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The archaeologists in Scotland have stumbled upon evidence related to the death of the legendary wizard Merlin, who was the adviser of King Arthur. The wizard is believed to have died in Drumelzier between the 6th and 7th centuries.&nbsp;

According to the tale, Merlin was King Arthur's loyal adviser in the Dark Ages before he was imprisoned, killed and then buried along the river Tweed.

The story is part of Vita Merlini Sylvestris, the Life of Merlin of the Forest, which is a medieval manuscript of his life and is currently with the British Library.

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In a new geological survey carried out near the site of Tinnis Castle, the experts discovered a grave-like pit.

<h2>Here's what archaeologists found near Tinnis Castle</h2>

In the excavations, archaeologists found signs of inhabitation in the place during the period when Merlin was believed to be alive.

“The Drumelzier legend contains pre-Christian customs, ancient Cumbric names and was associated with local sites where archaeology now shows could credibly have given rise to the story,”&nbsp;lead researcher Ronan Toolis said while speaking to the National.

According to Toolis, who is GUARD Archaeology's CEO in Glasgow, such a grave structure in the region would have been “quite rare” for the period in which it may have existed.

“It seems to be a remarkable coincidence that the one hillfort associated with this local legend dates to exactly the same time as the story is set,” he said.

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The study's results were published in Archeology Reports Online.

“The new archaeological evidence does not prove that the local story was true but instead demonstrates that the legend likely originated in Drumelzier itself, rather than being brought here by a wandering medieval storyteller who roped in various random sites in the vicinity,” said Toolis.&nbsp;

“Perhaps it originated as a folk memory, to be embellished over the centuries before it spread far and wide and changed out of almost all recognition," he explained.

The discovery helps “[to paint] a much darker picture” of the wise and revered Arthurian figure," said Toolist. “That of a rather pitiful fellow prone to uttering nonsensical riddles and bewildering prophecies, and kept prisoner by an obscure petty tyrant of a forgotten kingdom, before dying a gruesome death, the victim of royal intrigue," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The archaeologists in Scotland have stumbled upon evidence related to the death of the legendary wizard Merlin, who was the adviser of King Arthur. The wizard is believed to have died in Drumelzier between the 6th and 7th centuries.

The archaeologists in Scotland have stumbled upon evidence related to the death of the legendary wizard Merlin, who was the adviser of King Arthur. The wizard is believed to have died in Drumelzier between the 6th and 7th centuries. According to the tale, Merlin was King Arthur's loyal adviser in the Dark Ages before he was imprisoned, killed and then buried along the river Tweed. The story is part of Vita Merlini Sylvestris, the Life of Merlin of the Forest, which is a medieval manuscript of his life and is currently with the British Library. Also Read: 26,000-year-old human, animal footprints unearthed in Spain. It once was a settlement of... In a new geological survey carried out near the site of Tinnis Castle, the experts discovered a grave-like pit. Here's what archaeologists found near Tinnis Castle In the excavations, archaeologists found signs of inhabitation in the place during the period when Merlin was believed to be alive. “The Drumelzier legend contains pre-Christian customs, ancient Cumbric names and was associated with local sites where archaeology now shows could credibly have given rise to the story,” lead researcher Ronan Toolis said while speaking to the National. According to Toolis, who is GUARD Archaeology's CEO in Glasgow, such a grave structure in the region would have been “quite rare” for the period in which it may have existed. “It seems to be a remarkable coincidence that the one hillfort associated with this local legend dates to exactly the same time as the story is set,” he said. Watch: The King of Swaziland is marrying for the 16th time, his father had 125 wives The study's results were published in Archeology Reports Online. “The new archaeological evidence does not prove that the local story was true but instead demonstrates that the legend likely originated in Drumelzier itself, rather than being brought here by a wandering medieval storyteller who roped in various random sites in the vicinity,” said Toolis. “Perhaps it originated as a folk memory, to be embellished over the centuries before it spread far and wide and changed out of almost all recognition," he explained. The discovery helps “[to paint] a much darker picture” of the wise and revered Arthurian figure," said Toolist. “That of a rather pitiful fellow prone to uttering nonsensical riddles and bewildering prophecies, and kept prisoner by an obscure petty tyrant of a forgotten kingdom, before dying a gruesome death, the victim of royal intrigue," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

King Arthur’s wizard adviser Merlin may have existed beyond tales, hints new evidence of his grave

The oldest water present on Earth, which dates back more than 2.6 billion years, was found flowing deep down in a mine in Canada by a team of geologists in 2016.

It was said to be the oldest water present on Earth. However, it was stumbled upon by some scientists in 2013 and among them, one member also had the guts to taste it.

For anyone tasting such water is not a suitable act and one would refrain from doing this. However, for scientists testing what they are working on is a standard act.

“If you’re a geologist who works with rocks, you’ve probably&nbsp;licked a lot of rocks,” said Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar, who headed the team, while speaking to CNN.

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Also, not a very rigorous method, but tasting the water can help determine how old it is: the saltier the taste, the older it should be.

But it was definitely not safe enough to drink this water, said Lollar adding that it was also “scientifically too valuable to waste like that”. But she did dip her finger and placed it on her tongue to taste the water.

So, what was the taste of this forbidden water? “Very salty and bitter – much saltier than seawater,” as per Sherwood Lollar.&nbsp;

<h2>What else is known about the oldest water on Earth?</h2>

Apart from the lack of deliciousness in the water, a lot of other things were also found out about the liquid from its analysis.

“By looking at the sulphate in the water, we were able to see a fingerprint that’s indicative of the presence of life,” said Sherwood Lollar, while speaking to BBC News&nbsp;in 2016.&nbsp;

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“And we were able to indicate that the signal we are seeing in the fluids has to have been produced by microbiology - and most importantly has to have been produced over a very long time scale," she added.

“The microbes that produced this signature couldn’t have done it overnight," the geologist said.&nbsp;

“This has to be an indication that organisms have been present in these fluids on a geological timescale,” she further stated.

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The oldest water present on Earth, which dates back more than 2.6 billion years, was found flowing deep down in a mine in Canada by a team of geologists in 2016.

The oldest water present on Earth, which dates back more than 2.6 billion years, was found flowing deep down in a mine in Canada by a team of geologists in 2016. It was said to be the oldest water present on Earth. However, it was stumbled upon by some scientists in 2013 and among them, one member also had the guts to taste it. For anyone tasting such water is not a suitable act and one would refrain from doing this. However, for scientists testing what they are working on is a standard act. “If you’re a geologist who works with rocks, you’ve probably licked a lot of rocks,” said Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar, who headed the team, while speaking to CNN. Also Read: Mars once had water but now it's barren. Here's what led to its mysterious disappearance Also, not a very rigorous method, but tasting the water can help determine how old it is: the saltier the taste, the older it should be. But it was definitely not safe enough to drink this water, said Lollar adding that it was also “scientifically too valuable to waste like that”. But she did dip her finger and placed it on her tongue to taste the water. So, what was the taste of this forbidden water? “Very salty and bitter – much saltier than seawater,” as per Sherwood Lollar. What else is known about the oldest water on Earth? Apart from the lack of deliciousness in the water, a lot of other things were also found out about the liquid from its analysis. “By looking at the sulphate in the water, we were able to see a fingerprint that’s indicative of the presence of life,” said Sherwood Lollar, while speaking to BBC News in 2016. Watch: Is there life on mars? Scientists find 'oceans' of water miles beneath surface “And we were able to indicate that the signal we are seeing in the fluids has to have been produced by microbiology - and most importantly has to have been produced over a very long time scale," she added. “The microbes that produced this signature couldn’t have done it overnight," the geologist said. “This has to be an indication that organisms have been present in these fluids on a geological timescale,” she further stated. (With inputs from agencies)

This Canadian mine has the oldest water on Earth. Here's how it tastes...

The archaeologists stumbled upon the 26,000-year-old footprints of humans and animals after it was unearthed by the construction workers at the site which once was a unique settlement in the Ice Age.

The discovery was made during the construction of a housing development project in Madrid as the workers found footprints and stone artefacts dating back 26,000 years.&nbsp;

After this, the site was declared a BIC Asset of Cultural Interest and construction of the building was stopped to preserve history.

The archaeologists then began excavating the site in search of more relics. A team of 30 people, which included geologists, technicians, palaeontologists, and restorers, gathered and started working on the site.

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Speaking to The Olive Press, project researcher Juan Sanguinos said that the archaeologists have been planning to ask the Madrid City Council to leave the place as an archaeological reserve for future investigation.

<h2>A site where rivers merged? Here's what excavations hint at..</h2>

The ancient footprints were discovered by construction workers in the Mendez Alvaro district of Madrid which led to the excavation of the site.&nbsp;

In the excavation, one thing was clear that rhinoceros and herbivores had walked on this site 26,000 years ago.&nbsp;

After investigation, 26,000-year-old stone relics were also discovered by the archaeologists after which the site was identified as a Pleistocene settlement, which means from the Ice Age.

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Upon survey of 2,000 square meters of area, it was also discovered that several rivers had merged in the paleosurface. Hence, animals and humans came to drink water here because of which their footprints were present here.

Excavation head Pilar Oñate, while speaking to&nbsp;The Olive Press, said that this site was not just a drinking well but also a “unique settlement.”

“Something like this was not known about in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, but previously only on the Cantabrian coast and generally in cave areas and shelters, rather than being in the open air," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

The archaeologists stumbled upon the 26,000-year-old footprints of humans and animals after it was unearthed by the construction workers at the site which once was a unique settlement in the Ice Age.

The archaeologists stumbled upon the 26,000-year-old footprints of humans and animals after it was unearthed by the construction workers at the site which once was a unique settlement in the Ice Age. The discovery was made during the construction of a housing development project in Madrid as the workers found footprints and stone artefacts dating back 26,000 years. After this, the site was declared a BIC Asset of Cultural Interest and construction of the building was stopped to preserve history. The archaeologists then began excavating the site in search of more relics. A team of 30 people, which included geologists, technicians, palaeontologists, and restorers, gathered and started working on the site. Also Read: Stone Age man applied geology, physics, geometry to build Spanish burial mound Speaking to The Olive Press, project researcher Juan Sanguinos said that the archaeologists have been planning to ask the Madrid City Council to leave the place as an archaeological reserve for future investigation. A site where rivers merged? Here's what excavations hint at.. The ancient footprints were discovered by construction workers in the Mendez Alvaro district of Madrid which led to the excavation of the site. In the excavation, one thing was clear that rhinoceros and herbivores had walked on this site 26,000 years ago. After investigation, 26,000-year-old stone relics were also discovered by the archaeologists after which the site was identified as a Pleistocene settlement, which means from the Ice Age. Watch: Somerset house fire: Ancient artworks safe despite the fire Upon survey of 2,000 square meters of area, it was also discovered that several rivers had merged in the paleosurface. Hence, animals and humans came to drink water here because of which their footprints were present here. Excavation head Pilar Oñate, while speaking to The Olive Press, said that this site was not just a drinking well but also a “unique settlement.” “Something like this was not known about in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, but previously only on the Cantabrian coast and generally in cave areas and shelters, rather than being in the open air," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

26,000-year-old human, animal footprints unearthed in Spain. It once was a settlement of...

UFO Spotted in US: The eerily close snaps and videos of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) were captured by a man in Montana and shared on Reddit.

The images were shared on the post on Reddit and the videos were added as Google Drive in the comment section.&nbsp;

The man recorded the footage between 10:10 and 10:15 pm local time on Friday (Sep&nbsp;6) and in the video, a blinking particle was seen flying across the night sky.&nbsp;

The rotating glittery object, which was spinning in space, was spotted flying over tiny Choteau. &nbsp;

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According to the post, the man and his wife earlier mistook it as a meteor.

"On Friday night my wife and I were sitting on the deck out back looking at the stars - we do this every night," said the poster, who had the username PoneThePoon.

"Just after 10 pm my wife said "is that a shooting star??", which I found odd, because if it was I wouldn't have time to look at it. The tree near me was blocking the direction she was staring so I got up and looked, and my jaw dropped," he said.

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"I said 'Holy s**t. Holy s**t!!' and we both jumped off of the deck and got into the yard for a better view," the man wrote.

In three separate videos, a glittering disc appeared to be rotating in mid-air. He said that the sight of the UFO left his spouse in tears.

"The craft seemed huge, miles away. You can only see the orange/red light in the video. We observed it for 2-3 minutes as it continued flying away, and then it was just gone. No noise, it was just gone," he added.

<h2>Here's how people reacted to the video</h2>

"Really cool footage. Good explanation too,' wrote a user on Reddit.

Watch:&nbsp;Pentagon UFO Expert Claims U.S. Govt Has 'Alien Tech, Bodies'

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"Kudos. Now don't let them disappear into the abyss.&nbsp;Good footage has a way of inexplicably going missing," said another person.

"Download it, keep copies,' another chimed in, as the post received more than 3,200 upvotes in less than a day," said a third user.

"This could have been the best UFO video ever if the sky was just a little bit lighter,' added a third top commenter. 'Frustrating, but definitely interesting," the fourth user said.

"You should download the app Phenom and post this there!" said another person. "It can't be taken down by anyone online or banned... This is great footage," another user wrote.

(With inputs from agencies)

UFO Spotted in US: The eerily close snaps and videos of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) were captured by a man in Montana and shared on Reddit. The images were shared on the post on Reddit and the videos were added as Google Drive in the comment section.

