater rover deployed by the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre. Their sightings are extremely rare and only 20 of them have been documented to date. It is one of the deepest-dwelling squids in scientific records. Their fins comprise 90 per cent of their body.

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Mars was hit by an asteroid 11 million years ago because of which pieces of the Red Planet had been disbursed into space.&nbsp;

A chunk of this Red Planet later crashed into the Earth close to Purdue University. The researchers at Purdue University rediscovered this meteorite in 1931 and it was named Lafayette Meteorite.

During Lafayette Meteorite's early investigations, scientists found that it had interacted with liquid water on Mars.&nbsp;

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A group of scientists, which included two from the College of Science at Purdue University, were able to find out the age of the minerals in the Lafayette Meteorite which were formed when water existed.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's how scientists found the age of minerals</h2>

Assistant professor with the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at Purdue University Marissa Trembla, who is the lead author of the study, said that she is using noble gases like helium, neon and argon for studying the chemical and physical processes which shape the surfaces of Earth and other planets.&nbsp;

She said that some meteorites from Mars had minerals which were formed when they interacted with liquid water when on the red planet.&nbsp;

"Dating these minerals can therefore tell us when there was liquid water at or near the surface of Mars in the planet's geologic past," Trembla said.&nbsp;

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"We dated these minerals in the Martian meteorite Lafayette and found that they formed 742 million years ago. We do not think there was abundant liquid water on the surface of Mars at this time. Instead, we think the water came from the melting of nearby subsurface ice called permafrost, and that the permafrost melting was caused by magmatic activity that still occurs periodically on Mars to the present day," she added.&nbsp;

"The age could have been affected by the impact that ejected the Lafayette Meteorite from Mars, the heating Lafayette experienced during the 11 million years it was floating out in space, or the heating Lafayette experienced when it fell to Earth and burned up a little bit in Earth's atmosphere. But we were able to demonstrate that none of these things affected the age of aqueous alteration in Lafayette," the lead author further stated.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, senior research scientist with Purdue EAPS Ryan Ickert said, "This meteorite uniquely has evidence that it has reacted with water. The exact date of this was controversial, and our publication dates when water was present."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Mars was hit by an asteroid 11 million years ago because of which pieces of the Red Planet had been disbursed into space. A chunk of this Red Planet later crashed into the Earth close to Purdue University.

Mars was hit by an asteroid 11 million years ago because of which pieces of the Red Planet had been disbursed into space. A chunk of this Red Planet later crashed into the Earth close to Purdue University. The researchers at Purdue University rediscovered this meteorite in 1931 and it was named Lafayette Meteorite. During Lafayette Meteorite's early investigations, scientists found that it had interacted with liquid water on Mars. Also Read: What's 'green' on Mars? Perseverance dissects a rock and gives birth to even more questions A group of scientists, which included two from the College of Science at Purdue University, were able to find out the age of the minerals in the Lafayette Meteorite which were formed when water existed. Here's how scientists found the age of minerals Assistant professor with the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at Purdue University Marissa Trembla, who is the lead author of the study, said that she is using noble gases like helium, neon and argon for studying the chemical and physical processes which shape the surfaces of Earth and other planets. She said that some meteorites from Mars had minerals which were formed when they interacted with liquid water when on the red planet. "Dating these minerals can therefore tell us when there was liquid water at or near the surface of Mars in the planet's geologic past," Trembla said. Also Read: Happy New Year... on Mars! NASA celebrates as rovers join the party "We dated these minerals in the Martian meteorite Lafayette and found that they formed 742 million years ago. We do not think there was abundant liquid water on the surface of Mars at this time. Instead, we think the water came from the melting of nearby subsurface ice called permafrost, and that the permafrost melting was caused by magmatic activity that still occurs periodically on Mars to the present day," she added. "The age could have been affected by the impact that ejected the Lafayette Meteorite from Mars, the heating Lafayette experienced during the 11 million years it was floating out in space, or the heating Lafayette experienced when it fell to Earth and burned up a little bit in Earth's atmosphere. But we were able to demonstrate that none of these things affected the age of aqueous alteration in Lafayette," the lead author further stated. Meanwhile, senior research scientist with Purdue EAPS Ryan Ickert said, "This meteorite uniquely has evidence that it has reacted with water. The exact date of this was controversial, and our publication dates when water was present." (With inputs from agencies)

A meteorite from Mars has evidence of water on planet 742 million years ago

The researchers have unravelled that the blue Earth - which in today's times has green terrains and blue oceans - was once a huge chunk of ice.&nbsp;

The scenario of "Snowball Earth" is not some sort of imagination but the reality of Earth millions of years ago.

