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<p>Is there life on another planet? Maybe yes, maybe not. The world needs proof to believe and scientists, who are intrigued with the gazillion possibilities of life on another planet, seek answers in space. Scientists have launched several space explorations and developed intricate technologies for alien-hunting missions, including ANDES.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANDES, short for the <strong>ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectrograph</strong>, is a powerful new instrument which is being developed to look for extraterrestrial life on distant planets. This cutting-edge technology aims at detecting signs of life on Earth-like exoplanets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-new-breathtaking-video-of-marss-scarred-canyons-offers-insight-into-its-eventful-past-729680">Watch: New breathtaking video of Mars’s scarred canyons offers insight into its eventful past</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>It will also focus on analysing chemical elements in faraway objects in the early universe. The instrument could also become the first instrument capable of detecting signatures of Population III stars, which are the earliest stars born in the universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, a deal was finalised by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to develop and build this advanced instrument.</p>

<p>In a press release, Alessandro Marconi, ANDES principal investigator, said, "ANDES is an instrument with an enormous potential for groundbreaking scientific discoveries, which can deeply affect our perception of the Universe far beyond the small community of scientists."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, the scientists are planning to install the instrument on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which is currently under construction in Chile's Atacama Desert. The telescope will be used to look for signs of life on other planets as well as the first stars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The instrument will have record-high wavelength precision in the visible and near-infrared wavelengths of light. The findings will help researchers in vast astronomical fields, especially when combined with the ELT's strong mirror system.&nbsp;</p>

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Is there life on another planet? Maybe yes, maybe not. The world needs proof to believe and scientists, who are intrigued with the gazillion possibilities of life on another planet, seek answers in space.

Is there life on another planet? Maybe yes, maybe not. The world needs proof to believe and scientists, who are intrigued with the gazillion possibilities of life on another planet, seek answers in space. Scientists have launched several space explorations and developed intricate technologies for alien-hunting missions, including ANDES. ANDES, short for the ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectrograph, is a powerful new instrument which is being developed to look for extraterrestrial life on distant planets. This cutting-edge technology aims at detecting signs of life on Earth-like exoplanets. Also read: Watch: New breathtaking video of Mars’s scarred canyons offers insight into its eventful past It will also focus on analysing chemical elements in faraway objects in the early universe. The instrument could also become the first instrument capable of detecting signatures of Population III stars, which are the earliest stars born in the universe. Recently, a deal was finalised by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to develop and build this advanced instrument. In a press release, Alessandro Marconi, ANDES principal investigator, said, "ANDES is an instrument with an enormous potential for groundbreaking scientific discoveries, which can deeply affect our perception of the Universe far beyond the small community of scientists." New milestone reached for ESO's #ELT! 👏👏 Today, ESO has signed an agreement with an international consortium of institutions for the design and construction of ANDES, one of the ELT instruments 🖊️ 1/ Read more: https://t.co/ATFIOGDw1F 📷 ESO pic.twitter.com/JRrW4tuQ7O — ESO (@ESO) June 5, 2024 × Also read: Scientists hunting for origin of radio signal from deep space that flashes for an hour Notably, the scientists are planning to install the instrument on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which is currently under construction in Chile's Atacama Desert. The telescope will be used to look for signs of life on other planets as well as the first stars. The instrument will have record-high wavelength precision in the visible and near-infrared wavelengths of light. The findings will help researchers in vast astronomical fields, especially when combined with the ELT's strong mirror system. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Scientists in Australia have been shocked after a tiger shark vomited&nbsp;a spiky land-loving echidna in front of them. Scientists from the James Cook University&nbsp;were tagging marine life on the northeast coast when the three-metre&nbsp;tiger&nbsp;shark they caught vomited a dead echidna -- a spiny creature similar to a hedgehog, the news agency AFP reported on Thursday (June 6).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nicolas Lubitz from the James Cook University told AFP he could only&nbsp;assume the shark gobbled up the echidna while it was swimming in the shallows off the island, or travelling between islands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We were quite shocked at what we saw. We really didn't know what was going on.&nbsp;When it spat it out, I looked at it and remarked 'What the hell is that?" he added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Tiger sharks will eat anything'</strong></h2>

<p>The dead echidna was whole when it was regurgitated in May 2022, leading scientists to assume the shark had only recently eaten it, Lubitz told AFP. The scientist also pointed out that tiger sharks would eat anything.</p>

<p>"They're just a scavenger. I've seen videos of them eating a rock for no reason," Lubitz said, adding, "I think the echidna must have just felt a bit funny in its throat."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shark was unharmed&nbsp;after its spiky snack and scientists fitted it with an acoustic tracker before releasing it back into the water.&nbsp;</p>

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Scientists in Australia have been shocked after a tiger shark vomited a spiky land-loving echidna in front of them. Scientists from the James Cook University were tagging marine life on the northeast coast when the three-metre tiger shark they caught vomited a dead echidna -- a spiny creature similar to a hedgehog, the news agency AFP reported on Thursday (June 6).

Scientists in Australia have been shocked after a tiger shark vomited a spiky land-loving echidna in front of them. Scientists from the James Cook University were tagging marine life on the northeast coast when the three-metre tiger shark they caught vomited a dead echidna -- a spiny creature similar to a hedgehog, the news agency AFP reported on Thursday (June 6). Nicolas Lubitz from the James Cook University told AFP he could only assume the shark gobbled up the echidna while it was swimming in the shallows off the island, or travelling between islands. "We were quite shocked at what we saw. We really didn't know what was going on. When it spat it out, I looked at it and remarked 'What the hell is that?" he added. 'Tiger sharks will eat anything' The dead echidna was whole when it was regurgitated in May 2022, leading scientists to assume the shark had only recently eaten it, Lubitz told AFP. The scientist also pointed out that tiger sharks would eat anything. "They're just a scavenger. I've seen videos of them eating a rock for no reason," Lubitz said, adding, "I think the echidna must have just felt a bit funny in its throat." The shark was unharmed after its spiky snack and scientists fitted it with an acoustic tracker before releasing it back into the water. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian scientists shocked after tiger shark vomits spiky echidna

<p>Scientists suggest that a 10-minute brain scan could detect dementia several years before its noticeable onset. They achieved an estimated 80 per cent accuracy up to nine years before a person actually knew they suffer from dementia.</p>

<h2><strong>Fighting Dementia: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>It simply means that if the findings are confirmed in a larger cohort, the scan could become a routine procedure in dementia treatment.</p>

<p>"We have known for a long time that the function of the brain starts to change many years before you get dementia symptoms," professor Charles Marshall, who led the work at Queen Mary University of London, was quoted as saying by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This could help us to be more precise at identifying those changes using an MRI scan that you could do on any NHS scanner."</p>

<p>The study was published in Nature Mental Health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Predicting who is going to get dementia in the future will be vital for developing treatments that can prevent the irreversible loss of brain cells that causes the symptoms of dementia," Marshall said.</p>

<h2><strong>What did scientists do to predict dementia?</strong></h2>

<p>Scientists used functional MRI scans from 1,100 UK Biobank volunteers to detect changes in the brain's "default mode network" (DMN).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The network reflects how effectively different regions are communicating with each other that are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Of the volunteers, 81 went on to develop dementia after the UK Biobank scan.</p>

<p>The researchers then deployed Artificial Intelligence to identify changes to the DMN that were most characteristic of those at risk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The resultant model could identify those at risk with 80 per cent accuracy up to nine years before diagnosis.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;9 million Indians suffer from Dementia</strong></p>

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<p>Scientists said that a simple brain scan, that would take about 10 minutes, could be used alongside recently developed blood tests that target proteins in the brain that cause Alzheimer’s disease.</p>

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Scientists suggest that a 10-minute brain scan could detect dementia several years before its noticeable onset. They achieved an estimated 80 per cent accuracy up to nine years before a person actually knew they suffer from dementia.

Scientists suggest that a 10-minute brain scan could detect dementia several years before its noticeable onset. They achieved an estimated 80 per cent accuracy up to nine years before a person actually knew they suffer from dementia. Fighting Dementia: What does it mean? It simply means that if the findings are confirmed in a larger cohort, the scan could become a routine procedure in dementia treatment. "We have known for a long time that the function of the brain starts to change many years before you get dementia symptoms," professor Charles Marshall, who led the work at Queen Mary University of London, was quoted as saying by the Guardian. "This could help us to be more precise at identifying those changes using an MRI scan that you could do on any NHS scanner." The study was published in Nature Mental Health. "Predicting who is going to get dementia in the future will be vital for developing treatments that can prevent the irreversible loss of brain cells that causes the symptoms of dementia," Marshall said. What did scientists do to predict dementia? Scientists used functional MRI scans from 1,100 UK Biobank volunteers to detect changes in the brain's "default mode network" (DMN). The network reflects how effectively different regions are communicating with each other that are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Also read | Youth and midlife stress events linked to increased dementia risk in later life, study finds Of the volunteers, 81 went on to develop dementia after the UK Biobank scan. The researchers then deployed Artificial Intelligence to identify changes to the DMN that were most characteristic of those at risk. The resultant model could identify those at risk with 80 per cent accuracy up to nine years before diagnosis. Also watch | 9 million Indians suffer from Dementia × Scientists said that a simple brain scan, that would take about 10 minutes, could be used alongside recently developed blood tests that target proteins in the brain that cause Alzheimer’s disease. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists show ten-minute brain scan can predict dementia early

<p>Boeing's Starliner capsule suffered from persistent helium leaks as it approached the International Space Station on Thursday (June 6). But the capsule, pioneering in its own right, docked with the space station nonetheless.</p>

<h2><strong>Boeing Starliner docking issues: What were they?</strong></h2>

<p>First of all, NASA engineers detected a problem with reaction control thrusters essential to the high-precision docking maneuver.</p>

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<p>This was overcome by a "hotfire" test following which at least four of the thrusters were reactivated and Starliner made an autonomous docking with the International Space Station.</p>

<h2><strong>Boeing Starliner at International Space Station: Why is it historic?</strong></h2>

<p>This is&nbsp;the first time that two US-built crewed spacecraft were simultaneously anchored to the International Space Station. Starliner capsule had SpaceX's Dragon capsule attached to a port on the opposite side.</p>

<p>The Starliner mission is the first time the spacecraft has carried a crew to space. The two crew members, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are expected to spend eight days with the seven astronauts and cosmonauts already on board&nbsp;the ISS.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Boeing's new whistleblowers reveal scary secrets</strong></p>

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<p>The current mission, a crew flight test, is the product of a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX Dragon capsule and is operating under NASA's commercial crew programme.</p>

<h2><strong>Helium's role in spacecraft routes</strong></h2>

<p>Helium is an inert gas. That is, it does not react with other elements in and beyond our atmosphere. The inert gas is used to power thrusters in the capsule that was carried over a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that blasted off on Wednesday (June 5).</p>

<h2><strong>Boeing Starliner helium leak&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Even before the launch, engineers had discovered a small but continuous helium leak that was deemed acceptable.</p>

<p>Later, NASA said that two latest helium leaks were discovered after the spacecraft arrived in orbit.</p>

<p>“Two of the affected helium valves have been closed and the spacecraft remains stable”, the agency said in a post on X.</p>

<p>The development related to helium leaks first emerged when&nbsp;astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams were about to sleep and mission control on Earth informed them that they needed to shut down two valves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Looks like we picked up a couple more helium leaks," mission control said. Wilmore responded: "We are ready to … find out exactly what you mean by picked up another helium leak, so give it to us."</p>

<p>"Butch, I’m sorry. We’re still getting the story together," mission control replied.</p>

<p>"We have some issues to watch overnight when in regards to the helium leaks that was just brought up, and we have a lot of smart people down here on the ground that are going to take a look at this stuff and keep an eye on it, but the vehicle is in a configuration right now where they’re safe to fly," the Boeing aerospace engineer Brandon Burroughs said on the NASA broadcast, CBS News reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Boeing's Starliner capsule suffered from persistent helium leaks as it approached the International Space Station on Thursday (June 6). But the capsule, pioneering in its own right, docked with the space station nonetheless.

