Image credit: NASA SCIENCE Mars, our neighboring planet, has long captivated the imagination with its rusty allure and tantalizing mysteries. Here are some fascinating facts about the Red Planet: Martian Landmarks: Mars boasts some incredible features, including Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system, and Valles Marineris, a vast canyon system stretching over …
The Great Barrier Reef, a vibrant tapestry of marine life stretching over 2300 km off the coast of Queensland, Australia, stands as a testament to the wonders of our oceans. Yet, beneath its azure surface lies a silent crisis: the relentless assault of climate change. Recent reports confirm the alarming truth – the Great Barrier …
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In a recent study led by Professor Patrick Irwin and his team, new insights into the true color of Neptune have emerged, challenging our previous perceptions. Contrary to the widely held belief that Neptune boasts a deep azure hue, the research reveals that the planet’s true color is a paler shade of greenish-blue, closely …
Scientists have recently identified a colossal void, spanning an area greater than 60 Earths, in the sun’s atmosphere. Termed a “coronal hole,” this enigmatic dark region resides on the outermost layer of the sun’s surface, known as the Corona, and was captured by NASA from December 2 to December 4, 2023. Experts warn that …
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Each year, Halloween casts its enchanting spell, and as the festivities end, many people in the UK opt for a seemingly responsible act by disposing of their carved pumpkins in the wild spaces. The idea behind this practice is to provide food for various wild animals and enrich the soil as the pumpkins decompose. Consequently, …
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The Aditya L-1 rocket went on an exciting adventure on September 2 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. It’s traveling 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, that’s only 1% of the distance between the Sun and Earth. It’s going to take about 4 months for Aditya L-1 to reach its parking spot. Once …
India achieved a historic milestone with the Chandrayaan-3 mission, becoming the first nation to safely land a spacecraft on the Moon’s South Pole on August 23, 2023. This remarkable feat ignited nationwide celebrations, and to honor this success, India will now celebrate August 23 as “National Space Day.” The touchdown …
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