In a new study conducted by the researchers of the University of Colorado Boulder, evidence has been found which indicated that the Earth was covered by giant glaciers till the equator millions of years ago.&nbsp;

Because of the nature of the planet, Earth appeared like a celestial icicle.&nbsp;

<h2>What led to the Snowball Earth?</h2>

The study has added more evidence to the theory of Snowball Earth according to which from around 720 to 635 million years ago the climate of the planet was altered radically by various events.&nbsp;

The temperatures dropped and huge ice sheets enveloped the planet from pole to pole.&nbsp;

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“This study presents the first physical evidence that Snowball Earth reached the heart of continents at the equator,” stated Liam Courtney-Davies, who is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Geological Sciences at&nbsp;CU Boulder and lead author of the new study.&nbsp;

<h2>How the study was carried out?</h2>

The focus of the research was centred on the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains which held the coveted key to the frigid past, according to Courtney-Davies.&nbsp;

A dating technique, called laser ablation mass spectrometry, was utilised by the geologists.&nbsp;

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In this process, the scientists found that the rocks were forced underground between 690 to 660 million years ago because of the weight of the overlying glaciers.

<h2>Did life exist on Snowball Earth?</h2>

Courtney-Davies said that theory suggests the appearance of the first multicellular organisms in oceans after Snowball Earth thawed out.

“You have the climate evolving, and you have life evolving with it. All of these things happened during Snowball Earth upheaval,” said Courtney-Davies.&nbsp;

“We have to better characterize this entire time period to understand how we and the planet evolved together. We want to get the word out so that others try and find these features and help us build a more complete picture of Snowball Earth,” he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The researchers have unravelled that the blue Earth - which in today's times has green terrains and blue oceans - was once a huge chunk of ice. The scenario of "Snowball Earth" is not some sort of imagination but the reality of Earth millions of years ago.

The researchers have unravelled that the blue Earth - which in today's times has green terrains and blue oceans - was once a huge chunk of ice. The scenario of "Snowball Earth" is not some sort of imagination but the reality of Earth millions of years ago. In a new study conducted by the researchers of the University of Colorado Boulder, evidence has been found which indicated that the Earth was covered by giant glaciers till the equator millions of years ago. Because of the nature of the planet, Earth appeared like a celestial icicle. What led to the Snowball Earth? The study has added more evidence to the theory of Snowball Earth according to which from around 720 to 635 million years ago the climate of the planet was altered radically by various events. The temperatures dropped and huge ice sheets enveloped the planet from pole to pole. Also Read: What will happen to Apophis during its close call with Earth in 2029? A study answers the question “This study presents the first physical evidence that Snowball Earth reached the heart of continents at the equator,” stated Liam Courtney-Davies, who is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Geological Sciences at CU Boulder and lead author of the new study. How the study was carried out? The focus of the research was centred on the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains which held the coveted key to the frigid past, according to Courtney-Davies. A dating technique, called laser ablation mass spectrometry, was utilised by the geologists. Also Read: Life blossomed on infant Earth after massive meteorite strike billions of years ago In this process, the scientists found that the rocks were forced underground between 690 to 660 million years ago because of the weight of the overlying glaciers. Did life exist on Snowball Earth? Courtney-Davies said that theory suggests the appearance of the first multicellular organisms in oceans after Snowball Earth thawed out. “You have the climate evolving, and you have life evolving with it. All of these things happened during Snowball Earth upheaval,” said Courtney-Davies. “We have to better characterize this entire time period to understand how we and the planet evolved together. We want to get the word out so that others try and find these features and help us build a more complete picture of Snowball Earth,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Was Blue Earth once a 'snowball'? Here's the truth of the bluish-green planet

Astronaut Sunita Williams has addressed reports that raised concerns about her health amid her prolonged stay in space. A picture shared by NASA a few weeks back showed Williams with sunken cheeks and a thinner physique, hinting at the possibility that the extended space station trip had led her to lose weight.