Boeing's Starliner capsule suffered from persistent helium leaks as it approached the International Space Station on Thursday (June 6). But the capsule, pioneering in its own right, docked with the space station nonetheless. Boeing Starliner docking issues: What were they? First of all, NASA engineers detected a problem with reaction control thrusters essential to the high-precision docking maneuver. Also read | Starliner lifts off! Spacecraft with Sunita Williams on board flies to space after multiple delays This was overcome by a "hotfire" test following which at least four of the thrusters were reactivated and Starliner made an autonomous docking with the International Space Station. Boeing Starliner at International Space Station: Why is it historic? This is the first time that two US-built crewed spacecraft were simultaneously anchored to the International Space Station. Starliner capsule had SpaceX's Dragon capsule attached to a port on the opposite side. The Starliner mission is the first time the spacecraft has carried a crew to space. The two crew members, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are expected to spend eight days with the seven astronauts and cosmonauts already on board the ISS. Also watch | Gravitas: Boeing's new whistleblowers reveal scary secrets × The current mission, a crew flight test, is the product of a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX Dragon capsule and is operating under NASA's commercial crew programme. Helium's role in spacecraft routes Helium is an inert gas. That is, it does not react with other elements in and beyond our atmosphere. The inert gas is used to power thrusters in the capsule that was carried over a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that blasted off on Wednesday (June 5). Boeing Starliner helium leak Even before the launch, engineers had discovered a small but continuous helium leak that was deemed acceptable. Later, NASA said that two latest helium leaks were discovered after the spacecraft arrived in orbit. “Two of the affected helium valves have been closed and the spacecraft remains stable”, the agency said in a post on X. The development related to helium leaks first emerged when astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams were about to sleep and mission control on Earth informed them that they needed to shut down two valves. "Looks like we picked up a couple more helium leaks," mission control said. Wilmore responded: "We are ready to … find out exactly what you mean by picked up another helium leak, so give it to us." "Butch, I’m sorry. We’re still getting the story together," mission control replied. "We have some issues to watch overnight when in regards to the helium leaks that was just brought up, and we have a lot of smart people down here on the ground that are going to take a look at this stuff and keep an eye on it, but the vehicle is in a configuration right now where they’re safe to fly," the Boeing aerospace engineer Brandon Burroughs said on the NASA broadcast, CBS News reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Boeing Starliner suffered helium leaks before historic space station docking

<p>The storms on Jupiter have apparent similarities to those on Earth, a new study found. It offers a new way of understanding similar meteorological processes here on our planet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The finding is quite fascinating as the two planets are millions of miles away from each other and Jupiter is more than 11 times bigger than Earth. The science communication site The Nine Planets revealed that the average distance between Earth and Jupiter is 444 million miles (714 million km).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study titled, "Frontogenesis at Jovian high latitudes", was published on June 6 in the journal Nature Physics. It analysed infra-red images taken by the Juno spacecraft at the Jovian poles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The study noted that the images revealed ubiquitous vortices, which mean a region in a fluid in which the flow revolves around an axis line, with a diameter of hundreds to thousands of kilometres and filaments with a width of tens of kilometres embedded in between the vortices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest research is led by Lia Siegelman, who is a physical oceanographer at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The researchers said that their analysis shows that the filaments are dynamically active.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Siegelman first talked about this in 2018 when she made the connection between our planet and the gas giant. As per a report by phys.org, she noticed a striking similarity between images of Jupiter's huge cyclones and the ocean turbulence she was studying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Siegelman said that air and water are both considered fluids to a physicist, hence, she applied ocean physics to Jupiter. "Jupiter is basically an ocean of gas," she said as quoted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The initial observation was even published in Nature Physics in 2022, with Siegelman being a co-author. The earlier study had analysed high-resolution infrared images of Jupiter's cyclones taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The initial study was aimed at Jupiter's cyclones. However, while studying, Siegelman also saw wispy tendrils, known as filaments, in the spaces between the gassy vortices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For a follow-up study, Siegelman used Juno's detailed imagery as she wanted to understand how they are connected to cyclones on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest study found the filaments resemble what oceanographers and meteorologists refer to as fronts, which are the boundaries of gas or liquid masses with different densities due to changes in attributes such as temperature. On Earth, these are the "warm fronts" or "cold fronts". We see these words almost every day in weather forecasts.&nbsp;</p>

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The storms on Jupiter have apparent similarities to those on Earth, a new study found. It offers a new way of understanding similar meteorological processes here on our planet.

The storms on Jupiter have apparent similarities to those on Earth, a new study found. It offers a new way of understanding similar meteorological processes here on our planet. The finding is quite fascinating as the two planets are millions of miles away from each other and Jupiter is more than 11 times bigger than Earth. The science communication site The Nine Planets revealed that the average distance between Earth and Jupiter is 444 million miles (714 million km). The study titled, "Frontogenesis at Jovian high latitudes", was published on June 6 in the journal Nature Physics. It analysed infra-red images taken by the Juno spacecraft at the Jovian poles. Also read: Indo-French satellite 'TRISHNA' to study climate change. Here are details The study noted that the images revealed ubiquitous vortices, which mean a region in a fluid in which the flow revolves around an axis line, with a diameter of hundreds to thousands of kilometres and filaments with a width of tens of kilometres embedded in between the vortices. The latest research is led by Lia Siegelman, who is a physical oceanographer at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The researchers said that their analysis shows that the filaments are dynamically active. Siegelman first talked about this in 2018 when she made the connection between our planet and the gas giant. As per a report by phys.org, she noticed a striking similarity between images of Jupiter's huge cyclones and the ocean turbulence she was studying. Also read: Australian scientists shocked after tiger shark vomits spiky echinda Siegelman said that air and water are both considered fluids to a physicist, hence, she applied ocean physics to Jupiter. "Jupiter is basically an ocean of gas," she said as quoted. The initial observation was even published in Nature Physics in 2022, with Siegelman being a co-author. The earlier study had analysed high-resolution infrared images of Jupiter's cyclones taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. The initial study was aimed at Jupiter's cyclones. However, while studying, Siegelman also saw wispy tendrils, known as filaments, in the spaces between the gassy vortices. For a follow-up study, Siegelman used Juno's detailed imagery as she wanted to understand how they are connected to cyclones on Earth. The latest study found the filaments resemble what oceanographers and meteorologists refer to as fronts, which are the boundaries of gas or liquid masses with different densities due to changes in attributes such as temperature. On Earth, these are the "warm fronts" or "cold fronts". We see these words almost every day in weather forecasts. (With inputs from agencies)

Storms on Jupiter powered by processes similar to those on Earth: Study

<p>The European Space Agency (ESA) on May 30 released a new orbiter flyover footage of Mars that features the strikingly diverse surface of the Red Planet, covered in all manner of scratches and scars, providing insight into the events of its ancient past.</p>

<p>Created using data from the Mars Express High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC), the new video depicts the fractured, uneven appearance of the Nili Fossae trenches.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It also offers a bird's eye view of the nearby Jezero Crater, where NASA's Perseverance rover landed in 2021 to search for signs of life that may have once inhabited the ancient lake that filled the crater.</p>

<h2><strong>The Nili Fossae Trenches on Mars</strong></h2>

<p>The Nili Fossae trenches comprise parallel trenches hundreds of metres deep and several hundred kilometres long, stretching out along the eastern edge of a massive 1,900-kilometer-wide impact crater named Isidis Planitia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ESA’s Mars Express orbiter, which arrived at the Red Planet in 2003, surveyed Mars' Nili Fossae trenches. These trenches have been a cynosure of scientists in recent years because of the prospect of revelations about Mars’s ancient and water-rich past.</p>

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<p>"Scientists have focused on Nili Fossae in recent years due to the impressive amount and diversity of minerals found in this area, including silicates, carbonates, and clays — many of which were discovered by Mars Express' OMEGA instrument," ESA officials said in the description of the orbiter's recent video on YouTube.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These minerals form in the presence of water, indicating that this region was very wet in ancient Martian history," the officials further said.</p>

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<p>These trenches are believed to have formed following a colossal meteorite impact some 4 billion years ago. Following the impact, which created the Isidis Planitia crater, areas of the Martian surface would have cracked and crumbled, forming the sizeable scars seen by the orbiter today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the ESA, similar features, called Amenthes Fossae, can be found on the other side of the crater too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Much of the ground here formed over 3.5 billion years ago, when surface water was abundant across Mars," ESA officials wrote in the video description.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Scientists believe that water flowed not only across the surface here but also beneath it, forming underground hydrothermal flows that were heated by ancient volcanoes," the description further read.</p>

<p>Researchers used images captured by the orbiter, along with digital terrain models of Mars to create the 3D rendering of the landscape used for the flyover video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This data not only aids in understanding Mars' past but also helps inform scientists where to land exploratory spacecraft in the future.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The European Space Agency (ESA) on May 30 released a new orbiter flyover footage of Mars that features the strikingly diverse surface of the Red Planet, covered in all manner of scratches and scars, providing insight into the events of its ancient past.

The European Space Agency (ESA) on May 30 released a new orbiter flyover footage of Mars that features the strikingly diverse surface of the Red Planet, covered in all manner of scratches and scars, providing insight into the events of its ancient past. Created using data from the Mars Express High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC), the new video depicts the fractured, uneven appearance of the Nili Fossae trenches. × It also offers a bird's eye view of the nearby Jezero Crater, where NASA's Perseverance rover landed in 2021 to search for signs of life that may have once inhabited the ancient lake that filled the crater. The Nili Fossae Trenches on Mars The Nili Fossae trenches comprise parallel trenches hundreds of metres deep and several hundred kilometres long, stretching out along the eastern edge of a massive 1,900-kilometer-wide impact crater named Isidis Planitia. The ESA’s Mars Express orbiter, which arrived at the Red Planet in 2003, surveyed Mars' Nili Fossae trenches. These trenches have been a cynosure of scientists in recent years because of the prospect of revelations about Mars’s ancient and water-rich past. Also read: Boeing Starliner suffered helium leaks before historic space station docking "Scientists have focused on Nili Fossae in recent years due to the impressive amount and diversity of minerals found in this area, including silicates, carbonates, and clays — many of which were discovered by Mars Express' OMEGA instrument," ESA officials said in the description of the orbiter's recent video on YouTube. "These minerals form in the presence of water, indicating that this region was very wet in ancient Martian history," the officials further said. Also read: NASA`s new Instagram augmented reality filter brings universe to your fingertips These trenches are believed to have formed following a colossal meteorite impact some 4 billion years ago. Following the impact, which created the Isidis Planitia crater, areas of the Martian surface would have cracked and crumbled, forming the sizeable scars seen by the orbiter today. According to the ESA, similar features, called Amenthes Fossae, can be found on the other side of the crater too. "Much of the ground here formed over 3.5 billion years ago, when surface water was abundant across Mars," ESA officials wrote in the video description. "Scientists believe that water flowed not only across the surface here but also beneath it, forming underground hydrothermal flows that were heated by ancient volcanoes," the description further read. Researchers used images captured by the orbiter, along with digital terrain models of Mars to create the 3D rendering of the landscape used for the flyover video. This data not only aids in understanding Mars' past but also helps inform scientists where to land exploratory spacecraft in the future. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: New breathtaking video of Mars’s scarred canyons offers insight into its eventful past

<p>Scientists in Australia have discovered an unusual radio signal coming from space. The strange radio signal&nbsp;flashes for almost an hour, which is the longest ever seen till date. Upon several observations, it was also found that radio signal was emitting long, bright flashes of weak but fast pulses, and sometimes nothing at all. The team of scientists is yet to find an explanation for the surprising phenomenon.</p>

<p>It is not unusual to detect a radio signal afar our planet as&nbsp;astronomers usually see a lot of radio wave bursts originating from across the vast expanse of the universe, which they call radio transients. These radio transients are erupting in the universe every now and then, some in patterns and some just flicker once.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per researchers, most of these radio transients come from rotating neutron stars known as pulsars. They emit regular flashes of radio waves, just like some cosmic lighthouses. Typically, these neutron stars spin at incredible speeds, taking mere seconds or even a fraction of a second to complete each rotation. But the recently discovered radio signal (or transient) had an hour long cycle, making it a rare appearance.</p>

<h2><strong>Search for the origin of longest radio signal continues</strong></h2>

<p>The team of researchers at the Wajarri Yamaji Country in Western Australia named the newly-found periodic radio transient ASKAP J1935+2148. The numbers in the name point&nbsp;to the location of the radio signal in the sky which was found using the CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope.</p>

<p>Using ASKAP, the team simultaneously monitored a source of gamma rays and searched for pulses from a fast radio burst, when the ASKAP J1935+2148 were spotted. The signal leapt out because it was made up of “circularly polarised” radio waves, which means the direction of the waves corkscrews around as the signal travels through space.</p>

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<p>Further observation revealed that ASKAP J1935+2148 belongs to the relatively new class of long-period radio transients. Only two others have ever been found, and ASKAP J1935+2148’s 53.8 minute period is by far the longest.</p>

<p>The origin of the signal which has such a long period of appearance remains a profound mystery, says the team. One possibility is that it is a slow-spinning neutron star. However, the object being a white dwarf cannot be ruled out.&nbsp;A white dwarf is an Earth-sized cinder of a burnt-out star that has exhausted its fuel.</p>

<p>White dwarfs often have slow rotation periods, but the team doesn't know of any way one could produce the radio signals of this intensity. What’s more, there are no other highly magnetic white dwarfs nearby, which makes the neutron star explanation more plausible.</p>

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<p>One explanation might be that the object is part of a binary system in which a neutron star or white dwarf orbits another unseen star.</p>

<p>"Further research is needed to confirm what the object is, but either scenario would provide valuable insights into the physics of these extreme objects", wrote team in their research paper.</p>

<p>The research was published in Nature Astronomy.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Scientists in Australia have discovered an unusual radio signal coming from space. The strange radio signal flashes for almost an hour, which is the longest ever seen till date.

