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NASA's Hubble Telescope Captures "Last Gasp" Of Dying Binary Star System

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Thursday February 22, 2024

NGC 2346 is a so-called "planetary nebula," which is ejected from Sun-like stars which are near the ends of their lives.

European Space Agency's Satellite Concludes Its Three-Decade-Long Mission

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 22, 2024

The European Space Agency's ERS-2 satellite gracefully concluded its three-decade-long mission with a natural atmospheric reentry over the North Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, February 21, as per the ESA.

Future Earthquake Epicenter? Scientists Forecast An 'Atlantic Ring Of Fire' Formation

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday February 22, 2024

Earth's continents have cyclically united and separated over billions of years. The future convergence remains uncertain, posing questions about timing and whether it will occur near the North Pole or equator.

Japan To Soon Launch World's First Wooden Satellite: Know All About It

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Wednesday February 21, 2024

The satellite is being developed in an effort to test the viability of using biodegradable materials, like wood, as environmentally friendly substitutes for the metals that are currently used to construct all satellites.

Drug Infused With Gold Nanocrystals May Reverse Parkinson's, Study Suggests

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday February 21, 2024

The findings could eventually help bring this treatment to patients with these and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to the authors.

Study Details How Common Painkiller Paracetamol May Cause Liver Damage

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday February 20, 2024

This is the first time that a study has linked paracetamol toxicity to liver damage, which was similar to what's seen in conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer.

Scientists Uncover Universe's Brightest Object: A Black Hole Devouring A Sun Daily

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday February 20, 2024

Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified the fastest-growing black hole ever documented, consuming the equivalent of one sun daily.

The Mutants Of Chernobyl: How Radiation Exposure Forced Animals To Evolve To Survive

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday February 20, 2024

Several animals live in the the 'Chernobyl Exclusion Zone' - a 30-mile cordon where public access is forbidden due to contamination.

Canada's Last Chance Lake Has Clues To Origin of Life On Earth: Study

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday February 20, 2024

The researchers were drawn towards the Last Chance lake after studying a 1990s unpublished master's thesis that had recorded unusually high levels of phosphate there.

Is This The Answer To "Disease X"? Scientists Identify Crucial Prevention Strategy

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday February 20, 2024

The World Health Organization sounds the alarm on the inevitable emergence of "Disease X," urging preparedness for the next pandemic.

Scientists Hack The Brain, Recalling Specific Memories With Prosthetics

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday February 20, 2024

The neural prosthetic device uses a memory decoding model to enhance specific memory recall, demonstrating success in human participants.

Passing Stars Altered Earth's Orbit Millions Of Years Ago, Finds Study

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday February 19, 2024

To piece together what happened in Earth's 4.5-billion-year lifespan requires extensive scientific research. The research team ran simulations to predict past orbital evolution of our planet.