UFO Spotted in US: The eerily close snaps and videos of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) were captured by a man in Montana and shared on Reddit. The images were shared on the post on Reddit and the videos were added as Google Drive in the comment section. The man recorded the footage between 10:10 and 10:15 pm local time on Friday (Sep 6) and in the video, a blinking particle was seen flying across the night sky. The rotating glittery object, which was spinning in space, was spotted flying over tiny Choteau. Also Read: Mysterious balloon spotted flying over Denver, residents say it is 'definitely an alien' According to the post, the man and his wife earlier mistook it as a meteor. "On Friday night my wife and I were sitting on the deck out back looking at the stars - we do this every night," said the poster, who had the username PoneThePoon. "Just after 10 pm my wife said "is that a shooting star??", which I found odd, because if it was I wouldn't have time to look at it. The tree near me was blocking the direction she was staring so I got up and looked, and my jaw dropped," he said. We saw a UFO on Friday night for about 2-3 minutes, photos, videos, and wife cried after byu/PONETHEPOON inUFOs × "I said 'Holy s**t. Holy s**t!!' and we both jumped off of the deck and got into the yard for a better view," the man wrote. In three separate videos, a glittering disc appeared to be rotating in mid-air. He said that the sight of the UFO left his spouse in tears. "The craft seemed huge, miles away. You can only see the orange/red light in the video. We observed it for 2-3 minutes as it continued flying away, and then it was just gone. No noise, it was just gone," he added. Here's how people reacted to the video "Really cool footage. Good explanation too,' wrote a user on Reddit. Watch: Pentagon UFO Expert Claims U.S. Govt Has 'Alien Tech, Bodies' "Kudos. Now don't let them disappear into the abyss. Good footage has a way of inexplicably going missing," said another person. "Download it, keep copies,' another chimed in, as the post received more than 3,200 upvotes in less than a day," said a third user. "This could have been the best UFO video ever if the sky was just a little bit lighter,' added a third top commenter. 'Frustrating, but definitely interesting," the fourth user said. "You should download the app Phenom and post this there!" said another person. "It can't be taken down by anyone online or banned... This is great footage," another user wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

UFO Spotted: Man captures shockingly 'close' glimpse of rotating UFO in Montana. Watch!

New research has made a remarkable discovery that can significantly change the quality of healthcare for children. Medical clowns can help children recover quicker and reduce their hospital stays.

Medical clowns are trained professionals who use humour and playfulness to entertain children who are undergoing a treatment at hospital. The new research has found evidence that suggests that they can reduce the time children stay in the hospital and the duration of antibiotic treatment for pneumonia.

The study conducted on 51 children revealed that those who were visited by medical clowns left the hospital a day earlier than those who weren't.

“They have been shown to reduce pain and alleviate stress and anxiety in children and their families during medical treatment, and have been gradually integrated into many aspects of hospital care," said Dr Karin Yaacoby-Bianu, a researcher at the Carmel Medical Centre and Israel Institute of Technology, Israel. “But their impact on children being treated for pneumonia has not been investigated.”

“Community-acquired pneumonia is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation in children, globally,” said Yaacoby-Bianu.

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<h2>Laughter can have healing effects</h2>

The research was presented at the 2024 European Respiratory Society Congress. They divided 51 children aged between 2 and 18 into two groups, who were hospitalised for pneumonia.&nbsp;

During their stay, one of the groups included four 15-minute visits from a medical clown from the Dream Doctors Project. The clowns did various activities like singing, music, and guided meditation.&nbsp;

It was found that the group visited by clowns remained in the hospital for 43.5 hours and needed 2 days of IV antibiotic treatment, on average. The second group who were not visited by the clown stayed for 70 hours on average and needed 3 days of IV antibiotics. Other parameters like heart rate and inflammation were also lower in the group visited by clowns.

“While the practice of medical clowning is not a standardised interaction, we believe that it helps to alleviate stress and anxiety, improves psychological adjustment to the hospital environment and allows patients to better participate in treatment plans like adherence to oral antibiotics and fluids,” explains Yaacoby-Bianu.

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“Laughter and humour may also have direct physiological benefits by lowering respiratory and heart rates, reducing air trapping, modulating hormones, and enhancing the immune function.”

<h2>Medical clowns may ease the stress</h2>

Dr Stefan Unger, a paediatrician at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh, UK, says that adding medical clowns to the care team "may reduce physical and emotional stress on children and their families."

“It may also reduce costs and lift some of the burden on healthcare systems.”

The researchers are now examining whether medical clowns have similar effects on other diseases.

(With inputs from agencies)

New research has made a remarkable discovery that can significantly change the quality of healthcare for children. Medical clowns can help children recover quicker and reduce their hospital stays.

New research has made a remarkable discovery that can significantly change the quality of healthcare for children. Medical clowns can help children recover quicker and reduce their hospital stays. Medical clowns are trained professionals who use humour and playfulness to entertain children who are undergoing a treatment at hospital. The new research has found evidence that suggests that they can reduce the time children stay in the hospital and the duration of antibiotic treatment for pneumonia. The study conducted on 51 children revealed that those who were visited by medical clowns left the hospital a day earlier than those who weren't. “They have been shown to reduce pain and alleviate stress and anxiety in children and their families during medical treatment, and have been gradually integrated into many aspects of hospital care," said Dr Karin Yaacoby-Bianu, a researcher at the Carmel Medical Centre and Israel Institute of Technology, Israel. “But their impact on children being treated for pneumonia has not been investigated.” “Community-acquired pneumonia is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation in children, globally,” said Yaacoby-Bianu. Also read | Pandemic scare! 125 viruses found lurking in China's fur farms; several new and high risk Laughter can have healing effects The research was presented at the 2024 European Respiratory Society Congress. They divided 51 children aged between 2 and 18 into two groups, who were hospitalised for pneumonia. During their stay, one of the groups included four 15-minute visits from a medical clown from the Dream Doctors Project. The clowns did various activities like singing, music, and guided meditation. It was found that the group visited by clowns remained in the hospital for 43.5 hours and needed 2 days of IV antibiotic treatment, on average. The second group who were not visited by the clown stayed for 70 hours on average and needed 3 days of IV antibiotics. Other parameters like heart rate and inflammation were also lower in the group visited by clowns. “While the practice of medical clowning is not a standardised interaction, we believe that it helps to alleviate stress and anxiety, improves psychological adjustment to the hospital environment and allows patients to better participate in treatment plans like adherence to oral antibiotics and fluids,” explains Yaacoby-Bianu. Also read | New Medical Research: A common food dye used to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent “Laughter and humour may also have direct physiological benefits by lowering respiratory and heart rates, reducing air trapping, modulating hormones, and enhancing the immune function.” Medical clowns may ease the stress Dr Stefan Unger, a paediatrician at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh, UK, says that adding medical clowns to the care team "may reduce physical and emotional stress on children and their families." “It may also reduce costs and lift some of the burden on healthcare systems.” The researchers are now examining whether medical clowns have similar effects on other diseases. (With inputs from agencies)

Medical clowns can help reduce hospital stay for children: Study

The wildlife of Australia became richer with the addition of 750 new species which will be added to the official list of species found in the country in 2023.

Among the species added were a laughing frog, an orb spider named Venom from Tom Hardy’s Marvel character and a marine worm whose name is inspired by the legendary Sir David Attenborough.

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These species have now been officially added to the rich and unique biological tapestry of Australia.

<h2>All about laughing frog and other new entrants</h2>

Among the species added to Australia's biological tapestry, the laughing frog was a standout addition.&nbsp;

The laughing tree frog, known as Litoria ridibunda, does not croak like other typical frogs but emits a sound that is similar to laughter.

Its unique vocalisation has been a fascinating subject for researchers.&nbsp;

Another species added to the list was Marphysa davidattenboroughi, which is an intertidal marine worm and has been named in honour of Sir David Attenborough.

Such species highlight how diverse is the biological tapestry of Australia and that it is home to surprising forms of life.

The National Species List, which is a taxonomic database, is a formal record of the native plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms of the country.

Watch:&nbsp;Axolotls: Immortal, yet going extinct

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“Many people might be shocked to hear that 70% of our native species remain unnamed and hidden to science,” said Tanya Plibersek, Australia’s Minister for the Environment and Water, while speaking to&nbsp;The Guardian.

Australia has more than 150,000 native species, and significant efforts are being made by the taxonomists in cataloging them.&nbsp;

Professor of wildlife ecology and conservation science at Deakin University, Euan Ritchie, emphasised how important it is to continue the research of species.&nbsp;

“It’s vital we continue to support surveys and taxonomic research across this vast continent, as without doubt, many more species remain to be formally described by science," Ritchie said.

“The more scientists look, the more they realize that most invertebrate species are yet to be formally described by taxonomists,”&nbsp;the professor was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

(With inputs from agencies)

The wildlife of Australia became richer with the addition of 750 new species which will be added to the official list of species found in the country in 2023. Among the species added were a laughing frog, an orb spider named Venom from Tom Hardy’s Marvel character and a marine worm whose name is inspired by the legendary Sir David Attenborough.

The wildlife of Australia became richer with the addition of 750 new species which will be added to the official list of species found in the country in 2023. Among the species added were a laughing frog, an orb spider named Venom from Tom Hardy’s Marvel character and a marine worm whose name is inspired by the legendary Sir David Attenborough. Also Read: Worms that live in eyes and are transmitted by flies can reach humans, experts fear These species have now been officially added to the rich and unique biological tapestry of Australia. All about laughing frog and other new entrants Among the species added to Australia's biological tapestry, the laughing frog was a standout addition. The laughing tree frog, known as Litoria ridibunda, does not croak like other typical frogs but emits a sound that is similar to laughter. Its unique vocalisation has been a fascinating subject for researchers. Another species added to the list was Marphysa davidattenboroughi, which is an intertidal marine worm and has been named in honour of Sir David Attenborough. Such species highlight how diverse is the biological tapestry of Australia and that it is home to surprising forms of life. The National Species List, which is a taxonomic database, is a formal record of the native plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms of the country. Watch: Axolotls: Immortal, yet going extinct “Many people might be shocked to hear that 70% of our native species remain unnamed and hidden to science,” said Tanya Plibersek, Australia’s Minister for the Environment and Water, while speaking to The Guardian. Australia has more than 150,000 native species, and significant efforts are being made by the taxonomists in cataloging them. Professor of wildlife ecology and conservation science at Deakin University, Euan Ritchie, emphasised how important it is to continue the research of species. “It’s vital we continue to support surveys and taxonomic research across this vast continent, as without doubt, many more species remain to be formally described by science," Ritchie said. “The more scientists look, the more they realize that most invertebrate species are yet to be formally described by taxonomists,” the professor was quoted as saying by The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

Laughing frog gets added to Australia's fauna. Here's what it is...

In a shocking discovery, a Canadian man spotted a mysterious hole on the surface of the Earth while looking through Google Maps. Upon investigation of the never-known pit, it was found to be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.

<h2>Here's how the stunning discovery of the crater was made</h2>

Canadian man Joel Lapointe was checking the locations close to Quebec's Côte-Nord region on Google Maps as he was planning to go on a camping trip.

However, his research of the place on Google Maps soon took a sharp turn when he discovered that there was a 'suspicious pit.'

Through the Google Maps application, the man was able to understand that this pit was fifteen kilometres in diameter.&nbsp;

However, the way the pit was curved appeared unnatural to the man.

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Lapointe then saw a ring of mountains which was around eight kilometres in diameter and was surrounding the nearby Marsal Lake.&nbsp;

He gave his findings to expert researcher and French geophysicist Pierre Rochette who then found out that the pit is likely to be the site where an ancient meteor may have crashed.&nbsp;

"Looking at the topography, it's very suggestive of impact," said Rochette, while speaking to the&nbsp;CBC.&nbsp;

<h2>What's inside this mysterious crater on Earth?</h2>

The geophysicist tested the material samples found in the pit and discovered that zircon - the mineral which preserves microscopic damages caused by the impact of the meteor - was present.

Even though the evidence hinted that the crater was created by an ancient space rock, the experts have suggested that it is better to wait for the results of all the tests before reaching a final verdict.

Talking to CBC, Rochette said that if the pit is actually the meteor's crash site, then this discovery would be "major".

Watch:&nbsp;Is the giant gravity hole in the Indian Ocean remnants of an ancient ocean?

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The findings left the Canadian man because he had never thought that the mysterious hole spotted on Google Maps could be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.

Western University Earth Sciences professor Gary Osinksi said that the pit is a "strong contender" for being a crash site of a meteorite.

"It's quite easy with Google Earth these days to go on and find structures that a circular or semi-circular in origin. But nine times out of 10 they're not [craters}," Osinksi said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a shocking discovery, a Canadian man spotted a mysterious hole on the surface of the Earth while looking through Google Maps. Upon investigation of the never-known pit, it was found to be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.

