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If a monkey types randomly at a keyboard for long enough, it will eventually write the complete works of Shakespeare.

This thought experiment has long been used to express how an infinite amount of time makes something that is incredibly unlikely -- but still technically possible -- become probable.

But two Australian mathematicians have deemed the old adage misleading, working out that even if all the chimpanzees in the world were given the entire lifespan of the universe, they would "almost certainly" never pen the works of the bard.

The "infinite monkey theorem" has been around for more than a century, though its origin remains unclear. It is commonly attributed to either French mathematician Emile Borel or British anthropologist Thomas Huxley, and some even think the general idea dates back to Aristotle.

For a light-hearted but peer-reviewed study published earlier this week, the two mathematicians set out to determine what happens if generous yet finite limits were placed on the monkey typists.

Their calculations were based on a monkey spending around 30 years typing one key a second at a keyboard with 30 keys -- the letters of the English language plus some common punctuation.

The "heat death" of the universe was assumed to take place in around a googol of years -- that is a one followed by 100 zeroes.

Other more practical considerations -- such as what the monkeys would eat, or how they would survive the Sun engulfing Earth in a few billion years -- were set aside.

<h2>Monkey labour falls short</h2>

There was only around a five percent chance that a single monkey would randomly write the word "banana" in their lifetime, according to the study in the journal Franklin Open.

Shakespeare's canon includes 884,647 words -- none of them banana.&nbsp;

To broaden out the experiment, the mathematicians turned to chimpanzees, the closest relative of humans.

There are currently around 200,000 chimps on Earth, and the study presumed this population would remain stable until the end of time.

Even this massive monkey workforce fell very, very short.

"It's not even like one in a million," study co-author Stephen Woodcock of the University of Technology Sydney told New Scientist.&nbsp;

"If every atom in the universe was a universe in itself, it still wouldn't happen."

And even if many more chimps who typed much quicker were added to the equation, it was still not plausible "that monkey labour will ever be a viable tool for developing written works of anything beyond the trivial," the authors wrote in the study.

The study concluded by saying that Shakespeare himself may have inadvertently given an answer as to whether "monkey labour could meaningfully be a replacement for human endeavour as a source of scholarship or creativity".

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If a monkey types randomly at a keyboard for long enough, it will eventually write the complete works of Shakespeare. This thought experiment has long been used to express how an infinite amount of time makes something that is incredibly unlikely -- but still technically possible -- become probable.

If a monkey types randomly at a keyboard for long enough, it will eventually write the complete works of Shakespeare. This thought experiment has long been used to express how an infinite amount of time makes something that is incredibly unlikely -- but still technically possible -- become probable. But two Australian mathematicians have deemed the old adage misleading, working out that even if all the chimpanzees in the world were given the entire lifespan of the universe, they would "almost certainly" never pen the works of the bard. The "infinite monkey theorem" has been around for more than a century, though its origin remains unclear. It is commonly attributed to either French mathematician Emile Borel or British anthropologist Thomas Huxley, and some even think the general idea dates back to Aristotle. For a light-hearted but peer-reviewed study published earlier this week, the two mathematicians set out to determine what happens if generous yet finite limits were placed on the monkey typists. Their calculations were based on a monkey spending around 30 years typing one key a second at a keyboard with 30 keys -- the letters of the English language plus some common punctuation. The "heat death" of the universe was assumed to take place in around a googol of years -- that is a one followed by 100 zeroes. Other more practical considerations -- such as what the monkeys would eat, or how they would survive the Sun engulfing Earth in a few billion years -- were set aside. Monkey labour falls short There was only around a five percent chance that a single monkey would randomly write the word "banana" in their lifetime, according to the study in the journal Franklin Open. Shakespeare's canon includes 884,647 words -- none of them banana. To broaden out the experiment, the mathematicians turned to chimpanzees, the closest relative of humans. There are currently around 200,000 chimps on Earth, and the study presumed this population would remain stable until the end of time. Even this massive monkey workforce fell very, very short. "It's not even like one in a million," study co-author Stephen Woodcock of the University of Technology Sydney told New Scientist. "If every atom in the universe was a universe in itself, it still wouldn't happen." And even if many more chimps who typed much quicker were added to the equation, it was still not plausible "that monkey labour will ever be a viable tool for developing written works of anything beyond the trivial," the authors wrote in the study. The study concluded by saying that Shakespeare himself may have inadvertently given an answer as to whether "monkey labour could meaningfully be a replacement for human endeavour as a source of scholarship or creativity". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Monkey can't type complete works of Shakespeare on keyboard, the universe may die first

NASA's Perseverance rover has made yet another unusual discovery on Mars, spotting greenish spots inside a rock. The mysterious discovery was made by the rover's SHERLOC WATSON camera that took a nighttime mosaic image of the Malgosa Crest abrasion patch in the "Serpentine Rapids".&nbsp;

The photo also shows white and black spots. To see what lies inside the rock, Perseverance made an abrasion patch five centimetres in diameter in a outcrop named "Wallace Butte." The large green spot lies in the upper left portion of the image and is approximately two millimeters (about 0.08 inches) in diameter.&nbsp;

Oxidized iron is responsible for the colour of rocks on Earth similar to those found on Mars. It is also what makes the blood red. The green tinge is also common in rocks on our planet. They are formed when liquid water seeps through sediment before hardening into rock. A chemical reaction then transforms oxidised iron to its reduced form, lending a green hue to a rock.

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The reduction reaction can either happen because of microbes or decaying organic matter in the rocks on Earth. Chemical interaction between sulfur and iron can also cause iron-reduction reactions without the help of microorganisms.

However, what caused the green colour in the Martian rocks is a mystery as the rover didn't have much space to safely place its arms holding the SHERLOC and PIXL instruments directly on top of the green spot.

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<h2>Black-and-white striped rock on Mars</h2>

The rover recently also clicked an image of a black-and-white striped rock on Mars. It came across the odd rock while climbing the steep slopes of the Jezero Crater and marching towards its rim.

The rock was named Freya Castle and scientists think that as the rover continues to climb up the crater, it might come across more such rocks. It is the only stone of its kind observed on Mars and completely different from the underlying bedrock. Experts think that the rock likely rolled downhill from somewhere higher.

NASA's Perseverance rover has made yet another unusual discovery on Mars, spotting greenish spots inside a rock. The mysterious discovery was made by the rover's SHERLOC WATSON camera that took a nighttime mosaic image of the Malgosa Crest abrasion patch in the "Serpentine Rapids".

NASA's Perseverance rover has made yet another unusual discovery on Mars, spotting greenish spots inside a rock. The mysterious discovery was made by the rover's SHERLOC WATSON camera that took a nighttime mosaic image of the Malgosa Crest abrasion patch in the "Serpentine Rapids". The photo also shows white and black spots. To see what lies inside the rock, Perseverance made an abrasion patch five centimetres in diameter in a outcrop named "Wallace Butte." The large green spot lies in the upper left portion of the image and is approximately two millimeters (about 0.08 inches) in diameter. Oxidized iron is responsible for the colour of rocks on Earth similar to those found on Mars. It is also what makes the blood red. The green tinge is also common in rocks on our planet. They are formed when liquid water seeps through sediment before hardening into rock. A chemical reaction then transforms oxidised iron to its reduced form, lending a green hue to a rock. Also Read: Life may have flourished on Mars till a few billion years ago The reduction reaction can either happen because of microbes or decaying organic matter in the rocks on Earth. Chemical interaction between sulfur and iron can also cause iron-reduction reactions without the help of microorganisms. However, what caused the green colour in the Martian rocks is a mystery as the rover didn't have much space to safely place its arms holding the SHERLOC and PIXL instruments directly on top of the green spot. Also Read: Do you see it? Human face spotted on Mars is totally relatable Black-and-white striped rock on Mars The rover recently also clicked an image of a black-and-white striped rock on Mars. It came across the odd rock while climbing the steep slopes of the Jezero Crater and marching towards its rim. The rock was named Freya Castle and scientists think that as the rover continues to climb up the crater, it might come across more such rocks. It is the only stone of its kind observed on Mars and completely different from the underlying bedrock. Experts think that the rock likely rolled downhill from somewhere higher.

What's 'green' on Mars? Perseverance dissects a rock and gives birth to even more questions

In a new shocking study, researchers have discovered that the centuries-old linen cloth "Shroud of Turin" may not have been used to wrap the dead body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion.

“I think the possibility of this having happened is very remote,” said Cicero Moraes, who is a Brazilian graphics expert.&nbsp;

Moraes created the shroud's virtual simulation and placed it over the image of a body to check whether the impressions present on the fabric were matching.

The shroud is believed to have been traced from the mid-14th century, because of which some of the people have dismissed the cloth as a medieval forgery.

“On one side are those who think it is an authentic shroud of Jesus Christ, on the other, those who think it is a forgery. But I am inclined towards another approach: that it is, in fact, a work of Christian art, which managed to convey its intended message very successfully," Moraes said.&nbsp;

<h2>Researcher creates virtual simulation of shroud&nbsp;</h2>

A virtual simulation was created by Moraes in which the shroud's recreation was placed over a body.

Once it was laid, the fabric showed “a distorted and significantly more robust image” than that present on the shroud because of the change from 3D to 2D.

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“When you wrap a 3D object with a fabric, and that object leaves a pattern like blood stains, these stains generate a more robust and more deformed structure in relation to the source,” wrote Moraes.

“So, roughly speaking, what we see as a result of printing stains from a human body would be a more swollen and distorted version of it, not an image that looks like a photocopy. A bas-relief, however, wouldn’t cause the image to deform, resulting in a figure that resembles a photocopy of the body," he added.

Moraes said that the printing stains from a human body are likely to be more swollen and added that the impression created by a 3D body on the shroud should have a striking difference.

Moraes said that even the findings like scalp and toes spread outwardly did not match up.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the expert also did not find the imprinting of the torso, groin, and neck area on the cloth.

“It seems to me more like a non-verbal iconographic work that has very successfully served the purpose of the religious message contained within,” Moraes said.

For centuries, many people have questioned the legitimacy of the Shroud of Turin.

In 1390, the Vatican also expressed doubt over its status when Pope Clement VII announced that the cloth was not used to wrap the body of Jesus and instead, it appeared like “a painting or panel made to represent or imitate the shroud”.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a new shocking study, researchers have discovered that the centuries-old linen cloth "Shroud of Turin" may not have been used to wrap the dead body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion.

In a new shocking study, researchers have discovered that the centuries-old linen cloth "Shroud of Turin" may not have been used to wrap the dead body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. “I think the possibility of this having happened is very remote,” said Cicero Moraes, who is a Brazilian graphics expert. Moraes created the shroud's virtual simulation and placed it over the image of a body to check whether the impressions present on the fabric were matching. The shroud is believed to have been traced from the mid-14th century, because of which some of the people have dismissed the cloth as a medieval forgery. “On one side are those who think it is an authentic shroud of Jesus Christ, on the other, those who think it is a forgery. But I am inclined towards another approach: that it is, in fact, a work of Christian art, which managed to convey its intended message very successfully," Moraes said. Researcher creates virtual simulation of shroud A virtual simulation was created by Moraes in which the shroud's recreation was placed over a body. Once it was laid, the fabric showed “a distorted and significantly more robust image” than that present on the shroud because of the change from 3D to 2D. Also Read: THIS is the face of 'vampire' Zosia buried with a sickle nearly 400 years ago “When you wrap a 3D object with a fabric, and that object leaves a pattern like blood stains, these stains generate a more robust and more deformed structure in relation to the source,” wrote Moraes. “So, roughly speaking, what we see as a result of printing stains from a human body would be a more swollen and distorted version of it, not an image that looks like a photocopy. A bas-relief, however, wouldn’t cause the image to deform, resulting in a figure that resembles a photocopy of the body," he added. Moraes said that the printing stains from a human body are likely to be more swollen and added that the impression created by a 3D body on the shroud should have a striking difference. Moraes said that even the findings like scalp and toes spread outwardly did not match up. Meanwhile, the expert also did not find the imprinting of the torso, groin, and neck area on the cloth. “It seems to me more like a non-verbal iconographic work that has very successfully served the purpose of the religious message contained within,” Moraes said. For centuries, many people have questioned the legitimacy of the Shroud of Turin. In 1390, the Vatican also expressed doubt over its status when Pope Clement VII announced that the cloth was not used to wrap the body of Jesus and instead, it appeared like “a painting or panel made to represent or imitate the shroud”. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a stunning discovery, an international team of archaeologists - headed by Democritus University of Thrace's Antonis Bartsiokas - found a piece of cloth which was believed to be Alexander the Great's tunic in one of the Royal Tombs at Vergina, Greece.&nbsp;

In the research paper published in the&nbsp;Journal of Field Archaeology, Bartsiokas explained the evidence around the purple and white tunic and said that the remains of three of the people who were buried at the famous burial site have been identified by his team.

In the earlier research, it was found that many of Alexander the Great's family members were laid to rest in the Royal Tombs at Vergina.

<h2>Researchers find purple and white tunic in Royal Tombs at Vergina</h2>

In the new research, Bartsiokas and colleagues checked the three tombs&nbsp;at the site again after they were named Tomb I, II and III.

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In Tomb II, the archaeologists found a purple and white tunic. The tunic was tested through gas chromatography&nbsp;and Fourier-transform&nbsp;infrared spectroscopy, and it was found that it was made of cotton and dyed with purple colour.

It was noted by researchers that the tunic was featured in a frieze in Tomb II which was identified to belong to Alexander. The tunic was made of all gold and was said to have a link with ancient Persia.