Scientists in Australia have discovered an unusual radio signal coming from space. The strange radio signal flashes for almost an hour, which is the longest ever seen till date. Upon several observations, it was also found that radio signal was emitting long, bright flashes of weak but fast pulses, and sometimes nothing at all. The team of scientists is yet to find an explanation for the surprising phenomenon. It is not unusual to detect a radio signal afar our planet as astronomers usually see a lot of radio wave bursts originating from across the vast expanse of the universe, which they call radio transients. These radio transients are erupting in the universe every now and then, some in patterns and some just flicker once. Also Read | Storms on Jupiter powered by processes similar to those on Earth: Study As per researchers, most of these radio transients come from rotating neutron stars known as pulsars. They emit regular flashes of radio waves, just like some cosmic lighthouses. Typically, these neutron stars spin at incredible speeds, taking mere seconds or even a fraction of a second to complete each rotation. But the recently discovered radio signal (or transient) had an hour long cycle, making it a rare appearance. Search for the origin of longest radio signal continues The team of researchers at the Wajarri Yamaji Country in Western Australia named the newly-found periodic radio transient ASKAP J1935+2148. The numbers in the name point to the location of the radio signal in the sky which was found using the CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope. Using ASKAP, the team simultaneously monitored a source of gamma rays and searched for pulses from a fast radio burst, when the ASKAP J1935+2148 were spotted. The signal leapt out because it was made up of “circularly polarised” radio waves, which means the direction of the waves corkscrews around as the signal travels through space. Also Read | Boeing Starliner suffered helium leaks before historic space station docking Further observation revealed that ASKAP J1935+2148 belongs to the relatively new class of long-period radio transients. Only two others have ever been found, and ASKAP J1935+2148’s 53.8 minute period is by far the longest. The origin of the signal which has such a long period of appearance remains a profound mystery, says the team. One possibility is that it is a slow-spinning neutron star. However, the object being a white dwarf cannot be ruled out. A white dwarf is an Earth-sized cinder of a burnt-out star that has exhausted its fuel. White dwarfs often have slow rotation periods, but the team doesn't know of any way one could produce the radio signals of this intensity. What’s more, there are no other highly magnetic white dwarfs nearby, which makes the neutron star explanation more plausible. Also Read | Scientists show ten-minute brain scan can predict dementia early One explanation might be that the object is part of a binary system in which a neutron star or white dwarf orbits another unseen star. "Further research is needed to confirm what the object is, but either scenario would provide valuable insights into the physics of these extreme objects", wrote team in their research paper. The research was published in Nature Astronomy. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists hunting for origin of radio signal from deep space that flashes for an hour

<p>Scientists have claimed that human activity, especially hunting, may have led to the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros around 10,000 years ago. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Copenhagen used computer models to analyse and resolve this mystery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Using computer models, fossils and ancient DNA, we traced 52,000 years of population history of the woolly rhinoceros across Eurasia at a resolution not previously considered possible," said lead author Associate Professor Damien Fordham, from the University of Adelaide's Environment Institute.</p>

<p>"This showed that from 30,000 years ago, a combination of cooling temperatures and low but sustained hunting by humans caused the woolly rhinoceros to contract its distribution southward, trapping it in a scattering of isolated and rapidly deteriorating habitats at the end of the Last Ice Age," he added.</p>

<p>"As Earth thawed and temperatures rose, populations of woolly rhinoceros were unable to colonize important new habitats opening up in the north of Eurasia, causing them to destabilize and crash, bringing about their extinction," he said further.</p>

<p>These creatures roamed on earth 10,000 years ago in and around northern and central Eurasia and had thick skin and long fur.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Previous research had suggested that humans had no role to play in the extinction of these animals but the new study, published in PNAS, throws open new dynamics.</p>

<p>"The demographic responses revealed by our analysis were at a much higher resolution to those captured in previous genetic studies," said Professor Eline Lorenzen, from the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute.</p>

<p>"This allowed us to pinpoint important interactions that woolly rhinoceroses had with humans and document how these changed through space and time. One of these largely overlooked interactions was persistent low levels of hunting by humans, probably for food."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Scientists have claimed that human activity, especially hunting, may have led to the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros around 10,000 years ago. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Copenhagen used computer models to analyse and resolve this mystery.

Scientists have claimed that human activity, especially hunting, may have led to the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros around 10,000 years ago. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Copenhagen used computer models to analyse and resolve this mystery. "Using computer models, fossils and ancient DNA, we traced 52,000 years of population history of the woolly rhinoceros across Eurasia at a resolution not previously considered possible," said lead author Associate Professor Damien Fordham, from the University of Adelaide's Environment Institute. "This showed that from 30,000 years ago, a combination of cooling temperatures and low but sustained hunting by humans caused the woolly rhinoceros to contract its distribution southward, trapping it in a scattering of isolated and rapidly deteriorating habitats at the end of the Last Ice Age," he added. "As Earth thawed and temperatures rose, populations of woolly rhinoceros were unable to colonize important new habitats opening up in the north of Eurasia, causing them to destabilize and crash, bringing about their extinction," he said further. These creatures roamed on earth 10,000 years ago in and around northern and central Eurasia and had thick skin and long fur. Also read: Scientists discover giant viruses that eat ice-melting algae in the Arctic Previous research had suggested that humans had no role to play in the extinction of these animals but the new study, published in PNAS, throws open new dynamics. "The demographic responses revealed by our analysis were at a much higher resolution to those captured in previous genetic studies," said Professor Eline Lorenzen, from the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute. "This allowed us to pinpoint important interactions that woolly rhinoceroses had with humans and document how these changed through space and time. One of these largely overlooked interactions was persistent low levels of hunting by humans, probably for food." (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists blame ancient humans for extinction of woolly rhinoceros 10,000 years ago

<p>As&nbsp;intense heatwave sweeps across parts of the world, the Indian and French space agencies are working on a unique satellite to study the effects of human-induced climate change, water use, snow melting etc. Abbreviated as 'TRISHNA' (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment), the satellite&nbsp;would enable high-resolution monitoring of earth's surface and various environmental parameters and&nbsp;anomalies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the occasion of Environment Day on June 5th, the Indian Space agency shared insights on TRISHNA. It stated that the craft that is expected to operate for five years, would be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit that's 761kms&nbsp;above the earth. ISRO did not mention any specific status of the mission of its expected launch. In August 2023, based on conversations with French Space agency CNES, WION had reported that TRISHNA could be launched in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the objectives of TRISHNA, ISRO said "detailed monitoring of the energy and water budgets of the continental biosphere for quantifying terrestrial water stress and water use and high-resolution observation of water quality and dynamics in coastal and inland waters. In addition, as secondary objectives, the TRISHNA mission will also help in a comprehensive assessment of urban heat islands, detection of thermal anomalies linked to volcanic activity and geothermal resources, and precise monitoring of snow-melt runoff and glacier dynamics. The mission will also provide valuable data on aerosol optical depth, atmospheric water vapor, and cloud cover".</p>

<p>By collecting such extensive amounts of data, TRISHNA would be able to help in agricultural water management- assess irrigation water use, issue advisories for water savings and enhance crop water productivity through efficient and sustainable water management practices, and better micro-watershed management.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In terms of climate monitoring, the mission will track key indicators such as droughts, permafrost changes, and evapotranspiration rates. Urban planners will benefit from detailed urban heat island maps and heat alerts; while water quality monitoring will aid in detecting pollution in coastal and inland water bodies. It will also help in identifying sub-marine groundwater discharge at the coastal fringes.</p>

<p>"TRISHNA satellite is equipped with two primary payloads. The Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) payload, provided by CNES, features a four-channel long-wave infrared imaging sensor capable of high-resolution surface temperature and emissivity mapping. The Visible - Near Infra-Red - Short Wave Infra-Red (VNIR-SWIR) payload, developed by ISRO, includes seven spectral bands designed for detailed mapping of surface reflectance of VSWIR bands for generating important biophysical and radiation budget variables," ISRO said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The data generated from TRISHNA would contribute to several global initiatives, such as Group on Earth Observations Global Agricultural Monitoring (GEOGLAM) for agricultural monitoring, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and targets, and the Global Water Watch. Some of the mission’s outputs will serve as Essential Agricultural Variables (EAVs), and Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) for the global community.</p>


As intense heatwave sweeps across parts of the world, the Indian and French space agencies are working on a unique satellite to study the effects of human-induced climate change, water use, snow melting etc.

As intense heatwave sweeps across parts of the world, the Indian and French space agencies are working on a unique satellite to study the effects of human-induced climate change, water use, snow melting etc. Abbreviated as 'TRISHNA' (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment), the satellite would enable high-resolution monitoring of earth's surface and various environmental parameters and anomalies. On the occasion of Environment Day on June 5th, the Indian Space agency shared insights on TRISHNA. It stated that the craft that is expected to operate for five years, would be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit that's 761kms above the earth. ISRO did not mention any specific status of the mission of its expected launch. In August 2023, based on conversations with French Space agency CNES, WION had reported that TRISHNA could be launched in 2026. On the objectives of TRISHNA, ISRO said "detailed monitoring of the energy and water budgets of the continental biosphere for quantifying terrestrial water stress and water use and high-resolution observation of water quality and dynamics in coastal and inland waters. In addition, as secondary objectives, the TRISHNA mission will also help in a comprehensive assessment of urban heat islands, detection of thermal anomalies linked to volcanic activity and geothermal resources, and precise monitoring of snow-melt runoff and glacier dynamics. The mission will also provide valuable data on aerosol optical depth, atmospheric water vapor, and cloud cover". By collecting such extensive amounts of data, TRISHNA would be able to help in agricultural water management- assess irrigation water use, issue advisories for water savings and enhance crop water productivity through efficient and sustainable water management practices, and better micro-watershed management. In terms of climate monitoring, the mission will track key indicators such as droughts, permafrost changes, and evapotranspiration rates. Urban planners will benefit from detailed urban heat island maps and heat alerts; while water quality monitoring will aid in detecting pollution in coastal and inland water bodies. It will also help in identifying sub-marine groundwater discharge at the coastal fringes. "TRISHNA satellite is equipped with two primary payloads. The Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) payload, provided by CNES, features a four-channel long-wave infrared imaging sensor capable of high-resolution surface temperature and emissivity mapping. The Visible - Near Infra-Red - Short Wave Infra-Red (VNIR-SWIR) payload, developed by ISRO, includes seven spectral bands designed for detailed mapping of surface reflectance of VSWIR bands for generating important biophysical and radiation budget variables," ISRO said. The data generated from TRISHNA would contribute to several global initiatives, such as Group on Earth Observations Global Agricultural Monitoring (GEOGLAM) for agricultural monitoring, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and targets, and the Global Water Watch. Some of the mission’s outputs will serve as Essential Agricultural Variables (EAVs), and Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) for the global community.

Indo-French satellite 'TRISHNA' to study climate change. Here are details

<p>For the first time since 1946, a dim star - which is 3,000 light-years from our&nbsp;solar system - &nbsp;will be visible in the night sky among other constellations and one will be able to see it with naked eyes.</p>

<p>The "Blaze Star", which is officially known as T Coronae Borealis&nbsp;(T CrB), is likely to brighten significantly from magnitude +10 (beyond naked-eye visibility) to magnitude +2 between now and September 2024, as per NASA.</p>

<p>That means its brightness will be similar to Polaris, which is the North Star and is the 48th-brightest star in the night sky.</p>

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<p>The Blaze Star is located in the constellation Corona Borealis, the "Northern Crown", which is between the constellations Hercules and Bootes.</p>

<p>The easiest process of spotting the Corona Borealis is by first locating some of the night sky's brightest stars.</p>

<h2><strong>How can you see the star with naked eyes?</strong></h2>

<p>The star gazers can see the stars of the Big Dipper shining high in the northern sky on a clear night.</p>

<p>When the Big Dipper's handle of stars is traced in a curve to Arcturus, one will observe a bright, reddish star located above the eastern horizon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is called the famous "arc to Arcturus" star-hop. In the east-northeast will rise the vega and when one looks between Arcturus and Vega (slightly closer to Arcturus) and tries to spot a faint curl of seven stars, one will observe Corona Borealis.</p>

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<p>The star will be high overhead after dark. The Blaze Star will become clearly visible before summer&nbsp;ends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This star is a rare example of a recurrent nova, which in Latin means "new star". This is a binary star system which has a cool, red giant star as well a smaller and hotter white dwarf star - both of which are orbiting each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the passing of every 80 years, the red giant star releases matter on the surface of the white dwarf which leads to an explosion.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


For the first time since 1946, a dim star - which is 3,000 light-years from our solar system - will be visible in the night sky among other constellations and one will be able to see it with naked eyes.

For the first time since 1946, a dim star - which is 3,000 light-years from our solar system - will be visible in the night sky among other constellations and one will be able to see it with naked eyes. The "Blaze Star", which is officially known as T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), is likely to brighten significantly from magnitude +10 (beyond naked-eye visibility) to magnitude +2 between now and September 2024, as per NASA. That means its brightness will be similar to Polaris, which is the North Star and is the 48th-brightest star in the night sky. Also Read: Scientists to install nuclear-powered UFO detectors in space to lure aliens to Earth, claims expert The Blaze Star is located in the constellation Corona Borealis, the "Northern Crown", which is between the constellations Hercules and Bootes. The easiest process of spotting the Corona Borealis is by first locating some of the night sky's brightest stars. How can you see the star with naked eyes? The star gazers can see the stars of the Big Dipper shining high in the northern sky on a clear night. When the Big Dipper's handle of stars is traced in a curve to Arcturus, one will observe a bright, reddish star located above the eastern horizon. This is called the famous "arc to Arcturus" star-hop. In the east-northeast will rise the vega and when one looks between Arcturus and Vega (slightly closer to Arcturus) and tries to spot a faint curl of seven stars, one will observe Corona Borealis. Watch: Boeing's Starliner launches its first crew to space The star will be high overhead after dark. The Blaze Star will become clearly visible before summer ends. This star is a rare example of a recurrent nova, which in Latin means "new star". This is a binary star system which has a cool, red giant star as well a smaller and hotter white dwarf star - both of which are orbiting each other. After the passing of every 80 years, the red giant star releases matter on the surface of the white dwarf which leads to an explosion. (With inputs from agencies)

Night skies to get a 'new star' soon. Here's how you can see Blaze Star with naked eyes

<p>NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has now spotted an&nbsp;exoplanet which&nbsp;has left astronomers puzzled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been observed that this planet remained in its atmosphere even after getting mercilessly bombarded with radiation from its red giant parent star. This star is also smaller, older and hotter than what was earlier believed by scientists to be possible for such a planet.</p>

<p>The extrasolar planet, or "exoplanet" in reality should be a bare husk of rock because of its proximity to the star TIC 365102760 which is located approximately 1,800 light-years away from Earth.</p>

<p>This strange world, which has been nicknamed "Phoenix," has come out from the flames of its host star which has a nice and&nbsp;puffy atmosphere.</p>

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<p>Phoenix, officially designated as TIC 365102760 b, is part of a rare class of planets known as "hot Neptunes". These are the kind of dark worlds which have radii which is smaller compared to that of Jupiter, however, larger than the Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the scientists, the planet will spiral into its giant star for nearly 100 million years.</p>

<p>The discovery of Phoenix has shown that different kinds of exoplanets&nbsp;exist across the universe and has demonstrated that a planetary system is able to evolve in many ways.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This planet isn't evolving the way we thought it would. It appears to have a much bigger, less dense atmosphere than we expected for these systems," said team leader and Johns Hopkins University astrophysicist Sam Grunblatt, in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"How it held on to that atmosphere despite being so close to such a large host star is the big question," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what this hellish planet tells us about Earth's fate</strong></h2>

<p>TIC 365102760 is a&nbsp;type of red giant star which has spent nearly 10 billion years converting hydrogen to helium present at its core.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Once the hydrogen fuel needed for the&nbsp;nuclear fusion&nbsp;process was exhausted, the energy which was supporting the star against its own gravity would have had ended.</p>

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<p>Then the core of the star would have collapsed while its outer layers, where nuclear fusion is still taking place, should have swelled to around 100 times the star's original width.</p>

<p>"It's the smallest planet we've ever found around one of these red giants and probably the lowest mass planet orbiting a [red] giant star we've ever seen," said Grunblatt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That's why it looks really weird. We don't know why it still has an atmosphere when other 'hot Neptunes' that are much smaller and much denser seem to be losing their atmospheres in much less extreme environments," he added.</p>

<p>The findings of Phoenix have helped scientists understand what will happen to the atmosphere of Earth before it meets its final fate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We don't understand the late-stage evolution of planetary systems very well. This is telling us that maybe&nbsp;Earth's atmosphere&nbsp;won't evolve exactly how we thought it would," Grunblatt said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has now spotted an exoplanet which has left astronomers puzzled. It has been observed that this planet remained in its atmosphere even after getting mercilessly bombarded with radiation from its red giant parent star.

