In a major milestone for space exploration, NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully completed the first-ever drives on Mars that were planned entirely by artificial intelligence. The achievement marks a decisive step toward autonomous planetary exploration, reducing dependence on real-time human decision-making from Earth. The historic demonstration took place on December…
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Aging Muscle Stem Cells Favor Survival Over Speed
Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury, a common and often frustrating experience for older adults. New research from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) now offers a deeper explanation, revealing that muscle stem cells deliberately sacrifice speed and regenerative power in exchange for long-term survival. The study, published…
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Late Bedtimes Raise Heart Disease Risk, Study Warns Night Owls
Staying up late may be doing more harm than most people realise. A major international study has found that adults who prefer late bedtimes commonly known as night owls face a significantly higher risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes as they age. The impact appears to be particularly…
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NASA’s Miner++ AI Accelerates Hunt for Earth-Like Worlds
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the search for Earth-like planets beyond our solar system. The AI tool, ExoMiner++, processes light curves from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Kepler Space Telescope to quickly distinguish real exoplanet signals from false positives. Developed to evaluate shallow dips in…
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Key Facts & Visibility
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on February 17 and will be an annular solar eclipse, a rare and visually striking celestial phenomenon often referred to as the “Ring of Fire” eclipse. While skywatchers around the world are eager for astronomical events, this particular eclipse will not…
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Small Lifestyle Changes Linked to Longer Life, Fewer Deaths
Small, realistic improvements in daily physical activity, sleep, and diet can significantly increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of premature death across populations, according to recent international studies published in The Lancet journals. Researchers say even minor changes such as a few minutes of brisk walking or slightly longer…
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Solar Eclipse Today: Surya Grahan Timing & Safety
New Delhi, September 21: The final solar eclipse of 2025, a partial Surya Grahan, will occur today, September 21. Astronomy enthusiasts around the globe are preparing to witness this celestial event, which begins at 10:59 pm IST and ends at 3:23 am IST on September 22. Solar Eclipse Timings The…