“This [tunic] is also depicted in the frieze of Tomb II on the sixth hunter, identified as Alexander. The Persian gazelle, depicted in the frieze also downdates Tomb II. Thus, many of the&nbsp;artefacts&nbsp;in Tomb II belonged to Alexander the Great," wrote the study authors.

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“There is also archaeological evidence to support this. For example, the skeleton in Tomb I shows a synostosis [fusion] on the thigh with the leg. This clearly indicates that this&nbsp;skeleton&nbsp;belongs to Alexander’s father, as Philip II was limping. Additionally, archaeologists found a newborn in Tomb I, further evidence that it belongs to Philip II. Historical sources mention only one newborn, likely belonging to Cleopatra, the youngest of Philip’s seven wives," explained Antonios Bartsiokas of the Democritus University of Thrace.&nbsp;

The researchers were not able to understand Alexander the Great's tunic and gold materials left in the tomb.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a stunning discovery, an international team of archaeologists - headed by Democritus University of Thrace's Antonis Bartsiokas - found a piece of cloth which was believed to be Alexander the Great's tunic in one of the Royal Tombs at Vergina, Greece.

In a stunning discovery, an international team of archaeologists - headed by Democritus University of Thrace's Antonis Bartsiokas - found a piece of cloth which was believed to be Alexander the Great's tunic in one of the Royal Tombs at Vergina, Greece. In the research paper published in the Journal of Field Archaeology, Bartsiokas explained the evidence around the purple and white tunic and said that the remains of three of the people who were buried at the famous burial site have been identified by his team. In the earlier research, it was found that many of Alexander the Great's family members were laid to rest in the Royal Tombs at Vergina. Researchers find purple and white tunic in Royal Tombs at Vergina In the new research, Bartsiokas and colleagues checked the three tombs at the site again after they were named Tomb I, II and III. Also Read: Female 'vampire' padlocked inside grave with sickle at neck 350 years ago: Archaeologists In Tomb II, the archaeologists found a purple and white tunic. The tunic was tested through gas chromatography and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and it was found that it was made of cotton and dyed with purple colour. It was noted by researchers that the tunic was featured in a frieze in Tomb II which was identified to belong to Alexander. The tunic was made of all gold and was said to have a link with ancient Persia. “This [tunic] is also depicted in the frieze of Tomb II on the sixth hunter, identified as Alexander. The Persian gazelle, depicted in the frieze also downdates Tomb II. Thus, many of the artefacts in Tomb II belonged to Alexander the Great," wrote the study authors. Also Read: Mayan city with buildings and plazas hiding in plain sight has only now been found “There is also archaeological evidence to support this. For example, the skeleton in Tomb I shows a synostosis [fusion] on the thigh with the leg. This clearly indicates that this skeleton belongs to Alexander’s father, as Philip II was limping. Additionally, archaeologists found a newborn in Tomb I, further evidence that it belongs to Philip II. Historical sources mention only one newborn, likely belonging to Cleopatra, the youngest of Philip’s seven wives," explained Antonios Bartsiokas of the Democritus University of Thrace. The researchers were not able to understand Alexander the Great's tunic and gold materials left in the tomb. (With inputs from agencies)

A royal piece of cloth? Archaeologists find Alexander the Great's tunic at a tomb

In a new research, it has been discovered that there may be enough natural resources on the moon of Uranus which may support alien life.&nbsp;

According to scientists&nbsp;from Johns Hopkins and the University of North Dakota, the sophomoric-sounding planet's moon Miranda has sources of water hidden underneath its surface.

The discovery can prove to be a breakthrough in mankind's ongoing search for aliens.

“To find evidence of an ocean inside a small object like Miranda is incredibly surprising,” explained planetary scientist and researcher Tom Nordheim. The discovery was published in&nbsp;The Planetary Science Journal.

“It helps build on the story that some of these moons at Uranus may be really interesting — that there may be several ocean worlds around one of the most distant planets in our solar system, which is both exciting and bizarre,” he said about the “remarkable” potential.

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The new study has been carried out on the basis of NASA research in which Uranus&nbsp;moons Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon were investigated for deep, water-filled gorges which can have signs of biological extraterrestrial life.

<h2>An ocean on Uranus'&nbsp;moon Miranda?</h2>

Researcher Sherry Fieber-Beyer said that the study gives clearer context regarding the formation of the solar system. She added that it can also help them understand how the giant planets' movement led to the creation of moons and asteroids.

With the help of the images clicked by the deep space probe Voyager 2 in 1986, the “Frankenstein-like hodgepodge of grooved terrain” on the southern hemisphere of Miranda was reanalysed to understand if the rugged ground was caused by the tidal forces which interacted with the heat.”

“This research helps us understand what the requirements are for an icy moon to be an ocean world, which is relevant to assessing the habitability of icy outer solar system satellites,” said researcher Caleb Strom.

“We do not know enough about the Uranian satellites to say whether there could be life on them, but understanding what factors would result in them having subsurface oceans is an important step toward addressing that question," he added.

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Scientists discovered that there was probably an ocean below Miranda's icy surface around 100 to 500 million years ago.

According to the researchers, the ocean was formed because of the tidal forces between Miranda's gravity and other moons of the planet.

“That result was a big surprise to the team,” said Strom. “We won’t know for sure that it even has an ocean until we go back and collect more data,” explained Nordheim.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a new research, it has been discovered that there may be enough natural resources on the moon of Uranus which may support alien life. According to scientists from Johns Hopkins and the University of North Dakota, the sophomoric-sounding planet's moon Miranda has sources of water hidden underneath its surface.

In a new research, it has been discovered that there may be enough natural resources on the moon of Uranus which may support alien life. According to scientists from Johns Hopkins and the University of North Dakota, the sophomoric-sounding planet's moon Miranda has sources of water hidden underneath its surface. The discovery can prove to be a breakthrough in mankind's ongoing search for aliens. “To find evidence of an ocean inside a small object like Miranda is incredibly surprising,” explained planetary scientist and researcher Tom Nordheim. The discovery was published in The Planetary Science Journal. “It helps build on the story that some of these moons at Uranus may be really interesting — that there may be several ocean worlds around one of the most distant planets in our solar system, which is both exciting and bizarre,” he said about the “remarkable” potential. Also Read: Asteroids can take humans to other planets. 'Like an interplanetary bus...' The new study has been carried out on the basis of NASA research in which Uranus moons Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon were investigated for deep, water-filled gorges which can have signs of biological extraterrestrial life. An ocean on Uranus' moon Miranda? Researcher Sherry Fieber-Beyer said that the study gives clearer context regarding the formation of the solar system. She added that it can also help them understand how the giant planets' movement led to the creation of moons and asteroids. With the help of the images clicked by the deep space probe Voyager 2 in 1986, the “Frankenstein-like hodgepodge of grooved terrain” on the southern hemisphere of Miranda was reanalysed to understand if the rugged ground was caused by the tidal forces which interacted with the heat.” “This research helps us understand what the requirements are for an icy moon to be an ocean world, which is relevant to assessing the habitability of icy outer solar system satellites,” said researcher Caleb Strom. “We do not know enough about the Uranian satellites to say whether there could be life on them, but understanding what factors would result in them having subsurface oceans is an important step toward addressing that question," he added. Also Read: Scientists now plan to grow first tree on planet Mars. Here's how Scientists discovered that there was probably an ocean below Miranda's icy surface around 100 to 500 million years ago. According to the researchers, the ocean was formed because of the tidal forces between Miranda's gravity and other moons of the planet. “That result was a big surprise to the team,” said Strom. “We won’t know for sure that it even has an ocean until we go back and collect more data,” explained Nordheim. (With inputs from agencies)

Are 'little green men' roaming on moon of Uranus? Scientists make 'bizarre' new find

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is currently ascending the Jezero Crater and will soon reach its rim. It is set to investigate the rim of the crater, the “Witch Hazel Hill", and more to shed light on if there ever was life on Mars, and if yes, then when did it disappear?&nbsp;

It is expected to reach its destination by early December. As it climbed up, the rover took a mind-blowing photo of the Jezero Crater’s interior. The photo also shows the wheel tracks made by the rover during its epic trip which involved a slip here and there.&nbsp;

The panoramic view shows some wonderful landmarks in the rover's nearly four-year stay on Mars. The final photo is made up of 44 images taken on September 27, the 1,282nd Martian day of Perseverance’s mission.&nbsp;

The mosaic shows the landing spot of the rover, the place it first encountered sedimentary rocks, Mars’ first sample depot, and the final airfield for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.&nbsp;

The stunning shot was taken by the rover near a location nicknamed by the researchers “Faraway Rock,” about halfway up the crater wall.

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(Photo:&nbsp;NASA/JPL-Caltech)

“The image not only shows our past and present but also shows the biggest challenge to getting where we want to be in the future,” said Perseverance’s deputy project manager, Rick Welch of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.&nbsp;

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“If you look at the right side of the mosaic, you begin to get an idea of what we’re dealing with. Mars didn’t want to make it easy for anyone to get to the top of this ridge.”

The rover's trip at the Jezero Crater has seen it make some steep climbs. However, the panoramic view shows a slope of about 20 degrees on the right side, which is the first time it has travelled such a steep grade on a slippery surface.&nbsp;

<h2>Perseverance makes a steep climb</h2>

Perseverance has climbed 20-degree inclines before, but the arduous trip through the slippery terrain makes the incline seen in the photo historic.

The region is moving on and is filled with dust and sand with a thin, brittle crust, and is so slippery that on some days Perseverance has only managed to cover about 50 per cent of the distance it would have on a less slippery surface. Once, it covered just 20 per cent of the planned route.&nbsp;

“Mars rovers have driven over steeper terrain, and they’ve driven over more slippery terrain, but this is the first time one had to handle both — and on this scale,” said JPL’s Camden Miller.&nbsp;

Miller was earlier a rover planner for Curiosity and is now in the same role on the Perseverance mission.&nbsp;

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is currently ascending the Jezero Crater and will soon reach its rim. It is set to investigate the rim of the crater, the “Witch Hazel Hill", and more to shed light on if there ever was life on Mars, and if yes, then when did it disappear?

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is currently ascending the Jezero Crater and will soon reach its rim. It is set to investigate the rim of the crater, the “Witch Hazel Hill", and more to shed light on if there ever was life on Mars, and if yes, then when did it disappear? It is expected to reach its destination by early December. As it climbed up, the rover took a mind-blowing photo of the Jezero Crater’s interior. The photo also shows the wheel tracks made by the rover during its epic trip which involved a slip here and there. The panoramic view shows some wonderful landmarks in the rover's nearly four-year stay on Mars. The final photo is made up of 44 images taken on September 27, the 1,282nd Martian day of Perseverance’s mission. The mosaic shows the landing spot of the rover, the place it first encountered sedimentary rocks, Mars’ first sample depot, and the final airfield for NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. The stunning shot was taken by the rover near a location nicknamed by the researchers “Faraway Rock,” about halfway up the crater wall. (Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech) “The image not only shows our past and present but also shows the biggest challenge to getting where we want to be in the future,” said Perseverance’s deputy project manager, Rick Welch of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. Also Read: Perseverance dissects a rock and gives birth to even more questions “If you look at the right side of the mosaic, you begin to get an idea of what we’re dealing with. Mars didn’t want to make it easy for anyone to get to the top of this ridge.” The rover's trip at the Jezero Crater has seen it make some steep climbs. However, the panoramic view shows a slope of about 20 degrees on the right side, which is the first time it has travelled such a steep grade on a slippery surface. Perseverance makes a steep climb Perseverance has climbed 20-degree inclines before, but the arduous trip through the slippery terrain makes the incline seen in the photo historic. The region is moving on and is filled with dust and sand with a thin, brittle crust, and is so slippery that on some days Perseverance has only managed to cover about 50 per cent of the distance it would have on a less slippery surface. Once, it covered just 20 per cent of the planned route. “Mars rovers have driven over steeper terrain, and they’ve driven over more slippery terrain, but this is the first time one had to handle both — and on this scale,” said JPL’s Camden Miller. Miller was earlier a rover planner for Curiosity and is now in the same role on the Perseverance mission.

New Mars photo shows the dying spot of a chopper...and a mission's kick-off point

NASA spotted an intense eerie green swirl developing on the Pyramid Lake in northeast Nevada from space. This mysterious green swirl is nothing but an algal bloom which develops across the 125,000-acre Pyramid Lake every year, however, 2024 has become a year of "one of the most active bloom events seen in years.

NASA spotted an intense eerie green swirl developing on the Pyramid Lake in northeast Nevada from space. This mysterious green swirl is nothing but an algal bloom which develops across the 125,000-acre Pyramid Lake every year, however, 2024 has become a year of "one of the most active bloom events seen in years." What is the green swirl in Nevada lake? NASA's Landsat 9 satellite took images of the green swirl and the Paiute Tribe said that the colouring was so deep because Nodularia spumigena was present at higher levels. Also Read: After over 4,000 years apart, Tibet's largest lake spills into nearby water body. Here's why Nodularia spumigena is a kind of cyanobacteria, which is also called as blue-green algae. It is commonly present in warm and brackish bodies of water and adds green hues to the water every year. Although, the algae appears pretty, it can release dangerous toxins like microcystin which cause irritation in the skin and also lead to damage in the kidney and liver if ingested. The algae levels of the lake are monitored by Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and people have now been warned that they should not come into contact with the water at any cost. Watch: Morocco: Torrential Rains Flood Lake Iriqui "We always want to make sure to make people aware of that, so that they would either not bring their animals out or they would restrict them and have their own safe drinking water," said Aaron Bill, water quality programme manager with the tribe's natural resources department, while speaking to the San Francisco Chronicle. "The bloom material is breaking down and is releasing the toxin microcystin into the water, which signals the turn towards normal conditions that may take 2-3 weeks to normalise," he added. Pyramid Lake is situated nearly 35 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada and attracts many kinds of fish and birds which makes it a popular place for wildlife enthusiasts. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA captures eerie green swirls from space on Nevada Lake. Here's what it is

Scientists have reconstructed the face of a woman who was believed to be a vampire and was buried with a sickle around her neck to prevent her from returning from the dead. The remains of the woman were found in 2022 at a gravesite in Poland and archaeologists were stunned by what they were looking at.