In a shocking discovery, a Canadian man spotted a mysterious hole on the surface of the Earth while looking through Google Maps. Upon investigation of the never-known pit, it was found to be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor. Here's how the stunning discovery of the crater was made Canadian man Joel Lapointe was checking the locations close to Quebec's Côte-Nord region on Google Maps as he was planning to go on a camping trip. However, his research of the place on Google Maps soon took a sharp turn when he discovered that there was a 'suspicious pit.' Through the Google Maps application, the man was able to understand that this pit was fifteen kilometres in diameter. However, the way the pit was curved appeared unnatural to the man. Also Read: Earth's mantle is hosting strange 'black holes' with mysterious waves. Here's what they are Lapointe then saw a ring of mountains which was around eight kilometres in diameter and was surrounding the nearby Marsal Lake. He gave his findings to expert researcher and French geophysicist Pierre Rochette who then found out that the pit is likely to be the site where an ancient meteor may have crashed. "Looking at the topography, it's very suggestive of impact," said Rochette, while speaking to the CBC. What's inside this mysterious crater on Earth? The geophysicist tested the material samples found in the pit and discovered that zircon - the mineral which preserves microscopic damages caused by the impact of the meteor - was present. Even though the evidence hinted that the crater was created by an ancient space rock, the experts have suggested that it is better to wait for the results of all the tests before reaching a final verdict. Talking to CBC, Rochette said that if the pit is actually the meteor's crash site, then this discovery would be "major". Watch: Is the giant gravity hole in the Indian Ocean remnants of an ancient ocean? The findings left the Canadian man because he had never thought that the mysterious hole spotted on Google Maps could be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor. Western University Earth Sciences professor Gary Osinksi said that the pit is a "strong contender" for being a crash site of a meteorite. "It's quite easy with Google Earth these days to go on and find structures that a circular or semi-circular in origin. But nine times out of 10 they're not [craters}," Osinksi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Eerie 'mysterious hole' gets spotted on Earth through Google Maps, its secret is...

Archaeologists have remained puzzled regarding the origin of the iconic standing stones of Stonehenge for more than a hundred years.&nbsp;

The puzzle deepened when the scientists discovered that the altar stone's origin could not be traced back to Scotland but rather appeared to have come from Wales.

In the latest discovery, a new study has found that bluestone slab did not originate from Orkney as was earlier assumed.

"The mystery of where the stone came from is becoming clearer and clearer as we begin to rule out specific areas in north-east Scotland," said&nbsp;Professor Richard Bevins from Aberystwyth University, who is the lead author of the new study.

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"This research is radically changing our thinking about the origins of the Altar Stone. It's thrilling to know that our chemical analysis and dating work is slowly unlocking this great mystery," he added.

<h2>Origin of Altar Stone</h2>

Scientists earlier believed that the smaller 'bluestones' of Stonehenge were brought to the Salisbury Plane from the Preseli Hills in Wales.

But the centre of focus of these bluestones was the Altar Stone, which was always unique.

"The Altar Stone is anomalous in many ways to both the bluestones and the sarsens at Stonehenge. Whilst, at six tonnes, it is nowhere near the size of the sarsens, it is substantially larger than the bluestones, with which it has previously been classed," said Professor Bevins.

It was assumed by the researchers that the strange stone came from the same area which was the origin of other bluestones.&nbsp;

However, the recent analysis of altar stone revealed it did not come from Wales. The researchers found it has remarkable similarity with the Old Red Sandstone which was in the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland.

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But the latest study has suggested that the stone's origin was not Orkney, as was earlier thought.

"Orkney was a major cultural centre in Neolithic times, as indicated by its profusion of monuments and buildings dating from that time," said Professor Bevins, while speaking to MailOnline:&nbsp;

"There was clearly long-distance communication between these Neolithic communities. In addition, the geology of Orkney was right for a possible match to the Altar Stone. So Orkney seemed a logical place to investigate," he added.

“This research is radically changing our thinking about the origins of the Altar Stone. It’s thrilling to know that our chemical analysis and dating work is slowly unlocking this great mystery," the professor explained.

Because of the size of the Orcadian Basin, finding the origin of the Altar Stone will not be easy but experts are determined to discover the location.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Archaeologists have remained puzzled regarding the origin of the iconic standing stones of Stonehenge for more than a hundred years. The puzzle deepened when the scientists discovered that the altar stone's origin could not be traced back to Scotland but rather appeared to have come from Wales.

Archaeologists have remained puzzled regarding the origin of the iconic standing stones of Stonehenge for more than a hundred years. The puzzle deepened when the scientists discovered that the altar stone's origin could not be traced back to Scotland but rather appeared to have come from Wales. In the latest discovery, a new study has found that bluestone slab did not originate from Orkney as was earlier assumed. "The mystery of where the stone came from is becoming clearer and clearer as we begin to rule out specific areas in north-east Scotland," said Professor Richard Bevins from Aberystwyth University, who is the lead author of the new study. Also Read: A six-tonne stone in Stonehenge was transported from 750km away. Scientists wonder how "This research is radically changing our thinking about the origins of the Altar Stone. It's thrilling to know that our chemical analysis and dating work is slowly unlocking this great mystery," he added. Origin of Altar Stone Scientists earlier believed that the smaller 'bluestones' of Stonehenge were brought to the Salisbury Plane from the Preseli Hills in Wales. But the centre of focus of these bluestones was the Altar Stone, which was always unique. "The Altar Stone is anomalous in many ways to both the bluestones and the sarsens at Stonehenge. Whilst, at six tonnes, it is nowhere near the size of the sarsens, it is substantially larger than the bluestones, with which it has previously been classed," said Professor Bevins. It was assumed by the researchers that the strange stone came from the same area which was the origin of other bluestones. However, the recent analysis of altar stone revealed it did not come from Wales. The researchers found it has remarkable similarity with the Old Red Sandstone which was in the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland. Also Read: Stone Age man applied geology, physics, geometry to build Spanish burial mound But the latest study has suggested that the stone's origin was not Orkney, as was earlier thought. "Orkney was a major cultural centre in Neolithic times, as indicated by its profusion of monuments and buildings dating from that time," said Professor Bevins, while speaking to MailOnline: "There was clearly long-distance communication between these Neolithic communities. In addition, the geology of Orkney was right for a possible match to the Altar Stone. So Orkney seemed a logical place to investigate," he added. “This research is radically changing our thinking about the origins of the Altar Stone. It’s thrilling to know that our chemical analysis and dating work is slowly unlocking this great mystery," the professor explained. Because of the size of the Orcadian Basin, finding the origin of the Altar Stone will not be easy but experts are determined to discover the location. (With inputs from agencies)

Mystery of Stonehenge deepens as researchers say Altar Stone not from Orkney

In a joint study between NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) and the&nbsp;Hubble Space Telescope, it was observed that Mars may have lost its water because of the seasonal changes on the planet.

More than three billion years ago, the Red Planet was warm and wet and had large water bodies on its surface along with a thicker atmosphere. However, today Mars is barren, dry and cold. So, where exactly did the water disappear?

<h2>Mysterious disappearance of Martian water</h2>

"There's only two places water can go," said John Clarke of the University of Boston, in a&nbsp;statement. "It can freeze into the ground, or the water molecules can break into atoms, and the atoms can escape from the top of the atmosphere into space," he added.

There is still plenty of water on Mars. It has been observed that vast reservoirs of water are locked deep underground at depths between 11.5 and 20 kilometres (7.1 and 12.4 miles).

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The surface of Mars has sufficient water inside it which is the global equivalent layer (GEL) - refers to how deep a planet-wide ocean it can create.

Meanwhile, water-ice in small amounts is also locked inside the shallow permafrost and in the polar ice caps of Mars.

According to John Clarke and his team in the&nbsp;Center for Space Physics&nbsp;at Boston University, it is important to understand the fate of water on Mars for which it is important to track the escapee atoms.

Watch:&nbsp;China advances deadline for launch of Mars mission by two years

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Scientists, by measuring the number of hydrogen atoms going into space and the current escape rate, can trace water's history on the planet.

In the atmosphere of Mars, the sunlight is suspected to have dismantled the water molecules and divided them into two types of atoms - which are hydrogen and deuterium or “heavy hydrogen.”

Mars does not have a magnetic field, unlike Earth, because of which the solar wind directly interacts with the atmosphere.

Because of these interactions, light gases like hydrogen, get stripped from the atmosphere.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a joint study between NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) and the Hubble Space Telescope, it was observed that Mars may have lost its water because of the seasonal changes on the planet.

In a joint study between NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) and the Hubble Space Telescope, it was observed that Mars may have lost its water because of the seasonal changes on the planet. More than three billion years ago, the Red Planet was warm and wet and had large water bodies on its surface along with a thicker atmosphere. However, today Mars is barren, dry and cold. So, where exactly did the water disappear? Mysterious disappearance of Martian water "There's only two places water can go," said John Clarke of the University of Boston, in a statement. "It can freeze into the ground, or the water molecules can break into atoms, and the atoms can escape from the top of the atmosphere into space," he added. There is still plenty of water on Mars. It has been observed that vast reservoirs of water are locked deep underground at depths between 11.5 and 20 kilometres (7.1 and 12.4 miles). Also Read: Elon Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years The surface of Mars has sufficient water inside it which is the global equivalent layer (GEL) - refers to how deep a planet-wide ocean it can create. Meanwhile, water-ice in small amounts is also locked inside the shallow permafrost and in the polar ice caps of Mars. According to John Clarke and his team in the Center for Space Physics at Boston University, it is important to understand the fate of water on Mars for which it is important to track the escapee atoms. Watch: China advances deadline for launch of Mars mission by two years Scientists, by measuring the number of hydrogen atoms going into space and the current escape rate, can trace water's history on the planet. In the atmosphere of Mars, the sunlight is suspected to have dismantled the water molecules and divided them into two types of atoms - which are hydrogen and deuterium or “heavy hydrogen.” Mars does not have a magnetic field, unlike Earth, because of which the solar wind directly interacts with the atmosphere. Because of these interactions, light gases like hydrogen, get stripped from the atmosphere. (With inputs from agencies)

Mars once had water but now it's barren. Here's what led to its mysterious disappearance

In an incident similar to the Chinese spy balloons which were spotted flying over the United States last year, another strange-looking balloon was spotted by the residents flying in the sky of Denver.

The balloon was spotted flying over the Mile High City as the residents reported it to KDVR, a local news channel, which was the first one to announce the mysterious sighting on Friday (Sep&nbsp;6).

As reported by The Hill, the station located the whitish-clear orb which was found to belong to the space exploration and technology company&nbsp;World View Enterprises and was released by its employee in northern Arizona last Saturday (Aug&nbsp;30).

The balloon was launched by the company to study solar radiation in the stratosphere.

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“This is a more sophisticated system that allows us to fly and navigate in the stratosphere for days, weeks and months at a time,” said the vice president of marketing and communications at World View, Phil Wocken,&nbsp;while speaking to the outlet.

The balloon, which was flying at 73,000 feet, more than 30,000 feet above the commercial airspace, has been “carrying a payload for NASA,” said Wocken.

This was one of the Stratollite balloons owned by the company which is similar to a weather balloon. However, it fails to pop when it flies at high altitudes.

The company, however, stated that the technology can be used for measuring different variables&nbsp;like tracking storm systems, wildfires and greenhouse gases.

On the basis of the trajectory, Wocken said that the balloon was spotted hanging around the Denver metro before the winds carried it southwest.

<h2>Here's how residents reacted to the mysterious balloon spotted in the sky</h2>

Some of the residents said that the spotting of the balloon recalled the time when Chinese spy balloons were seen flying across the US in February 2023 to collect intelligence data from American military sites.

Watch:&nbsp;Pentagon UFO Expert Claims U.S. Govt Has 'Alien Tech, Bodies'

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However, few others feared it was being used as a vehicle by the aliens, while some failed to buy this extraterrestrial argument.&nbsp;

“The balloon over the north side of the Denver area is not – repeat not – aliens,” wrote Denver meteorologist&nbsp;Chris Bianchi on X.

Replying to his post, Colorado podcaster Scott DeHuff said, “Riiiiiggghhhtt". “That’s what they want us to think,”&nbsp;commented Jessica.

However, Jaylen Archuleta said, “Definitely an alien".

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In an incident similar to the Chinese spy balloons which were spotted flying over the United States last year, another strange-looking balloon was spotted by the residents flying in the sky of Denver.

In an incident similar to the Chinese spy balloons which were spotted flying over the United States last year, another strange-looking balloon was spotted by the residents flying in the sky of Denver. The balloon was spotted flying over the Mile High City as the residents reported it to KDVR, a local news channel, which was the first one to announce the mysterious sighting on Friday (Sep 6). As reported by The Hill, the station located the whitish-clear orb which was found to belong to the space exploration and technology company World View Enterprises and was released by its employee in northern Arizona last Saturday (Aug 30). The balloon was launched by the company to study solar radiation in the stratosphere. Also Read: STOP with the alien talk, it is a danger to the society, British academic says “This is a more sophisticated system that allows us to fly and navigate in the stratosphere for days, weeks and months at a time,” said the vice president of marketing and communications at World View, Phil Wocken, while speaking to the outlet. The balloon, which was flying at 73,000 feet, more than 30,000 feet above the commercial airspace, has been “carrying a payload for NASA,” said Wocken. This was one of the Stratollite balloons owned by the company which is similar to a weather balloon. However, it fails to pop when it flies at high altitudes. The company, however, stated that the technology can be used for measuring different variables like tracking storm systems, wildfires and greenhouse gases. On the basis of the trajectory, Wocken said that the balloon was spotted hanging around the Denver metro before the winds carried it southwest. Here's how residents reacted to the mysterious balloon spotted in the sky Some of the residents said that the spotting of the balloon recalled the time when Chinese spy balloons were seen flying across the US in February 2023 to collect intelligence data from American military sites. Watch: Pentagon UFO Expert Claims U.S. Govt Has 'Alien Tech, Bodies' However, few others feared it was being used as a vehicle by the aliens, while some failed to buy this extraterrestrial argument. “The balloon over the north side of the Denver area is not – repeat not – aliens,” wrote Denver meteorologist Chris Bianchi on X. Replying to his post, Colorado podcaster Scott DeHuff said, “Riiiiiggghhhtt". “That’s what they want us to think,” commented Jessica. However, Jaylen Archuleta said, “Definitely an alien". (With inputs from agencies)

Mysterious balloon spotted flying over Denver, residents say it is 'definitely an alien'

Recently, scientists were caught off guard when an undetected asteroid crashed into the atmosphere of Earth on Wednesday (Sep&nbsp;4) and burned in space.&nbsp;

The astronomers spotted the asteroid just eight hours before it turned into a fireball above the Philippines.

Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-asteroid-hits-earth-hours-after-being-detected-seen-as-green-fireball-over-philippines-755990">&nbsp;Asteroid hits Earth hours after being detected, fireball seen over Philippines</a>

However, asteroid 2024 RW1 - which crashed into the atmosphere of the Earth - was too small to cause any damage.

But its late detection and crash into the atmosphere of Earth reminded experts of the dangers which have been lurking in the solar system.

<h2>Here are six asteroids which carry the risk of crashing into Earth</h2>

The experts have warned that from 'Valentine's Day asteroid' to other space rocks, six asteroids stand a chance of smashing into the Earth. These asteroids are:

1. Bennu 
Diameter:&nbsp;1,574 ft 
Chances of collision:&nbsp;1/2,700 on September 24, 2182 
2. 1950 DA 
Diameter:&nbsp;6,561 ft 
Chances of collision:&nbsp;1/34,500 on March 16, 2880 
3. 2023 TL4&nbsp; 
Diameter:&nbsp;1,083 ft 
Chances of collision:&nbsp;1/181,000 on October 10, 2119 
4. 2007 FT3 
Diameter:&nbsp;2,165 ft 
Chances of collision:&nbsp;1/11.5 million on October 5, 2024 
5. 2023 DW 
Diameter:&nbsp;166 ft 
Chances of collision:&nbsp;1/1,584 on February 14, 2046 
6. 1979 XB 
Diameter:&nbsp;2,165 ft 
Chances of collision:&nbsp;1/1.8 million on December 14, 2113&nbsp;

<h2>How dangerous can be the collision of the asteroid into Earth?</h2>

The collision of asteroids into Earth is not an uncommon event. According to NASA, nearly 48.5 tonnes of meteoric material falls on Earth every day.

However, a lot of them just burn up in the atmosphere and produce flashing lights that are recognised as shooting stars.

The space rocks which are big enough to punch through the atmosphere and collide with Earth are rare and do not come inside the orbit of Earth.

Watch:&nbsp;China's plan: Nuclear warheads for asteroid defence

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It is very well known how a six-mile-wide (9.65km) asteroid crashed into the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico 66 million years ago and led to the extinction of dinosaurs as well as created a 115-mile (185km) wide crater.

However, the Earth is safe as for now and faces very little asteroid threat.

Speaking to MailOnline, senior public astronomy officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich Dr Greg Brown said, "As of today, there are no known asteroids that are both large enough to be of concern and have a sizeable chance to impact the Earth."&nbsp;

According to the experts, if asteroids hit Earth anytime soon they are most likely going to fall over the ocean or over the remote regions.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Recently, scientists were caught off guard when an undetected asteroid crashed into the atmosphere of Earth on Wednesday (Sep 4) and burned in space. The astronomers spotted the asteroid just eight hours before it turned into a fireball above the Philippines.

Recently, scientists were caught off guard when an undetected asteroid crashed into the atmosphere of Earth on Wednesday (Sep 4) and burned in space. The astronomers spotted the asteroid just eight hours before it turned into a fireball above the Philippines. Also Read: Asteroid hits Earth hours after being detected, fireball seen over Philippines However, asteroid 2024 RW1 - which crashed into the atmosphere of the Earth - was too small to cause any damage. But its late detection and crash into the atmosphere of Earth reminded experts of the dangers which have been lurking in the solar system. Here are six asteroids which carry the risk of crashing into Earth The experts have warned that from 'Valentine's Day asteroid' to other space rocks, six asteroids stand a chance of smashing into the Earth. These asteroids are: 1. Bennu Diameter: 1,574 ft Chances of collision: 1/2,700 on September 24, 2182 2. 1950 DA Diameter: 6,561 ft Chances of collision: 1/34,500 on March 16, 2880 3. 2023 TL4 Diameter: 1,083 ft Chances of collision: 1/181,000 on October 10, 2119 4. 2007 FT3 Diameter: 2,165 ft Chances of collision: 1/11.5 million on October 5, 2024 5. 2023 DW Diameter: 166 ft Chances of collision: 1/1,584 on February 14, 2046 6. 1979 XB Diameter: 2,165 ft Chances of collision: 1/1.8 million on December 14, 2113 How dangerous can be the collision of the asteroid into Earth? The collision of asteroids into Earth is not an uncommon event. According to NASA, nearly 48.5 tonnes of meteoric material falls on Earth every day. However, a lot of them just burn up in the atmosphere and produce flashing lights that are recognised as shooting stars. The space rocks which are big enough to punch through the atmosphere and collide with Earth are rare and do not come inside the orbit of Earth. Watch: China's plan: Nuclear warheads for asteroid defence It is very well known how a six-mile-wide (9.65km) asteroid crashed into the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico 66 million years ago and led to the extinction of dinosaurs as well as created a 115-mile (185km) wide crater. However, the Earth is safe as for now and faces very little asteroid threat. Speaking to MailOnline, senior public astronomy officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich Dr Greg Brown said, "As of today, there are no known asteroids that are both large enough to be of concern and have a sizeable chance to impact the Earth." According to the experts, if asteroids hit Earth anytime soon they are most likely going to fall over the ocean or over the remote regions. (With inputs from agencies)

These six doomsday asteroids will crash into Earth someday. Scientists warn...

SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, Chief Executive Officer&nbsp;Elon&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;said in a post on social media platform X on Saturday.

"These will be uncrewed to test the reliability of landing intact on Mars,"&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;said, adding if those landings go well, his space company will launch its first crewed flights to Mars in four years.

"Flight rate will grow exponentially from there, with the goal of building a self-sustaining city in about 20 years," the billionaire said.

In April,&nbsp;Musk, who founded SpaceX in 2002, said the first uncrewed starship to land on Mars would be within five years, with the first people landing on Mars within seven years.

In June, a Starship rocket survived a fiery, hypersonic return from space and achieved a breakthrough landing demonstration in the Indian Ocean, completing a full test mission around the globe on the rocket's fourth try.

Musk&nbsp;is counting on Starship to fulfill his goal of producing a large, multipurpose next-generation spacecraft capable of sending people and cargo to the moon later this decade, and ultimately flying to Mars.

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SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X on Saturday.

SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X on Saturday. "These will be uncrewed to test the reliability of landing intact on Mars," Musk said, adding if those landings go well, his space company will launch its first crewed flights to Mars in four years. "Flight rate will grow exponentially from there, with the goal of building a self-sustaining city in about 20 years," the billionaire said. In April, Musk, who founded SpaceX in 2002, said the first uncrewed starship to land on Mars would be within five years, with the first people landing on Mars within seven years. In June, a Starship rocket survived a fiery, hypersonic return from space and achieved a breakthrough landing demonstration in the Indian Ocean, completing a full test mission around the globe on the rocket's fourth try. Musk is counting on Starship to fulfill his goal of producing a large, multipurpose next-generation spacecraft capable of sending people and cargo to the moon later this decade, and ultimately flying to Mars. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Elon Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is back on Earth, albeit without its astronauts. It autonomously undocked from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm EDT on Friday. Its crew - Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore - are at the ISS. The spacecraft landed in the deserts of New Mexico at the White Sands Space Harbor at 12:01 am EDT (9:30 am IST) on Saturday.

"She's on her way home. Congratulations to the undocking team," NASA astronaut Sunita Williams radioed to Mission Control. She and Wilmore launched on the Starliner on June 5 for an eight-day mission. But, several technical issues, including a major problem with the thrusters, have led them to stay in space for longer. The two are now only expected to return in February 2025.&nbsp;

"It is time to bring Calypso home. You guys got this," Williams said further, using the name her crew chose for Starliner before the undocking. "We have your back and you've got this. Bring her back to Earth."

NASA decided to return the Starliner home without its crew due to the problems with the spacecraft, though the capsule's thrusters appeared to work fine during undocking.

Its launch from Earth was also delayed several times. It experienced helium issues before launch and during docking.

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After several meetings and tests, NASA deemed it too risky to bring Williams and Wilmore to Earth on Starliner. As per current plans, they will return in February on a SpaceX Dragon capsule.&nbsp;

Starliner fired its thrusters in a series of 12 short manoeuvres to get away from the station as planned.

<h2>NASA contracts Boeing and SpaceX&nbsp;</h2>

SpaceX and Boeing were awarded multibillion-dollar contracts from NASA in 2014 to construct astronaut flights. The latest step was supposed to fill in for the space shuttle for crew-carrying missions after it retired in 2011.

The commercial crewed flights were expected to begin in 2017 at that time. However, following several delays, SpaceX flew the first humans in 2020. For Starliner, the wait was extended for four extra years.

 
Starliner's first uncrewed test flight to the ISS took place in 2019. However, it faced some issues and things didn't go as planned. the Boeing capsule failed to reach the station due to technical glitches.&nbsp;

The second uncrewed test flight in 2022 went better than the last one, and it managed to dock with the ISS docking. However, this time it faced the infamous thruster issues.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is back on Earth, albeit without its astronauts. It autonomously undocked from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm EDT on Friday.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is back on Earth, albeit without its astronauts. It autonomously undocked from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm EDT on Friday. Its crew - Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore - are at the ISS. The spacecraft landed in the deserts of New Mexico at the White Sands Space Harbor at 12:01 am EDT (9:30 am IST) on Saturday. "She's on her way home. Congratulations to the undocking team," NASA astronaut Sunita Williams radioed to Mission Control. She and Wilmore launched on the Starliner on June 5 for an eight-day mission. But, several technical issues, including a major problem with the thrusters, have led them to stay in space for longer. The two are now only expected to return in February 2025. "It is time to bring Calypso home. You guys got this," Williams said further, using the name her crew chose for Starliner before the undocking. "We have your back and you've got this. Bring her back to Earth." NASA decided to return the Starliner home without its crew due to the problems with the spacecraft, though the capsule's thrusters appeared to work fine during undocking. Its launch from Earth was also delayed several times. It experienced helium issues before launch and during docking. Also Read: Touchdown! Boeing Starliner 'Calypso' lands in the deserts of New Mexico After several meetings and tests, NASA deemed it too risky to bring Williams and Wilmore to Earth on Starliner. As per current plans, they will return in February on a SpaceX Dragon capsule. Starliner fired its thrusters in a series of 12 short manoeuvres to get away from the station as planned. NASA contracts Boeing and SpaceX SpaceX and Boeing were awarded multibillion-dollar contracts from NASA in 2014 to construct astronaut flights. The latest step was supposed to fill in for the space shuttle for crew-carrying missions after it retired in 2011. The commercial crewed flights were expected to begin in 2017 at that time. However, following several delays, SpaceX flew the first humans in 2020. For Starliner, the wait was extended for four extra years. Starliner's first uncrewed test flight to the ISS took place in 2019. However, it faced some issues and things didn't go as planned. the Boeing capsule failed to reach the station due to technical glitches. The second uncrewed test flight in 2022 went better than the last one, and it managed to dock with the ISS docking. However, this time it faced the infamous thruster issues.

What Sunita Williams said as Starliner began its return journey to Earth. 'Bring her back...'

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed in the deserts of White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:01 am on Saturday. It autonomously undocked from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm ET on Friday, leaving behind its crew of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore.&nbsp;

NASA had earlier deemed the return flight too risky to carry humans, and so 'Suni' Williams and 'Butch' Wilmore are still at the ISS.&nbsp;

The gumdrop-shaped capsule made a gentle landing, with the&nbsp;parachutes slowing down its descent and the airbags providing it with a safe cushion.

NASA will hold a press conference at 1:30 am ET (11 am IST) to talk about the descent and Starliner's journey back to Earth.

<h2>What Starliner crew said</h2>

"She's on her way home. Congratulations to the undocking team," NASA astronaut Sunita Williams radioed to Mission Control, as the spacecraft left space for Earth.&nbsp;

Williams also addressed the Starliner with a name chosen by the crew for it. "It is time to bring Calypso home. You guys got this," Williams said.

As the Starliner undocked,&nbsp;an announcer said on a NASA webcast at 6:04 pm, "Separation confirmed".&nbsp;

"Starliner&nbsp;is now backing away from station and starting its return to Earth."

The spacecraft was launched on June 5, initially only for an eight-day mission. However, technical issues led it to remain in space for a longer time. While Starliner is now back, Williams and Wilmore will have to wait till February 2025 when SpaceX's Dragon capsule brings them home.&nbsp;

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Starliner has been experiencing problems with its thrusters since even before it was launched. This had delayed its trip to space multiple times. It experienced helium issues while docking and before launch.

