The La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina island in the Galapagos is erupting, posing no risk to humans. The island is famous for its Galapagos Island chain and diverse species, including iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorants, and a rare giant tortoise.
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are due to blast off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station. After an attempt was called off Saturday night due to strong winds, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is due to lift the travelers into orbit at 10:53 pm (0353 GMT Monday) from the Kennedy Space Center.
The US spacecraft Odysseus entered a dormant state as the lunar night began. The Intuitive Machines plans to wake it up after three weeks. Odysseus spacecraft sent a final transmission featuring the lunar surface and a distant shadowed Earth crescent, marking the first company in Nasa's commercial lunar delivery program.
Indian and American researchers have found substantial Neanderthal genes in modern Indian DNA, making Indians exhibit the most diverse Neanderthal ancestry globally. These genes impact immune function, disease risk, brain development, and muscle repair. Neanderthal DNA is linked to diseases like Lupus and Type 2 diabetes. The study provides insights into the survival trends of the elderly population in India.