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has now spotted an exoplanet which has left astronomers puzzled. It has been observed that this planet remained in its atmosphere even after getting mercilessly bombarded with radiation from its red giant parent star. This star is also smaller, older and hotter than what was earlier believed by scientists to be possible for such a planet. The extrasolar planet, or "exoplanet" in reality should be a bare husk of rock because of its proximity to the star TIC 365102760 which is located approximately 1,800 light-years away from Earth. This strange world, which has been nicknamed "Phoenix," has come out from the flames of its host star which has a nice and puffy atmosphere. Also Read: Euclid spots seven new rogue planets. Here’s what is hidden in these dark worlds Phoenix, officially designated as TIC 365102760 b, is part of a rare class of planets known as "hot Neptunes". These are the kind of dark worlds which have radii which is smaller compared to that of Jupiter, however, larger than the Earth. According to the scientists, the planet will spiral into its giant star for nearly 100 million years. The discovery of Phoenix has shown that different kinds of exoplanets exist across the universe and has demonstrated that a planetary system is able to evolve in many ways. "This planet isn't evolving the way we thought it would. It appears to have a much bigger, less dense atmosphere than we expected for these systems," said team leader and Johns Hopkins University astrophysicist Sam Grunblatt, in a statement. "How it held on to that atmosphere despite being so close to such a large host star is the big question," he added. Here's what this hellish planet tells us about Earth's fate TIC 365102760 is a type of red giant star which has spent nearly 10 billion years converting hydrogen to helium present at its core. Once the hydrogen fuel needed for the nuclear fusion process was exhausted, the energy which was supporting the star against its own gravity would have had ended. Watch: Sun leashes massive Solar flare Then the core of the star would have collapsed while its outer layers, where nuclear fusion is still taking place, should have swelled to around 100 times the star's original width. "It's the smallest planet we've ever found around one of these red giants and probably the lowest mass planet orbiting a [red] giant star we've ever seen," said Grunblatt. "That's why it looks really weird. We don't know why it still has an atmosphere when other 'hot Neptunes' that are much smaller and much denser seem to be losing their atmospheres in much less extreme environments," he added. The findings of Phoenix have helped scientists understand what will happen to the atmosphere of Earth before it meets its final fate. "We don't understand the late-stage evolution of planetary systems very well. This is telling us that maybe Earth's atmosphere won't evolve exactly how we thought it would," Grunblatt said. (With inputs from agencies)

This exoplanet is being bombarded with radiation by its giant star. This hints our Earth will...

<p>With increasing concerns about climate change, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly transportation alternatives. Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered attention as a cleaner option compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars due to their reduced greenhouse gas emissions, but a report claimed otherwise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.emissionsanalytics.com/news/gaining-traction-losing-tread#:~:text=The%20headline%20conclusion%20we%20draw,previous%20figure%20for%20aggressive%20driving.">report</a> published by Emission Analytics, a firm specialising in emissions data analysis, challenged the prevailing belief regarding the environmental superiority of EVs. The report touched upon the issue of particle pollution originating from brakes and tyres in both electric and fossil fuel-powered vehicles. The report was&nbsp;featured in a Wall Street Journal op-ed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report, titled "Gaining traction, losing tread: Pollution from tyre wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions", talked about research it had filed in early 2020 claiming that tyre particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the report, Emission Analytics compared real-world tailpipe particulate mass emissions to tire wear emissions in "normal" driving. It claimed that the latter is actually around 1,850 times greater than the former.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this claim appears to be untrue. A <a href="https://science.feedback.org/review/electric-vehicles-may-have-higher-particulate-emissions-from-tires-but-usually-have-lower-particulate-emissions-from-other-sources/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR10GC1Mvm1VbiB0gUJV89TlH0xzF4H3VDPA8isssipiNviDOqsaapfeXAo_aem_AbDNiVGfP3hiUACTjAvF2Yj6gdTzpL1gO0L9zY4hhgimc7jDZjThVE1gh-IQO3GRQIs8uiFmoeIdWfdql-Ute6Ch">fact-check report</a> by Science Feedback said that the particulate emissions of electric vehicles are "still poorly studied" and experimental comparisons of particulate emissions, mentioned in the Emission Analytics report, remain scarce.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did the Emission Analytics report claim?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The report claimed that EVs, owing to their heavier weight, may emit significantly higher levels of particulate matter from brakes and tyres compared to modern gas-powered vehicles equipped with efficient exhaust filters. It could be as much as 1,850 times greater, it claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emission Analytics also tried to highlight the concern over tyre wear, attributing it to the heavier weight of EVs which accelerates tyre deterioration and releases harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. It said that the degradation is primarily linked to the synthetic rubber composition of most tyres, derived from crude oil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another significant aspect highlighted in the report is the impact of battery weight on EVs. As EVs typically feature heavier batteries compared to traditional petrol engines, this additional weight exerts greater strain on brakes and tyres, hastening wear and tear.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Is this claim even true?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Science Feedback said in its fact-check that the company has not released a more detailed methodology and also, the report hasn't been peer-reviewed or published in the scientific literature.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Without a detailed methodology, it is impossible for other groups to reproduce and verify Emissions Analytics’ results. In the absence of peer review, it is very difficult to assess the credibility of Emission Analytics' study," it said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"More extreme versions of the claim state that electric vehicles emit 1,850 times more "pollutants" than gasoline-powered vehicles. This completely misrepresents the study, which compared the amount of particulate emissions coming from tires and tailpipes. It also contradicts available measurements of other vehicle pollutants like CO2," Science Feedback explained in its report.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Note: Earlier version of this article didn't include the fact-check claim by Science Feedback.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


With increasing concerns about climate change, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly transportation alternatives. Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered attention as a cleaner option compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars due to their reduced greenhouse gas emissions, but a report claimed otherwise.

With increasing concerns about climate change, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly transportation alternatives. Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered attention as a cleaner option compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars due to their reduced greenhouse gas emissions, but a report claimed otherwise. The report published by Emission Analytics, a firm specialising in emissions data analysis, challenged the prevailing belief regarding the environmental superiority of EVs. The report touched upon the issue of particle pollution originating from brakes and tyres in both electric and fossil fuel-powered vehicles. The report was featured in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. The report, titled "Gaining traction, losing tread: Pollution from tyre wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions", talked about research it had filed in early 2020 claiming that tyre particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions. In the report, Emission Analytics compared real-world tailpipe particulate mass emissions to tire wear emissions in "normal" driving. It claimed that the latter is actually around 1,850 times greater than the former. However, this claim appears to be untrue. A fact-check report by Science Feedback said that the particulate emissions of electric vehicles are "still poorly studied" and experimental comparisons of particulate emissions, mentioned in the Emission Analytics report, remain scarce. What did the Emission Analytics report claim? The report claimed that EVs, owing to their heavier weight, may emit significantly higher levels of particulate matter from brakes and tyres compared to modern gas-powered vehicles equipped with efficient exhaust filters. It could be as much as 1,850 times greater, it claimed. Emission Analytics also tried to highlight the concern over tyre wear, attributing it to the heavier weight of EVs which accelerates tyre deterioration and releases harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. It said that the degradation is primarily linked to the synthetic rubber composition of most tyres, derived from crude oil. Another significant aspect highlighted in the report is the impact of battery weight on EVs. As EVs typically feature heavier batteries compared to traditional petrol engines, this additional weight exerts greater strain on brakes and tyres, hastening wear and tear. Is this claim even true? Science Feedback said in its fact-check that the company has not released a more detailed methodology and also, the report hasn't been peer-reviewed or published in the scientific literature. "Without a detailed methodology, it is impossible for other groups to reproduce and verify Emissions Analytics’ results. In the absence of peer review, it is very difficult to assess the credibility of Emission Analytics' study," it said. Also watch | India: Are electric vehicles safe? | Tech It Out "More extreme versions of the claim state that electric vehicles emit 1,850 times more "pollutants" than gasoline-powered vehicles. This completely misrepresents the study, which compared the amount of particulate emissions coming from tires and tailpipes. It also contradicts available measurements of other vehicle pollutants like CO2," Science Feedback explained in its report. Note: Earlier version of this article didn't include the fact-check claim by Science Feedback. (With inputs from agencies)

EVs may have higher particulate emissions from tires, but less exhaust particulates than petrol, diesel cars

<p>Researchers have found new viruses on the surface of Arctic ice that could slow down the melting of ice due to global warming. Laura Perini from the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University and her team have revealed that these giant viruses feed off the algae on ice sheets. These algal blooms often lead to faster ice melting, thus exacerbating the effect of greenhouse gases. Scientists believe that the viruses, living alongside the algae, can help control the algal spread and thus serve as a natural control mechanism.</p>

<p>"We don't know a lot about the viruses, but I think they could be useful as a way of alleviating ice melting caused by algal blooms. How specific they are and how efficient it would be, we do not know yet. But by exploring them further, we hope to answer some of those questions," said Laura Perini.</p>

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<p>She explains that it is the first time that such algae-eating viruses have been found in the ice sheets of the Arctic.</p>

<p>"We analyzsed samples from dark ice, red snow, and melting holes (cryoconite). In both the dark ice and red snow we found signatures of active giant viruses. And that is the first time they've been found on surface ice and snow containing a high abundance of pigmented microalgae," she was quoted as saying by Space Daily.</p>

<p>Despite being of large size, these viruses can’t be seen with the naked eyes. The scientists only came to know about them after they analysed the DNA in samples taken from the ice.</p>

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<p>"In the total mRNA sequenced from the samples, we found the same markers as in the total DNA, so we know they have been transcribed. It means that the viruses are living and active on the ice," she said.</p>

<p>Giant viruses are still quite mysterious creatures, having only been discovered recently on the icy continent. What makes them different from their viral kin is their bustling activity—they're equipped with numerous active genes that enable them to perform tasks like DNA repair, replication, transcription, and translation. More research is needed to unravel more insights about these microcreatures.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Researchers have found new viruses on the surface of Arctic ice that could slow down the melting of ice due to global warming. Laura Perini from the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University and her team have revealed that these giant viruses feed off the algae on ice sheets.

