US-based oncologists are concerned about the increasing cases of cancer that can be transmitted through common STDs, such as HPV. While major cancer rates have stabilized, cancers linked to HPV are on the rise, particularly in the age group of 30-34. HPV is a highly infectious virus that contributes to various cancers, including cervical, head,…
Climate Central released a report showing that a quarter of the global population faced extreme heat due to climate change this summer. The use of fossil fuels and human activities are driving this trend, with 2 billion people exposed to health-threatening temperatures for over 30 days. 72 countries had their hottest summer since 1970, with…
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, has approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring lunar samples back to Earth and the construction of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2028. India is also set to explore Venus with the Venus Orbiter Mission. A new reusable rocket called the Soorya rocket will be developed to increase payload…
NASA has announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft, as Boeing’s Starliner is deemed unsafe. SpaceX Crew-9 mission commander Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are in quarantine before their departure to the International Space Station. The Crew-9 launch has…
A ‘supermoon eclipse’ was visible across multiple continents on Tuesday night, with a partial lunar eclipse casting a shadow over the moon for more than an hour. The event began with a full moonrise, as the ‘harvest moon’ entered Earth’s shadow, gradually dimming over 91 minutes. The moon’s surface was partially darkened by Earth’s central…
A lunar eclipse, known as Chandra Grahan, is set to occur on September 18, 2024, marking the second lunar eclipse of the year. This celestial event is expected to captivate viewers globally and holds cultural and religious significance. Unfortunately, the eclipse will not be visible from India, but can be viewed from North America, Europe,…
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered that supermassive black holes can prevent their host galaxies from forming stars by cutting off the gas and dust needed for star formation. This groundbreaking finding was made by an international team of researchers studying a distant galaxy nicknamed “Pablo’s Galaxy.” The galaxy, roughly the size…
In an interview with TOI, Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency, discusses the growing partnership between Australia and India in the space sector. From supporting India’s Gaganyaan mission to collaborating on lunar missions and launching joint satellites, the alliance is set to transform the Indo-Pacific space landscape. Palermo emphasizes the mutual benefits and…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been in space for nearly four months and recently shared their feelings of missing their loved ones and daily routines on Earth. Williams expressed longing for her dogs, friends, and family, while Wilmore will miss important milestones in his daughters’ lives. Williams finds joy in journaling and…
Severe flooding has affected several countries in Europe and around the world due to heavy rainfall, with thousands forced to evacuate. Rising global temperatures caused by burning fossil fuels are making rainfall more frequent and severe. The science behind extreme flooding is linked to hot air holding more moisture, leading to more rapid evaporation and…