We now know what the 400-year-old woman looked like, thanks to the work done by the research team from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, who found the skeleton, and Swedish archaeologist Oscar Nilsson.

The team used DNA, 3D printing and clay to reconstruct the face of the "vampire" woman known to locals as Zosia.&nbsp;

Pointing out the irony, Nilsson told Reuters that "they did everything they could in order to prevent her from coming back from the dead ... we have done everything we can in order to bring her back to life."

A 3D-printed replica of the skull was used along with information about the woman's age, weight and other details to sculpt muscles and facial features, as per a video showing the reconstruction in progress.

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Nilson explained the sequence of events as they must have unfolded centuries ago in a social media post. He said that Zosia was buried only with a padlock. However, villagers started experiencing some unexplainable bad luck, and their minds raced towards the vampire. So they opened up the grave.

To their surprise, they found the padlock open. Panicked at the sight of it, they placed the sharp blade of a sickle over her neck, Nilsson said. "In case she would arise."

<h2>People thought to be vampires were buried with sickle&nbsp;</h2>

Magdalena Zagrodzka, part of the research team that found Zosia, said there was also a silk headdress woven with gold or silver thread. She said that the cap shows that she belonged to a higher stature in society.

Burying people with a sickle around their neck was a common practice in Poland around in 17th century. Several more skeletons have been found in the recent past with sickles around their necks. Remains of a decapitated "vampire child" were also discovered in September this year, with heavy blocks placed over the grave.

Scientists have reconstructed the face of a woman who was believed to be a vampire and was buried with a sickle around her neck to prevent her from returning from the dead.

Scientists have reconstructed the face of a woman who was believed to be a vampire and was buried with a sickle around her neck to prevent her from returning from the dead. The remains of the woman were found in 2022 at a gravesite in Poland and archaeologists were stunned by what they were looking at. We now know what the 400-year-old woman looked like, thanks to the work done by the research team from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, who found the skeleton, and Swedish archaeologist Oscar Nilsson. The team used DNA, 3D printing and clay to reconstruct the face of the "vampire" woman known to locals as Zosia. Pointing out the irony, Nilsson told Reuters that "they did everything they could in order to prevent her from coming back from the dead ... we have done everything we can in order to bring her back to life." A 3D-printed replica of the skull was used along with information about the woman's age, weight and other details to sculpt muscles and facial features, as per a video showing the reconstruction in progress. Also Read: Vampire tomb found under Polish church in first-of-its-kind discovery Nilson explained the sequence of events as they must have unfolded centuries ago in a social media post. He said that Zosia was buried only with a padlock. However, villagers started experiencing some unexplainable bad luck, and their minds raced towards the vampire. So they opened up the grave. To their surprise, they found the padlock open. Panicked at the sight of it, they placed the sharp blade of a sickle over her neck, Nilsson said. "In case she would arise." People thought to be vampires were buried with sickle Magdalena Zagrodzka, part of the research team that found Zosia, said there was also a silk headdress woven with gold or silver thread. She said that the cap shows that she belonged to a higher stature in society. Burying people with a sickle around their neck was a common practice in Poland around in 17th century. Several more skeletons have been found in the recent past with sickles around their necks. Remains of a decapitated "vampire child" were also discovered in September this year, with heavy blocks placed over the grave.

THIS is the face of 'vampire' Zosia buried with a sickle nearly 400 years ago

Nightmares are one of the most prevalent sleeping disorders in the world, the frequency of which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as several reports show. Now, it might be possible to tame these horrifying dreams using non-invasive techniques to manipulate our emotions, a new study shows.

A study conducted on 36 patients diagnosed with a nightmare disorder showed that a combination of two simple therapies can help reduce the frequency of these bad dreams to a large extent. The study was originally published in a Current Biology paper.

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"There is a relationship between the types of emotions experienced in dreams and our emotional well-being," psychiatrist Lampros Perogamvros of the Geneva University Hospitals and the University of Geneva in Switzerland explained in 2022 when the results of the study were published.

"Based on this observation, we had the idea that we could help people by manipulating emotions in their dreams."

<h2>Taming nightmares with music and some manipulation of emotions</h2>

Many people globally suffer from nightmares, which are not just a few bad dreams. Nightmares are also associated with poor sleep quality, which then can lead to other health issues.&nbsp;

One reason for nightmares is poor sleep which can also increase anxiety, which in turn can result in insomnia. Hence, nightmares shouldn’t be ignored and must be dealt with at an early stage.

The two non-invasive methods introduced in the study were- imagery rehearsal therapy (IMT) and targeted memory reactivation (TMR).&nbsp;

In IMT, patients were asked to rewrite their most harrowing and frequent nightmares to give them a happy ending on paper and then “rehearse” that written story in their head, in an attempt to overwrite the nightmare.

This method helped to reduce the frequency and severity of nightmares, but the treatment is not effective for all patients.

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To boost this method’s effectiveness, scientists introduced another method called- targeted memory reactivation (TMR). Based on a 2010 experiment, in this method, certain sounds associated with a certain stimulus are played while people are sleeping. It was observed that TMR helped in boosting the memory of that stimulus.

After having the study's participants complete a dream and sleep diary for two weeks, the volunteers were all given a single IRT session.&nbsp;

Half of the group underwent a TMR session, creating a link between a positive version of their nightmares and a sound. The other half served as a control group, imagining a less horrific version of a nightmare without being exposed to positive sounds.&nbsp;

At the start of the study, the control group had, on average, 2.58 nightmares per week, and the TMR group had an average of 2.94 weekly nightmares. By the end of the study, the control group was down to 1.02 weekly nightmares, while the TMR group had dropped to just 0.19. Even more promising, the TMR group reported an increase in happy dreams.

At the three-month follow-up, nightmares had risen slightly in both groups, to 1.48 and 0.33 per week respectively. However, that is still an impressive reduction in the frequency of nightmares, the researchers said, suggesting that using TMR to support IRT results in a more effective treatment.

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"We observed a fast decrease of nightmares, together with dreams becoming emotionally more positive. For us, researchers and clinicians, these findings is very promising both for the study of emotional processing during sleep and for the development of new therapies," Perogamvros said.

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Nightmares are one of the most prevalent sleeping disorders in the world, the frequency of which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as several reports show.

Nightmares are one of the most prevalent sleeping disorders in the world, the frequency of which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as several reports show. Now, it might be possible to tame these horrifying dreams using non-invasive techniques to manipulate our emotions, a new study shows. A study conducted on 36 patients diagnosed with a nightmare disorder showed that a combination of two simple therapies can help reduce the frequency of these bad dreams to a large extent. The study was originally published in a Current Biology paper. Also Read | Feeling anxious after drinking? Experts explain reason behind 'hangxiety' "There is a relationship between the types of emotions experienced in dreams and our emotional well-being," psychiatrist Lampros Perogamvros of the Geneva University Hospitals and the University of Geneva in Switzerland explained in 2022 when the results of the study were published. "Based on this observation, we had the idea that we could help people by manipulating emotions in their dreams." Taming nightmares with music and some manipulation of emotions Many people globally suffer from nightmares, which are not just a few bad dreams. Nightmares are also associated with poor sleep quality, which then can lead to other health issues. One reason for nightmares is poor sleep which can also increase anxiety, which in turn can result in insomnia. Hence, nightmares shouldn’t be ignored and must be dealt with at an early stage. The two non-invasive methods introduced in the study were- imagery rehearsal therapy (IMT) and targeted memory reactivation (TMR). In IMT, patients were asked to rewrite their most harrowing and frequent nightmares to give them a happy ending on paper and then “rehearse” that written story in their head, in an attempt to overwrite the nightmare. This method helped to reduce the frequency and severity of nightmares, but the treatment is not effective for all patients. Also Read | People who cry at movies have higher chances of dying young: Study To boost this method’s effectiveness, scientists introduced another method called- targeted memory reactivation (TMR). Based on a 2010 experiment, in this method, certain sounds associated with a certain stimulus are played while people are sleeping. It was observed that TMR helped in boosting the memory of that stimulus. After having the study's participants complete a dream and sleep diary for two weeks, the volunteers were all given a single IRT session. Half of the group underwent a TMR session, creating a link between a positive version of their nightmares and a sound. The other half served as a control group, imagining a less horrific version of a nightmare without being exposed to positive sounds. At the start of the study, the control group had, on average, 2.58 nightmares per week, and the TMR group had an average of 2.94 weekly nightmares. By the end of the study, the control group was down to 1.02 weekly nightmares, while the TMR group had dropped to just 0.19. Even more promising, the TMR group reported an increase in happy dreams. At the three-month follow-up, nightmares had risen slightly in both groups, to 1.48 and 0.33 per week respectively. However, that is still an impressive reduction in the frequency of nightmares, the researchers said, suggesting that using TMR to support IRT results in a more effective treatment. Watch | WION Fineprint | Sleep tourism is one of the biggest 2022 travel trends × "We observed a fast decrease of nightmares, together with dreams becoming emotionally more positive. For us, researchers and clinicians, these findings is very promising both for the study of emotional processing during sleep and for the development of new therapies," Perogamvros said. (With inputs from agencies)

Nightmares can be tamed with music and some manipulation of emotions, new study shows

Marine carnage was witnessed in the seas recently when a massive swarm of cod off the coast of Norway rapidly gobbled up millions of migrating capelin fish. &nbsp;The researchers tracking the cod say that it appears to be the largest predatory massacre of its kind ever recorded by humans.

Several species of marine life are known to come together for protection and migration purposes. This is when resourceful predators in search of food attack them. However, scientists have only recently been able to observe large populations of fish moving around and see in real time what a massive dinner attack of this scale looks like.&nbsp;

Researchers published their findings in a paper in the journal Nature Communications Biology.

Oceanographers in Norway and at MIT &nbsp;used sonar-based technique called Ocean Acoustic Waveguide Remote Sensing, or OAWRS to record one such attack.

They followed populations of capelin—small anchovy-like fish—during the height of their spawning season in the coastal waters near Norway. The large group then comes in contact with larger Atlantic cod, their primary predator.&nbsp;

<h2>Millions of fish became food within hours</h2>

The capelin are initially scattered but soon bunch together into a shoal of about 23 million fish spanning miles. Upon encountering the shoal, the cod also gather into a group and feast on the capelin.

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The researchers say that the cod munched on around 10 million capelin within four hours of the shoal first forming.

“Species interaction studies for various areas and time periods using OAWRS could facilitate a new and better understanding of the function of large marine ecosystems as well as supporting quantification of key processes in the assessment and management of marine resources over wide areas,” the study authors wrote in the paper.

Losing millions of capelin might look like a lot but isn't when you consider their total strength. Billions of capelin migrate between the waters of the northeast Atlantic ocean, so the cod attack likely only diminished their total population by only about 0.1% of their total population in the area that year, as per the researchers.&nbsp;

Besides, prey-predator relationship is how a balance is maintained in the ecosystem. 
&nbsp;

Marine carnage was witnessed in the seas recently when a massive swarm of cod off the coast of Norway rapidly gobbled up millions of migrating capelin fish. The researchers tracking the cod say that it appears to be the largest predatory massacre of its kind ever recorded by humans.

Marine carnage was witnessed in the seas recently when a massive swarm of cod off the coast of Norway rapidly gobbled up millions of migrating capelin fish. The researchers tracking the cod say that it appears to be the largest predatory massacre of its kind ever recorded by humans. Several species of marine life are known to come together for protection and migration purposes. This is when resourceful predators in search of food attack them. However, scientists have only recently been able to observe large populations of fish moving around and see in real time what a massive dinner attack of this scale looks like. Researchers published their findings in a paper in the journal Nature Communications Biology. Oceanographers in Norway and at MIT used sonar-based technique called Ocean Acoustic Waveguide Remote Sensing, or OAWRS to record one such attack. They followed populations of capelin—small anchovy-like fish—during the height of their spawning season in the coastal waters near Norway. The large group then comes in contact with larger Atlantic cod, their primary predator. Millions of fish became food within hours The capelin are initially scattered but soon bunch together into a shoal of about 23 million fish spanning miles. Upon encountering the shoal, the cod also gather into a group and feast on the capelin. Also Read: California lake full of cyanide hiding previously unknown creatures The researchers say that the cod munched on around 10 million capelin within four hours of the shoal first forming. “Species interaction studies for various areas and time periods using OAWRS could facilitate a new and better understanding of the function of large marine ecosystems as well as supporting quantification of key processes in the assessment and management of marine resources over wide areas,” the study authors wrote in the paper. Losing millions of capelin might look like a lot but isn't when you consider their total strength. Billions of capelin migrate between the waters of the northeast Atlantic ocean, so the cod attack likely only diminished their total population by only about 0.1% of their total population in the area that year, as per the researchers. Besides, prey-predator relationship is how a balance is maintained in the ecosystem.

Nearly 10 million munched on within hours in major sea massacre

Scientists in the United Kingdom have found a cockroach fossil dating back to 180 million years. This new genus and species of Jurassic cockroach, Alderblattina simmsi was discovered after an isolated wing was found in Gloucestershire.

The findings were published in the journal Papers in Palaeontology by two paleontologists at The Open University, and a colleague from the National Museum of Scotland.