Researchers have found new viruses on the surface of Arctic ice that could slow down the melting of ice due to global warming. Laura Perini from the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University and her team have revealed that these giant viruses feed off the algae on ice sheets. These algal blooms often lead to faster ice melting, thus exacerbating the effect of greenhouse gases. Scientists believe that the viruses, living alongside the algae, can help control the algal spread and thus serve as a natural control mechanism. "We don't know a lot about the viruses, but I think they could be useful as a way of alleviating ice melting caused by algal blooms. How specific they are and how efficient it would be, we do not know yet. But by exploring them further, we hope to answer some of those questions," said Laura Perini. Also read: Hubble Space Telescope: NASA`s plan for more cosmic discoveries She explains that it is the first time that such algae-eating viruses have been found in the ice sheets of the Arctic. "We analyzsed samples from dark ice, red snow, and melting holes (cryoconite). In both the dark ice and red snow we found signatures of active giant viruses. And that is the first time they've been found on surface ice and snow containing a high abundance of pigmented microalgae," she was quoted as saying by Space Daily. Despite being of large size, these viruses can’t be seen with the naked eyes. The scientists only came to know about them after they analysed the DNA in samples taken from the ice. Also read: NASA`s new Instagram augmented reality filter brings universe to your fingertips "In the total mRNA sequenced from the samples, we found the same markers as in the total DNA, so we know they have been transcribed. It means that the viruses are living and active on the ice," she said. Giant viruses are still quite mysterious creatures, having only been discovered recently on the icy continent. What makes them different from their viral kin is their bustling activity—they're equipped with numerous active genes that enable them to perform tasks like DNA repair, replication, transcription, and translation. More research is needed to unravel more insights about these microcreatures. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists discover giant viruses that eat ice-melting algae in the Arctic

<p>Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has achieved a stunning world milestone by spending a total of 1,000 days in space. He achieved the remarkable feat by surpassing his own record.</p>

<p>The 59-year-old cosmonaut, who made history in February by surpassing fellow Russian Gennady Padalka's record of 879 consecutive days in space, has now broken the total time spent in orbit.</p>

<p>It was previously set by Padalka at 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds.</p>

<p>Kononenko's latest space flight&nbsp;began on September 15, 2023, when he launched aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft alongside cosmonaut Nikolai Chub and NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara.</p>

<p>Scheduled to return in September 2024, Kononenko will have spent 1,110 days in orbit by then.</p>

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<p>The Russian space agency Roscosmos announced the milestone on Telegram saying, "Today at 00:00:20 Moscow time, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko for the first time in world history spent a total of 1,000 days in space flight."</p>

<p>Emmanuel Urquieta, former chief medical officer of the NASA-funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), reflected on Kononenko's achievement and told a media outlet, “It takes a special kind of person to be able to achieve such a record."</p>

<h2><strong>Astronauts celebrate&nbsp;Kononenko's feat&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated Kononenko's feat by forming a "1000" behind him for a photo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement to the Russian state news agency TASS, Kononenko shared his sentiments while clinching the world record for maximum time in space flight.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There's this awareness that you have achieved something new and important, that you've overcome a certain milestone, touched the unknown. It gives you confidence, and pride in the work you've done."</p>

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<p>Kononenko also thanked his US colleagues on the ISS and NASA's mission control centre in Houston, who were among the first to congratulate him on his record-setting spaceflight.</p>

<p>Speaking on the importance of long-term space missions, Kononenko stressed on their role in expanding humanity's understanding of our capabilities, crucial for future interplanetary flights.</p>

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Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has achieved a stunning world milestone by spending a total of 1,000 days in space. He achieved the remarkable feat by surpassing his own record.

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has achieved a stunning world milestone by spending a total of 1,000 days in space. He achieved the remarkable feat by surpassing his own record. The 59-year-old cosmonaut, who made history in February by surpassing fellow Russian Gennady Padalka's record of 879 consecutive days in space, has now broken the total time spent in orbit. It was previously set by Padalka at 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds. Kononenko's latest space flight began on September 15, 2023, when he launched aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft alongside cosmonaut Nikolai Chub and NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara. Scheduled to return in September 2024, Kononenko will have spent 1,110 days in orbit by then. Also Read | Symphony of joy: Deaf kids get back hearing capability in both ears after gene therapy The Russian space agency Roscosmos announced the milestone on Telegram saying, "Today at 00:00:20 Moscow time, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko for the first time in world history spent a total of 1,000 days in space flight." Emmanuel Urquieta, former chief medical officer of the NASA-funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), reflected on Kononenko's achievement and told a media outlet, “It takes a special kind of person to be able to achieve such a record." Astronauts celebrate Kononenko's feat Astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated Kononenko's feat by forming a "1000" behind him for a photo. In a statement to the Russian state news agency TASS, Kononenko shared his sentiments while clinching the world record for maximum time in space flight. Also Read | Discovery of large fossil helps scientists uncover 200-million-year-old dinosaur ecosystem "There's this awareness that you have achieved something new and important, that you've overcome a certain milestone, touched the unknown. It gives you confidence, and pride in the work you've done." Watch | Cancer rate in younger people rising sharply as per new research × Kononenko also thanked his US colleagues on the ISS and NASA's mission control centre in Houston, who were among the first to congratulate him on his record-setting spaceflight. Speaking on the importance of long-term space missions, Kononenko stressed on their role in expanding humanity's understanding of our capabilities, crucial for future interplanetary flights. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian Cosmonaut makes world history by spending 1,000 days in space

<p>The discovery of a large fossil in Wales, United Kingdom has helped scientists gain a better understanding of dinosaurs in the land of the dragon. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, suggest that not only did dinosaurs once walk on Welsh lands, but they were actually a part of a complex ecological system.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Dinosaurs in the land of dragons</strong></h2>

<p>The study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Bristol came after the discovery of what has been described as a “bone bed” which comprised remains of fish, sharks, marine reptiles and occasionally, dinosaurs.</p>

<p>The research provides insight into early Welsh dinosaurs which walked the Earth more than 200 million years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The discovery of the so-called “bone bed” was made at Lavernock Point near the Welsh capital city of Cardiff. The site where the discovery was made is marked with cliffs of dark-coloured shales and limestones that document ancient shallow seas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, until recently, there was little to no evidence that there were dinosaurs in Wales. The study suggests that the dinosaurs lived on a tropical lowland beside the sea and walked across the warm lowlands.</p>

<p>“The bone bed paints the picture of a tropical archipelago, which was subjected to frequent storms, that washed material from around the surrounding area, both in land and out at sea, into a tidal zone,” said a former student of Bristol MSc in Paleobiology Owain Evans, who led the study.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This means that from just one fossil horizon, we can reconstruct a complex ecological system, with a diverse array of marine reptiles like ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and placodonts in the water, and dinosaurs on land,” Evans added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the fossils</strong></h2>

<p>The team of researchers had made two discoveries while conducting fieldwork at the Lavernock for their study, fossilised remains of a placodont osteoderm, and a single coelacanth gular bone.</p>

<p>However, Evans said local geologists have been collecting bones from the site since the 1870s and most of them can be found at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cindy Howells, curator of Paleontology at the National Museum of Wales, confirmed that the collections from Lavernock date back to the 19th century, according to a statement by the university.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also noted that the “presence of dinosaur fossils at the site ensures that it remains one of the most significant localities for palaeontology in Wales.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The supervisor of the study, Dr Chris Duffin, said that the remains of coelacanths and placodonts are relatively rare in the UK and how the findings help scientists understand the broader picture of what the Rhaetian period (208.5 million to 201.3 million years ago) would have looked like.&nbsp;</p>

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The discovery of a large fossil in Wales, United Kingdom has helped scientists gain a better understanding of dinosaurs in the land of the dragon. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, suggest that not only did dinosaurs once walk on Welsh lands, but they were actually a part of a complex ecological system.

The discovery of a large fossil in Wales, United Kingdom has helped scientists gain a better understanding of dinosaurs in the land of the dragon. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, suggest that not only did dinosaurs once walk on Welsh lands, but they were actually a part of a complex ecological system. Dinosaurs in the land of dragons The study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Bristol came after the discovery of what has been described as a “bone bed” which comprised remains of fish, sharks, marine reptiles and occasionally, dinosaurs. The research provides insight into early Welsh dinosaurs which walked the Earth more than 200 million years ago. The discovery of the so-called “bone bed” was made at Lavernock Point near the Welsh capital city of Cardiff. The site where the discovery was made is marked with cliffs of dark-coloured shales and limestones that document ancient shallow seas. Also Read | Rare crystals reveal when Earth first had fresh water, hinting at origin of life Notably, until recently, there was little to no evidence that there were dinosaurs in Wales. The study suggests that the dinosaurs lived on a tropical lowland beside the sea and walked across the warm lowlands. “The bone bed paints the picture of a tropical archipelago, which was subjected to frequent storms, that washed material from around the surrounding area, both in land and out at sea, into a tidal zone,” said a former student of Bristol MSc in Paleobiology Owain Evans, who led the study. “This means that from just one fossil horizon, we can reconstruct a complex ecological system, with a diverse array of marine reptiles like ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and placodonts in the water, and dinosaurs on land,” Evans added. About the fossils The team of researchers had made two discoveries while conducting fieldwork at the Lavernock for their study, fossilised remains of a placodont osteoderm, and a single coelacanth gular bone. However, Evans said local geologists have been collecting bones from the site since the 1870s and most of them can be found at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff. Cindy Howells, curator of Paleontology at the National Museum of Wales, confirmed that the collections from Lavernock date back to the 19th century, according to a statement by the university. Also Read | Fatherhood linked to poorer heart health, young fathers at higher risk: Study She also noted that the “presence of dinosaur fossils at the site ensures that it remains one of the most significant localities for palaeontology in Wales.” The supervisor of the study, Dr Chris Duffin, said that the remains of coelacanths and placodonts are relatively rare in the UK and how the findings help scientists understand the broader picture of what the Rhaetian period (208.5 million to 201.3 million years ago) would have looked like. (With inputs from agencies)

Discovery of large fossil helps scientists uncover 200-million-year-old dinosaur ecosystem

<p>Five children deaf by birth have regained their hearing in both ears in a gene therapy trial.</p>

<p>The trial, conducted by doctors at Fudan University in Shanghai, targeted children aged between one and 11 who suffered from genetic mutations preventing the production of a crucial protein for auditory signal transmission.</p>

<p>This therapy has now enabled the children to detect sound directions.</p>

<p>These young patients started to show positive results only after a few weeks. Among the improvements were locating sounds, recognising&nbsp;speech even in noisy environments and even enjoying music.</p>

<p>Dr. Zheng-Yi Chen from Harvard teaching hospital for eye and ear&nbsp;that co-led the trial described the results as a “turning point" and highlighted that the children’s hearing continued to improve "dramatically".</p>

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<p>"This is absolutely a turning point," Chen told AFP news agency.</p>

<p>In a positive development, he also suggested that companies are now conducting clinical trials so that they can get approvals. "If the results hold, without any complications, I think in three to five years, it may be a medically approved product," he added.</p>

<p>The therapy involves using an inactive virus for introducing working copies of the affected gene, Otof, into the inner ear. This allows ear cells to produce the protein otoferlin which is essential for hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Transformative stories</strong></h2>

<p>A two-year-old boy responded to his name within three weeks and danced to music after 13 weeks. A three-year-old girl, who initially did not react to sounds, understood sentences and spoke some words 13 weeks post-treatment.</p>

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<p>One mother Chang Yiyi said she got very emotional as her son responded to her calling him. "I hid in a closet and called for him, and he still responded!" she told AFP news agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"That really shows our brain has a plasticity that maybe lasts much longer than we originally thought," said Chen.</p>

<p>It is worth noting that the trial is ongoing as the kids will be monitored to check for long-term repercussions of the treatment. Globally, 430 million people suffer from disabling hearing loss, with around 26 million being deaf from birth.</p>

<p>The study released in the journal Nature Medicine on Wednesday (June 5) is a milestone as it represents the first implementation of such a procedure on both ears.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Five children deaf by birth have regained their hearing in both ears in a gene therapy trial. The trial, conducted by doctors at Fudan University in Shanghai, targeted children aged between one and 11 who suffered from genetic mutations preventing the production of a crucial protein for auditory signal transmission.

Five children deaf by birth have regained their hearing in both ears in a gene therapy trial. The trial, conducted by doctors at Fudan University in Shanghai, targeted children aged between one and 11 who suffered from genetic mutations preventing the production of a crucial protein for auditory signal transmission. This therapy has now enabled the children to detect sound directions. These young patients started to show positive results only after a few weeks. Among the improvements were locating sounds, recognising speech even in noisy environments and even enjoying music. Dr. Zheng-Yi Chen from Harvard teaching hospital for eye and ear that co-led the trial described the results as a “turning point" and highlighted that the children’s hearing continued to improve "dramatically". Also Read | Euclid spots seven new rogue planets. Here's what is hidden in these dark worlds "This is absolutely a turning point," Chen told AFP news agency. In a positive development, he also suggested that companies are now conducting clinical trials so that they can get approvals. "If the results hold, without any complications, I think in three to five years, it may be a medically approved product," he added. The therapy involves using an inactive virus for introducing working copies of the affected gene, Otof, into the inner ear. This allows ear cells to produce the protein otoferlin which is essential for hearing. Transformative stories A two-year-old boy responded to his name within three weeks and danced to music after 13 weeks. A three-year-old girl, who initially did not react to sounds, understood sentences and spoke some words 13 weeks post-treatment. Also Read | Rare crystals reveal when Earth first had fresh water, hinting at origin of life One mother Chang Yiyi said she got very emotional as her son responded to her calling him. "I hid in a closet and called for him, and he still responded!" she told AFP news agency. Watch | New study on US drug overdose deaths × "That really shows our brain has a plasticity that maybe lasts much longer than we originally thought," said Chen. It is worth noting that the trial is ongoing as the kids will be monitored to check for long-term repercussions of the treatment. Globally, 430 million people suffer from disabling hearing loss, with around 26 million being deaf from birth. The study released in the journal Nature Medicine on Wednesday (June 5) is a milestone as it represents the first implementation of such a procedure on both ears. (With inputs from agencies)

Symphony of joy: Deaf kids get back hearing capabilities in both ears after gene therapy

<p>The admired Hubble Space Telescope, which has revolutionised astronomical discovery since its launch in 1990, will ease into retirement with a scaled-back observing program, NASA officials said on Tuesday (June 4).</p>

<p>One of the three gyroscopes that manages the direction in which the telescope points has become unstable in recent months, leading to intermittent "safe mode" episodes.</p>

<p>"After carrying out a series of tests and carefully considering our options, we have decided that we will transition Hubble to operate using only one of its three remaining gyros," said NASA's Mark Clampin, director of the astrophysics division.</p>

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<p>While, the other gyro will be kept powered up in reserve for potential future use.</p>

<p>The transition, which is expected to be completed by mid-June, will reduce Hubble's efficiency at carrying out science observations by 12 per cent, dropping from 85 orbits a week to 74, informed Patrick Crouse, project manager for the Hubble Space Telescope mission.</p>

<p>The telescope can still observe the entire night sky throughout the year; it can no longer follow objects closer than Mars. These close-up observations were uncommon anyway, according to Crouse.</p>

<p>As per NASA’s calculations, there is a greater than 70 per cent chance of operating with this configuration through 2035.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the end of the telescope's life, NASA plans to safely de-orbit or otherwise dispose of the popular science instrument.</p>

<p>"We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs, we do think it's a very capable observatory, (poised) to do exciting science with other observatories in orbit and those that will join us in orbit," said Crouse.</p>

<p>The telescope was launched in 1990 and operates about 320 miles (515 kilometers) above Earth, it was named after astronomer Edwin Hubble.</p>

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<p>Between 1993 and 2009 astronauts visited Hubble five times on repair missions.</p>

<p>NASA and SpaceX earlier said they were studying a probable mission that would re-boost Hubble's orbit, which slowly decays over time due to Earth's gravitational pull, and part of that review also considered ways to alleviate against the loss of gyros.</p>

<p>However, Clampin downplayed the idea of adding external gyroscopes, calling them "vague concepts" that were never genuinely explored.</p>

<p>Hubble continues to make significant discoveries, including in 2022 when it detected the farthest individual star ever seen -- Earendel, whose light took 12.9 billion years to reach us.<br />
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Clampin said despite its waning capacity, Hubble keeps performing a "breadth of great science," from exploring objects in our solar system to investigating early galaxies to collaborating with the newer James Webb Space Telescope to investigate the atmospheres of exoplanets.</p>

<p>While Webb, now the main space telescope, stands out in infrared discovery, Hubble's expertise in visible light creates a complementary capability, allowing them to work together and significantly.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The admired Hubble Space Telescope, which has revolutionised astronomical discovery since its launch in 1990, will ease into retirement with a scaled-back observing program, NASA officials said on Tuesday (June 4).

