NASA is changing its focus. The agency will now prioritize space exploration over climate research. Sean Duffy announced the change. NASA will scale back Earth science programs. The agency will concentrate on Moon and Mars missions. This includes lunar bases and crewed Mars missions. The decision has sparked controversy. Scientists worry about the impact on climate monitoring.
Russias Bion-M No. 2 mission launched 75 mice, 1500 fruit flies, and lunar dust to space; heres why
Russia launched Bion-M No. 2 from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The mission carries mice, fruit flies, plants, and lunar dust. Scientists will study microgravity and cosmic radiation effects. Lunar simulants will be exposed to space conditions. The aim is to understand moon-like dust reactions. Animals will help explore radiation effects. This mission shapes future human space exploration and medical science.
Starlink, under Elon Musk, is partnering with UIDAI to streamline KYC for Indian users via Aadhaar-based verification. This collaboration enables quick, secure, and paperless onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance and a user-friendly experience. The initiative highlights the scalability and reliability of India's digital infrastructure, demonstrating how Aadhaar supports innovative technology adoption while maintaining transparency and user control over personal data.
NASA and IBM create Surya: Advanced AI for predicting solar storms and strengthening space defence
NASA, in collaboration with IBM, has unveiled 'Surya,' a groundbreaking AI model designed to revolutionize space weather forecasting. Trained on nine years of Solar Dynamics Observatory data, Surya accurately predicts solar flares and eruptions, crucial for safeguarding satellites, communication systems, and power grids. Early results show a 16% accuracy boost and two-hour advance visual forecasts.
Dinosaur with two heads? Rare fossil discovery stuns scientists
A 120-million-year-old Hyphalosaurus fossil, unearthed in China, reveals a rare case of axial bifurcation, resulting in a two-headed reptile. This remarkable find, published in Biology Letters, represents the oldest known instance of this congenital defect in the vertebrate fossil record. The discovery provides valuable insights into developmental anomalies and evolutionary challenges faced by ancient species.
Who is Kairan Quazi? 16-year-old teen engineer leaving Elon Musks SpaceX for Citadel Securities
Kairan Quazi, the 16-year-old prodigy, is transitioning from SpaceX's Starlink project to Citadel Securities as a quant developer. After graduating from Santa Clara University at 14, he defied age barriers at SpaceX. Now, he's set to apply his unique engineering and problem-solving skills to quantitative finance, overcoming challenges related to age-based biases in the professional world.
Nasa alert! Stadium-sized asteroid 1997 QK1 set for close flyby of Earth on August 20 at 22,000 mph
A large asteroid, 1997 QK1, will safely pass Earth on August 20, 2025. NASA and ISRO will monitor this event. The asteroid is large, but poses no threat. Such flybys help scientists refine orbital models. They also help in planetary defense strategies. ISRO plans future missions to study near-Earth asteroids. International collaboration is key for planetary defense.
In a groundbreaking experiment, NASA's CHAPEA mission simulated Martian life for over a year, confining four volunteers to a habitat. Beyond survival and adaptation, the crew discovered an unexpected benefit in PS4 gaming. Video games helped maintain cognitive sharpness, reduce stress, and improve problem-solving skills.
Jeff Bezos Blue Origin to launch NASA's Mars mission before Elon Musks SpaceX
Jef Bezos's Blue Origin is preparing for a Mars mission. The New Glenn rocket will launch NASA's ESCAPADE probes in September 2025. This marks Blue Origin's first interplanetary flight. The mission will study Mars' magnetosphere and atmosphere. It will provide data on solar wind interaction. The launch highlights commercial space exploration.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla received a grand welcome in Delhi after his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. He was greeted by ministers, ISRO chairman, and space enthusiasts. Shukla is scheduled to meet PM Modi and participate in National Space Day celebrations, with Parliament set to discuss his mission and India's space program.