Emily Swaby, Angela Coe and Andrew Ross identified the new species of the cockroach while studying a cockroach specimen found in 1984 by paleontologist Mike Simms.&nbsp;

Studies suggest that cockroaches first appeared as far back as the Bashkirian Age, approximately 323 to 315 million years ago. Since then, they have evolved and play&nbsp;an important role in cycling nutrients back into the environment in several ecosystems. They also act as food for many species.

“As primarily detritivores (decomposers), cockroaches play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in ecosystems, through the decomposition of organic matter, and are a critical food source for many predators including birds, lizards and other mammals," the authors wrote in the paper.

<h2>Cockroaches went through mass extinction events</h2>

They added that "the number of cockroaches sharply decreased following the end-Permian mass extinction", before flourishing again in the Triassic period.

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The researchers took the fossil kept at the Bristol Museum &amp; Art Gallery and studied it using various techniques. They made line drawings of the wing to highlight airflow along the wing and to learn about how it must have flown at the time.&nbsp;

After extensive research, the study authors placed the cockroach in the Toarcian age. This is the early part of the Jurassic, approximately 180 million years ago, and named it Alderblattina simmsi.

They also noted fascinating physical features of the cockroach. It was small and had unique wing colouring and is only the second species of cockroach from the Toarcian to sport wing colouring patterns.&nbsp;

“Color patterning in insects, including on their wings, is primarily interpreted to be a physiological adaptation and/or used for protection against predation, or sexual signalling,” the palaeontologists said.

Scientists in the United Kingdom have found a cockroach fossil dating back to 180 million years. This new genus and species of Jurassic cockroach, Alderblattina simmsi was discovered after an isolated wing was found in Gloucestershire.

Scientists in the United Kingdom have found a cockroach fossil dating back to 180 million years. This new genus and species of Jurassic cockroach, Alderblattina simmsi was discovered after an isolated wing was found in Gloucestershire. The findings were published in the journal Papers in Palaeontology by two paleontologists at The Open University, and a colleague from the National Museum of Scotland. Emily Swaby, Angela Coe and Andrew Ross identified the new species of the cockroach while studying a cockroach specimen found in 1984 by paleontologist Mike Simms. Studies suggest that cockroaches first appeared as far back as the Bashkirian Age, approximately 323 to 315 million years ago. Since then, they have evolved and play an important role in cycling nutrients back into the environment in several ecosystems. They also act as food for many species. “As primarily detritivores (decomposers), cockroaches play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in ecosystems, through the decomposition of organic matter, and are a critical food source for many predators including birds, lizards and other mammals," the authors wrote in the paper. Cockroaches went through mass extinction events They added that "the number of cockroaches sharply decreased following the end-Permian mass extinction", before flourishing again in the Triassic period. Also Read: Burmese python swallows a whole deer shattering beliefs about its last limits The researchers took the fossil kept at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and studied it using various techniques. They made line drawings of the wing to highlight airflow along the wing and to learn about how it must have flown at the time. After extensive research, the study authors placed the cockroach in the Toarcian age. This is the early part of the Jurassic, approximately 180 million years ago, and named it Alderblattina simmsi. They also noted fascinating physical features of the cockroach. It was small and had unique wing colouring and is only the second species of cockroach from the Toarcian to sport wing colouring patterns. “Color patterning in insects, including on their wings, is primarily interpreted to be a physiological adaptation and/or used for protection against predation, or sexual signalling,” the palaeontologists said.

Cockroach fossil found in 1984 is of a 180-million-year-old species

Scientists are now planning to achieve the impossible,&nbsp;which is growing a tree on Mars.&nbsp;

In a new research, it has been found that carbon dioxide (CO2) needs to be jacked up on Mars to support plant growth and raise temperatures on the planet for growing trees.

The conditions needed for the growth of the plant on the Red Planet do not get created in the "tropics" of Mars.&nbsp;

The plan to grow trees on Mars is being led by Robert Olszewski, who is a professor at Warsaw University of Technology in Poland.&nbsp;

Researchers have studied the surface energy balance on the planet like the diffusive exchange of heat between evaporation and carbon dioxide condensation, transport of heat by atmospheric circulation and heat exchange with the subsurface.

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"Surprisingly, the conditions that allow plant growth do not occur first within the tropics (±25°) but in the Hellas Basin region. A further increase in the&nbsp;greenhouse effect&nbsp;expands the area suitable for plant growth in the southern hemisphere," explained the research paper.

<h2>Researchers simulate processes on Mars for growth of trees</h2>

Olszewski and his research team used Viking Mars lander temperature and pressure datasets created in the 1970s and simulated different processes on Mars.

"Here, we use the baseline model to investigate the greenhouse effect caused by an increase in CO2 plus artificial greenhouse warming," Olszewski said in a paper presented at an "Astrobiology&nbsp;and the Future of Life Meeting" organised at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas.

They also assessed the total pressure required on Mars, the O2 needed, a high percentage of acceptable CO2, temperatures required for tree growth and the amount of water available.

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"The atmospheric conditions existing on Mars today make the existence of life impossible. The requirements for plant growth on Mars have been considered in the context of terraforming and for low-pressure greenhouses," Olszewski said.&nbsp;

The research emphasised on temperature "as this is the fundamental environmental variable that changes during terraforming and it controls the CO2 cycle and the formation of liquid water," Olszewski stated.&nbsp;

"Focusing on the temperature, it must be several tens of degrees higher, while the diurnal fluctuations should be much lower. For the growth of trees, the growing season must last at least 110 sols (Martian days)," stated the research.

(With inputs from agencies)

Scientists are now planning to achieve the impossible, which is growing a tree on Mars. In a new research, it has been found that carbon dioxide (CO2) needs to be jacked up on Mars to support plant growth and raise temperatures on the planet for growing trees.

Scientists are now planning to achieve the impossible, which is growing a tree on Mars. In a new research, it has been found that carbon dioxide (CO2) needs to be jacked up on Mars to support plant growth and raise temperatures on the planet for growing trees. The conditions needed for the growth of the plant on the Red Planet do not get created in the "tropics" of Mars. The plan to grow trees on Mars is being led by Robert Olszewski, who is a professor at Warsaw University of Technology in Poland. Researchers have studied the surface energy balance on the planet like the diffusive exchange of heat between evaporation and carbon dioxide condensation, transport of heat by atmospheric circulation and heat exchange with the subsurface. Also Read: Life may have flourished on Mars till a few billion years ago "Surprisingly, the conditions that allow plant growth do not occur first within the tropics (±25°) but in the Hellas Basin region. A further increase in the greenhouse effect expands the area suitable for plant growth in the southern hemisphere," explained the research paper. Researchers simulate processes on Mars for growth of trees Olszewski and his research team used Viking Mars lander temperature and pressure datasets created in the 1970s and simulated different processes on Mars. "Here, we use the baseline model to investigate the greenhouse effect caused by an increase in CO2 plus artificial greenhouse warming," Olszewski said in a paper presented at an "Astrobiology and the Future of Life Meeting" organised at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas. They also assessed the total pressure required on Mars, the O2 needed, a high percentage of acceptable CO2, temperatures required for tree growth and the amount of water available. Also Read: Asteroids can take humans to other planets. 'Like an interplanetary bus...' "The atmospheric conditions existing on Mars today make the existence of life impossible. The requirements for plant growth on Mars have been considered in the context of terraforming and for low-pressure greenhouses," Olszewski said. The research emphasised on temperature "as this is the fundamental environmental variable that changes during terraforming and it controls the CO2 cycle and the formation of liquid water," Olszewski stated. "Focusing on the temperature, it must be several tens of degrees higher, while the diurnal fluctuations should be much lower. For the growth of trees, the growing season must last at least 110 sols (Martian days)," stated the research. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists now plan to grow first tree on planet Mars. Here's how

In an unbelievable find, historians stumbled upon a document of space flight instructions which was said to belong to the 16th century.

According to historians, Austrian military engineer Conrad Haas had written the Sibiu Manuscript in the 16th century.

Haas lived from 1509 to 1576 and was always ahead of his time. He has been credited as the first person to document&nbsp;the theories related to multi-stage rockets.

The 450-page document was originally written in German and has detailed mentions of artillery and ballistics.

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Historians have verified the document; however, very few people are aware of its existence. In the document, Haas talked about rocket science, including weapons and fireworks.

<h2>How was the manuscript discovered?</h2>

In 1961, Professor Doru Todericiu of Science and Technology at the University of Bucharest discovered the manuscript of Haas in the State Archives of Sibiu and this is how the document got its name.

In the Sibiu Manuscript, the illustrations were very accurate and the plans regarding the multi-stage rockets created by Haas were very advanced for the 16th century.

In the manuscript, &nbsp;a cylinder-shaped thrust chamber is illustrated, which is filled with powder fuel and has a conical hole for increasing the combustion area gradually.

Before the historians found the Sibiu Manuscript, it was believed that Kazimierz Siemienowicz wrote the first detailed description of the three-stage rocket.&nbsp;

Kazimierz Siemienowicz was born in the Raseiniai region of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and served in the armies of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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In 1650, he wrote a treatise, Artis Magnae Artilleriae, which discussed rocketry and pyrotechnics.

Haas also wrote a warning regarding the military use of rockets in the manuscript.&nbsp;

The warning's English translation read, “But my advice is for more peace and no war, leaving the rifles calmly in storage, so the bullet is not fired, the gunpowder is not burned or wet, so the prince keeps his money, the arsenal master his life; that is the advice Conrad Haas gives.”

The document is an accurate example of how humans advanced in the realm of science and technology.

(With inputs from agencies)

In an unbelievable find, historians stumbled upon a document of space flight instructions which was said to belong to the 16th century. According to historians, Austrian military engineer Conrad Haas had written the Sibiu Manuscript in the 16th century.

In an unbelievable find, historians stumbled upon a document of space flight instructions which was said to belong to the 16th century. According to historians, Austrian military engineer Conrad Haas had written the Sibiu Manuscript in the 16th century. Haas lived from 1509 to 1576 and was always ahead of his time. He has been credited as the first person to document the theories related to multi-stage rockets. The 450-page document was originally written in German and has detailed mentions of artillery and ballistics. Also Read: Mayan city with buildings and plazas hiding in plain sight has only now been found Historians have verified the document; however, very few people are aware of its existence. In the document, Haas talked about rocket science, including weapons and fireworks. How was the manuscript discovered? In 1961, Professor Doru Todericiu of Science and Technology at the University of Bucharest discovered the manuscript of Haas in the State Archives of Sibiu and this is how the document got its name. In the Sibiu Manuscript, the illustrations were very accurate and the plans regarding the multi-stage rockets created by Haas were very advanced for the 16th century. In the manuscript, a cylinder-shaped thrust chamber is illustrated, which is filled with powder fuel and has a conical hole for increasing the combustion area gradually. Before the historians found the Sibiu Manuscript, it was believed that Kazimierz Siemienowicz wrote the first detailed description of the three-stage rocket. Kazimierz Siemienowicz was born in the Raseiniai region of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and served in the armies of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Also Read: Female 'vampire' padlocked inside grave with sickle at neck 350 years ago: Archaeologists In 1650, he wrote a treatise, Artis Magnae Artilleriae, which discussed rocketry and pyrotechnics. Haas also wrote a warning regarding the military use of rockets in the manuscript. The warning's English translation read, “But my advice is for more peace and no war, leaving the rifles calmly in storage, so the bullet is not fired, the gunpowder is not burned or wet, so the prince keeps his money, the arsenal master his life; that is the advice Conrad Haas gives.” The document is an accurate example of how humans advanced in the realm of science and technology. (With inputs from agencies)

Did space flight instructions exist in the 16th century? Historians discover...

Chinese astronauts recently gave a detailed tour of the country's Tiangong space station currently orbiting Earth at a height of 400 kilometres. The video shared by the Chinese state-owned news agency CCTV shows three astronauts talking about life on the space station and its key features.

The nearly seven-minute-long video shows the lab module, the sleeping space, the kitchen and hot water heater and more. You can also see cherry tomatoes and lettuce plants growing in the station's greenhouse. The three astronauts in the video are members of the current Shenzhou-18 crew.

The extremely detailed video gives a glimpse into the otherwise secretive space programme of the country.

The video starts with the three of them introducing themselves before proceeding to show off the amenities and the distinctive features of the space station. It first shows the core module of the station, which they call the most important portion of Tiangong. It serves as the control and module centre of the space station.

In the same section is their dining area, equipped with a heating device, a microwave, a refrigerator and a water dispenser. They also show how they get water out into small pouches since microgravity does not allow it to be poured into cups.&nbsp;

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The astronaut talking to the camera also goes on to say that since the three of them come from different parts of China, their tastes differ, and so their food is custom-made to their liking.

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Each astronaut has his own sleeping area, with a porthole (window) that is their "window to the universe" which they use to "gaze at our beautiful Earth".

<h2>Preparing to go to the Moon and Mars</h2>

You also see two lab modules - Wentian and Megtian - used for different types of experiments. There are animals and plants on board the space station where their development is observed under microgravity conditions. The astronaut explains that the purpose of this section is to reach findings that will help them "lay the foundation for long-term habitation of Moon and even Mars in the future".

The video also shows how astronauts use the resistance training device to exercise on the space station - dead squats, deep lifts and rowing.

The Shenzhou-18 crew will soon leave for Earth and Shenzhou-19 crew will replace them at the space station.

China has made tremendous growth in its space programme, having assembled three modules of its space station in just two years. It aims to send humans to the Moon by 2030.&nbsp;

Chinese astronauts recently gave a detailed tour of the country's Tiangong space station currently orbiting Earth at a height of 400 kilometres. The video shared by the Chinese state-owned news agency CCTV shows three astronauts talking about life on the space station and its key features.