The admired Hubble Space Telescope, which has revolutionised astronomical discovery since its launch in 1990, will ease into retirement with a scaled-back observing program, NASA officials said on Tuesday (June 4). One of the three gyroscopes that manages the direction in which the telescope points has become unstable in recent months, leading to intermittent "safe mode" episodes. "After carrying out a series of tests and carefully considering our options, we have decided that we will transition Hubble to operate using only one of its three remaining gyros," said NASA's Mark Clampin, director of the astrophysics division. Also read: Planetary parade: Astrophotographer snaps 'out of this world' six-planet line-up While, the other gyro will be kept powered up in reserve for potential future use. The transition, which is expected to be completed by mid-June, will reduce Hubble's efficiency at carrying out science observations by 12 per cent, dropping from 85 orbits a week to 74, informed Patrick Crouse, project manager for the Hubble Space Telescope mission. The telescope can still observe the entire night sky throughout the year; it can no longer follow objects closer than Mars. These close-up observations were uncommon anyway, according to Crouse. As per NASA’s calculations, there is a greater than 70 per cent chance of operating with this configuration through 2035. At the end of the telescope's life, NASA plans to safely de-orbit or otherwise dispose of the popular science instrument. "We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs, we do think it's a very capable observatory, (poised) to do exciting science with other observatories in orbit and those that will join us in orbit," said Crouse. The telescope was launched in 1990 and operates about 320 miles (515 kilometers) above Earth, it was named after astronomer Edwin Hubble. Also read: Study finds new male birth control gel safe and effective; reveal promising trial results Between 1993 and 2009 astronauts visited Hubble five times on repair missions. NASA and SpaceX earlier said they were studying a probable mission that would re-boost Hubble's orbit, which slowly decays over time due to Earth's gravitational pull, and part of that review also considered ways to alleviate against the loss of gyros. However, Clampin downplayed the idea of adding external gyroscopes, calling them "vague concepts" that were never genuinely explored. Hubble continues to make significant discoveries, including in 2022 when it detected the farthest individual star ever seen -- Earendel, whose light took 12.9 billion years to reach us. Clampin said despite its waning capacity, Hubble keeps performing a "breadth of great science," from exploring objects in our solar system to investigating early galaxies to collaborating with the newer James Webb Space Telescope to investigate the atmospheres of exoplanets. While Webb, now the main space telescope, stands out in infrared discovery, Hubble's expertise in visible light creates a complementary capability, allowing them to work together and significantly. (With inputs from agencies)

Hubble Space Telescope faces a hiccup, but to stay in service for 'years to come'

<p>In a stunning discovery, seven new rogue planets were identified by the Euclid space telescope which shed light on the mysteries of such dark, starless worlds which are freely floating in the universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unlike planets which revolve around the stars, such rogue planets do not go through days or years and continue to exist in perpetual night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even though these rogue planets are isolated, scientists now think they are capable of hosting life. According to the researchers, trillions of rogue planets are present in the Milky Way.</p>

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<p>In the first scientific results of the European Space Agency on Euclid's mission, it was mentioned that seven new free-floating gas giants are present in the universe, each of them being four times the mass of Jupiter.</p>

<h2><strong>Rogue planets with a habitable zone?</strong></h2>

<p>Astronomer at&nbsp;Queen Mary University of London Gavin Coleman, who was not among the researchers, spoke about the fascination with these rogue planets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We’ve all grown up with the sun in the sky, and so to think of a planet just drifting through space with no star on its horizon is fascinating,” he said.</p>

<p>As per the scientists, not all rogue planets are known to remain alone. Some are binary systems in which two planets orbit each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rogue planets' potential&nbsp;habitability&nbsp;has significant implications in the hunt for extraterrestrial life. “Some of our closest neighbours are likely rogue planets,” said Martin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is believed that such planets are cold and have any life-supporting energy which comes from within rather than from a star.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There are geothermal vents on Earth which allow life to thrive in darkness. This hints at the possibility of living thriving in similar conditions on the rogue planets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coleman emphasised that such extreme isolation is likely to support bacterial and microbial life.</p>

<p>The rogue planets discovered were present in the Orion Nebula, which is the nearest star-forming region about 1,500 light-years away from Earth.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Euclid telescope&nbsp;further confirmed that dozens of previously detected rogue planets were also existing.</p>

<p>Commenting on its discovery, Spanish astronomer Eduardo Martin said that this is likely just the “tip of the iceberg”.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a stunning discovery, seven new rogue planets were identified by the Euclid space telescope which shed light on the mysteries of such dark, starless worlds which are freely floating in the universe.

In a stunning discovery, seven new rogue planets were identified by the Euclid space telescope which shed light on the mysteries of such dark, starless worlds which are freely floating in the universe. Unlike planets which revolve around the stars, such rogue planets do not go through days or years and continue to exist in perpetual night. Even though these rogue planets are isolated, scientists now think they are capable of hosting life. According to the researchers, trillions of rogue planets are present in the Milky Way. Also Read: Parasite black holes devouring stars from inside, says study In the first scientific results of the European Space Agency on Euclid's mission, it was mentioned that seven new free-floating gas giants are present in the universe, each of them being four times the mass of Jupiter. Rogue planets with a habitable zone? Astronomer at Queen Mary University of London Gavin Coleman, who was not among the researchers, spoke about the fascination with these rogue planets. “We’ve all grown up with the sun in the sky, and so to think of a planet just drifting through space with no star on its horizon is fascinating,” he said. As per the scientists, not all rogue planets are known to remain alone. Some are binary systems in which two planets orbit each other. The rogue planets' potential habitability has significant implications in the hunt for extraterrestrial life. “Some of our closest neighbours are likely rogue planets,” said Martin. It is believed that such planets are cold and have any life-supporting energy which comes from within rather than from a star. Watch: Scientists unveil Black Hole's plunge, bizarre region around black holes found There are geothermal vents on Earth which allow life to thrive in darkness. This hints at the possibility of living thriving in similar conditions on the rogue planets. Coleman emphasised that such extreme isolation is likely to support bacterial and microbial life. The rogue planets discovered were present in the Orion Nebula, which is the nearest star-forming region about 1,500 light-years away from Earth. The Euclid telescope further confirmed that dozens of previously detected rogue planets were also existing. Commenting on its discovery, Spanish astronomer Eduardo Martin said that this is likely just the “tip of the iceberg”. (With inputs from agencies)

Euclid spots seven new rogue planets. Here’s what is hidden in these dark worlds

<p>In a fresh analysis of the ancient rare crystals - which were embedded in the rock present in the Australian outback - the scientists said that Earth had fresh water and dry land some four billion years ago.</p>

<p>This theory contradicts the earlier premise that the ocean had&nbsp;completely covered the planet. The chemicals present in the crystals showed that the hot and molten rocks from which they had originated had come in contact with freshwater during the formation of the crystals, as per the study published in the journal Nature Geoscience.</p>

<p>“By examining the age and oxygen isotopes in tiny crystals of the mineral zircon, we found unusually light isotopic signatures as far back as four billion years ago,” stated lead study author Hamed Gamaleldien, in a press release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Such light oxygen isotopes are typically the result of hot, fresh water altering rocks several kilometres below Earth’s surface," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gamaleldien&nbsp;said that they have found evidence of fresh water's presence on the dry land where water collected and slowly swept into the continental crust.</p>

<p>“We have two important things here. We have discovered the earliest evidence of fresh water and representative evidence for dry land above the sea,” the author said.</p>

<p>The research showed that the water cycle of Earth — when water travels between land, oceans and atmosphere through the process of evaporation and precipitation —&nbsp;was operational at that time.</p>

<h2><strong>Recipe for origins of life existed less than 600 million years after the formation of Earth</strong></h2>

<p>The authors said that the current finding reflected the presence of the origins of life on Earth nearly 600 million years after the planet's formation. This was long before the existence of the dinosaurs or the earliest known microbial life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gamaleldien said that the earliest evidence of life is fresh water which contains stromatolites and fossilised microbes&nbsp;which form mounds in hot springs almost 3.5 billion years ago.</p>

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<p>In a statement, a senior research fellow&nbsp;at Curtin’s School of Earth and Planetary Science and study co-author Hugo Olierook said, “This discovery not only sheds light on Earth’s early history but also suggests … landmasses and freshwater set the stage for life to flourish within a relatively short time frame — less than 600 million years after the planet formed."</p>

<p>“The findings mark a significant step forward in our understanding of Earth’s early history and open doors for further exploration into the origins of life,” he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a fresh analysis of the ancient rare crystals - which were embedded in the rock present in the Australian outback - the scientists said that Earth had fresh water and dry land some four billion years ago.

In a fresh analysis of the ancient rare crystals - which were embedded in the rock present in the Australian outback - the scientists said that Earth had fresh water and dry land some four billion years ago. This theory contradicts the earlier premise that the ocean had completely covered the planet. The chemicals present in the crystals showed that the hot and molten rocks from which they had originated had come in contact with freshwater during the formation of the crystals, as per the study published in the journal Nature Geoscience. “By examining the age and oxygen isotopes in tiny crystals of the mineral zircon, we found unusually light isotopic signatures as far back as four billion years ago,” stated lead study author Hamed Gamaleldien, in a press release. “Such light oxygen isotopes are typically the result of hot, fresh water altering rocks several kilometres below Earth’s surface," he added. Also Read: Sun captured firing off intense solar flare, then gulping it back Gamaleldien said that they have found evidence of fresh water's presence on the dry land where water collected and slowly swept into the continental crust. “We have two important things here. We have discovered the earliest evidence of fresh water and representative evidence for dry land above the sea,” the author said. The research showed that the water cycle of Earth — when water travels between land, oceans and atmosphere through the process of evaporation and precipitation — was operational at that time. Recipe for origins of life existed less than 600 million years after the formation of Earth The authors said that the current finding reflected the presence of the origins of life on Earth nearly 600 million years after the planet's formation. This was long before the existence of the dinosaurs or the earliest known microbial life. Gamaleldien said that the earliest evidence of life is fresh water which contains stromatolites and fossilised microbes which form mounds in hot springs almost 3.5 billion years ago. Watch: Scientists decode 'phonetic alphabet' of Sperm Whales In a statement, a senior research fellow at Curtin’s School of Earth and Planetary Science and study co-author Hugo Olierook said, “This discovery not only sheds light on Earth’s early history but also suggests … landmasses and freshwater set the stage for life to flourish within a relatively short time frame — less than 600 million years after the planet formed." “The findings mark a significant step forward in our understanding of Earth’s early history and open doors for further exploration into the origins of life,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Rare crystals reveal when Earth first had fresh water, hinting at origin of life

<p>NASA is offering Instagram users a way to explore the universe through a new augmented reality (AR) filter that brings stunning celestial bodies to life on your screen.</p>

<p>Using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other space telescopes, this "Instagram experience" immerses you in the beauty of space by placing astronomical objects right next to you on camera.</p>

<p>"Travel through the vastness of space and experience several astronomical objects — including the debris fields of exploded stars — with our new interactive Instagram experiences," NASA wrote in an Instagram post.</p>

<p>The AR filter can show cosmic phenomena such as the wreckage of supernovae and dense clouds of gas and dust where stars are being born. This innovative tool is part of the celebration of Chandra's 25th anniversary which was launched on July 23, 1999.</p>

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<p>An example on the @NASAChandraXray profile showed a woman with the Cat’s Eye Nebula glowing brilliantly behind her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To use the Instagram Chandra experience, search for the "NASAChandraXray" account, select the effects options and choose the desired effect. You can save the effect to your camera or try it instantly.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/hubble-space-telescope-nasas-plan-for-more-cosmic-discoveries-728929">Hubble Space Telescope: NASA's plan for more cosmic discoveries</a></p>

<p>Chandra X-ray Center visualization and emerging technology scientist Kimberly Arcand said, "We are excited to bring data from the universe down to Earth in this way."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Enabling people to access cosmic data on their phones and through AR brings Chandra’s amazing discoveries literally right to your fingertips."</p>

<h2><strong>What&nbsp;all there is to explore?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Some of the celestial bodies you can explore include the Cat’s Eye Nebula, Vela pulsar, and Tycho's supernova remnant. For example, the Cat’s Eye Nebula appears as a round formation with a glowing rim and a diamond-shaped blue centre. It resembles a cat’s eye. Users can back up and point to see the full view of this mesmerising nebula.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Drug overdose death rates rising in US, says study</strong></p>

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<p>The Vela pulsar, located 1,000 light-years away, is a neutron star that emerged from a massive star's collapse. It spins 11 times per second and emits jets from its poles at 70 per cent of the speed of light.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tycho's supernova remnant, found 8,000 to 10,000 light-years from Earth, is another fascinating object you can explore. Named after Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, this remnant is from a Type Ia supernova, which occurs when a white dwarf accumulates material from a companion star until a nuclear explosion obliterates it.</p>

<p>In addition to this, you can view the Helix Nebula, an expanding cloud of stellar material around 650 light-years.&nbsp;</p>

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NASA is offering Instagram users a way to explore the universe through a new augmented reality (AR) filter that brings stunning celestial bodies to life on your screen.