The capsule's thrusters appeared to work fine during undocking.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed in the deserts of White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:01 am on Saturday. It autonomously undocked from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm ET on Friday, leaving behind its crew of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed in the deserts of White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:01 am on Saturday. It autonomously undocked from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm ET on Friday, leaving behind its crew of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore. NASA had earlier deemed the return flight too risky to carry humans, and so 'Suni' Williams and 'Butch' Wilmore are still at the ISS. The gumdrop-shaped capsule made a gentle landing, with the parachutes slowing down its descent and the airbags providing it with a safe cushion. NASA will hold a press conference at 1:30 am ET (11 am IST) to talk about the descent and Starliner's journey back to Earth. What Starliner crew said "She's on her way home. Congratulations to the undocking team," NASA astronaut Sunita Williams radioed to Mission Control, as the spacecraft left space for Earth. Williams also addressed the Starliner with a name chosen by the crew for it. "It is time to bring Calypso home. You guys got this," Williams said. As the Starliner undocked, an announcer said on a NASA webcast at 6:04 pm, "Separation confirmed". "Starliner is now backing away from station and starting its return to Earth." The spacecraft was launched on June 5, initially only for an eight-day mission. However, technical issues led it to remain in space for a longer time. While Starliner is now back, Williams and Wilmore will have to wait till February 2025 when SpaceX's Dragon capsule brings them home. Also Read: What Sunita Williams said as Starliner began its return journey to Earth Starliner has been experiencing problems with its thrusters since even before it was launched. This had delayed its trip to space multiple times. It experienced helium issues while docking and before launch. The capsule's thrusters appeared to work fine during undocking.

Touchdown! Boeing Starliner 'Calypso' lands in the deserts of New Mexico

China's secret spaceplane has landed in the Gobi desert after spending 268 days in orbit during its third flight. Reports suggest that the mission was aimed at further developing the vehicle as it raised its altitude to 372 miles (600 kilometres) above Earth. The reusable spaceplane reportedly also released several objects in orbit.

Local media reported that the spaceplane, named Shenlong, touched down early Friday (Sep 6)&nbsp;morning in Beijing at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert.&nbsp;

The spaceplane flew over the dried-up lake bed in the southeastern portion of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region known as Lop Nur, astrophysicist and space tracker Jonathan McDowell wrote on X.

With the space plane, China has been testing the technology to conduct experiments in space. The third mission also aimed to test the plane's reusable technology, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported.&nbsp;

While Beijing has never released any details about its spaceplane, an astrophotographer in Austria clicked some pictures of it in orbit in August. The pictures, although blurry, showed some extraordinary details about the plane. It is supposedly around 30 feet (10 metres) in length and has solar panels stuck to the tail-end of the spacecraft.

The third mission started on December 14, 2023, when it launched on board a Long March 2F carrier rocket. Soon after, it deployed six mystery objects into orbit and they seemed to be emitting various signals. In May, it released an object which has never been identified.&nbsp;

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Its inaugural mission happened in 2021, and it was in orbit for only two days. The second time it was in orbit was August 2022 when it spent 276 days in space.

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The United States also has a similar spaceplane, the Boeing X-37. It is being developed by the Space Force. It has already undertaken many more missions, and in December 2023 it went to space for its seventh mission which is still ongoing. It also holds the record for the longest-duration mission, spending 908 days in space on its sixth flight.

China's secret spaceplane has landed in the Gobi desert after spending 268 days in orbit during its third flight. Reports suggest that the mission was aimed at further developing the vehicle as it raised its altitude to 372 miles (600 kilometres) above Earth.

China's secret spaceplane has landed in the Gobi desert after spending 268 days in orbit during its third flight. Reports suggest that the mission was aimed at further developing the vehicle as it raised its altitude to 372 miles (600 kilometres) above Earth. The reusable spaceplane reportedly also released several objects in orbit. Local media reported that the spaceplane, named Shenlong, touched down early Friday (Sep 6) morning in Beijing at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert. The spaceplane flew over the dried-up lake bed in the southeastern portion of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region known as Lop Nur, astrophysicist and space tracker Jonathan McDowell wrote on X. With the space plane, China has been testing the technology to conduct experiments in space. The third mission also aimed to test the plane's reusable technology, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. While Beijing has never released any details about its spaceplane, an astrophotographer in Austria clicked some pictures of it in orbit in August. The pictures, although blurry, showed some extraordinary details about the plane. It is supposedly around 30 feet (10 metres) in length and has solar panels stuck to the tail-end of the spacecraft. The third mission started on December 14, 2023, when it launched on board a Long March 2F carrier rocket. Soon after, it deployed six mystery objects into orbit and they seemed to be emitting various signals. In May, it released an object which has never been identified. Also Read: China’s secret spaceplane ejects mysterious object into Earth’s orbit Its inaugural mission happened in 2021, and it was in orbit for only two days. The second time it was in orbit was August 2022 when it spent 276 days in space. × The United States also has a similar spaceplane, the Boeing X-37. It is being developed by the Space Force. It has already undertaken many more missions, and in December 2023 it went to space for its seventh mission which is still ongoing. It also holds the record for the longest-duration mission, spending 908 days in space on its sixth flight.

China's secret spaceplane is back after 268 days and placing secret objects in orbit

China is moving ahead with sending a mission to Mars two years earlier than its initial plans. It announced that it is ready to launch Tianwen-3 mission to Mars in 2028. Liu Jizhong, chief designer of China’s Mars mission, said on Thursday that the team is also on track to bring back samples from the red planet.&nbsp;

The announcement was made at the Second International Conference on Deep Space Exploration in Huangshan, Anhui province. Liu stated that they would bring back around 600 grams of Martian soil. Moving the mission up by two years indicates that China is confident of successfully launching the Mars mission. Earlier, it was to send the spacecraft by 2030, but now it will fly away in 2028.&nbsp;

Since the mission will now launch in 2028 instead of 2030, its return with the samples is also likely to move ahead to 2031. This is as per what Tianwen-1 mission lead Sun Zezhou said at the Nanjing University in 2022.

Experts say that if China successfully carries out the exercise, it will become the leader in space exploration. Liu added that searching for signs of life would be the mission's top scientific goal.&nbsp;

Explaining how the mission will work, Liu told the attendees that two Long March 5 rockets would be used to send Tianwen-3 lander-ascender combination and the orbiter-return module combination to Mars.

The technologies being used for the Mars mission include those that were previously a part of the Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 moon sample return missions and the Tianwen-1 Mars landing mission, he said.&nbsp;

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Liu also told state news agency Xinhua about the methods that will be implemented to collect the samples once the spacecraft lands on Mars. These would include multi-point surface scooping, fixed-point deep drilling and rover-based sampling,&nbsp;

<h2>What's happening with NASA's Mars Sample Return mission</h2>

The US is still struggling with its plans to send its sample mission to Mars. It has been in jeopardy ever since it was revealed that the return mission would cost up to $11 billion. The timeline was also stretched until 2040. The Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission was supposed to collect samples collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover.

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The space agency has reached out to seven aerospace companies and asked them to come up with ideas to speed up the mission, as well as reduce its costs. NASA wants to bring back the samples in the 2030s.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India has also announced plans to reach Mars and plans to land a rover and a helicopter. As part of Mangalyaan-2, a supersonic parachute and a sky crane will lower the rover onto the Martian surface.

China is moving ahead with sending a mission to Mars two years earlier than its initial plans. It announced that it is ready to launch Tianwen-3 mission to Mars in 2028.

China is moving ahead with sending a mission to Mars two years earlier than its initial plans. It announced that it is ready to launch Tianwen-3 mission to Mars in 2028. Liu Jizhong, chief designer of China’s Mars mission, said on Thursday that the team is also on track to bring back samples from the red planet. The announcement was made at the Second International Conference on Deep Space Exploration in Huangshan, Anhui province. Liu stated that they would bring back around 600 grams of Martian soil. Moving the mission up by two years indicates that China is confident of successfully launching the Mars mission. Earlier, it was to send the spacecraft by 2030, but now it will fly away in 2028. Since the mission will now launch in 2028 instead of 2030, its return with the samples is also likely to move ahead to 2031. This is as per what Tianwen-1 mission lead Sun Zezhou said at the Nanjing University in 2022. Experts say that if China successfully carries out the exercise, it will become the leader in space exploration. Liu added that searching for signs of life would be the mission's top scientific goal. Explaining how the mission will work, Liu told the attendees that two Long March 5 rockets would be used to send Tianwen-3 lander-ascender combination and the orbiter-return module combination to Mars. The technologies being used for the Mars mission include those that were previously a part of the Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 moon sample return missions and the Tianwen-1 Mars landing mission, he said. Also Read: Another Kuiper Belt? Mystery zone spotted at the edge of our solar system Liu also told state news agency Xinhua about the methods that will be implemented to collect the samples once the spacecraft lands on Mars. These would include multi-point surface scooping, fixed-point deep drilling and rover-based sampling, What's happening with NASA's Mars Sample Return mission The US is still struggling with its plans to send its sample mission to Mars. It has been in jeopardy ever since it was revealed that the return mission would cost up to $11 billion. The timeline was also stretched until 2040. The Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission was supposed to collect samples collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover. × The space agency has reached out to seven aerospace companies and asked them to come up with ideas to speed up the mission, as well as reduce its costs. NASA wants to bring back the samples in the 2030s. Meanwhile, India has also announced plans to reach Mars and plans to land a rover and a helicopter. As part of Mangalyaan-2, a supersonic parachute and a sky crane will lower the rover onto the Martian surface.

China Mars Mission ready for 2028 launch, will bring back 600 grams of Martian soil

Lakes in British Columbia are being invaded by invasive freshwater jellyfish, also known as the peach blossom jellyfish. Recent research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) says that these jellyfish clones have been found in at least 34 locations till now.&nbsp;

These jellyfish are native to China, so their discovery and expanding population this far north is a cause for worry. This is the furthest north they've been found in North America, and climate change is expected to make things worse by the end of the decade.

"We know very little about how they affect ecosystems and biodiversity of these systems in Canada because the research hasn't been done yet. The worry is that they harm indigenous species by outcompeting them," Florian Lüskow, who conducted the study during his postdoctoral fellowship at UBC, said in a statement.

The first sightings of the peach blossom jellyfish in British Columbia were reported in 1990. At that time, they were mainly concentrated in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast.

In the United States, they were first spotted way back in 1908 and in the next 100 years spread to 43 of the 50 states, according to Animal Diversity Web.

The good news is that Peach blossom jellyfish cannot harm humans since their stings aren't able to tear through human skin. However, the sudden growth in their numbers is likely to affect the ecosystem of the region.

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"Between 1990 and 2023, a 34-year span, there have been 85 sightings, counted once per location per year, where each sighting could be one or thousands of jellyfish. But in this decade alone, we are predicting about 80 sightings, and likely in more than the 34 locations currently observed," Lüskow said.

British Columbia has relatively mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal place for them.

"If climate change leads to freshwater temperature increases across British Columbia, we will likely see wider spread. Modelling indicates that even Alaskan reservoirs may potentially see invasion," he said.

However, scientists are a bit relieved by the fact that only male jellyfish have been found, which means they cannot reproduce and their adaptability to new environments is restricted.

Lakes in British Columbia are being invaded by invasive freshwater jellyfish, also known as the peach blossom jellyfish. Recent research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) says that these jellyfish clones have been found in at least 34 locations till now.

Lakes in British Columbia are being invaded by invasive freshwater jellyfish, also known as the peach blossom jellyfish. Recent research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) says that these jellyfish clones have been found in at least 34 locations till now. These jellyfish are native to China, so their discovery and expanding population this far north is a cause for worry. This is the furthest north they've been found in North America, and climate change is expected to make things worse by the end of the decade. "We know very little about how they affect ecosystems and biodiversity of these systems in Canada because the research hasn't been done yet. The worry is that they harm indigenous species by outcompeting them," Florian Lüskow, who conducted the study during his postdoctoral fellowship at UBC, said in a statement. The first sightings of the peach blossom jellyfish in British Columbia were reported in 1990. At that time, they were mainly concentrated in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast. In the United States, they were first spotted way back in 1908 and in the next 100 years spread to 43 of the 50 states, according to Animal Diversity Web. The good news is that Peach blossom jellyfish cannot harm humans since their stings aren't able to tear through human skin. However, the sudden growth in their numbers is likely to affect the ecosystem of the region. Also Read: Pandemic scare! 125 viruses found lurking in China's fur farms "Between 1990 and 2023, a 34-year span, there have been 85 sightings, counted once per location per year, where each sighting could be one or thousands of jellyfish. But in this decade alone, we are predicting about 80 sightings, and likely in more than the 34 locations currently observed," Lüskow said. British Columbia has relatively mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal place for them. "If climate change leads to freshwater temperature increases across British Columbia, we will likely see wider spread. Modelling indicates that even Alaskan reservoirs may potentially see invasion," he said. However, scientists are a bit relieved by the fact that only male jellyfish have been found, which means they cannot reproduce and their adaptability to new environments is restricted.

Jellyfish native to China have reached the oceans of Canada. Should you be worried?

New research has revealed that a common yellow-coloured food dye can temporarily make skin, connective tissues, and muscle transparent. The research was conducted on a mouse, and got some unbelievable findings, allowing for an innovative visualisation of the internal structure of the mouse&nbsp;without any passive procedures.&nbsp;

<h2>All you should know about the research</h2>

By applying the dye to the belly of the mouse, the researchers saw its liver, intestines, and bladder clearly through the skin. When the dye was applied to the rodent’s scalp, it enabled the visualisation of blood vessels in the animal’s brain. The treated skin became normal to its natural colour after the dye was removed.&nbsp;

The team then applied the yellow food dye on the mouse's underbelly, which made the abdominal skin transparent and revealed the rodent's organs and intestines. &nbsp;The team also experimented on the mouse’s shaved hair through laser speckle contrast imaging, leading to the transparent and clear visualisation of blood vessels in the brain.

