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Antarctica’s Massive Ice Crack Enforced BAS to Shut Halley VI Research Station Down
Halley VI Research Station, owned and operated by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is getting closer to shut down, because of the huge ice crack found in Antarctica. The scientific research station, which is positioned on the Brunt Ice Shelf hanging on the Weddell Sea in Antarctica, is about to close as the huge crack in […]
Uncertainty of Budget Is Hindering NASA’s Contract and Awards for Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM)
NASA seems to be unfortunate enough to carry out its contract and awards for Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM). The award which was scheduled to be given earlier this year is postponed to few more months because of the uncertainty of agency’s budget, suggested the Space News yesterday. From the statements given by some officials of […]
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Detects a Fractured Mud Set-Up in Old Soaker, Hints Presence of Water on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Rover, which is orbiting Mars since 2012 has recently stumbled upon some enchanting elements on the Martian Surface. The rover, while taking a close flyby to Mars, has found a set-up of cracked mud, which is hinting towards the presence of water on the Red Planet. NASA has released a set of latest […]
Itty-Bitty Moth with ‘Yellowish-White Scales’ On Head Named After Donald Trump
A newly ascertained moth species, having yellowish-white scales toppings is named after US President-elect Donald Trump. The head of the Moth hosts yellowish-white scales, which is pretty akin to Donald Trump’s signature hairdo and hence the biologists have named it after the name of Trump. Now the new species will be called as “Neopalpa donaldtrumpi.” […]
First Human Settlement in North American Dates 24,000 Years Back: Archeologists
The concerns regarding the arrival of the human being in North America has moved a step forward, as a team of researchers has claimed to find a solid conclusion to this question. As per the recently published scientific study, the first settlement of human being in North America started 24, 000 years ago, which is […]
Cold and Darkness Following Earth-Asteroid Collision Contributes Mass Extinction of Dinosaur: Study
The extinction of the giant animal Dinosaurs dates back nearly 66 million years, and a bid collision of an asteroid with the earth is believed to be the reason behind it. However, the exact reason of the mass destruction of the monster species is still a bit mysterious. However, a recently conducted study has blamed […]
Scientists Build World’s Lightest Mechanical Watch ‘RM 50-03’ from Graphene
A team of scientists, during a scientific breakthrough, has designed world’s lightest mechanical watch, thanks to the exclusive material Graphene. The watch was launched in Geneva on Monday, 16th January 2017. Graphene, which is 200 times brawnier than the strongest steel was first segregated in 2004 by Nobel-winning scientists. Since then, the material was on […]
Scientists Transformed Timid Lab Mice to Bloodthirsty Killers Using Optogenetics
Optogenetics – you mightn’t have heard about this light unless you are a deep science enthusiastic. Optogenetics is a particular type of laser light which is created by combining genetics and optics, in order to control specific events inside definite cells of living tissue. But by using this light, a team of scientists has made […]
Scientists Invent Biodegradable Air Filter That Can Confine Toxic Chemicals from Air
Soy, which previously has been renowned for a cookery material and mostly used for foods and recipes, now is found to be a promising material for sorting out the air pollution issues. If everything goes well and as per the program, soon we will be able to use this miracle bean to defend the notoriously […]