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University of Birmingham researchers, collaborating with Chinese and German scientists, have developed an AI-powered method to detect harmful chemical combinations in rivers. Using water fleas (Daphnia) as bio-indicators, the team analyzed water samples from China's Chaobai River system.
India's ISRO and Europe's ESA have joined forces to boost human space exploration. The agreement covers astronaut training, joint research, and experiments on the International Space Station, including participation in the Axiom-4 mission. With India's own space station, BAS, on the horizon, the partnership aims to enhance interoperability between platforms.
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), United States, released an updated version of the World magnetic model (WMM2025), forecasting shifts in Earth's magnetic field over the next five years. This model, which will remain valid until 2029, tracks the gradual movement of the magnetic north pole toward Russia. It also introduces a high-resolution update to ensure greater accuracy for navigation systems worldwide.
Scientists found 27 new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest. The expedition happened in 2022. New species include an amphibious mouse and a dwarf squirrel. Researchers also found 48 possible new species. The team recorded 2,046 species in total. Some of these species are endangered. Protecting the rainforest is crucial for these species' survival.
Five asteroids are approaching Earth in the coming days, with the largest, the airplane-sized 2024 XN1, passing by on December 24th at a safe distance of over 4.4 million miles. Several smaller asteroids will also make closer passes before then, all monitored by NASA's Asteroid Watch. None of the asteroids pose a threat to Earth.