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<h2>What are the researchers saying?</h2>

The researchers at Stanford University believe&nbsp;that the technique would have many potential applications in humans, from finding veins for drawing blood to locating injuries and spotting tumours.

Dr Guosong Hong, a senior researcher, said, “Instead of relying on invasive biopsies, doctors might be able to diagnose deep-seated tumours by simply examining a person’s tissue without the need for invasive surgical removal.” He added, “This technique could make blood draws less painful by helping phlebotomists easily locate veins under the skin.”

This technique is very similar to Griffin’s technique in The Invisible Man(1897), in which the scientist said that the secret to invisibility lies in matching an object’s refractive index and the ability to bend light.&nbsp;

For example, when light passes through our tissues, it gets scattered because of the different refractive indices of fatty membranes and cell nuclei. However, as light moves from one refractive index to another, it tends to bend, making tissue non-transparent.&nbsp;

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Dr Guosong Hong said, “The most surprising part of this study is that we usually expect dye molecules to make things less transparent. For example, if you mix blue pen ink in water, the more ink you add, the less light can pass through the water,” He added, “In our experiment when we dissolve tartrazine in an opaque material like muscle or skin, which normally scatters light, the more tartrazine we add, the clearer the material becomes. But only in the red part of the light spectrum. This goes against what we typically expect with dyes.”

The researchers have tagged the procedure as “reversible and repeatable”, with skin becoming normal once the dye is washed. At the moment, transparency is subject to the depth the dye penetrates, but Hong suggested that injections or microneedle patches could let the dye penetrate more deeply.&nbsp;

The procedure is yet to be tested on humans. The researchers need to ensure that the dye is safe for humans, especially, through micro-needling or injections.&nbsp;

Many scientists stand to benefit from this breakthrough discovery, especially those who study naturally transparent animals like zebrafish. The technique of transparency dyes will offer a much wider range of animals to be studied in this way.&nbsp;

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New research has revealed that a common yellow-coloured food dye can temporarily make skin, connective tissues, and muscle transparent. The research was conducted on a mouse, and got some unbelievable findings, allowing for an innovative visualisation of the internal structure of the mouse without any passive procedures.

New research has revealed that a common yellow-coloured food dye can temporarily make skin, connective tissues, and muscle transparent. The research was conducted on a mouse, and got some unbelievable findings, allowing for an innovative visualisation of the internal structure of the mouse without any passive procedures. All you should know about the research By applying the dye to the belly of the mouse, the researchers saw its liver, intestines, and bladder clearly through the skin. When the dye was applied to the rodent’s scalp, it enabled the visualisation of blood vessels in the animal’s brain. The treated skin became normal to its natural colour after the dye was removed. The team then applied the yellow food dye on the mouse's underbelly, which made the abdominal skin transparent and revealed the rodent's organs and intestines. The team also experimented on the mouse’s shaved hair through laser speckle contrast imaging, leading to the transparent and clear visualisation of blood vessels in the brain. Also Read|Cricket is banned in this small Italian town. Here's why| What are the researchers saying? The researchers at Stanford University believe that the technique would have many potential applications in humans, from finding veins for drawing blood to locating injuries and spotting tumours. Dr Guosong Hong, a senior researcher, said, “Instead of relying on invasive biopsies, doctors might be able to diagnose deep-seated tumours by simply examining a person’s tissue without the need for invasive surgical removal.” He added, “This technique could make blood draws less painful by helping phlebotomists easily locate veins under the skin.” This technique is very similar to Griffin’s technique in The Invisible Man(1897), in which the scientist said that the secret to invisibility lies in matching an object’s refractive index and the ability to bend light. For example, when light passes through our tissues, it gets scattered because of the different refractive indices of fatty membranes and cell nuclei. However, as light moves from one refractive index to another, it tends to bend, making tissue non-transparent. Also Read|Hunter Biden to change not-guilty plea in $1.4mn federal tax case| Dr Guosong Hong said, “The most surprising part of this study is that we usually expect dye molecules to make things less transparent. For example, if you mix blue pen ink in water, the more ink you add, the less light can pass through the water,” He added, “In our experiment when we dissolve tartrazine in an opaque material like muscle or skin, which normally scatters light, the more tartrazine we add, the clearer the material becomes. But only in the red part of the light spectrum. This goes against what we typically expect with dyes.” The researchers have tagged the procedure as “reversible and repeatable”, with skin becoming normal once the dye is washed. At the moment, transparency is subject to the depth the dye penetrates, but Hong suggested that injections or microneedle patches could let the dye penetrate more deeply. The procedure is yet to be tested on humans. The researchers need to ensure that the dye is safe for humans, especially, through micro-needling or injections. Many scientists stand to benefit from this breakthrough discovery, especially those who study naturally transparent animals like zebrafish. The technique of transparency dyes will offer a much wider range of animals to be studied in this way. (with inputs from agencies)

New Medical Research: A common food dye used to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent

Astronomers have found new objects lurking towards the edge of our solar system. The Kuiper Belt that lies beyond Neptune is a cold, ring-shaped field filled with multiple icy bodies. Pluto lives here, and so does Arrokoth and several more bodies.

Known as Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs), astronomers have noticed a rise in the number of these bodies. They are between 70 and 90 astronomical units from the Sun but are much farther away from the inner population of KBOs. The gap is so wide that experts say it appears practically like a whole new Kuiper Belt in itself.

"If this is confirmed, it would be a major discovery," says planetary scientist Fumi Yoshida of the University of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences and Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan.

To understand the distance between the objects in the Kuiper Belt and the newly discovered bodies, note that the belt itself extends from the orbit of Neptune at around 30 astronomical units from the Sun to about 50 astronomical units from the Sun. An astronomical unit is the average distance between Earth and the Sun.

The Kuiper Belt is being constantly studied to know more about the outer regions of our solar system. To date, using the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's Subaru Telescope in Hawai'i, astronomers have found 263 new Kuiper Belt Objects.

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Surprisingly, at least 11 of these new KBOs reside in an area far beyond the region where the belt was thought to end.

<h2>The mysterious gap beyond Kuiper</h2>

An international team of astronomers led by Wesley Fraser of the National Research Council of Canada found that these objects are out in the region past 70 astronomical units. To put the distance into perspective, know that the New Horizons spacecraft heading into deeper space after conducting a flyby of Pluto in 2015 is currently at nearly 60 astronomical units from the Sun.

Going by the number of these objects spotted, the researchers were able to figure out the density of the outer Kuiper Belt ring which is expected to be lower than the inner population, but high enough to constitute a new structure.

The region between 55 and 70 astronomical units has almost nothing. This gap is a strange discovery for our solar system, but astronomers say this is a regular feature in other forming planetary systems.

"Our Solar System's Kuiper Belt long appeared to be very small in comparison with many other planetary systems, but our results suggest that idea might just have arisen due to an observational bias," Fraser explains.

"So maybe, if this result is confirmed, our Kuiper Belt isn't all that small and unusual after all compared to those around other stars."

Astronomers have found new objects lurking towards the edge of our solar system. The Kuiper Belt that lies beyond Neptune is a cold, ring-shaped field filled with multiple icy bodies.

Astronomers have found new objects lurking towards the edge of our solar system. The Kuiper Belt that lies beyond Neptune is a cold, ring-shaped field filled with multiple icy bodies. Pluto lives here, and so does Arrokoth and several more bodies. Known as Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs), astronomers have noticed a rise in the number of these bodies. They are between 70 and 90 astronomical units from the Sun but are much farther away from the inner population of KBOs. The gap is so wide that experts say it appears practically like a whole new Kuiper Belt in itself. "If this is confirmed, it would be a major discovery," says planetary scientist Fumi Yoshida of the University of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences and Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan. To understand the distance between the objects in the Kuiper Belt and the newly discovered bodies, note that the belt itself extends from the orbit of Neptune at around 30 astronomical units from the Sun to about 50 astronomical units from the Sun. An astronomical unit is the average distance between Earth and the Sun. The Kuiper Belt is being constantly studied to know more about the outer regions of our solar system. To date, using the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's Subaru Telescope in Hawai'i, astronomers have found 263 new Kuiper Belt Objects. Also Read: Tiny volcanoes continued to erupt on Moon after the bigger ones died down Surprisingly, at least 11 of these new KBOs reside in an area far beyond the region where the belt was thought to end. The mysterious gap beyond Kuiper An international team of astronomers led by Wesley Fraser of the National Research Council of Canada found that these objects are out in the region past 70 astronomical units. To put the distance into perspective, know that the New Horizons spacecraft heading into deeper space after conducting a flyby of Pluto in 2015 is currently at nearly 60 astronomical units from the Sun. Going by the number of these objects spotted, the researchers were able to figure out the density of the outer Kuiper Belt ring which is expected to be lower than the inner population, but high enough to constitute a new structure. The region between 55 and 70 astronomical units has almost nothing. This gap is a strange discovery for our solar system, but astronomers say this is a regular feature in other forming planetary systems. "Our Solar System's Kuiper Belt long appeared to be very small in comparison with many other planetary systems, but our results suggest that idea might just have arisen due to an observational bias," Fraser explains. "So maybe, if this result is confirmed, our Kuiper Belt isn't all that small and unusual after all compared to those around other stars."

Another Kuiper Belt? Mystery zone spotted at the edge of our solar system

China's fur-farmed animals are hosting a range of viruses, and some of them also show a high risk of crossing over to humans, new research has revealed. The study published in the journal Nature states that there are dozens of viruses on these farms, including 36 previously unknown ones.

These viruses are circulating among animals such as minks, rabbits, foxes and raccoon dogs.

"For viruses, these are good conditions, as having multiple opportunities to infect many individuals in various host species can help a virus to evolve and jump to a new species. Following adaptation, one of those new species the virus jumps into might be humans," study co-author John Pettersson of Uppsala University, Sweden, told Newsweek.

Researchers took lung and intestine samples from 461 animals that died across China between 2021 and 2024 and conducted a genetic analysis. 412 of these animals were from fur farms.

They discovered a whopping 125 viruses in these samples. Of these, 36 were novel and 39 presented a "high risk" of jumping between species, including humans.&nbsp;Thirteen of the high-risk viruses are entirely new.

The discovered viruses included several types of bird flu found in guinea pigs, minks and muskrats. The researchers also came across seven types of coronaviruses. However, none of them were closely related to SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.

<h2>Viruses that jump from animals to humans</h2>

They also found paramyxoviruses linked to causing measles and mumps in humans. This family of viruses can easily cross from species to species.

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Pettersson said that the reason why some viruses can easily make the jump from one species to another is not fully clear. It depends on various factors, such as evolutionary rate, host-virus evolution and more, he told Newsweek.

"We need more studies to have a better understanding of virus-host jumps," he said.

Another startling discovery was the presence of &nbsp;11 zoonotic viruses, ones that have already been seen in humans. These included hepatitis E and Japanese encephalitis.

Raccoon dogs carry the maximum number of potentially high-risk viruses at 10. They are native to East Asia and look like small foxes.

Notably, previous research has warned against the risks of fur farming, as it is linked to viral cross-species transmission.&nbsp;

China's fur-farmed animals are hosting a range of viruses, and some of them also show a high risk of crossing over to humans, new research has revealed. The study published in the journal Nature states that there are dozens of viruses on these farms, including 36 previously unknown ones.

China's fur-farmed animals are hosting a range of viruses, and some of them also show a high risk of crossing over to humans, new research has revealed. The study published in the journal Nature states that there are dozens of viruses on these farms, including 36 previously unknown ones. These viruses are circulating among animals such as minks, rabbits, foxes and raccoon dogs. "For viruses, these are good conditions, as having multiple opportunities to infect many individuals in various host species can help a virus to evolve and jump to a new species. Following adaptation, one of those new species the virus jumps into might be humans," study co-author John Pettersson of Uppsala University, Sweden, told Newsweek. Researchers took lung and intestine samples from 461 animals that died across China between 2021 and 2024 and conducted a genetic analysis. 412 of these animals were from fur farms. They discovered a whopping 125 viruses in these samples. Of these, 36 were novel and 39 presented a "high risk" of jumping between species, including humans. Thirteen of the high-risk viruses are entirely new. The discovered viruses included several types of bird flu found in guinea pigs, minks and muskrats. The researchers also came across seven types of coronaviruses. However, none of them were closely related to SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. Viruses that jump from animals to humans They also found paramyxoviruses linked to causing measles and mumps in humans. This family of viruses can easily cross from species to species. Also Read: California is seeing the return of a wild animal after 100 years. 'We’ve been invaded' Pettersson said that the reason why some viruses can easily make the jump from one species to another is not fully clear. It depends on various factors, such as evolutionary rate, host-virus evolution and more, he told Newsweek. "We need more studies to have a better understanding of virus-host jumps," he said. Another startling discovery was the presence of 11 zoonotic viruses, ones that have already been seen in humans. These included hepatitis E and Japanese encephalitis. Raccoon dogs carry the maximum number of potentially high-risk viruses at 10. They are native to East Asia and look like small foxes. Notably, previous research has warned against the risks of fur farming, as it is linked to viral cross-species transmission.

Pandemic scare! 125 viruses found lurking in China's fur farms; several new and high risk

Moon experienced volcanic eruptions till as recently as 120 million years ago, research has found. The revelation was made following the analysis of a lunar sample collected by the Chang’e‑5 mission. Earlier studies had pegged the timing of volcanic activities from about 4.4 to 2.0 billion years ago.&nbsp;

Apollo, Luna, and Chang’e‑5 missions had found widespread basaltic volcanism on the Moon during these times. Turns out they were missing something. The latest study of glass beads has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active for a much longer time than previously suspected. However, these were smaller and localised eruptions that were caused by radioactive elements.

