Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian astronaut-designate, will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in May 2025. He will be part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This mission is significant for India's space exploration. Shukla will collaborate with astronauts from the USA, Poland, and Hungary as part of this international mission.
Let’s rewind a bit. For decades, we were told sharks are silent killers. That’s half the thrill of Jaws, right? The menace emerges from the deep without warning. Cue ominous strings. CHOMP. No screaming, no thrashing, no aquatic chatter. Just the clean, sterile horror of death by cartilage. Spielberg built a franchise — and a collective ocean phobia — on the silence.
Scientists have discovered four new Earth-like rocky planets orbiting Barnard's Star, just six light-years away. Using advanced technology, these are the smallest exoplanets detected via the radial velocity method. Though too hot for life, their discovery aids in understanding planetary compositions and the potential for life in our galactic neighborhood.
A Japanese patient paralyzed for years can now stand unaided after participating in a groundbreaking clinical trial using reprogrammed stem cells. Conducted by Hideyuki Okano at Keio University, the trial suggests potential for regenerative medicine. While the treatment was deemed safe, experts call for larger trials to confirm its effectiveness in treating spinal injuries.
Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams plans to visit India soon to meet with ISRO's team. Her enthusiasm about India's space achievements and its advancements as a democracy highlights her positive observations. She shared her fascinating views of Indian landscapes from space and praised the nation's growth.
SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight over Earth's polar regions, carrying four astronauts including commander Jannicke Mikkelsen and entrepreneur Chun Wang. The mission, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, aims to advance research for future Mars travel and involves various scientific experiments, including space X-ray imaging and microgravity mushroom cultivation.
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams clarified they never felt stranded during their unexpectedly extended ISS mission. Despite technical issues with Boeing's Starliner, they adapted to their extended nine-month stay, emphasizing that they were prepared for such contingencies and their priority remained to carry out their work.