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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, who discovered stars are made of hydrogen and helium, got a blue plaque 101 years later. Her 1925 Harvard thesis challenged beliefs, saying, "stars are made overwhelmingly of hydrogen and helium." This changed astronomy, and she became Harvard's first female astronomy PhD and professor.
Medical graduates were urged to embrace AI and digital health, but keep empathy. C. Narasimhan said technology can't replace patient trust. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer added that healthcare is where "science meets humanity." The university gave 123 gold medals and 37 endowment awards at the Tuesday convocation.
Mined-out land inside KMML will grow sandalwood and a miyawaki forest from June 5. Over a hundred sandalwood saplings and a dense Miyawaki forest will be planted on the 60-plus acres. Experts predict the land will become self-sustaining, saying, "This aromatic grove is just one piece of a grander green blueprint."
A bright fireball meteor exploded over the US on May 30 with the force of 230 tonnes of TNT. Nasa said the 5-foot meteor entered the atmosphere at 42,000 mph. It broke apart 31 miles up, causing a sonic boom heard in several states. Nasa added, "small meteoroids are not detected until they become bright fireballs."
NASA's Webb Telescope found methane on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. This rare discovery suggests the comet formed in a "totally different chemical mix" around another star. Scientists got a peek at material from beyond our solar system, offering clues about planet formation across the galaxy.
Dowry death cases face a hidden hurdle in India's forensic system. A young woman's autopsy showed "uncertain causes" despite a clear ligature mark. This delays arrests, as police await viscera test results, which can take over a year. The system's flaws, like "institutional incompetence," hinder justice.
Six red dwarf stars showed high lithium, a chemical fingerprint. Scientists found proof young stars can eat nearby worlds. Professor Robin Jeffries said, "We found that a few of the red dwarf stars we studied contained lithium." These stars likely swallowed nearly 10 Earth-like planets.
UK Paralympian John McFall may soon go to space. He could be the first person with a disability to live in orbit, possibly on the Haven-1 station launching in 2027. McFall said, "We're saying it's OK for people with disabilities to be astronauts." His mission will study prosthetics and space effects.
A study identified two autism subtypes. One showed increased communication linked to immune systems, the other reduced connectivity in brain cell pathways. Researchers said, "Our approach enabled us to isolate specific genetic and immune factors." This finding got many researchers excited for personalised autism care.
A 12-year-old boy found a rare 1,500-year-old Nicolo gemstone in Israel's Korazim National Park. This agate stone, favoured by Romans and Byzantines, dates to between the first and sixth centuries AD. Archaeologists hope it sheds light on ancient jewellery. The site is a Jewish village criticised by Jesus.
Birds ignore yellow raspberries because their eyes are tricked by the colour. Wild plants use red to signal ripeness, and birds are hardwired to seek this. Yellow berries look unripe to them, so they pass them by. Scientists found this evolutionary reason for the difference.
IMD hasn't declared monsoon in Kerala yet, needing three conditions. Widespread rainfall, strong westerly winds, and deep cloud formation must occur together. While Kerala saw rain and clouds, weather models suggest the monsoon is "only days away." IMD needs specific benchmarks met for official announcement.