Bi-Wen Wang, Qian W.L. Zhang, and colleagues studied more than 3000 tiny glass beads that were present in a lunar sample collected by Chang’e‑5. They analysed their chemical compositions, physical textures, and sulfur isotopes to divide the beads produced by potential volcanic activity from those produced by meteorite impacts.

Only three of those beads were found to have volcanic origin. Radiometric dating was used to determine the volcanic beads formed 123 ± 15 million years ago. They were found to contain huge amounts of potassium, phosphorus, and rare-earth elements, known as KREEP elements.

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These elements were responsible for creating small, localised volcanoes on the Moon, the research suggests. KREEP elements are known to produce radioactive heating. When heating occurs in a small area due to KREEP elements, rocks in the Moon’s mantle might melt. This then leads to small amounts of magma erupting to the surface, the researchers suggest.

<h2>Volcanism on Moon</h2>

Moon has been volcanically active for most of its lifetime, The first eruptions happened somewhere around 4.2 billion years ago. Its most intense period was between 3.8 and 3 billion years ago. The Moon no longer has any active volcanoes, however, there is likely an ocean of magma under its surface.&nbsp;

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, which landed on the lunar surface on August 23, 2023, also found evidence of magma on the Moon. The Pragyan rover found anorthosite rocks at a site which scientists believe had an ancient ocean of magma that covered the lunar surface some four billion years ago.&nbsp;

Moon experienced volcanic eruptions till as recently as 120 million years ago, research has found. The revelation was made following the analysis of a lunar sample collected by the Chang’e‑5 mission.

Moon experienced volcanic eruptions till as recently as 120 million years ago, research has found. The revelation was made following the analysis of a lunar sample collected by the Chang’e‑5 mission. Earlier studies had pegged the timing of volcanic activities from about 4.4 to 2.0 billion years ago. Apollo, Luna, and Chang’e‑5 missions had found widespread basaltic volcanism on the Moon during these times. Turns out they were missing something. The latest study of glass beads has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active for a much longer time than previously suspected. However, these were smaller and localised eruptions that were caused by radioactive elements. Bi-Wen Wang, Qian W.L. Zhang, and colleagues studied more than 3000 tiny glass beads that were present in a lunar sample collected by Chang’e‑5. They analysed their chemical compositions, physical textures, and sulfur isotopes to divide the beads produced by potential volcanic activity from those produced by meteorite impacts. Only three of those beads were found to have volcanic origin. Radiometric dating was used to determine the volcanic beads formed 123 ± 15 million years ago. They were found to contain huge amounts of potassium, phosphorus, and rare-earth elements, known as KREEP elements. Also Read: Earth's completion of full rotation captured in stunning timelapse video These elements were responsible for creating small, localised volcanoes on the Moon, the research suggests. KREEP elements are known to produce radioactive heating. When heating occurs in a small area due to KREEP elements, rocks in the Moon’s mantle might melt. This then leads to small amounts of magma erupting to the surface, the researchers suggest. Volcanism on Moon Moon has been volcanically active for most of its lifetime, The first eruptions happened somewhere around 4.2 billion years ago. Its most intense period was between 3.8 and 3 billion years ago. The Moon no longer has any active volcanoes, however, there is likely an ocean of magma under its surface. India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, which landed on the lunar surface on August 23, 2023, also found evidence of magma on the Moon. The Pragyan rover found anorthosite rocks at a site which scientists believe had an ancient ocean of magma that covered the lunar surface some four billion years ago.

Tiny volcanoes continued to erupt on Moon after the bigger ones died down

A sea creature has the ability to age in reverse, as per a study. The Atlantic comb jelly, known as the "sea walnut", can reverse its ageing if there is a lack of food or it is injured. Developing backwards, the gelatinous invertebrate turns its body into its larval form, a stage in its life when it possesses tentacles to catch food.&nbsp;

The adult form of the creature looks like a small pair of transparent lungs and does not have these tentacles. A study that is yet to be peer-reviewed states that the sea walnut (Mnemiopsis leidyi) is only the third-known animal species, and the first-known comb jelly species that can return to an earlier stage of its life after reaching adulthood.

Certain jellyfish, sea anemones and corals can also go back to a previous physical form but only till they haven't reached sexual maturity. The other two species other than the sea walnut that can change as adults are the so-called immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) and the dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus).

The researchers wrote in the study that this "confirms that reversal development might be more widespread than previously thought."

<h2>Study on sea walnuts&nbsp;</h2>

The sea walnut is native to the western Atlantic Ocean but can now be found in several other water bodies as well.

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It has turned into an invasive species in Europe and Asia and is now also found in the Black and Caspian seas, along with the Mediterranean, Baltic and North Seas.

Notably, the M. leidyi can survive in the ballast water of ships for weeks without food and experts believe this is how it managed to reach other shores.&nbsp;

To understand more about their survival strategy, scientists starved one group of comb jellies and physically injured another by removing tissue from their lobes. They found that despite not having anything to feed on and being amputated the sea walnuts did not die. Instead, they shrunk into tiny blobs.&nbsp;

After being fed later, 13 of the 65 comb jellies developed tentacles, a sign that they had gone back to their larval stage. Eventually, the creatures reached their original size again and also regrew their lobes. They were also able to reproduce again, according to the study.

A sea creature has the ability to age in reverse, as per a study. The Atlantic comb jelly, known as the "sea walnut", can reverse its ageing if there is a lack of food or it is injured.

A sea creature has the ability to age in reverse, as per a study. The Atlantic comb jelly, known as the "sea walnut", can reverse its ageing if there is a lack of food or it is injured. Developing backwards, the gelatinous invertebrate turns its body into its larval form, a stage in its life when it possesses tentacles to catch food. The adult form of the creature looks like a small pair of transparent lungs and does not have these tentacles. A study that is yet to be peer-reviewed states that the sea walnut (Mnemiopsis leidyi) is only the third-known animal species, and the first-known comb jelly species that can return to an earlier stage of its life after reaching adulthood. Certain jellyfish, sea anemones and corals can also go back to a previous physical form but only till they haven't reached sexual maturity. The other two species other than the sea walnut that can change as adults are the so-called immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) and the dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). The researchers wrote in the study that this "confirms that reversal development might be more widespread than previously thought." Study on sea walnuts The sea walnut is native to the western Atlantic Ocean but can now be found in several other water bodies as well. Also Read: Rare sea animals known for hour-long dives spotted in Antarctica waters It has turned into an invasive species in Europe and Asia and is now also found in the Black and Caspian seas, along with the Mediterranean, Baltic and North Seas. Notably, the M. leidyi can survive in the ballast water of ships for weeks without food and experts believe this is how it managed to reach other shores. To understand more about their survival strategy, scientists starved one group of comb jellies and physically injured another by removing tissue from their lobes. They found that despite not having anything to feed on and being amputated the sea walnuts did not die. Instead, they shrunk into tiny blobs. After being fed later, 13 of the 65 comb jellies developed tentacles, a sign that they had gone back to their larval stage. Eventually, the creatures reached their original size again and also regrew their lobes. They were also able to reproduce again, according to the study.

Sea creature that can switch to its baby form is basically time-travelling

A small asteroid collided with Earth on Wednesday and burnt up over the Philippines. The European Space Agency (ESA) said that the asteroid was 3-foot (1-metre) long and struck the atmosphere around 12:46 p.m. ET on September 4 above the western Pacific Ocean near Luzon Island.

Named 2024 RW1, the steroid was discovered by research technologist Jacqueline Fazekas with the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey, just hours before it collided. It is a NASA-funded observatory near Tucson, Arizona and tracks and catalogues near-Earth objects. ESA informed in an X post that the asteroid was only the ninth to have been spotted prior to impact.

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📣UPDATE: We expect the ~1 m asteroid discovered this morning to strike Earth's atmosphere over the Philippines near Luzon Island at 16:46 UTC today. 
 
However the nearby tropical storm Yagi/Enteng will make fireball observations difficult. 
 
Stay safe everyone! <a href="https://t.co/SwzByqOlgp">https://t.co/SwzByqOlgp</a> <a href="https://t.co/GrMxi6MaNc">pic.twitter.com/GrMxi6MaNc</a>
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NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office reported the strike on its X account. It also informed that the impact was detected by multiple sensors.

The asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating a green fireball. Several people who caught the event recorded videos and posted them on social media.

<h2>Videos of asteroid in the Philippines</h2>

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2024 RW1 seen from Ballesteros, Cagayan, Philippines. 
 
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Asteroid 2024 RW1 !<a href="https://t.co/cR3Y7Xm1D3">pic.twitter.com/cR3Y7Xm1D3</a>
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Here’s how Asteroid RW1 looks like from Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines. Best shot so far!! 😍 <a href="https://t.co/eYgQsHqxFP">pic.twitter.com/eYgQsHqxFP</a>
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<h2>Spotting asteroids</h2>

Space agencies around the world have lately been undertaking dedicated efforts to search for near-Earth objects. The Double Asteroids Redirect Test (DART) is the most famous mission whereby NASA conducted an impact on Dimorphos, a moonlet of the larger asteroid Didymos. &nbsp;

The experiment aimed to understand how potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs) could be deflected if they posed a threat to our planet. The impact sent several pieces of debris flying in space and now scientists say, some of them can reach Earth. Simulations carried out as part of a study state that the asteroid ejecta could reach Mars and the Earth-Moon system within a decade.&nbsp;

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<h2>Apophis in 2029</h2>

The world is also preparing to meet Apophis, the "god of chaos" asteroid in 2029. It will come dangerously close to Earth but will not cause any harm. As per current observations, the asteroid will safely pass by Earth, posing no threat in 2029, 2036 and 2068.&nbsp;

However, according to a new study, the asteroid still holds a chance of striking us provided another space rock collides with it, changing its trajectory.

Canadian astronomer Paul Wiegert found that an object around 0.6 metres (2 feet) in size can change the asteroid's path. This would set it up for a later collision with our planet. However, an impact in 2029 becomes likely if Apophis collides with an object of around 3.4 metres (11.2 feet).

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is creating the asteroid-hunting spacecraft called NEO Surveyor (Near-Earth Object Surveyor), which will hunt for asteroids and comets travelling towards Earth. China is also developing its own mission to deflect an asteroid by 2030. 
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A small asteroid collided with Earth on Wednesday and burnt up over the Philippines. The European Space Agency (ESA) said that the asteroid was 3-foot (1-metre) long and struck the atmosphere around 12:46 p.

A small asteroid collided with Earth on Wednesday and burnt up over the Philippines. The European Space Agency (ESA) said that the asteroid was 3-foot (1-metre) long and struck the atmosphere around 12:46 p.m. ET on September 4 above the western Pacific Ocean near Luzon Island. Named 2024 RW1, the steroid was discovered by research technologist Jacqueline Fazekas with the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey, just hours before it collided. It is a NASA-funded observatory near Tucson, Arizona and tracks and catalogues near-Earth objects. ESA informed in an X post that the asteroid was only the ninth to have been spotted prior to impact. 📣UPDATE: We expect the ~1 m asteroid discovered this morning to strike Earth's atmosphere over the Philippines near Luzon Island at 16:46 UTC today. However the nearby tropical storm Yagi/Enteng will make fireball observations difficult. Stay safe everyone! https://t.co/SwzByqOlgp pic.twitter.com/GrMxi6MaNc — European Space Agency (@esa) September 4, 2024 × NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office reported the strike on its X account. It also informed that the impact was detected by multiple sensors. The asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating a green fireball. Several people who caught the event recorded videos and posted them on social media. Videos of asteroid in the Philippines 2024 RW1 seen from Ballesteros, Cagayan, Philippines. Copyright to the owner 📸: Emmanuel Unite#Asteroid#2024RW1 pic.twitter.com/8fsRItkZWS — Tony (@Lewls_T) September 4, 2024 × Asteroid 2024 RW1 !pic.twitter.com/cR3Y7Xm1D3 — ⚯͛ (@wandershy_) September 4, 2024 × Here’s how Asteroid RW1 looks like from Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines. Best shot so far!! 😍 pic.twitter.com/eYgQsHqxFP — Raymon Dullana (@raymongdullana) September 4, 2024 × Spotting asteroids Space agencies around the world have lately been undertaking dedicated efforts to search for near-Earth objects. The Double Asteroids Redirect Test (DART) is the most famous mission whereby NASA conducted an impact on Dimorphos, a moonlet of the larger asteroid Didymos. The experiment aimed to understand how potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs) could be deflected if they posed a threat to our planet. The impact sent several pieces of debris flying in space and now scientists say, some of them can reach Earth. Simulations carried out as part of a study state that the asteroid ejecta could reach Mars and the Earth-Moon system within a decade. Also Read: 'God of chaos' asteroid can hit Earth, but only if THIS happens. 'The odds of...' Apophis in 2029 The world is also preparing to meet Apophis, the "god of chaos" asteroid in 2029. It will come dangerously close to Earth but will not cause any harm. As per current observations, the asteroid will safely pass by Earth, posing no threat in 2029, 2036 and 2068. However, according to a new study, the asteroid still holds a chance of striking us provided another space rock collides with it, changing its trajectory. Canadian astronomer Paul Wiegert found that an object around 0.6 metres (2 feet) in size can change the asteroid's path. This would set it up for a later collision with our planet. However, an impact in 2029 becomes likely if Apophis collides with an object of around 3.4 metres (11.2 feet). NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is creating the asteroid-hunting spacecraft called NEO Surveyor (Near-Earth Object Surveyor), which will hunt for asteroids and comets travelling towards Earth. China is also developing its own mission to deflect an asteroid by 2030.

