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Bengaluru-based Biomoneta has achieved a significant first, becoming the inaugural Indian healthtech firm to secure US-FDA 510(k) Class II clearance for its innovative medical air-cleaning device. This breakthrough, powered by their unique ZeBox technology, promises to revolutionize hospital infection control by effectively eliminating airborne pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, paving the way for its deployment in US healthcare facilities.

Stunning concentric rings in Libya's Sahara Desert, Jabal Arkan, were formed by ancient volcanic activity and millions of years of erosion, not meteorite impacts. Captured from the International Space Station, these formations reveal Earth's internal dynamics and the remarkable persistence of geological structures in extreme arid climates, offering a unique window into our planet's history.

NASA's Artemis II mission offers a unique chance for global citizens to send their names on a digital memory card circling the Moon in 2026. This historic, free initiative connects humanity to a new era of space exploration, paving the way for lunar landings and Mars travel. Registering is simple, providing a symbolic boarding pass and a lasting keepsake.

A peculiar black fungus discovered in Chernobyl's reactor ruins exhibits an astonishing ability to survive and potentially thrive on extreme radiation. Scientists are exploring its potential as a natural radiation shield for future Mars missions, as experiments show it can block cosmic rays. This discovery offers a novel approach to protecting astronauts from harmful radiation.

The December 2025 Cold Moon, a supermoon, will be exceptionally large and bright, reaching a high point in the Northern Hemisphere sky. This celestial event, also known as the Long Nights Moon, occurs when the full moon coincides with perigee, its closest approach to Earth. Observers can best witness its impressive size and brightness at moonrise on December 5th.

The European Space Agency is planning an ambitious mission to Saturn's moon Enceladus, launching in the 2040s. Utilizing an orbiter and lander, the mission will directly sample material from the moon's subsurface ocean via its geysers. Scientists aim to analyze these plumes for clues to extraterrestrial life, making Enceladus a prime target in the search for life beyond Earth.

Scientists are observing a new ocean forming in Africa's Afar region, a unique geological hotspot. Early magnetic surveys from 1968, combined with recent data from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, reveal how continental crust is breaking apart and transforming into oceanic crust. These findings offer a rare, real-time glimpse into the birth of a new ocean basin.