Chinese astronauts recently gave a detailed tour of the country's Tiangong space station currently orbiting Earth at a height of 400 kilometres. The video shared by the Chinese state-owned news agency CCTV shows three astronauts talking about life on the space station and its key features. The nearly seven-minute-long video shows the lab module, the sleeping space, the kitchen and hot water heater and more. You can also see cherry tomatoes and lettuce plants growing in the station's greenhouse. The three astronauts in the video are members of the current Shenzhou-18 crew. The extremely detailed video gives a glimpse into the otherwise secretive space programme of the country. The video starts with the three of them introducing themselves before proceeding to show off the amenities and the distinctive features of the space station. It first shows the core module of the station, which they call the most important portion of Tiangong. It serves as the control and module centre of the space station. In the same section is their dining area, equipped with a heating device, a microwave, a refrigerator and a water dispenser. They also show how they get water out into small pouches since microgravity does not allow it to be poured into cups. Also Read: Humans can hitch a ride to Mars on board an asteroid, Ukrainian scientists say The astronaut talking to the camera also goes on to say that since the three of them come from different parts of China, their tastes differ, and so their food is custom-made to their liking. × Each astronaut has his own sleeping area, with a porthole (window) that is their "window to the universe" which they use to "gaze at our beautiful Earth". Preparing to go to the Moon and Mars You also see two lab modules - Wentian and Megtian - used for different types of experiments. There are animals and plants on board the space station where their development is observed under microgravity conditions. The astronaut explains that the purpose of this section is to reach findings that will help them "lay the foundation for long-term habitation of Moon and even Mars in the future". The video also shows how astronauts use the resistance training device to exercise on the space station - dead squats, deep lifts and rowing. The Shenzhou-18 crew will soon leave for Earth and Shenzhou-19 crew will replace them at the space station. China has made tremendous growth in its space programme, having assembled three modules of its space station in just two years. It aims to send humans to the Moon by 2030.

Watch: Chinese astronauts show off their lavish space at Tiangong space station

Earth is heating up and climate change is threatening its existence. But, we might not be the only world in the cosmos to inflict this horror upon ourselves. As per a new model, an advanced alien civilisation can destroy its planet because of climate change in less than 1,000 years. This, the researchers say stands true even if they are using renewable sources of energy.

The new research has been posted to the preprint database arXiv and is being peer-reviewed.

The study touts that any civilisation that is experiencing massive technological growth and energy consumption, would heat up its planet and make it uninhabitable in less than 1,000 years. This is irrespective of its energy sources, since no matter what they use, there would be inevitable leakage in the form of heat, as predicted by the laws of thermodynamics.&nbsp;

The scientists conducting the study noticed that human energy use had witnessed a major increase since the 1800s. In 2023 alone, about 180,000 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy was used, almost the same amount of energy that hits Earth from the sun.

Gas and coal are the major sources of this energy, and are heating up the planet. However, even if wind and solar power were creating this energy, the planet would continue to become hotter since the population would also keep increasing, consequently pushing up the demand for more energy.

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<h2>Planets will always eventually heat up</h2>

Manasvi Lingam, an astrophysicist at Florida Tech and a co-author of the study, told Live Science that the team applied the second law of thermodynamics to this problem. According to this law, no energy system is perfect and some amount of energy will always escape the system. This escaped energy will cause a planet to heat up over time.

The team found that as this energy leakage builds up more and more, the planet will eventually overheat to a point where it is no longer habitable. More and more energy creation will lead to disastrous levels of climate change and only needs less than 1,000 years from the start of energy production.

Scientists also cite this as a reason why they cannot find life elsewhere in the universe. They say that 1,000 years pass in the blink of an eye in cosmic terms, considering planets like Earth take hundreds of millions of years to become habitable.&nbsp;

<h2>So what is the solution?</h2>

The team suggests a civilisation should choose equilibrium and flatline its growth. Living in "harmony with its surroundings", a species and its descendants "could survive maybe up to a billion years," Lingham said.

Earth is heating up and climate change is threatening its existence. But, we might not be the only world in the cosmos to inflict this horror upon ourselves. As per a new model, an advanced alien civilisation can destroy its planet because of climate change in less than 1,000 years.

Earth is heating up and climate change is threatening its existence. But, we might not be the only world in the cosmos to inflict this horror upon ourselves. As per a new model, an advanced alien civilisation can destroy its planet because of climate change in less than 1,000 years. This, the researchers say stands true even if they are using renewable sources of energy. The new research has been posted to the preprint database arXiv and is being peer-reviewed. The study touts that any civilisation that is experiencing massive technological growth and energy consumption, would heat up its planet and make it uninhabitable in less than 1,000 years. This is irrespective of its energy sources, since no matter what they use, there would be inevitable leakage in the form of heat, as predicted by the laws of thermodynamics. The scientists conducting the study noticed that human energy use had witnessed a major increase since the 1800s. In 2023 alone, about 180,000 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy was used, almost the same amount of energy that hits Earth from the sun. Gas and coal are the major sources of this energy, and are heating up the planet. However, even if wind and solar power were creating this energy, the planet would continue to become hotter since the population would also keep increasing, consequently pushing up the demand for more energy. Also Read: Universe might die in a long freeze, when everything halts and withers away Planets will always eventually heat up Manasvi Lingam, an astrophysicist at Florida Tech and a co-author of the study, told Live Science that the team applied the second law of thermodynamics to this problem. According to this law, no energy system is perfect and some amount of energy will always escape the system. This escaped energy will cause a planet to heat up over time. The team found that as this energy leakage builds up more and more, the planet will eventually overheat to a point where it is no longer habitable. More and more energy creation will lead to disastrous levels of climate change and only needs less than 1,000 years from the start of energy production. Scientists also cite this as a reason why they cannot find life elsewhere in the universe. They say that 1,000 years pass in the blink of an eye in cosmic terms, considering planets like Earth take hundreds of millions of years to become habitable. So what is the solution? The team suggests a civilisation should choose equilibrium and flatline its growth. Living in "harmony with its surroundings", a species and its descendants "could survive maybe up to a billion years," Lingham said.

It's hard to find life in universe because every civilisation likely kills itself within 1,000 years

If you think alcohol is only consumed by humans, then you are wrong. A study has found that animals have been getting their buzz on for hundreds of years, gorging on ethanol.

Ethanol is a kind of alcohol formed from fruit and grain sugars and is present in almost every environment. Every animal and bird that digs into these foods end up consuming it, according to findings published on Wednesday in Trends in Ecology &amp; Evolution.

The University of Exeter behavioural ecologist and senior author Kimberley Hockings said in a statement that the finding makes them step away from the notion that “ethanol is just something that humans use".

She states that alcohol-bearing fruits have been around for nearly 100 million years, first sprouting on Earth in the late Cretaceous period. This means that they were on the planet alongside the Tyrannosaurus rex.

Ethanol is observed in rotting fruits that smell a bit like beer or wine. This happens when fruits fall from the trees and yeasts in the air and the surface of the fruit itself converts sugar into ethanol. These fruits don't have a lot of alcohol, only about 1 to 2 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV). This is somewhere between a kombucha and “three-two” beers.

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However, some rotting palm fruit in Panama have been found to exceed 10 per cent ABV, on the same lines as wine.

<h2>Even little alcohol can make animals dangerously drunk</h2>

But even that amount of alcohol in fruit is enough to make an animal tipsy, which can also prove lethal for them as they move around.&nbsp;

"It is not advantageous to be inebriated as you’re climbing around in the trees or surrounded by predators at night—that’s a recipe for not having your genes passed on,” coauthor and College of Central Florida professor of molecular ecology Matthew Carrigan said in a statement.

The problem is that animals who eat ethanol don't want to get inebriated unlike humans who consume alcohol for that reason, Carrigan said. Most of these animals are our own primate ancestors who branched out of other mammals about 15 million years after the rise of fruit-bearing plants.

Unlike “humans who want to get intoxicated but don’t really want the calories—from the non-human perspective, the animals want the calories but not the inebriation.” As such, these animals often have genes that help them break down ethanol without getting drunk.

However, there is no evidence to suggest that the animals are actively trying to avoid getting drunk. They might even be seeking out alcohol to get intoxicated, although they don't know which is true.&nbsp;

If you think alcohol is only consumed by humans, then you are wrong. A study has found that animals have been getting their buzz on for hundreds of years, gorging on ethanol.

If you think alcohol is only consumed by humans, then you are wrong. A study has found that animals have been getting their buzz on for hundreds of years, gorging on ethanol. Ethanol is a kind of alcohol formed from fruit and grain sugars and is present in almost every environment. Every animal and bird that digs into these foods end up consuming it, according to findings published on Wednesday in Trends in Ecology & Evolution. The University of Exeter behavioural ecologist and senior author Kimberley Hockings said in a statement that the finding makes them step away from the notion that “ethanol is just something that humans use". She states that alcohol-bearing fruits have been around for nearly 100 million years, first sprouting on Earth in the late Cretaceous period. This means that they were on the planet alongside the Tyrannosaurus rex. Ethanol is observed in rotting fruits that smell a bit like beer or wine. This happens when fruits fall from the trees and yeasts in the air and the surface of the fruit itself converts sugar into ethanol. These fruits don't have a lot of alcohol, only about 1 to 2 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV). This is somewhere between a kombucha and “three-two” beers. Also Read: Nearly 10 million munched on within hours in major sea massacre However, some rotting palm fruit in Panama have been found to exceed 10 per cent ABV, on the same lines as wine. Even little alcohol can make animals dangerously drunk But even that amount of alcohol in fruit is enough to make an animal tipsy, which can also prove lethal for them as they move around. "It is not advantageous to be inebriated as you’re climbing around in the trees or surrounded by predators at night—that’s a recipe for not having your genes passed on,” coauthor and College of Central Florida professor of molecular ecology Matthew Carrigan said in a statement. The problem is that animals who eat ethanol don't want to get inebriated unlike humans who consume alcohol for that reason, Carrigan said. Most of these animals are our own primate ancestors who branched out of other mammals about 15 million years after the rise of fruit-bearing plants. Unlike “humans who want to get intoxicated but don’t really want the calories—from the non-human perspective, the animals want the calories but not the inebriation.” As such, these animals often have genes that help them break down ethanol without getting drunk. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the animals are actively trying to avoid getting drunk. They might even be seeking out alcohol to get intoxicated, although they don't know which is true.

Animals guzzle alcohol and get sloshed all the time, study finds

In a recent study, scientists have hinted that secret alien life is hiding in the methane present on Saturn's largest moon Titan.&nbsp;

Titan is a celestial body which has an atmosphere filled with surface liquids and methane in the form of lakes, rivers and seas which are similar to those present on Earth.

Titan has subzero temperatures because of which the bodies of water are composed of hydrocarbons like ethane and methane and its land masses consist of solid water ice.

The study, published in The Planetary Science Journal, revealed some marvellous features about Titan.

The study, headed by planetary scientists at the&nbsp;University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, stated that methane gas was most probably present inside the ice which formed an isolated crust that was six miles thick.

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Lead research associate Lauren Schurmeier said that the crust warms the underlying ice shell and accounts for the rich methane atmosphere of Titan.

<h2>Titan’s unique topography</h2>

The impact craters of Titan were found to be much more shallow than expected which are only hundreds of metres deep. Also, only 90 such craters are on this moon.

“This was very surprising because, based on other moons, we expect to see many more impact craters on the surface and craters that are much deeper than what we observe on Titan,” Schurmeier said.

“We realised something unique to&nbsp;Titan&nbsp;must be making them become shallower and disappear relatively quickly," he added.

According to the computer simulations, the layer of insulating methane clathrate ice on Titan has a thickness of around 3 to 6 miles.

The crust is likely to result in a warmer interior which can cause rapid topographic relaxation that leads to the crater becoming shallow at a faster rate.

Watch:&nbsp;Study Suggests Earth Had Saturn-Like Rings That Lasted For Tens Of Millions Of Years

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The investigation into the thickness of the methane ice shell of Titan will throw light on the methane-rich atmosphere of the moon and will help scientists understand its carbon cycle, evolving climate and liquid methane-based “hydrological cycle".

“Titan is a natural laboratory to study how the greenhouse gas methane warms and cycles through the atmosphere,” Schurmeier said.

“Earth’s methane clathrate hydrates, found in the permafrost of Siberia and below the arctic seafloor, are currently destabilising and releasing methane. So, lessons from Titan can provide important insights into processes happening on Earth," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a recent study, scientists have hinted that secret alien life is hiding in the methane present on Saturn's largest moon Titan. Titan is a celestial body which has an atmosphere filled with surface liquids and methane in the form of lakes, rivers and seas which are similar to those present on Earth.