Watch: Asteroid hits Earth hours after being detected, fireball seen over Philippines

The record-breaking warming in the Antarctic stratosphere in the month of July disrupted the polar vortex and affected global weather patterns.&nbsp;

This event was a little different from the frequent warmings of the Arctic and is likely to have impacted the weather phenomena and ozone levels in the Southern Hemisphere.

The warming started in the stratosphere, nearly 30 kilometres above the continent’s icy surface, in July 2024.

In the month of July, the temperatures in the stratosphere above Antarctica remain around minus 80 degrees&nbsp;Celsius&nbsp;(minus 112 degrees&nbsp;Fahrenheit).&nbsp;

The scientists recorded 15°C temperature in the middle of the stratosphere on July 7, which set the record of the warmest July temperatures seen in the stratosphere in the Antarctic region.&nbsp;

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On July 22, the temperature decreased only to rise to 17°C (31°F) on August 5.

<h2>Here's how stratospheric warming impacted the polar vortex</h2>

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre's atmospheric scientists, Lawrence Coy and Paul Newman, were surprised to find this sudden stratospheric warming.

Coy and Newman worked on data assimilation and looked into the models&nbsp;of Earth’s atmosphere created for NASA’s Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO).&nbsp;

“The July event was the earliest stratospheric warming ever observed in GMAO’s entire 44-year record,” said Coy.

The scientists said that the westerly winds, which were present in this layer of the atmosphere, loop across the South Pole in winter and form what is called as the&nbsp;polar vortex.&nbsp;

However, this symmetric circumpolar flow was disrupted, which led to a weakening of the winds and the flow to alter its shape.

The polar vortex, instead of circulating the South Pole, turned elongated and the winds weakened, which caused considerable stratospheric warming over Antarctica.

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The researchers have been investigating what was the origin of disturbances which led to the disruption of the stratosphere.&nbsp;

“Variations in sea surface temperatures and sea ice can perturb these large-scale weather systems in the troposphere that propagate upwards,” said Newman. “But the attribution of why these systems develop is really difficult to do," he added.

Scientists observed that the sudden warming events in the stratosphere were connected to higher concentrations of ozone over Antarctica.&nbsp;

They observed that the change of circulation led to stratospheric warming events in which ozone is drawn from other latitudes toward the polar region.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The record-breaking warming in the Antarctic stratosphere in the month of July disrupted the polar vortex and affected global weather patterns. This event was a little different from the frequent warmings of the Arctic and is likely to have impacted the weather phenomena and ozone levels in the Southern Hemisphere.

The record-breaking warming in the Antarctic stratosphere in the month of July disrupted the polar vortex and affected global weather patterns. This event was a little different from the frequent warmings of the Arctic and is likely to have impacted the weather phenomena and ozone levels in the Southern Hemisphere. The warming started in the stratosphere, nearly 30 kilometres above the continent’s icy surface, in July 2024. In the month of July, the temperatures in the stratosphere above Antarctica remain around minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit). The scientists recorded 15°C temperature in the middle of the stratosphere on July 7, which set the record of the warmest July temperatures seen in the stratosphere in the Antarctic region. Also Read: Continental crash 35 million years ago likely created an invisible barrier on Earth On July 22, the temperature decreased only to rise to 17°C (31°F) on August 5. Here's how stratospheric warming impacted the polar vortex NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre's atmospheric scientists, Lawrence Coy and Paul Newman, were surprised to find this sudden stratospheric warming. Coy and Newman worked on data assimilation and looked into the models of Earth’s atmosphere created for NASA’s Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO). “The July event was the earliest stratospheric warming ever observed in GMAO’s entire 44-year record,” said Coy. The scientists said that the westerly winds, which were present in this layer of the atmosphere, loop across the South Pole in winter and form what is called as the polar vortex. However, this symmetric circumpolar flow was disrupted, which led to a weakening of the winds and the flow to alter its shape. The polar vortex, instead of circulating the South Pole, turned elongated and the winds weakened, which caused considerable stratospheric warming over Antarctica. Watch: Iceberg remains north of South Orkney islands The researchers have been investigating what was the origin of disturbances which led to the disruption of the stratosphere. “Variations in sea surface temperatures and sea ice can perturb these large-scale weather systems in the troposphere that propagate upwards,” said Newman. “But the attribution of why these systems develop is really difficult to do," he added. Scientists observed that the sudden warming events in the stratosphere were connected to higher concentrations of ozone over Antarctica. They observed that the change of circulation led to stratospheric warming events in which ozone is drawn from other latitudes toward the polar region. (With inputs from agencies)

The polar vortex over Antarctica has elongated. NASA scientists explain why

The first nuclear clock of the world is likely to start ticking soon after scientists at the JILA, a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) successfully cracked the workings of all the components required to construct one. 
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An atomic clock uses vibrations created from an atom to measure time and on the other hand, signals from the nucleus of an atom are used for timekeeping by a nuclear clock.

Currently, the most precise method for measuring time is in atomic clocks. These clocks co-ordinate international time zones and help in synchronising financial and internet transactions.&nbsp;

In day-to-day life, the precision of an&nbsp;atomic clock&nbsp;may not play a role, but it is used for things like global positioning systems (GPS), digital communication and internet speeds.&nbsp;

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The nuclear clock is expected to measure time with much higher precision by using the energy jumps from the core of an atom.&nbsp;

“The nuclear clock’s energy level is closely coupled to strong forces in the nucleus, while atomic clocks mainly depend on electromagnetic forces,” said Chuankun Zhang, a physicist at JILA, while speaking to Interesting Engineering. “Thus, a nuclear-atomic clock comparison can provide sensitive tests for fundamental physics," he added.

<h2>Constructing the world's first nuclear clock</h2>

The nuclear clock has not been assembled yet by the researchers, but they have gathered all the components that are required to construct it.&nbsp;

“We managed to improve the accuracy of this measurement by a million times compared to previous measurements,” said Zhang.&nbsp;

“This allows us to resolve the quantum energy sublevels of this nuclear transition for the first time," he added.

Watch:&nbsp;Chinese scientists develop smart fibre | How does it work?

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Speaking about when the clock will be ready, he said, “We are working on improving the spectroscopy resolution further and evaluating systematic shifts of the transition so we can get better clock accuracy when we start operating it as a clock.”

“Essentially, we have all the parts for a nuclear clock already demonstrated in the lab. We have not used them for the actual clock operation, but there’s no technical difficulty in building one any day now,” he added.

“We can probe the nuclear transition in a solid-state system, which would allow us to build a much simpler clock than today’s atomic clocks without needing technologies like an ultrahigh vacuum, laser cooling, and trapping, etc.,” Zhang said.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The first nuclear clock of the world is likely to start ticking soon after scientists at the JILA, a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) successfully cracked the workings of all the components required to construct one.

The first nuclear clock of the world is likely to start ticking soon after scientists at the JILA, a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) successfully cracked the workings of all the components required to construct one. An atomic clock uses vibrations created from an atom to measure time and on the other hand, signals from the nucleus of an atom are used for timekeeping by a nuclear clock. Currently, the most precise method for measuring time is in atomic clocks. These clocks co-ordinate international time zones and help in synchronising financial and internet transactions. In day-to-day life, the precision of an atomic clock may not play a role, but it is used for things like global positioning systems (GPS), digital communication and internet speeds. Also Read: India's Chandrayaan-3 sends home lunar bonanza with magma theory evidence The nuclear clock is expected to measure time with much higher precision by using the energy jumps from the core of an atom. “The nuclear clock’s energy level is closely coupled to strong forces in the nucleus, while atomic clocks mainly depend on electromagnetic forces,” said Chuankun Zhang, a physicist at JILA, while speaking to Interesting Engineering. “Thus, a nuclear-atomic clock comparison can provide sensitive tests for fundamental physics," he added. Constructing the world's first nuclear clock The nuclear clock has not been assembled yet by the researchers, but they have gathered all the components that are required to construct it. “We managed to improve the accuracy of this measurement by a million times compared to previous measurements,” said Zhang. “This allows us to resolve the quantum energy sublevels of this nuclear transition for the first time," he added. Watch: Chinese scientists develop smart fibre | How does it work? Speaking about when the clock will be ready, he said, “We are working on improving the spectroscopy resolution further and evaluating systematic shifts of the transition so we can get better clock accuracy when we start operating it as a clock.” “Essentially, we have all the parts for a nuclear clock already demonstrated in the lab. We have not used them for the actual clock operation, but there’s no technical difficulty in building one any day now,” he added. “We can probe the nuclear transition in a solid-state system, which would allow us to build a much simpler clock than today’s atomic clocks without needing technologies like an ultrahigh vacuum, laser cooling, and trapping, etc.,” Zhang said. (With inputs from agencies)

World gets its first 'nuclear clock'. Scientists explain it's ultraprecise timekeeping

Humans have come under attack for the second time in a month by the uncontacted Peruvian Amazon tribe, who have used bows and arrows to kill at least two loggers.

The killing took place near the Pariamanu River in Madre de Dios province on August 29, however, the news was confirmed now by FENAMAD, which is a federation of tribes who live in the region.

On August 29, the women from the Mashco Piro tribe found a group of workers&nbsp;clearing the forest for the construction of the road.

In the confrontation, two loggers died because of ‘arrow impact’, and another person suffered injuries. Meanwhile, two workers are still missing.

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Indigenous rights organisation, Survival International, has said that the tragic incident highlights the government's need to formally recognise and protect the Mashco Piro tribe's entire territory.

“This is a tragedy that was entirely avoidable. The Peruvian authorities have known for years that this area that they chose to sell off for logging was actually the Mashco Piro’s territory,” said Caroline Pearce, Survival International’s Director, in a&nbsp;statement.&nbsp;

“By facilitating the logging and destruction of this rainforest, they’re not only endangering the very survival of the Mashco Piro people, who are incredibly vulnerable to epidemics of disease brought in by outsiders, but they’ve knowingly put the lives of the logging workers in danger,” Pearce added.

<h2>What kind of threats are Mashco Piro tribes facing?</h2>

The&nbsp;Mashco Piro tribes are nomadic hunter-gatherers who have been staying in the rainforests of southeast Peru.&nbsp;

It has been estimated that they have 750 members and are one of the largest uncontacted tribes in the world.

Presently, the uncontacted tribe has been dubious of outsiders. This is because they were tortured by colonial rubber barons in the late 19th century in the western Amazon.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;New video 'uncontacted' Mashco Piro tribe in Peruvian Amazon under threat of water logging

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Thousands of people were enslaved and many others were hunted down, beaten, chained, robbed, raped, and murdered.

Presently, they are also facing the threat of logging and deforestation. It was recently revealed that the members of the Mashco Piro tribe have been living “dangerously close” to parts of the forest which are under the scrutiny of logging companies.

“The government must act now: it must cancel the logging concessions and recognize and protect the whole Mashco Piro territory. If it doesn’t, further tragedies are inevitable,” Pearce said.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Humans have come under attack for the second time in a month by the uncontacted Peruvian Amazon tribe, who have used bows and arrows to kill at least two loggers.

Humans have come under attack for the second time in a month by the uncontacted Peruvian Amazon tribe, who have used bows and arrows to kill at least two loggers. The killing took place near the Pariamanu River in Madre de Dios province on August 29, however, the news was confirmed now by FENAMAD, which is a federation of tribes who live in the region. On August 29, the women from the Mashco Piro tribe found a group of workers clearing the forest for the construction of the road. In the confrontation, two loggers died because of ‘arrow impact’, and another person suffered injuries. Meanwhile, two workers are still missing. Also Read: Violence feared as world's largest uncontacted Amazonian tribe comes out of the jungle Indigenous rights organisation, Survival International, has said that the tragic incident highlights the government's need to formally recognise and protect the Mashco Piro tribe's entire territory. “This is a tragedy that was entirely avoidable. The Peruvian authorities have known for years that this area that they chose to sell off for logging was actually the Mashco Piro’s territory,” said Caroline Pearce, Survival International’s Director, in a statement. “By facilitating the logging and destruction of this rainforest, they’re not only endangering the very survival of the Mashco Piro people, who are incredibly vulnerable to epidemics of disease brought in by outsiders, but they’ve knowingly put the lives of the logging workers in danger,” Pearce added. What kind of threats are Mashco Piro tribes facing? The Mashco Piro tribes are nomadic hunter-gatherers who have been staying in the rainforests of southeast Peru. It has been estimated that they have 750 members and are one of the largest uncontacted tribes in the world. Presently, the uncontacted tribe has been dubious of outsiders. This is because they were tortured by colonial rubber barons in the late 19th century in the western Amazon. Watch: New video 'uncontacted' Mashco Piro tribe in Peruvian Amazon under threat of water logging Thousands of people were enslaved and many others were hunted down, beaten, chained, robbed, raped, and murdered. Presently, they are also facing the threat of logging and deforestation. It was recently revealed that the members of the Mashco Piro tribe have been living “dangerously close” to parts of the forest which are under the scrutiny of logging companies. “The government must act now: it must cancel the logging concessions and recognize and protect the whole Mashco Piro territory. If it doesn’t, further tragedies are inevitable,” Pearce said. (With inputs from agencies)

Uncontacted Peruvian Amazon tribe is now hunting humans using arrows. Here's why

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