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Scientists from India and Europe jointly studied solar eruptions for the first time using the Aditya-L1 and Proba-3 missions. Experts said, "measurements of CME parameters near the Sun are very valuable for understanding the physical processes." This collaboration helped track faint eruptions, providing deeper insights into how the Sun behaves.
ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan Crew Module-Service Module separation system at VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram. These tests validated the design and umbilical connections, ensuring the modules work well together. This success gives the team confidence as they prepare for India’s first uncrewed G1 mission, which is targeted for launch in 2026.
NIT Srinagar hosted an Alumni Back to Campus programme on October 16 featuring Dr. Ing Ubaid Manzoor. He said, "the green energy transition is fundamentally a materials and metals transition." The session explored sustainable metallurgy and Hydrogen Plasma Smelting Reduction, showing students how innovation helps address global environmental challenges today.
The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is melting faster than expected, a study published Monday in Nature Communications showed. Researchers said, "relatively warm ocean water get deep underneath the ice sheets and causing vigorous melting." This could add 1.2 inches to global sea levels by 2100, twice earlier estimates.
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered that the distant planet WASP-17b is not perfectly round. Astronomers found its atmosphere bulges unevenly, with the evening side extending much further than the morning side. Lili Alderson said, "This is proof of concept that planets are in fact 3D objects." It is fascinating.
New Dartmouth-led studies show climate warming can slow how tree roots feed soil microbes. Researcher Thomas Muratore said, "Research into belowground plant systems is critical to helping us make informed decisions." While nitrogen levels increased root activity, higher temperatures actually reduced the carbon compounds that keep soil microbes healthy today.
A University of Sydney student created the first comprehensive classification system for Martian soils. Daniel Irving mapped 800 million locations into 2,000 soil classes to help future exploration and farming. "This is the first time a classification system of this scale has been developed for Martian soils," Irving said.
SpaceX Crew-12 commander Jessica Meir shared her experience viewing Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday, Oct. 15. She said, "I think it really does change you philosophically." The mission showed the crew how fragile our planet is and that we must work together to protect our home.
Scientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research discovered that cell division helps reshape tissues. A study published in Current Biology showed that cells actively reorganize neighbors during mitosis to maintain structure. "Epithelial tissues are doing something remarkable all the time," said Matt Gibson, as they grow and replace cells.
A new 3D model shows how shadows in stellar nurseries change chemistry and influence infrared light. Dr. Brandt Gaches led the team that published these findings in Astronomy & Astrophysics. "The Orion Bar is an ideal natural laboratory for studying these processes," said Gaches about the distant, clumpy gas clouds.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope revealed that the atmosphere of planet WASP-17b is asymmetrical. Researchers found the gas giant’s atmosphere extends farther on one side due to extreme heat and winds. Lead author Dr. Lili Alderson said, "This is proof of concept that planets are in fact 3D objects."
The Japan Meteorological Agency mistakenly issued a 9.9-magnitude earthquake alert on Friday after a 6.9 tremor hit Russia. The false warning triggered alarms across Japan at 12:36 pm. Officials retracted the alert by 12:48 pm, as they got the magnitude wrong. Thankfully, the actual quake caused no shaking in Japan.