In a recent study, scientists have hinted that secret alien life is hiding in the methane present on Saturn's largest moon Titan. Titan is a celestial body which has an atmosphere filled with surface liquids and methane in the form of lakes, rivers and seas which are similar to those present on Earth. Titan has subzero temperatures because of which the bodies of water are composed of hydrocarbons like ethane and methane and its land masses consist of solid water ice. The study, published in The Planetary Science Journal, revealed some marvellous features about Titan. The study, headed by planetary scientists at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, stated that methane gas was most probably present inside the ice which formed an isolated crust that was six miles thick. Also Read: Earth likely had a ring around it 466 million years ago. It was created by... Lead research associate Lauren Schurmeier said that the crust warms the underlying ice shell and accounts for the rich methane atmosphere of Titan. Titan’s unique topography The impact craters of Titan were found to be much more shallow than expected which are only hundreds of metres deep. Also, only 90 such craters are on this moon. “This was very surprising because, based on other moons, we expect to see many more impact craters on the surface and craters that are much deeper than what we observe on Titan,” Schurmeier said. “We realised something unique to Titan must be making them become shallower and disappear relatively quickly," he added. According to the computer simulations, the layer of insulating methane clathrate ice on Titan has a thickness of around 3 to 6 miles. The crust is likely to result in a warmer interior which can cause rapid topographic relaxation that leads to the crater becoming shallow at a faster rate. Watch: Study Suggests Earth Had Saturn-Like Rings That Lasted For Tens Of Millions Of Years The investigation into the thickness of the methane ice shell of Titan will throw light on the methane-rich atmosphere of the moon and will help scientists understand its carbon cycle, evolving climate and liquid methane-based “hydrological cycle". “Titan is a natural laboratory to study how the greenhouse gas methane warms and cycles through the atmosphere,” Schurmeier said. “Earth’s methane clathrate hydrates, found in the permafrost of Siberia and below the arctic seafloor, are currently destabilising and releasing methane. So, lessons from Titan can provide important insights into processes happening on Earth," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Is the methane world on Titan hiding secret alien life? Scientists say...

In a chilling discovery, archaeologists have found grisly details of how people buried an elite female “vampire”&nbsp;some 350 years ago.

The grave of the “real-life vampire” was unearthed two years ago at a medieval graveyard in Pień, Poland.&nbsp;

The researchers have dubbed the "vampire" Zosia and in the new illustrations, the 18-year-old vampiress has been depicted as having fair skin, short hair, blue eyes and a single protruding incisor tooth.&nbsp;

Zosia had a silk cap on her head when she was laid to rest which showed that she was from a family of high social status.

However, she was accused of evil and hence her skeleton was only found with a sickle across her neck and a giant padlock on her toe amongst others in the grave site.&nbsp;

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Professor Dariusz Polinski,&nbsp;who had carried out the&nbsp;recent research on Zosia with study partner Magda Zagrodzka, said, “It can be assumed that for some reason those burying the woman were afraid that she would rise from the grave. Perhaps they feared she was a vampire.”

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According to the experts, people used to fit the sickle and padlock to the corpse as a form of &nbsp;“double protection” because they feared that the “vampire” would rise from the grave. It was believed that the sickle would ensure the vampire got decapitated if she tried to rise from her grave.&nbsp;

“The sickle was not laid flat, but placed on the neck in such a way that if the deceased had tried to get up most likely the head would have been cut off or injured,” Polinski said.

The digital scan of Zosia’s skull was taken by a facial recognition expert and a copy was made using a 3D printer.

Medical investigator Dr. Heather Edgar examined the bone scans at the University of New Mexico and discovered an abnormality in the breast bone of Zosia, which suggested that she had a physical deformity which may have given her great pain.&nbsp;

<h2>'Field of Vampires'</h2>

The signs of restraint were found in 30 out of the 100 graves because of which the site was nicknamed as the “Field of Vampires.”

Polinski said that people had built the cemetery specifically for those who had been “excluded from the community;” however, they had left all the graves unmarked and no written records were available about the bodies.&nbsp;

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The faces of some of these bodies were turned down and a few were weighed down with stones. In some bodies, coins were placed in their mouths.

“Ways to protect against the return of the dead include cutting off the head or legs, placing the deceased face down to bite into the ground, burning them, and smashing them with a stone,” said Polinski, speaking to the Daily Mail.

Since the sickle was placed over the neck of Zosia, she was said to be most feared by those who killed her.&nbsp;

According to a report published in Science Alert, by the 17th century “unusual burial practices became common across Poland in response to a reported outbreak of vampires".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a chilling discovery, archaeologists have found grisly details of how people buried an elite female “vampire” some 350 years ago. The grave of the “real-life vampire” was unearthed two years ago at a medieval graveyard in Pień, Poland.

In a chilling discovery, archaeologists have found grisly details of how people buried an elite female “vampire” some 350 years ago. The grave of the “real-life vampire” was unearthed two years ago at a medieval graveyard in Pień, Poland. The researchers have dubbed the "vampire" Zosia and in the new illustrations, the 18-year-old vampiress has been depicted as having fair skin, short hair, blue eyes and a single protruding incisor tooth. Zosia had a silk cap on her head when she was laid to rest which showed that she was from a family of high social status. However, she was accused of evil and hence her skeleton was only found with a sickle across her neck and a giant padlock on her toe amongst others in the grave site. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Professor Dariusz Polinski, who had carried out the recent research on Zosia with study partner Magda Zagrodzka, said, “It can be assumed that for some reason those burying the woman were afraid that she would rise from the grave. Perhaps they feared she was a vampire.” Also Read: Mayan city with buildings and plazas hiding in plain sight has only now been found According to the experts, people used to fit the sickle and padlock to the corpse as a form of “double protection” because they feared that the “vampire” would rise from the grave. It was believed that the sickle would ensure the vampire got decapitated if she tried to rise from her grave. “The sickle was not laid flat, but placed on the neck in such a way that if the deceased had tried to get up most likely the head would have been cut off or injured,” Polinski said. The digital scan of Zosia’s skull was taken by a facial recognition expert and a copy was made using a 3D printer. Medical investigator Dr. Heather Edgar examined the bone scans at the University of New Mexico and discovered an abnormality in the breast bone of Zosia, which suggested that she had a physical deformity which may have given her great pain. 'Field of Vampires' The signs of restraint were found in 30 out of the 100 graves because of which the site was nicknamed as the “Field of Vampires.” Polinski said that people had built the cemetery specifically for those who had been “excluded from the community;” however, they had left all the graves unmarked and no written records were available about the bodies. Also Read: THIS 2,000-year-old temple is submerged underwater in Italy. It was featured in 'Indiana Jones' The faces of some of these bodies were turned down and a few were weighed down with stones. In some bodies, coins were placed in their mouths. “Ways to protect against the return of the dead include cutting off the head or legs, placing the deceased face down to bite into the ground, burning them, and smashing them with a stone,” said Polinski, speaking to the Daily Mail. Since the sickle was placed over the neck of Zosia, she was said to be most feared by those who killed her. According to a report published in Science Alert, by the 17th century “unusual burial practices became common across Poland in response to a reported outbreak of vampires". (With inputs from agencies)

Female 'vampire' padlocked inside grave with sickle at neck 350 years ago: Archaeologists

The oldest map of the world - which has been drawn on an almost 3,000-year-old clay tablet - has been deciphered by scientists who have found the location of 'Noah's Ark'.&nbsp;

The Babylonian artefact - called the Imago Mundi - had a circular diagram in which there was a writing system which used wedge-shaped symbols to describe the world's early creation.&nbsp;

The British Museum's researchers said that they deciphered the tablet last month, however, after a deeper analysis it was found that the ancient language had Biblical references.&nbsp;

At the back of the tablet is the description of what a traveller will see on their journey and one part of it says that they should go through "seven leagues... [to] see something that is thick as a parsiktu-vessel."

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The word "parsiktu" has also been mentioned on other ancient Babylonian tablets for explaining the size of a boat which is required to survive the Great Flood.&nbsp;

The researchers looked into the instructions which mentioned a path to 'Urartu' where it was claimed in an ancient Mesopotamian poem that a man and his family had landed an ark to preserve life.

<h2>Here's what the&nbsp;Babylonian tablet depicts</h2>

"It shows that the story was the same, and of course, that one led to the other but also, that from the Babylonian point of view, this was a matter-of-fact thing. That if you did go on this journey you would see the remnants of this historic boat," said Dr. Irving Finkel, British Museum curator.&nbsp;

Mesopotamia is sitting at the bottom centre of the map and is enclosed by a circle which represents a "bitter river" which is believed to surround the entire world.&nbsp;

The tablet has been damaged but at one time it featured eight triangles which, as per the researchers, signified mountains which matched the descriptions on the back.

"Number four says 'To the fourth, to which you must travel seven leagues,'' said Dr Finkel, in a YouTube video.

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He said that the passage shows how the traveller will eventually reach the giant vessel.

"This parsiktu measurement, is something to an Assyriologist which makes their ears prick and the fact is it's only once otherwise known from cuneiform tablets and it's rather an interesting cuneiform tablet too," Dr Finkel added.

"Because it is the description of the Ark which was built, theoretically, by the Babylonian version of Noah," he said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The oldest map of the world - which has been drawn on an almost 3,000-year-old clay tablet - has been deciphered by scientists who have found the location of 'Noah's Ark'.

The oldest map of the world - which has been drawn on an almost 3,000-year-old clay tablet - has been deciphered by scientists who have found the location of 'Noah's Ark'. The Babylonian artefact - called the Imago Mundi - had a circular diagram in which there was a writing system which used wedge-shaped symbols to describe the world's early creation. The British Museum's researchers said that they deciphered the tablet last month, however, after a deeper analysis it was found that the ancient language had Biblical references. At the back of the tablet is the description of what a traveller will see on their journey and one part of it says that they should go through "seven leagues... [to] see something that is thick as a parsiktu-vessel." Also Read: THIS 2,000-year-old temple is submerged underwater in Italy. It was featured in 'Indiana Jones' The word "parsiktu" has also been mentioned on other ancient Babylonian tablets for explaining the size of a boat which is required to survive the Great Flood. The researchers looked into the instructions which mentioned a path to 'Urartu' where it was claimed in an ancient Mesopotamian poem that a man and his family had landed an ark to preserve life. Here's what the Babylonian tablet depicts "It shows that the story was the same, and of course, that one led to the other but also, that from the Babylonian point of view, this was a matter-of-fact thing. That if you did go on this journey you would see the remnants of this historic boat," said Dr. Irving Finkel, British Museum curator. Mesopotamia is sitting at the bottom centre of the map and is enclosed by a circle which represents a "bitter river" which is believed to surround the entire world. The tablet has been damaged but at one time it featured eight triangles which, as per the researchers, signified mountains which matched the descriptions on the back. "Number four says 'To the fourth, to which you must travel seven leagues,'' said Dr Finkel, in a YouTube video. Also Read: Mayan city with buildings and plazas hiding in plain sight has only now been found He said that the passage shows how the traveller will eventually reach the giant vessel. "This parsiktu measurement, is something to an Assyriologist which makes their ears prick and the fact is it's only once otherwise known from cuneiform tablets and it's rather an interesting cuneiform tablet too," Dr Finkel added. "Because it is the description of the Ark which was built, theoretically, by the Babylonian version of Noah," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists find location of 'Noah's Ark' on 3,000-year-old Babylonian tablet map

If you have experienced a feeling of dread and anxiety the next morning after you had a great time at a night out, you are not alone. Around 22 per cent of social drinkers experience this feeling called hangover anxiety or ‘hangxiety’.

While for some, it may be just mild jitters, for others, it may be an overwhelming feeling of dread and panic, making them unable to relax. Science can explain why, according to The Conversation.

<h2>What effect does alcohol have on our brains?</h2>

It is known that drinking may result in a hangover leading to symptoms like dehydration, disrupted sleep, nausea and headaches. However, apart from the physical symptoms, hangovers also affect us mentally.&nbsp;

Alcohol is a nervous system depressant, which affects the chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters in the brain. They increase the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the neurotransmitter that makes you feel relaxed and calm. It also reduces glutamate and slows down your thoughts, sending you into a relaxed state. Alcohol also affects moods, emotions, and alertness, making us feel more carefree and sociable.

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Once the alcohol wears off, our brain rebalances these chemicals by increasing glutamate and decreasing GABA. This results in the opposite effect on the brain, causing it to become overstimulated, which can make you feel anxious. The reason why only some people experience this can be due to various factors.

<h2>How do genes affect your hangover?</h2>

For some, it may depend on how much they drink or how hydrated they are, while for others, genetics may play a role. According to research, our genes influence how our body processes alcohol which may result in some people experiencing stronger symptoms of hangover and anxiety when compared to others.

<h2>How can mental health play a role?</h2>

Some people are unable to remember what they said while under the influence of alcohol the next morning. This may increase the feeling of worry and anxiousness.&nbsp;

Research suggests that people who are already dealing with anxiety are more likely to experience hangxiety. Some people drink alcohol to relax after a stressful day or make them feel at ease at a social event. This may lead to higher consumption of alcohol, which results in much more intense hangover symptoms. This may also lead to a cycle of drinking to feel better followed by hangxiety.

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<h2>How to prevent and treat hangxiety?</h2>

To prevent hangover anxiety, it is best to limit alcohol consumption. It is also advisable to avoid any drugs like ecstasy or MDMA while drinking as they increase the chances of hangxiety.

If you wake up feeling anxious after drinking the previous night, focusing on easing the physical symptoms may help reduce the feeling of stress. Staying hydrated, having a light meal, and resting will help. You can also try mindfulness meditation or deep breathing exercises to calm your mind. Journaling or talking to a close friend may help you process your feelings.

(With inputs from agencies)

If you have experienced a feeling of dread and anxiety the next morning after you had a great time at a night out, you are not alone. Around 22 per cent of social drinkers experience this feeling called hangover anxiety or ‘hangxiety’.