Speaking with the New England Sports Network Clubhouse Kids Show on Tuesday, Williams said it is all just a "rumour" and her weight remained unchanged since she first came to the ISS in June. She even shared what she had been eating - Turkish fish stew with olives and rice.

Explaining how things work in space, Williams said, "I think things shift around quite a bit".&nbsp;

"You’ve probably heard of fluid shifts. Folks in space you know, their heads look a little bit bigger because the fluid evens out along the body," Williams said.&nbsp;

The 59-year-old added that even though she looked thinner, her body size had actually increased.

"My thighs are a little bit bigger, my butt is a little bit bigger. We do a lot of squats."

Williams admitted that the human body needs extra work in space. Bone density loss is a real concern as astronauts can lose up to two percent of bone density every month in their hips and spine.

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She said exercise is important to avoid this from happening, something astronauts do for more than two hours every day.&nbsp;

<h2>Doctor raises concerns about Sunita Williams' health</h2>

Earlier, Dr Vinay Gupta, a pulmonologist and veteran in Seattle, told Daily Mail that Williams' latest picture hints at the likelihood that she is "experiencing the natural stresses of living at a very high altitude, even in a pressurized cabin, for extended periods."

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Dr Gupta said that "her cheeks appear a bit sunken" and she seems to be on a "significant calorie deficit".

<h2>Boeing Starliner problems</h2>

Boeing Starliner took Williams and Butch Wilmore to space on June 5 after considerable delays due to several issues. They were only supposed to stay there for eight days, but safety issues have led them to extend their time in space.

After docking at the ISS, it experienced more problems. NASA worked for weeks to try and fix them from Earth. However, it did not work and the Starliner was brought back without its crew in September. Williams and Wilmore are scheduled to fly back in February 2025.&nbsp;

Astronaut Sunita Williams has addressed reports that raised concerns about her health amid her prolonged stay in space. A picture shared by NASA a few weeks back showed Williams with sunken cheeks and a thinner physique, hinting at the possibility that the extended space station trip had led her to lose weight.

Astronaut Sunita Williams has addressed reports that raised concerns about her health amid her prolonged stay in space. A picture shared by NASA a few weeks back showed Williams with sunken cheeks and a thinner physique, hinting at the possibility that the extended space station trip had led her to lose weight. Speaking with the New England Sports Network Clubhouse Kids Show on Tuesday, Williams said it is all just a "rumour" and her weight remained unchanged since she first came to the ISS in June. She even shared what she had been eating - Turkish fish stew with olives and rice. Explaining how things work in space, Williams said, "I think things shift around quite a bit". "You’ve probably heard of fluid shifts. Folks in space you know, their heads look a little bit bigger because the fluid evens out along the body," Williams said. The 59-year-old added that even though she looked thinner, her body size had actually increased. "My thighs are a little bit bigger, my butt is a little bit bigger. We do a lot of squats." Williams admitted that the human body needs extra work in space. Bone density loss is a real concern as astronauts can lose up to two percent of bone density every month in their hips and spine. Also Read: Is prolonged stay in space affecting Sunita Williams' health? Doctor raises concern She said exercise is important to avoid this from happening, something astronauts do for more than two hours every day. Doctor raises concerns about Sunita Williams' health Earlier, Dr Vinay Gupta, a pulmonologist and veteran in Seattle, told Daily Mail that Williams' latest picture hints at the likelihood that she is "experiencing the natural stresses of living at a very high altitude, even in a pressurized cabin, for extended periods." × Dr Gupta said that "her cheeks appear a bit sunken" and she seems to be on a "significant calorie deficit". Boeing Starliner problems Boeing Starliner took Williams and Butch Wilmore to space on June 5 after considerable delays due to several issues. They were only supposed to stay there for eight days, but safety issues have led them to extend their time in space. After docking at the ISS, it experienced more problems. NASA worked for weeks to try and fix them from Earth. However, it did not work and the Starliner was brought back without its crew in September. Williams and Wilmore are scheduled to fly back in February 2025.

'I eat Turkish fish stew and rice', says Sunita Williams, rubbishing weight loss reports

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