NASA is offering Instagram users a way to explore the universe through a new augmented reality (AR) filter that brings stunning celestial bodies to life on your screen. Using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other space telescopes, this "Instagram experience" immerses you in the beauty of space by placing astronomical objects right next to you on camera. "Travel through the vastness of space and experience several astronomical objects — including the debris fields of exploded stars — with our new interactive Instagram experiences," NASA wrote in an Instagram post. The AR filter can show cosmic phenomena such as the wreckage of supernovae and dense clouds of gas and dust where stars are being born. This innovative tool is part of the celebration of Chandra's 25th anniversary which was launched on July 23, 1999. Also Read | Sun captured firing off intense solar flare, then gulping it back An example on the @NASAChandraXray profile showed a woman with the Cat’s Eye Nebula glowing brilliantly behind her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory (@nasachandraxray) × How to use the filter? To use the Instagram Chandra experience, search for the "NASAChandraXray" account, select the effects options and choose the desired effect. You can save the effect to your camera or try it instantly. Also Read | Hubble Space Telescope: NASA's plan for more cosmic discoveries Chandra X-ray Center visualization and emerging technology scientist Kimberly Arcand said, "We are excited to bring data from the universe down to Earth in this way." "Enabling people to access cosmic data on their phones and through AR brings Chandra’s amazing discoveries literally right to your fingertips." What all there is to explore? Some of the celestial bodies you can explore include the Cat’s Eye Nebula, Vela pulsar, and Tycho's supernova remnant. For example, the Cat’s Eye Nebula appears as a round formation with a glowing rim and a diamond-shaped blue centre. It resembles a cat’s eye. Users can back up and point to see the full view of this mesmerising nebula. Watch | Drug overdose death rates rising in US, says study × The Vela pulsar, located 1,000 light-years away, is a neutron star that emerged from a massive star's collapse. It spins 11 times per second and emits jets from its poles at 70 per cent of the speed of light. Tycho's supernova remnant, found 8,000 to 10,000 light-years from Earth, is another fascinating object you can explore. Named after Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, this remnant is from a Type Ia supernova, which occurs when a white dwarf accumulates material from a companion star until a nuclear explosion obliterates it. In addition to this, you can view the Helix Nebula, an expanding cloud of stellar material around 650 light-years. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A major release of intense solar flare from the Sun, which created a dazzling spectacle, was captured in detail by a NASA solar observatory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, when the eruption was closely observed, it appeared that a lot of solar material in the vast plasma plume had not been able to escape the grasp of&nbsp;the sun and the explosion turned into a failure.</p>

<p>In the video which was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory during an M-class&nbsp;solar flare, a huge plasma plume was seen rising from the surface of the sun, however, only to go back in an apparent "failed eruption".</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/sun-fires-massive-solar-flares-directly-at-earth-australia-japan-and-china-witness-radio-blackouts-718609">Sun fires massive solar flares directly at Earth; Australia, Japan and China witness radio&nbsp;blackouts</a></p>

<p>Taking to X, solar astrophysicist&nbsp;Ryan French wrote about the event, "A gorgeous #SolarFlare on the Sun today! &nbsp;Just look at how the falling plasma impacts and flows down the magnetic field - physics in action." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"As further data becomes available, it looks like this event is a prime example of a 'failed eruption'! Material attempted to leave the Sun, but didn't quite escape." French added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Solar flares refer to the bursts of electromagnetic radiation which were released from the&nbsp;surface of the sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Spaceweather.com, electromagnetic radiation has been divided into different classes, which range from 1-10 (and beyond for X-class flares).</p>

<h2><strong>No northern lights with this solar flare</strong></h2>

<p>Since there was less eruptive material during the M-class solar flare, hence there were no chances of the appearance of northern lights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such solar eruptions can at times lead to impressive aurora across the world. On June 3, such powerful solar flares can be accompanied by a&nbsp;coronal mass ejection&nbsp;(CME), which is the release of plasma and magnetic field from the surface of the sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Earth is hit by the CMEs, they can lead to geomagnetic storms which can create dynamic aurora that displays beyond their usual polar limits.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Sun launches strongest Solar flare of its current 11-year cycle</strong></p>

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<p>However, the apparent "reeling in" of solar material noticed in the NASA&nbsp;Solar Dynamics Observatory&nbsp;footage showed no such eruption occurred.</p>

<p>"It looks like nearly all of the plasma associated with the M4 flare eruption fell back into the Sun and was reabsorbed with just a small puff appearing in coronagraph imagery," said space weather forecaster and meteorologist Sara Housseal,&nbsp;in a post on X.</p>

<p>"Just 4 CMEs detected by SOHO today. They seem to be very obscure ones - hard to see in the data shown here. They seem barely more than "puffs"!" physicist Keith Strong wrote on&nbsp;X post on June 3.</p>

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A major release of intense solar flare from the Sun, which created a dazzling spectacle, was captured in detail by a NASA solar observatory. However, when the eruption was closely observed, it appeared that a lot of solar material in the vast plasma plume had not been able to escape the grasp of the sun and the explosion turned into a failure.

A major release of intense solar flare from the Sun, which created a dazzling spectacle, was captured in detail by a NASA solar observatory. However, when the eruption was closely observed, it appeared that a lot of solar material in the vast plasma plume had not been able to escape the grasp of the sun and the explosion turned into a failure. In the video which was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory during an M-class solar flare, a huge plasma plume was seen rising from the surface of the sun, however, only to go back in an apparent "failed eruption". Also Read: Sun fires massive solar flares directly at Earth; Australia, Japan and China witness radio blackouts Taking to X, solar astrophysicist Ryan French wrote about the event, "A gorgeous #SolarFlare on the Sun today! Just look at how the falling plasma impacts and flows down the magnetic field - physics in action." It looks like nearly all of the plasma associated with the M4 flare eruption fell back into the Sun and was reabsorbed with just a small puff appearing in coronagraph imagery. 🥱👎🏻 pic.twitter.com/fYZ1kaxnI1 — ☀️ Sara Housseal ☀️ (@SNHWx) June 3, 2024 × "As further data becomes available, it looks like this event is a prime example of a 'failed eruption'! Material attempted to leave the Sun, but didn't quite escape." French added. A gorgeous #SolarFlare on the Sun today! Just look at how the falling plasma impacts and flows down the magnetic field - physics in action. #astronomy pic.twitter.com/1YAG9YHCSg — Dr. Ryan French (@RyanJFrench) June 3, 2024 × Solar flares refer to the bursts of electromagnetic radiation which were released from the surface of the sun. As per Spaceweather.com, electromagnetic radiation has been divided into different classes, which range from 1-10 (and beyond for X-class flares). No northern lights with this solar flare Since there was less eruptive material during the M-class solar flare, hence there were no chances of the appearance of northern lights. Such solar eruptions can at times lead to impressive aurora across the world. On June 3, such powerful solar flares can be accompanied by a coronal mass ejection (CME), which is the release of plasma and magnetic field from the surface of the sun. When Earth is hit by the CMEs, they can lead to geomagnetic storms which can create dynamic aurora that displays beyond their usual polar limits. Watch: Sun launches strongest Solar flare of its current 11-year cycle However, the apparent "reeling in" of solar material noticed in the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory footage showed no such eruption occurred. "It looks like nearly all of the plasma associated with the M4 flare eruption fell back into the Sun and was reabsorbed with just a small puff appearing in coronagraph imagery," said space weather forecaster and meteorologist Sara Housseal, in a post on X. "Just 4 CMEs detected by SOHO today. They seem to be very obscure ones - hard to see in the data shown here. They seem barely more than "puffs"!" physicist Keith Strong wrote on X post on June 3. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Sun captured firing off intense solar flare, then gulping it back

<p>A new science study has established a link between fatherhood and potential cardiovascular problems later in life. The research, published in AJPM Focus, revealed that it becomes hard for fathers to maintain healthy lifestyle habits due to increased stress and responsibilities, leading to heart-related issues. It also recommended health officials and communities to look after fathers as they go through this transformational experience.</p>

<p>"The changes in heart health we found suggest that the added responsibility of childcare and the stress of transitioning to fatherhood may make it difficult for men to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as a healthy diet and exercise," the first author of the study, internist and paediatrician John James Parker from Northwestern University said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwikx5-0gMCGAxX_9jgGHcRuLawQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-fern-shatters-guinness-world-record-with-largest-genome-on-earth-727784" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/science/this-fern-shatters-guinness-world-record-with-largest-genome-on-earth-727784&amp;ved=2ahUKEwikx5-0gMCGAxX_9jgGHcRuLawQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">This Fern shatters Guinness World Record with largest genome on Earth</a></strong></p>

<p>The above conclusion was reached after studying data collected from 2,814 men aged 45–84 over the period of 18 years.</p>

<h2><strong>The result</strong></h2>

<p>Factors like measurements of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, body mass index, and smoking and eating habits in addition to self-reporting were utilised to assess the heart health of the men who participated in the study.</p>

<p>It was found that fathers generally had lower heart health than people who had never had children. Additionally, men who had become fathers at the age of 25 or younger had even worse heart health and higher death rates. This was particularly true for Black and Hispanic males.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwikx5-0gMCGAxX_9jgGHcRuLawQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/science/kids-more-likely-to-trust-robots-than-humans-reveals-study-727545" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/science/kids-more-likely-to-trust-robots-than-humans-reveals-study-727545&amp;ved=2ahUKEwikx5-0gMCGAxX_9jgGHcRuLawQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE">Kids more likely to trust robots than humans, reveals study</a></strong></p>

<p>"A lot of times we focus on the health of mothers and children, and we don't even think of fathers, but their health has a major influence on their family," says Parker.</p>

<p>"To improve the health of families, we need to consider the multi-directional relationship among mothers, fathers, other caregivers and children."</p>

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A new science study has established a link between fatherhood and potential cardiovascular problems later in life. The research, published in AJPM Focus, revealed that it becomes hard for fathers to maintain healthy lifestyle habits due to increased stress and responsibilities, leading to heart-related issues.

A new science study has established a link between fatherhood and potential cardiovascular problems later in life. The research, published in AJPM Focus, revealed that it becomes hard for fathers to maintain healthy lifestyle habits due to increased stress and responsibilities, leading to heart-related issues. It also recommended health officials and communities to look after fathers as they go through this transformational experience. "The changes in heart health we found suggest that the added responsibility of childcare and the stress of transitioning to fatherhood may make it difficult for men to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as a healthy diet and exercise," the first author of the study, internist and paediatrician John James Parker from Northwestern University said. Also read: This Fern shatters Guinness World Record with largest genome on Earth The above conclusion was reached after studying data collected from 2,814 men aged 45–84 over the period of 18 years. The result Factors like measurements of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, body mass index, and smoking and eating habits in addition to self-reporting were utilised to assess the heart health of the men who participated in the study. It was found that fathers generally had lower heart health than people who had never had children. Additionally, men who had become fathers at the age of 25 or younger had even worse heart health and higher death rates. This was particularly true for Black and Hispanic males. Also read: Kids more likely to trust robots than humans, reveals study "A lot of times we focus on the health of mothers and children, and we don't even think of fathers, but their health has a major influence on their family," says Parker. "To improve the health of families, we need to consider the multi-directional relationship among mothers, fathers, other caregivers and children." (With inputs from agencies)

Fatherhood linked to poorer heart health, young fathers at higher risk: Study

<p>China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has successfully lifted off from Moon. The probe, as per an announcement from China's national space agency on Tuesday (June 4), is on its journey back to Earth after taking off from the far side of the moon, an area permanently hidden from our view.</p>

<h2><strong>Historic achievement</strong></h2>

<p>With this historic feat — launching from the moon's unexplored side — China is on the verge of being the first country to bring back samples from a part of the moon no other country has touched.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The probe, as per a Reuters report, left the moon's surface at 7:38 am local time (2338 GMT), after gathering samples over two days - June 2 and 3.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/boeing-nasa-target-june-5-for-starliners-debut-crew-flight-728166">Boeing, NASA target June 5 for Starliner's debut crew flight</a></strong></p>

<p>According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the Chang'e-6 managed to endure high temperatures during its mission on the far side of the moon.</p>

<p>Chang'e-6 "withstood the test of high temperature on the far side of the moon," said the space agency.</p>

<h2><strong>Remarkable mission</strong></h2>

<p>Unlike the previous Chang'e-5 mission, which collected samples from the moon's near side, Chang'e-6 operated under additional technical challenges — the probe had to operate without direct links to Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Instead, it communicated through the Queqiao-2 satellite, launched in April to aid this mission.</p>

<p>Using a drill and a robotic arm, the Chang'e-6 probe collected soil from the moon's surface and just below it, as per reports from Xinhua, the state news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinas-secret-spaceplane-ejects-mysterious-object-into-earths-orbit-us-hunts-it-down-726732">China’s secret spaceplane ejects mysterious object into Earth’s orbit. US hunts it down</a></strong></p>

<p>During its mission, Chang'e-6 also planted China's national flag on the moon's far side for the first time, reported Beijing Daily.</p>

<p>The probe is now orbiting the moon and will soon connect with another spacecraft in orbit, said the CNSA. From there, the moon soil samples will be moved to a return module, and travel back to Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the landing is expected to happen in China's Inner Mongolia region around June 25.</p>

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China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has successfully lifted off from Moon. The probe, as per an announcement from China's national space agency on Tuesday (June 4), is on its journey back to Earth after taking off from the far side of the moon, an area permanently hidden from our view.