If you have experienced a feeling of dread and anxiety the next morning after you had a great time at a night out, you are not alone. Around 22 per cent of social drinkers experience this feeling called hangover anxiety or ‘hangxiety’. While for some, it may be just mild jitters, for others, it may be an overwhelming feeling of dread and panic, making them unable to relax. Science can explain why, according to The Conversation. What effect does alcohol have on our brains? It is known that drinking may result in a hangover leading to symptoms like dehydration, disrupted sleep, nausea and headaches. However, apart from the physical symptoms, hangovers also affect us mentally. Alcohol is a nervous system depressant, which affects the chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters in the brain. They increase the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the neurotransmitter that makes you feel relaxed and calm. It also reduces glutamate and slows down your thoughts, sending you into a relaxed state. Alcohol also affects moods, emotions, and alertness, making us feel more carefree and sociable. Also read | Our brains can process full sentences in split-seconds, just like we see photos, says study Once the alcohol wears off, our brain rebalances these chemicals by increasing glutamate and decreasing GABA. This results in the opposite effect on the brain, causing it to become overstimulated, which can make you feel anxious. The reason why only some people experience this can be due to various factors. How do genes affect your hangover? For some, it may depend on how much they drink or how hydrated they are, while for others, genetics may play a role. According to research, our genes influence how our body processes alcohol which may result in some people experiencing stronger symptoms of hangover and anxiety when compared to others. How can mental health play a role? Some people are unable to remember what they said while under the influence of alcohol the next morning. This may increase the feeling of worry and anxiousness. Research suggests that people who are already dealing with anxiety are more likely to experience hangxiety. Some people drink alcohol to relax after a stressful day or make them feel at ease at a social event. This may lead to higher consumption of alcohol, which results in much more intense hangover symptoms. This may also lead to a cycle of drinking to feel better followed by hangxiety. Also read | This country will increase minimum age limit to use social media to 15 to protect children How to prevent and treat hangxiety? To prevent hangover anxiety, it is best to limit alcohol consumption. It is also advisable to avoid any drugs like ecstasy or MDMA while drinking as they increase the chances of hangxiety. If you wake up feeling anxious after drinking the previous night, focusing on easing the physical symptoms may help reduce the feeling of stress. Staying hydrated, having a light meal, and resting will help. You can also try mindfulness meditation or deep breathing exercises to calm your mind. Journaling or talking to a close friend may help you process your feelings. (With inputs from agencies)

Feeling anxious after drinking? Experts explain reason behind 'hangxiety'

Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), the second comet expected to make an appearance in the skies in October, is expected to disintegrate as it moves towards the sun. This might happen sometime early Monday next week, ruining the party for those who were expecting to catch a glimpse of the so-called "Halloween comet".

Space.com reported that while several people are touting it to become a Halloween comet, it is highly unlikely that it will remain intact. It said that the sungrazer comet belonging to the Kreutz family will disintegrate and won't become a beautiful spectacle in the sky like Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS did.

A New York tabloid created excitement around the comet by calling it a 'Halloween comet' and quoting a NASA official as saying that it "may become bright enough to see during the daytime."

The new comet is likely to fizzle out near the sun. Experts say that upon observation it has been noticed that it is already breaking apart. This is why it is becoming bright at a slow pace as it makes its way towards the sun.

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Comets should ideally become brighter as they approach the sun. But Comet ATLAS is just a week away from reaching its nearest point to the sun's surface and hasn't brightened a lot.&nbsp;

As per astronomical standards, it is at around magnitude +10, which is 40 times dimmer than the faintest star that can be seen with the naked eye.&nbsp;

<h2>Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, Comet A3</h2>

From the end of September till the middle of October, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was a hot topic of discussion among stargazers. People saw the icy visitor zooming in the sky and clicked several photos. Social media was flooded with fascinating pictures of the comet from the Oort cloud.&nbsp;

This comet was also initially expected to die down as it neared the sun. However, later, experts said that it will survive its trip to our star and put up a spectacular show over Earth.&nbsp;

Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), the second comet expected to make an appearance in the skies in October, is expected to disintegrate as it moves towards the sun. This might happen sometime early Monday next week, ruining the party for those who were expecting to catch a glimpse of the so-called "Halloween comet".

Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), the second comet expected to make an appearance in the skies in October, is expected to disintegrate as it moves towards the sun. This might happen sometime early Monday next week, ruining the party for those who were expecting to catch a glimpse of the so-called "Halloween comet". Space.com reported that while several people are touting it to become a Halloween comet, it is highly unlikely that it will remain intact. It said that the sungrazer comet belonging to the Kreutz family will disintegrate and won't become a beautiful spectacle in the sky like Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS did. A New York tabloid created excitement around the comet by calling it a 'Halloween comet' and quoting a NASA official as saying that it "may become bright enough to see during the daytime." The new comet is likely to fizzle out near the sun. Experts say that upon observation it has been noticed that it is already breaking apart. This is why it is becoming bright at a slow pace as it makes its way towards the sun. Also Read: Universe might die in a long freeze, when everything halts and withers away Comets should ideally become brighter as they approach the sun. But Comet ATLAS is just a week away from reaching its nearest point to the sun's surface and hasn't brightened a lot. As per astronomical standards, it is at around magnitude +10, which is 40 times dimmer than the faintest star that can be seen with the naked eye. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, Comet A3 From the end of September till the middle of October, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was a hot topic of discussion among stargazers. People saw the icy visitor zooming in the sky and clicked several photos. Social media was flooded with fascinating pictures of the comet from the Oort cloud. This comet was also initially expected to die down as it neared the sun. However, later, experts said that it will survive its trip to our star and put up a spectacular show over Earth.

Halloween comet no more? The headless icy visitor might be dying

A huge Burmese python was seen swallowing a deer whole in Florida's Everglades. The incident challenges the beliefs about the physical limits these invasive snakes have.

Live Science reported that the snake was a female and measured 14.8 feet long and weighed 52 kilogrammes.&nbsp;

The python was eating a white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) weighing 35 kg, almost 67 per cent of the snake's mass. To fit the deer into its mouth, the python has to stretch its mouth extremely wide. In doing so, it reached 93 per cent of its maximum gape (the width it can open its jaws), according to a study published Aug. 22 in the journal Reptiles &amp; Amphibians.

"It felt like we were literally catching the serial killer in the act and it was intense to observe [in] real time," study author Ian Bartoszek, a wildlife biologist and science coordinator at the conservation organization Conservancy of Southwest Florida, told Live Science.

A male python called Ronin, fitted with a tracking device, led the researchers to the female snake. Bartoszek says that each season Ronin tells them about female snakes in the region which are "humanely removed before they have a chance to lay eggs".

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Bartoszek said, "This was the most intense and impressive sight we have observed in 12 years of tracking pythons in southwestern Florida."

"It was truly primal and felt like a scene that had been playing out for millions of years wherever you have large snakes."

However, he rued the fact that "native wildlife in Florida have not evolved with this apex predator" and the images show the result of that.&nbsp;

Burmese Pythons have been known to eat deer and alligators. However, catching them in the act is not easy.&nbsp;

<h2>Burmese Pythons have destroyed local ecosystem</h2>

Burmese pythons were introduced to the Everglades around the mid to late 20th century. They are an invasive species and were first seen in 1979. They established themselves strongly by the 1990s and feasted on native species, Live Science reported.&nbsp;

They continued to grow in the absence of any natural predators. Experts estimate the Burmese Pythons are likely to number in hundreds of thousands in Florida. They have destroyed local ecosystems in the past decades and killed several mammal species.

According to the study, the maximum gape of a Burmese python was assumed to be around 8.6 inches (22 centimetres). Upon studying three of them, including the one caught eating a deer, researchers found that they had a maximum gape of 10.2 inches (26 cm).

A huge Burmese python was seen swallowing a deer whole in Florida's Everglades. The incident challenges the beliefs about the physical limits these invasive snakes have.

A huge Burmese python was seen swallowing a deer whole in Florida's Everglades. The incident challenges the beliefs about the physical limits these invasive snakes have. Live Science reported that the snake was a female and measured 14.8 feet long and weighed 52 kilogrammes. The python was eating a white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) weighing 35 kg, almost 67 per cent of the snake's mass. To fit the deer into its mouth, the python has to stretch its mouth extremely wide. In doing so, it reached 93 per cent of its maximum gape (the width it can open its jaws), according to a study published Aug. 22 in the journal Reptiles & Amphibians. "It felt like we were literally catching the serial killer in the act and it was intense to observe [in] real time," study author Ian Bartoszek, a wildlife biologist and science coordinator at the conservation organization Conservancy of Southwest Florida, told Live Science. A male python called Ronin, fitted with a tracking device, led the researchers to the female snake. Bartoszek says that each season Ronin tells them about female snakes in the region which are "humanely removed before they have a chance to lay eggs". Also Read: Four-foot snake throws up 2 other vermins, one comes alive an hour later Bartoszek said, "This was the most intense and impressive sight we have observed in 12 years of tracking pythons in southwestern Florida." "It was truly primal and felt like a scene that had been playing out for millions of years wherever you have large snakes." However, he rued the fact that "native wildlife in Florida have not evolved with this apex predator" and the images show the result of that. Burmese Pythons have been known to eat deer and alligators. However, catching them in the act is not easy. Burmese Pythons have destroyed local ecosystem Burmese pythons were introduced to the Everglades around the mid to late 20th century. They are an invasive species and were first seen in 1979. They established themselves strongly by the 1990s and feasted on native species, Live Science reported. They continued to grow in the absence of any natural predators. Experts estimate the Burmese Pythons are likely to number in hundreds of thousands in Florida. They have destroyed local ecosystems in the past decades and killed several mammal species. According to the study, the maximum gape of a Burmese python was assumed to be around 8.6 inches (22 centimetres). Upon studying three of them, including the one caught eating a deer, researchers found that they had a maximum gape of 10.2 inches (26 cm).

Burmese python swallows a whole deer shattering beliefs about its last limits

Four asteroids will make their closest approaches to Earth on Thursday (Oct 24) one after the other within a span of 12 hours. Two of these asteroids were discovered just this month, one of them only about a week back. Of the "potentially hazardous" space rocks, one is as tall as a skyscraper. Do they pose any threat to Earth?

The first asteroid to fly past the planet will be 2015 HM1, the smallest of the four space rocks. It measures around 100 feet across and will be at its nearest point to Earth at around 0:36 am ET, or 10:06 am IST. As per NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard, it will be 5.5 million kilometres from us.

The second asteroid is 2024 TP17 which is roughly 170-foot wide. It will make its closest approach at around 4:20 am ET, or 1:50 pm IST and will be at a distance of 4.7 million km from our planet.

The final two asteroids — 2002 NV16 and 2024 TR6 — will make their closest approaches within just four minutes of each other.

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The other two asteroids will zoom past Earth within just four minutes of each other. Space rock 2002 NV16 and 2024 TR6 will take back-to-back trips past our planet.&nbsp;

The 2002 NV16 asteroid is the largest of the four and measures 580 feet across. It will reach a minimum distance of 4.5 million km at around 11:47 a.m. ET, or 9:17 pm IST. The fourth asteroid, the 150-foot-wide 2024 TR6, will follow soon after. It will come within 5.6 million km of Earth at 11:51 am ET, or 9:21 pm IST.&nbsp;

Asteroids 2024 TR6 and 2024 TP17 were discovered on Oct 7 and Oct 12, respectively.

<h2>Two of the asteroids will return</h2>

Astronomers discover almost 2,000 near-Earth objects every year, most of them just as they are about to come close to the planet. Asteroids classified as "potentially hazardous" are those whose orbits bring them within 48 million km of Earth.&nbsp;

NASA regularly checks for asteroids that might pose a threat to Earth. Most of these objects aren't big enough or don't come close enough to cause damage. However, 2002 NV16 is quite massive and if it were on a trajectory to impact Earth, it could wipe out a large city besides affecting the entire planet.

Notably, 2024 TR6 will return on Aug 5, 2039, and fly past Earth at a much closer distance of 1.9 million km. Asteroids 2024 TP17 will also make a comeback on Oct 25, 2040, and make a close approach at a minimum distance of 2.1 million km. 
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Four asteroids will make their closest approaches to Earth on Thursday (Oct 24) one after the other within a span of 12 hours. Two of these asteroids were discovered just this month, one of them only about a week back.

Four asteroids will make their closest approaches to Earth on Thursday (Oct 24) one after the other within a span of 12 hours. Two of these asteroids were discovered just this month, one of them only about a week back. Of the "potentially hazardous" space rocks, one is as tall as a skyscraper. Do they pose any threat to Earth? The first asteroid to fly past the planet will be 2015 HM1, the smallest of the four space rocks. It measures around 100 feet across and will be at its nearest point to Earth at around 0:36 am ET, or 10:06 am IST. As per NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard, it will be 5.5 million kilometres from us. The second asteroid is 2024 TP17 which is roughly 170-foot wide. It will make its closest approach at around 4:20 am ET, or 1:50 pm IST and will be at a distance of 4.7 million km from our planet. The final two asteroids — 2002 NV16 and 2024 TR6 — will make their closest approaches within just four minutes of each other. Also Read: The 2,000-kilometre wide crater basin on the moon is way older The other two asteroids will zoom past Earth within just four minutes of each other. Space rock 2002 NV16 and 2024 TR6 will take back-to-back trips past our planet. The 2002 NV16 asteroid is the largest of the four and measures 580 feet across. It will reach a minimum distance of 4.5 million km at around 11:47 a.m. ET, or 9:17 pm IST. The fourth asteroid, the 150-foot-wide 2024 TR6, will follow soon after. It will come within 5.6 million km of Earth at 11:51 am ET, or 9:21 pm IST. Asteroids 2024 TR6 and 2024 TP17 were discovered on Oct 7 and Oct 12, respectively. Two of the asteroids will return Astronomers discover almost 2,000 near-Earth objects every year, most of them just as they are about to come close to the planet. Asteroids classified as "potentially hazardous" are those whose orbits bring them within 48 million km of Earth. NASA regularly checks for asteroids that might pose a threat to Earth. Most of these objects aren't big enough or don't come close enough to cause damage. However, 2002 NV16 is quite massive and if it were on a trajectory to impact Earth, it could wipe out a large city besides affecting the entire planet. Notably, 2024 TR6 will return on Aug 5, 2039, and fly past Earth at a much closer distance of 1.9 million km. Asteroids 2024 TP17 will also make a comeback on Oct 25, 2040, and make a close approach at a minimum distance of 2.1 million km.

