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Dec282024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Season First Major Snowfall in Srinagar Disrupts Air Travel, Cancels All Flights

Srinagar experienced its first major snowfall of the season on Friday, bringing picturesque views to the Valley but causing significant disruptions at Srinagar International Airport. Heavy snow accumulation and reduced visibility led to the cancellation of all flights, leaving passengers stranded. Operations at the airport began smoothly but were soon halted due to snow buildup on the runway and dense cloud cover. “So far, five flights have been cancelled. I urge passengers to check the status as the ongoing snowfall is affecting operations,” said the airport director. An airport spokesperson added, “The safety of passengers and crew remains our top priority, and operations are heavily dependent on weather conditions.” Passengers expressed mixed emotions about the delays. While so...

Dec272024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

SpaceX Gears Up for All Major Space Missions in 2025

Breaking News, Space, Tech

Elon Musk SpaceX is set to push the boundaries of space exploration in 2025 with an impressive lineup of launches and collaborations. Since its inception in 2002, SpaceX has revolutionized the aerospace industry with innovations like reusable rockets and groundbreaking missions. Next year, the company is poised to achieve new milestones with missions that aim to advance human spaceflight, satellite deployment, and deep-space exploration. Key SpaceX Missions in 2025 Starship Flight 7 Launch Date: January 11, 2025 Location: Starbase, South Texas Objective: This mission will test Starship's thermal re-entry capabilities. The results will play a crucial role in refining SpaceX's reusable spacecraft technology. WISeSat Satellite Launch Launch Date: January 14, 2025 ...

Dec272024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

China Approves Construction of World’s Largest Dam on Brahmaputra, Sparking Concerns in India and Bangladesh

Breaking News, Fact Check, Thoughts & Talks

China has greenlit the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border, raising geopolitical and environmental concerns in downstream nations India and Bangladesh. With an estimated cost of $137 billion, the project will surpass all other infrastructure projects globally, including China’s Three Gorges Dam. The hydropower project, part of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, will be built along the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra. Located at a massive gorge where the river takes a U-turn into Arunachal Pradesh, the dam will exploit a vertical drop of 2,000 meters over a 50 km stretch to generate more than 300 billion kWh of electricity annually, enough to power over 300 million people. ...

Dec272024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Delhi experiences rain and foggy morning, slight relief from pollution but air quality remains very poor

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters, Environment

Delhi witnessed light rain and dense fog early Friday, creating a refreshing yet chilly atmosphere across the city. However, air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 371 recorded at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a minimum temperature of 12°C, with highs expected to reach 20°C. A "thunderstorm with rain" has been forecast for Friday and Saturday, signaling more showers over the weekend. Residents embraced the weather change, calling it a welcome relief. “It feels like Kashmir,” said Deepak Pandey, a local resident. Tourists also appreciated the pleasant weather, with Raman Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh saying it was ideal for sightseeing despite the chill. ...

Dec262024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Three Years of JWST Unveiling the Universe’s Greatest Mysteries

Breaking News, Space

On this day three years ago, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched into space, marking the beginning of a new era in cosmic exploration. Despite taking three decades to build, JWST has, in just three years of operation, revolutionized our understanding of the universe and uncovered mysteries that challenge established scientific models. Peering Into the Early Universe One of JWST's most significant achievements is its ability to peer back in time to the early universe. Using its powerful infrared capabilities, it has identified galaxies that formed when the universe was just 300 million years old. These early galaxies, surprisingly massive and bright, lack the dust expected from star formation, leaving scientists puzzled. Were their stars collapsing without supernova expl...

Dec262024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Does Yoga Really Hold the Secret to Longevity? A Closer Look

Breaking News, Environment, Fact Check, Thoughts & Talks

Yoga with its centuries-old roots is widely praised for its health benefits. But could it also be the secret to a long life? Centenarian Daisy Taylor of Chelmsford, England, believes so. On her 105th birthday, Taylor credited her enduring physical and mental health to yoga, optimism, and cherishing life's simple joys. Remarkably, Taylor still practices yoga, though now more often from a chair than a mat. Her story echoes those of other notable yoga practitioners, like B.K.S. Iyengar, who lived to 95 despite severe childhood illnesses, and Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, the founder of vinyasa yoga, who reached 100. These anecdotes suggest a connection between yoga and longevity but what does science say? Yoga’s Role in Ageing and Longevity Physical and Mental Health Benefits Yoga ha...

Dec262024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Does Acetaminophen Influence Risk-Taking Behavior? New Study Says It Might

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Acetaminophen, one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide, may do more than ease headaches it could also impact how people perceive risks. A 2020 study from The Ohio State University suggests that this popular over-the-counter drug might lower risk awareness and increase risk-taking behavior. "Acetaminophen seems to make people feel less negative emotion when they consider risky activities they just don't feel as scared," explains neuroscientist Baldwin Way, the study's lead author. Given that nearly 25% of Americans take acetaminophen weekly, these findings could have broader implications for decision-making and risk perception in everyday life. In a series of experiments, researchers tested the effects of a 1,000 mg dose of acetaminophen the maximum recommended singl...

Dec262024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Honoring 20 Years: World Tsunami Awareness Day Commemorates the 2004 Indian Ocean Tragedy

Breaking News, Disasters, Thoughts & Talks

This year’s World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) takes on profound significance as it marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Observances aim to honor the lives lost, highlight critical lessons learned, and celebrate advancements in tsunami preparedness, especially through initiatives like the #GetToHighGround campaign, which empowers children and youth with life-saving knowledge. On the morning of December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck along the Indian Ocean subduction zone, triggering one of the deadliest tsunamis in modern history. The massive waves obliterated 800 km of Aceh Province's coastline in Indonesia, penetrating as far as 6 km inland. The disaster radiated destruction across the Indian Ocean, from Indonesia and India’s Andaman an...

Dec262024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

What Do Insects Do All Winter?

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment, Learning & Developments, Thoughts & Talks

As winter envelops forests in snow and icy temperatures the familiar buzz of insects disappears. Yet, contrary to appearances, insects don’t vanish they hibernate, hidden in the bark of trees, buried in the soil, or nestled under the insulating blanket of snow. This incredible survival strategy, known as diapause, allows these cold-blooded creatures to endure months of freezing conditions. Not all insects hibernate instinctively. While some species naturally enter diapause every year, others rely on environmental cues, particularly day length, to prepare for winter. For example, the speckled wood butterfly senses shorter days during its larval stage, triggering it to gain weight and transition into a hibernating pupa. This timing is crucial misjudging winter’s arrival could result in...

Dec262024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Dense Fog Envelops Delhi IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters, Environment

New Delhi: On Thursday morning, a blanket of dense fog shrouded parts of Delhi, with the minimum temperature dipping to 7°C, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Despite the reduced visibility, flight operations at Delhi Airport remained unaffected, thanks to established low-visibility management protocols. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, predicting moderate to dense fog throughout the morning and night. Light to very light rainfall is also expected in some areas of the city. Safdarjung: 3mm rainfall recorded between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Ayanagar: 6mm rainfall during the same period. In response to worsening air quality, the Supreme Court has mandated that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforce Stage-III restrictions if the Ai...