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has successfully lifted off from Moon. The probe, as per an announcement from China's national space agency on Tuesday (June 4), is on its journey back to Earth after taking off from the far side of the moon, an area permanently hidden from our view. Historic achievement With this historic feat — launching from the moon's unexplored side — China is on the verge of being the first country to bring back samples from a part of the moon no other country has touched. The probe, as per a Reuters report, left the moon's surface at 7:38 am local time (2338 GMT), after gathering samples over two days - June 2 and 3. Also read | Boeing, NASA target June 5 for Starliner's debut crew flight According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the Chang'e-6 managed to endure high temperatures during its mission on the far side of the moon. Chang'e-6 "withstood the test of high temperature on the far side of the moon," said the space agency. Remarkable mission Unlike the previous Chang'e-5 mission, which collected samples from the moon's near side, Chang'e-6 operated under additional technical challenges — the probe had to operate without direct links to Earth. Instead, it communicated through the Queqiao-2 satellite, launched in April to aid this mission. Using a drill and a robotic arm, the Chang'e-6 probe collected soil from the moon's surface and just below it, as per reports from Xinhua, the state news agency. Also read | China’s secret spaceplane ejects mysterious object into Earth’s orbit. US hunts it down During its mission, Chang'e-6 also planted China's national flag on the moon's far side for the first time, reported Beijing Daily. The probe is now orbiting the moon and will soon connect with another spacecraft in orbit, said the CNSA. From there, the moon soil samples will be moved to a return module, and travel back to Earth. As per reports, the landing is expected to happen in China's Inner Mongolia region around June 25. (With inputs from agencies)

China's Chang'e-6 probe makes history, begins return journey to Earth with samples from Moon's dark side

<p>A recently released clip shows how a Russian military named Luch Olymp K-2 or Luch-2 closely approached a geostationary satellite. Similar manoeuvres have been observed by the Russian satellite’s predecessor which were reportedly found eavesdropping on other countries’ satellites over the past decade or so.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russian military&nbsp;satellite’s 'sudden close'&nbsp;approach</strong></h2>

<p>The clip, released by a French startup named Aldoria which tracks satellites in orbit using a network of ground-based telescopes, shows what is presumably the Russian satellite approaching a stationary object.</p>

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<p>The company said that it alerted satellite operators last month after detecting a “sudden close approach” by Russia’s Luch-2 to a satellite positioned in geostationary orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident occurred on April 12, and Aldoria said the Russian satellite is “known for its unusual manoeuvres” and it was predicted by them before the Luch-2 even made the move.</p>

<p>The French start-up did not disclose if the Russian satellite might have been spying or how close it was to the object.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinas-change-6-probe-makes-history-begins-return-journey-to-earth-with-samples-from-moons-dark-side-728484">China's Chang'e-6 probe makes history, begins return journey to Earth with samples from Moon's dark side</a></strong></p>

<p>However, Aldoria told Space.com, that the minimum distance between the two objects was 10 kilometres, but as of Monday (Jun 3) about 20 to 50 kilometres apart.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Stakes are high’</strong></h2>

<p>The company, in a statement last month, said that the “stakes are high” and protecting public and private assets in orbit which “service fundamental economies is a necessity.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As #satelliteconstellations proliferate, so does the risk of collisions, amplifying the demand for #SpaceSituationalAwareness (#SSA) services,” it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-accuses-us-of-planning-to-place-weapons-in-space-723908">Russia accuses US of planning to place weapons in space</a></strong></p>

<p>Notably, the clip came around the time when the United States intelligence and the Pentagon had accused Russia of trying to militarise space by deploying a different military inspector satellite into the same orbit as a US government satellite.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a United Nations Security Council meeting, on May 20, US Ambassador Robert Wood speaking about the Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2576 said that it was “likely a counterspace weapon presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, at the time Russia dismissed the claims calling it fake news. In recent months, Washington and Moscow have repeatedly accused each other of attempting to militarise space.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A recently released clip shows how a Russian military named Luch Olymp K-2 or Luch-2 closely approached a geostationary satellite. Similar manoeuvres have been observed by the Russian satellite’s predecessor which were reportedly found eavesdropping on other countries’ satellites over the past decade or so.

A recently released clip shows how a Russian military named Luch Olymp K-2 or Luch-2 closely approached a geostationary satellite. Similar manoeuvres have been observed by the Russian satellite’s predecessor which were reportedly found eavesdropping on other countries’ satellites over the past decade or so. Russian military satellite’s 'sudden close' approach The clip, released by a French startup named Aldoria which tracks satellites in orbit using a network of ground-based telescopes, shows what is presumably the Russian satellite approaching a stationary object. The visual shows Aldoria’s optical tracking of Luch-2, passing by the satellite in GEO. pic.twitter.com/cv7IDCjhAd — AldoriaSpace (@AldoriaSpace) May 22, 2024 × The company said that it alerted satellite operators last month after detecting a “sudden close approach” by Russia’s Luch-2 to a satellite positioned in geostationary orbit. The incident occurred on April 12, and Aldoria said the Russian satellite is “known for its unusual manoeuvres” and it was predicted by them before the Luch-2 even made the move. The French start-up did not disclose if the Russian satellite might have been spying or how close it was to the object. Also Read | China's Chang'e-6 probe makes history, begins return journey to Earth with samples from Moon's dark side However, Aldoria told Space.com, that the minimum distance between the two objects was 10 kilometres, but as of Monday (Jun 3) about 20 to 50 kilometres apart. ‘Stakes are high’ The company, in a statement last month, said that the “stakes are high” and protecting public and private assets in orbit which “service fundamental economies is a necessity.” “As #satelliteconstellations proliferate, so does the risk of collisions, amplifying the demand for #SpaceSituationalAwareness (#SSA) services,” it added. Also Read | Russia accuses US of planning to place weapons in space Notably, the clip came around the time when the United States intelligence and the Pentagon had accused Russia of trying to militarise space by deploying a different military inspector satellite into the same orbit as a US government satellite. During a United Nations Security Council meeting, on May 20, US Ambassador Robert Wood speaking about the Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2576 said that it was “likely a counterspace weapon presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit.” However, at the time Russia dismissed the claims calling it fake news. In recent months, Washington and Moscow have repeatedly accused each other of attempting to militarise space. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Russian military satellite closely approaches spacecraft in orbit

<p>An immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, has shown the potential to "melt away" tumours in bowel cancer patients, as per a new&nbsp;study. It is seen to have boosted cure rates and also potentially eliminate the need for surgery, according to recent clinical trial results.</p>

<p>Pembrolizumab, also known as Keytruda, works by targeting and blocking a specific protein in immune cells. It enabled them to identify and destroy cancer cells.</p>

<p>This new approach, administered before surgery instead of chemotherapy, has yielded remarkable results.</p>

<p>Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference, the study found a substantial increase in patients achieving cancer-free status.</p>

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<p>Led by researchers from University College London, University College London Hospital, the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, St. James’s University Hospital in Leeds, University Hospital Southampton, and the University of Glasgow, the trial was funded by Merck Sharp and Dohme and included 32 patients with stage two or three bowel cancer and a specific genetic profile (MMR deficient/MSI-High bowel cancer).</p>

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<p>The trial results were described as "really very exciting" by Professor Mark Saunders, a consultant clinical oncologist at the Christie.</p>

<p>"Immunotherapy prior to surgery could well become a 'gamechanger' for these patients with this type of cancer. Not only is the outcome better, but it saves patients from having more conventional chemotherapy, which often has more side-effects. In the future, immunotherapy may even replace the need for surgery."</p>

<p>Bowel cancer is a significant global health issue, being the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide with over 1.9 million new cases and more than 900,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: Japanese researchers closer to make biological clock irrelevant</strong></p>

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<p>During the trial, patients received pembrolizumab for nine weeks before surgery, bypassing the traditional chemotherapy route. The results were striking. About 59 per cent of patients had no signs of cancer following the treatment, while the remaining 41 per cent had their cancer surgically removed.</p>

<p>All patients in the trial were cancer-free post-treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr. Kai-Keen Shiu, the trial’s chief investigator highlighted the drug’s efficacy saying, "Our results indicate that pembrolizumab is a safe and highly effective treatment to improve outcomes in patients with high-risk bowel cancers, increasing the chances of curing the disease at an early stage."</p>

<p>He noted that while the initial results are promising, long-term follow-up is necessary to confirm the durability of the response.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, has shown the potential to "melt away" tumours in bowel cancer patients, as per a new study. It is seen to have boosted cure rates and also potentially eliminate the need for surgery, according to recent clinical trial results.

An immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, has shown the potential to "melt away" tumours in bowel cancer patients, as per a new study. It is seen to have boosted cure rates and also potentially eliminate the need for surgery, according to recent clinical trial results. Pembrolizumab, also known as Keytruda, works by targeting and blocking a specific protein in immune cells. It enabled them to identify and destroy cancer cells. This new approach, administered before surgery instead of chemotherapy, has yielded remarkable results. Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference, the study found a substantial increase in patients achieving cancer-free status. Also Read | Ozempic shows promise beyond diabetes: New study reveals kidney benefits Led by researchers from University College London, University College London Hospital, the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, St. James’s University Hospital in Leeds, University Hospital Southampton, and the University of Glasgow, the trial was funded by Merck Sharp and Dohme and included 32 patients with stage two or three bowel cancer and a specific genetic profile (MMR deficient/MSI-High bowel cancer). Also Read | Blood test predicts breast cancer recurrence years in advance The trial results were described as "really very exciting" by Professor Mark Saunders, a consultant clinical oncologist at the Christie. "Immunotherapy prior to surgery could well become a 'gamechanger' for these patients with this type of cancer. Not only is the outcome better, but it saves patients from having more conventional chemotherapy, which often has more side-effects. In the future, immunotherapy may even replace the need for surgery." Bowel cancer is a significant global health issue, being the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide with over 1.9 million new cases and more than 900,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization. Watch | Gravitas: Japanese researchers closer to make biological clock irrelevant × Trial During the trial, patients received pembrolizumab for nine weeks before surgery, bypassing the traditional chemotherapy route. The results were striking. About 59 per cent of patients had no signs of cancer following the treatment, while the remaining 41 per cent had their cancer surgically removed. All patients in the trial were cancer-free post-treatment. Dr. Kai-Keen Shiu, the trial’s chief investigator highlighted the drug’s efficacy saying, "Our results indicate that pembrolizumab is a safe and highly effective treatment to improve outcomes in patients with high-risk bowel cancers, increasing the chances of curing the disease at an early stage." He noted that while the initial results are promising, long-term follow-up is necessary to confirm the durability of the response. (With inputs from agencies)

THIS immunotherapy drug could revolutionise bowel cancer treatment

<p>Boeing and NASA said on Sunday that their teams are preparing to launch the new Starliner space capsule on June 5 after scrubbing its inaugural test flight launch attempt on Saturday.</p>

<p>The Starliner capsule had stood ready for blast-off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday before a ground system computer triggered an automatic abort command that shut down the launch sequence.</p>

<p>NASA said its teams worked overnight to assess the ground support equipment at the launch pad that encountered issues during the countdown and identified an issue with a ground power supply within one of the chassis which provides power to a subset of computer cards controlling various system functions.</p>

<p>The chassis containing the faulty ground power unit was removed, visually inspected, and replaced with a spare chassis, the space agency said.</p>

<p>The CST-200 Starliner's first crewed voyage to the International Space Station (ISS), with two astronauts aboard, remains a key milestone for Boeing as it scrambles to gain a greater share of lucrative NASA business now dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.</p>

<p>Once launched, the Starliner is expected to arrive at the space station after a flight of about 24 hours and dock with the orbiting research outpost some 250 miles (402 km) above Earth.</p>


Boeing and NASA said on Sunday that their teams are preparing to launch the new Starliner space capsule on June 5 after scrubbing its inaugural test flight launch attempt on Saturday.

Boeing and NASA said on Sunday that their teams are preparing to launch the new Starliner space capsule on June 5 after scrubbing its inaugural test flight launch attempt on Saturday. The Starliner capsule had stood ready for blast-off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday before a ground system computer triggered an automatic abort command that shut down the launch sequence. NASA said its teams worked overnight to assess the ground support equipment at the launch pad that encountered issues during the countdown and identified an issue with a ground power supply within one of the chassis which provides power to a subset of computer cards controlling various system functions. The chassis containing the faulty ground power unit was removed, visually inspected, and replaced with a spare chassis, the space agency said. The CST-200 Starliner's first crewed voyage to the International Space Station (ISS), with two astronauts aboard, remains a key milestone for Boeing as it scrambles to gain a greater share of lucrative NASA business now dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. Once launched, the Starliner is expected to arrive at the space station after a flight of about 24 hours and dock with the orbiting research outpost some 250 miles (402 km) above Earth.

Boeing, NASA target June 5 for Starliner's debut crew flight

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