Four asteroids to approach Earth in a span of 12 hours today. Two of them will return

The officials in Hong Kong announced that for the first time, they have found fossils of dinosaurs on a remote and uninhabited island in the city.

In a statement, the government said that the fossils belonged to a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period and were estimated to be 145 million to 66 million years old.&nbsp;

Scientists will carry out further studies to confirm the species of the dinosaur.

The rock was discovered on Port Island in the UNESCO Global Geopark in the north-eastern waters of the city and the fossils have been put on display at one of the shopping districts of Hong Kong.&nbsp;

In a statement, Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said, “The discovery is of great significance and provides new evidence for research on palaeoecology in Hong Kong.”

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According to the experts, the body of the dinosaur was probably buried using gravel and sand and had resurfaced after a large flood. It was again buried at the discovery site, the statement added.

<h2>Dinosaur's fossils to be put on a display</h2>

The fossil was discovered after the Antiquities and Monuments Office was alerted by the conservation department in March that some sedimentary rock appears to contain substances which look like vertebrate fossils. Earlier, only a dinosaur-era fish fossil was discovered in Hong Kong.&nbsp;

A palaeontologist with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Michael Pittman said that the fossil's discovery was an exciting moment for the city.

“Hong Kong is famous for being a built-up landscape, but half of it is a country park. In the countryside areas, most of what you see are dinosaur-era rocks, but it’s volcanic rocks – and they are bad places to find fossils because fossils just melt. But Port Island is one of the islands that has dinosaur-age rocks of the right type and right environment," he said.

“I’m hoping that looking at these fossils, we’ll see differences with ones from some of the famous sites in China like Sichuan and Yunnan. It could tell a really interesting story about the biogeography of the animals," Pittman added.

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The government added that mainland Chinese experts have been commissioned to conduct field investigations.

Meanwhile, officials have closed Port Island to the public from Wednesday (Oct 23) until further notice for further investigations and excavations.

The fossils will be placed on display from Friday (Oct 25) at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.&nbsp;

The government is further planning to open a temporary workshop for people to observe the preparation of fossil specimens by experts by the end of 2024.

(With inputs from agencies)

The officials in Hong Kong announced that for the first time, they have found fossils of dinosaurs on a remote and uninhabited island in the city. In a statement, the government said that the fossils belonged to a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period and were estimated to be 145 million to 66 million years old.

The officials in Hong Kong announced that for the first time, they have found fossils of dinosaurs on a remote and uninhabited island in the city. In a statement, the government said that the fossils belonged to a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period and were estimated to be 145 million to 66 million years old. Scientists will carry out further studies to confirm the species of the dinosaur. The rock was discovered on Port Island in the UNESCO Global Geopark in the north-eastern waters of the city and the fossils have been put on display at one of the shopping districts of Hong Kong. In a statement, Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said, “The discovery is of great significance and provides new evidence for research on palaeoecology in Hong Kong.” Also Read: New discovery suggests THIS mammal existed alongside dinosaurs According to the experts, the body of the dinosaur was probably buried using gravel and sand and had resurfaced after a large flood. It was again buried at the discovery site, the statement added. Dinosaur's fossils to be put on a display The fossil was discovered after the Antiquities and Monuments Office was alerted by the conservation department in March that some sedimentary rock appears to contain substances which look like vertebrate fossils. Earlier, only a dinosaur-era fish fossil was discovered in Hong Kong. A palaeontologist with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Michael Pittman said that the fossil's discovery was an exciting moment for the city. “Hong Kong is famous for being a built-up landscape, but half of it is a country park. In the countryside areas, most of what you see are dinosaur-era rocks, but it’s volcanic rocks – and they are bad places to find fossils because fossils just melt. But Port Island is one of the islands that has dinosaur-age rocks of the right type and right environment," he said. “I’m hoping that looking at these fossils, we’ll see differences with ones from some of the famous sites in China like Sichuan and Yunnan. It could tell a really interesting story about the biogeography of the animals," Pittman added. Also Read: 80 million-year-old 'fully intact' smallest dinosaur eggs unearthed in China. Scientists suggest... The government added that mainland Chinese experts have been commissioned to conduct field investigations. Meanwhile, officials have closed Port Island to the public from Wednesday (Oct 23) until further notice for further investigations and excavations. The fossils will be placed on display from Friday (Oct 25) at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. The government is further planning to open a temporary workshop for people to observe the preparation of fossil specimens by experts by the end of 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

First-ever dinosaur fossil unearthed in Hong Kong: Report

A new fossil mammal, nearly the size of a muskrat, was found by a team of palaeontologists when they were scurrying through swamps during the Age of Dinosaurs.

The researchers, headed by the University of Colorado Boulder's Jaelyn Eberle, published the findings in the journal&nbsp;PLOS ONE on October 23.&nbsp;

The discovery was identified from a piece of jawbone and three&nbsp;molar teeth by Eberle and her colleagues and was named Heleocola piceanus.&nbsp;

According to the researchers, the animal existed in Colorado roughly 70 to 75 million years ago and in those times, large portions of the American West were covered by a vast inland sea.&nbsp;

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"Colorado is a great place to find fossils, but mammals from this time period tend to be pretty rare," said Eberle, who is the curator of fossil vertebrates at the CU Museum of Natural History and professor in the Department of Geological Sciences.&nbsp;

"So it's really neat to see this slice of time preserved in Colorado," he added.&nbsp;

<h2>New fossil&nbsp;comparatively large for mammals: Researchers</h2>

In comparison to larger dinosaurs like the horned ancestors of Triceratops or tyrannosaurs, the new fossil found in Colorado was tiny and insignificant. Eberle said that it was comparatively large for mammals at the time.&nbsp;

Eberle further expressed her happiness that the town of Rangely, which was near Dinosaur National Monument, is getting its due.

"It's a small town, but, in my experience as a palaeontologist, a lot of cool things come out of rural environments. It's nice to see western Colorado have an exciting discovery," Eberle said.&nbsp;

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For nearly 15 years, palaeontologists and co-authors of the new study John Foster and ReBecca Hunt-Foster have been visiting this part of the state to dig up fossils every summer.&nbsp;

"The region might have looked kind of like Louisiana," explained ReBecca Hunt-Foster, who is a palaeontologist at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and western Colorado. "We see a lot of animals that were living in the water quite happily like sharks, rays and guitarfish," he added.&nbsp;

John Foster recalled that he first saw a bit of mammal jaw hidden beneath a slab of sandstone which he had found from the site in 2016. The measurement of the fossil was about an inch long.

"I said, 'Holy cow, that's huge,'" stated Foster, who is a scientist at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum in Vernal, Utah.

(With inputs from agencies)

A new fossil mammal, nearly the size of a muskrat, was found by a team of palaeontologists when they were scurrying through swamps during the Age of Dinosaurs. The researchers, headed by the University of Colorado Boulder's Jaelyn Eberle, published the findings in the journal PLOS ONE on October 23.

A new fossil mammal, nearly the size of a muskrat, was found by a team of palaeontologists when they were scurrying through swamps during the Age of Dinosaurs. The researchers, headed by the University of Colorado Boulder's Jaelyn Eberle, published the findings in the journal PLOS ONE on October 23. The discovery was identified from a piece of jawbone and three molar teeth by Eberle and her colleagues and was named Heleocola piceanus. According to the researchers, the animal existed in Colorado roughly 70 to 75 million years ago and in those times, large portions of the American West were covered by a vast inland sea. Also Read: 80 million-year-old 'fully intact' smallest dinosaur eggs unearthed in China. Scientists suggest... "Colorado is a great place to find fossils, but mammals from this time period tend to be pretty rare," said Eberle, who is the curator of fossil vertebrates at the CU Museum of Natural History and professor in the Department of Geological Sciences. "So it's really neat to see this slice of time preserved in Colorado," he added. New fossil comparatively large for mammals: Researchers In comparison to larger dinosaurs like the horned ancestors of Triceratops or tyrannosaurs, the new fossil found in Colorado was tiny and insignificant. Eberle said that it was comparatively large for mammals at the time. Eberle further expressed her happiness that the town of Rangely, which was near Dinosaur National Monument, is getting its due. "It's a small town, but, in my experience as a palaeontologist, a lot of cool things come out of rural environments. It's nice to see western Colorado have an exciting discovery," Eberle said. Also Read: Tasmanian tiger that went extinct may come back soon, thanks to a head in a bucket of ethanol For nearly 15 years, palaeontologists and co-authors of the new study John Foster and ReBecca Hunt-Foster have been visiting this part of the state to dig up fossils every summer. "The region might have looked kind of like Louisiana," explained ReBecca Hunt-Foster, who is a palaeontologist at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and western Colorado. "We see a lot of animals that were living in the water quite happily like sharks, rays and guitarfish," he added. John Foster recalled that he first saw a bit of mammal jaw hidden beneath a slab of sandstone which he had found from the site in 2016. The measurement of the fossil was about an inch long. "I said, 'Holy cow, that's huge,'" stated Foster, who is a scientist at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum in Vernal, Utah. (With inputs from agencies)

New discovery suggests THIS mammal existed alongside dinosaurs

Multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson, who is famous for his age-reversing experiments, recently revealed that he had the problem of baldness and was able to reverse it with luscious locks in less than a year.

Johnson, 47, said that he was supposed to be “genetically bald” by now, however, after he went through nutritional, topical and even light treatments, the millionaire now has a lot of hair on his head with 70 per cent lesser greys.

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Johnson took to X to share his impressive results and said that men can keep their hair “well into your 40s and beyond” if they take the right steps.

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However, Johnson asked those who were trying to prevent hair loss if they should take action before it gets started. “Many lose up to 50 per cent of their hair before they even realise it,” he said.

<h2>Here's how the millionaire reversed his hair loss</h2>

Johnson said that to reverse his hair loss, he started taking the right vitamins since protein and Omega-3 fatty acids have many benefits.

Johnson said that another treatment which helped him deal with baldness was topicals, which he personalised to his genetics.

The Millionaire's formula contains various ingredients like melatonin, caffeine and Vitamin D3.

Johnson, who is from Utah, also went through red light therapy and wore a hat throughout the day.

The biohacker's final treatment for reversing his hair loss was a topical hair loss drug - oral minoxidil.

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However, he emphasised that it is safe to take this drug only at low doses because its high intake can lead to unpleasant side effects, which include headaches and excessive hair growth.

The millionaire spoke about the hair loss reversal days after he said that he went through a “total plasma” exchange so as to remove toxins from his body.

Johnson said that the plasma was entirely removed from his body and it was replaced with natural protein-based substance albumin which helps in the growth and repair of tissue.

“The operator, who’s been doing TPE for nine years, said my plasma is the cleanest he’s ever seen. By far. He couldn’t get over it,” the multi-millionaire said.

In 2013, Johnson sold his company Braintree Venmo to PayPal for $800 million.&nbsp;

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Multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson, who is famous for his age-reversing experiments, recently revealed that he had the problem of baldness and was able to reverse it with luscious locks in less than a year.

Multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson, who is famous for his age-reversing experiments, recently revealed that he had the problem of baldness and was able to reverse it with luscious locks in less than a year. Johnson, 47, said that he was supposed to be “genetically bald” by now, however, after he went through nutritional, topical and even light treatments, the millionaire now has a lot of hair on his head with 70 per cent lesser greys. Also Read: THIS millionaire removed all the 'liquid gold' plasma from his body to reverse his ageing Johnson took to X to share his impressive results and said that men can keep their hair “well into your 40s and beyond” if they take the right steps. Genetically, I should be bald. I started to lose my hair and go gray in my late 20s. Now, at 47, I’ve got a full head of hair and ~70% of my gray is gone. Here how I did it.. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/VLuCVwTeMM — Bryan Johnson /dd (@bryan_johnson) October 22, 2024 × However, Johnson asked those who were trying to prevent hair loss if they should take action before it gets started. “Many lose up to 50 per cent of their hair before they even realise it,” he said. Here's how the millionaire reversed his hair loss Johnson said that to reverse his hair loss, he started taking the right vitamins since protein and Omega-3 fatty acids have many benefits. Johnson said that another treatment which helped him deal with baldness was topicals, which he personalised to his genetics. The Millionaire's formula contains various ingredients like melatonin, caffeine and Vitamin D3. Johnson, who is from Utah, also went through red light therapy and wore a hat throughout the day. The biohacker's final treatment for reversing his hair loss was a topical hair loss drug - oral minoxidil. Also Read: Biohacker couple follows systematic lifestyle to live 'healthily until the age of 150' However, he emphasised that it is safe to take this drug only at low doses because its high intake can lead to unpleasant side effects, which include headaches and excessive hair growth. The millionaire spoke about the hair loss reversal days after he said that he went through a “total plasma” exchange so as to remove toxins from his body. Johnson said that the plasma was entirely removed from his body and it was replaced with natural protein-based substance albumin which helps in the growth and repair of tissue. “The operator, who’s been doing TPE for nine years, said my plasma is the cleanest he’s ever seen. By far. He couldn’t get over it,” the multi-millionaire said. In 2013, Johnson sold his company Braintree Venmo to PayPal for $800 million. (With inputs from agencies)

Millionaire Bryan Johnson claims to ‘reverse his hair loss and greying by 70 per cent’

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