World India is set to launch their first space based observatory on September 2nd which will be used to study the Sun. The mission, known as Aditya-L1, will be India’s first mission to observe the Sun and according to the Indian Space Research Organization, will give a better understanding of the activity of the Sun. Once the satellite is deployed, it is expected to operate for at least 3 years. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World Climate action is an increasingly important topic for Americans, as a new poll found that 89% of participants believe the government should take action to reduce carbon emissions. Around two-thirds of those surveyed agreed that the effects of climate change are already happening and strongly support the idea of transitioning to renewable energy. Virtually all the respondents agreed that the government should enable and invest in technology that helps reduce emissions. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World A team of researchers have successfully sequenced the entire chromosome of a cellular organism making it the first in the world to do so. This groundbreaking work is set to revolutionize the field of genome mapping and open the door to novel approaches in diseases like cancer and neurological disorders. This achievement, made after many years of research, will be a game changer in the biomedical science industry. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World Landslides on Mars could provide evidence that the planet was once surrounded by large amounts of water. These landslides are located near Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system. Scientists believe that these landslides provide insight into the past and present geology of Mars. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently announced that the Aditya L1 Mission, intended to study the sun, will be launched on September 2. This mission will involve a spacecraft, Aditya- L1, being positioned in an orbit around the sun of 1.5 million km above its surface. Its main goal is to study the solar corona and provide more insight into aspects of solar activities. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World Russia’s ambitions to send a spacecraft to the moon got off to a promising and exciting start. However, despite the excitement and determination of the scientists and engineers working on the mission, the project ultimately suffered from budget constraints, project mismanagement, and lack of funding. As a result, the mission was ultimately doomed to failure. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World This article discusses the use of satellites by countries to monitor potential threats. The satellites are able to give early warning particularly with regards to missile launches. Countries are increasingly relying on satellites for intelligence gathering to stay one step ahead of their opponents. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World Scientists have uncovered a unique new relationship between an orchid and a species of fruit fly, where the orchid appears to be specifically targeting the fly as its only pollinator. This relationship relies on a unique combination of visual and fragrance cues in order to attract and direct the fly. This discovery has implications for understanding the evolution of complex plant-animal relationships. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World The Full Moon of 2023 is set to be the biggest of the year due to its closest approach to Earth. It will reach its fullest stage on May 26 at 2021 GMT and will appear 14% bigger and 30% brighter than the average full Moon. This phenomenon is referred to as a supermoon. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
World Scientists are attempting to systematically identify all of the chemicals present in the environment. To do this, they are using a technique called “metabolomics” to analyze the chemical components of everyday objects. This could lead to the identification of the remaining 99 percent of chemicals, making the environment less mysterious. Ava Harringto 28/08/2023
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