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Scientists at the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics studied 300 multiplanet systems in the Milky Way. They found two distinct families that shape how planets evolve. Researcher Diego Turrini said, "Our results show that t genetic link between planetary systems and their stars, and that determines their fate."
The Wellcome Sanger Institute plans to increase genome note publications from 30 to 200 per month. This change uses a new workflow developed with F1000 to speed up research access. James Cleaver said, "We've partnered with the teams at the Wellcome Sanger Institute to design a streamlined process."
Researchers at McGill University found that urbanization hurts bird diversity more in the tropics than elsewhere. Urban areas near the equator showed 42% fewer species than natural sites. Experts said, "one of Earth's most prominent, obvious biological patterns is almost being erased due to urbanization," urging better green space planning.
Researchers from University College London identified a new dinosaur, Invictibellatrix amberina, from a fossil found on the Isle of Wight. Dr. Cassius Morrison said, "It was not the apex predator of its time, but for humans this dinosaur would have been more dangerous than a T. rex." It had huge claws.
Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin published a paper in PLOS ONE about the health risks of deep-space travel. They used rats to simulate radiation and weightlessness for 30 days. The study showed that these conditions could have a profound impact on the human body during long-term space missions.
Scientists revealed that 93% of Australia's Indigenous population was lost in just 73 years following European arrival in 1788. Researchers used computer models to show that 2.22 million people lived there before colonization. Professor Corey Bradshaw said, "Understanding the size of Indigenous populations in Australia before European invasion is essential."
INOX India is a Rs 18,700-crore firm that powers every Indian space launch. Based in Gujarat, the company provides critical cryogenic equipment for ground infrastructure at Sriharikota. CEO Deepak Acharya said, "We supplied all the ground equipment for Isro's second launch pad." They now also support many private Indian space startups.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a quantum-secured communication system in Chandipur, Odisha. This technology protects sensitive military data during artillery and armoured weapon trials. DRDO said the platform is designed to provide unconditional security for key distribution while incorporating eavesdropping detection, helping safeguard vital defence information.
A glowing, jellyfish-shaped cloud lit up the sky over the United States on Tuesday, October 13. The sight appeared after a SpaceX rocket blasted off from Florida. Sunlight hit the rocket's exhaust plume high above, creating the shape. It is not aliens, but a scientific effect from the launch.
Two major earthquakes hit the Atlantic Ocean on October 13, sparking fears of a chain reaction. A magnitude 6.7 quake struck at 1.44 am, followed by a 6.9 tremor at 8.23 am. Geophysicist Stefan Burns said, "the fault lines in America could be next" due to this knock-on effect.
A study published in PLoS One shows that the human heart may not survive a trip to Mars. Researchers found that radiation and weightlessness cause dangerous scarring around coronary vessels. These conditions also weakened the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off viruses and potential cancer.
Astronomers found two feeding black holes just 175 parsecs apart in a galaxy from the early universe. The study, posted on Sept. 25, used gravitational lensing to spot the pair. The team writes, "This provides strong spectroscopic evidence that C is associated with an ionizing source distinct from A and B."