6 min read NASA’s Near Space Network Enables PACE Climate Mission to ‘Phone Home’ The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission has delivered its first operational data back to researchers, a feat made possible in part by innovative, data-storing technology from NASA’s Near Space Network, which introduced two key enhancements for PACE and other … Read more
5 Min Read The April 8 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA A total solar eclipse is seen in Dallas on April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse … Read more
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj interacts with Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O’Brien during a ‘dharna’ staged by the latter with other TMC leaders at Mandir Marg police station, in New Delhi, on April 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders who were detained by Delhi Police while staging a … Read more
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria poses a significant threat to human health, both on Earth and in space. Common, harmless bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis (EF) and Enterococcus faecium, can be found on the International Space Station just as they are on Earth — and yet, they exhibit resistance to antibiotics and are hardier than their … Read more
When a gamma ray enters one of BurstCube’s four detectors, it encounters a cesium iodide layer called a scintillator, which converts it into visible light. The light then enters another layer, an array of 116 silicon photomultipliers, that converts it into a pulse of electrons, which is what BurstCube measures. For each gamma ray, the … Read more
South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to take up experimental halts at the upcoming Cherlapalli railway terminal, Hyderabad from March 14 for the following trains: Train Number 17011/ 17012 Hyderabad- Sirpur Kaghaznagar – Bidar Express, Train Number 12713/12714 Vijayawada – Secunderabad – Vijayawada Express and Train Number 12706/12705 Secunderabad – Guntur – Secunderabad Express. These … Read more
The Train Passengers’ Association, Papanasam, has urged the Southern Railway General Manager to provide a one-minute stop for the Tambaram-Nagercoil (20691/20692) Antyodaya Express at Papanasam. In a representation to the General Manager, association secretary and Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee member T. Saravanan said at present all express trains except the Tambaram-Nagercoil Antyodaya Express stopped … Read more
Nekonda mandal is a hub of paddy, chilli and cotton production. | Photo Credit: File photo Kindling collective spirit for a public cause, ‘Nekonda Town Railway Tickets Forum’, a WhatsApp group formed by a clutch of denizens of Nekonda town in Warangal district, is spearheading a campaign to ensure continuation of the stoppage given for … Read more
Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters A local leader of the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena was injured in firing on the premises of a police station in Thane district late Friday night, police sources said. A rival political leader was involved in the incident that took place at Hill … Read more
Plants will play a crucial role in space exploration because they provide a source of fresh food for astronauts, revitalize habitat air, and help recycle resources. However, to use plants effectively for space exploration, it is important to understand how they grow under the harsh environments of space. Many microbes that are intimately associated with … Read more