A groundbreaking study reveals that a combination of rapamycin and trametinib extends the lifespan of mice by up to 30%, while also improving their health in old age. The drug cocktail reduced inflammation, delayed tumor growth, and enhanced physical function. This discovery offers hope for developing anti-ageing treatments for humans, potentially slowing or reversing ageing-related decline.
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In Jerusalem's Walls National Park, a 2,300-year-old gold ring with a red gemstone was unearthed, offering insights into the Early Hellenistic period. Discovered in a large structure's foundation, it likely belonged to a wealthy resident. Archaeologists believe it was intentionally buried, possibly for an engagement or coming-of-age ritual.
SpaceX's Starlink is poised to launch in India, armed with a Letter of Intent from the Department of Telecommunications. The initial phase targets urban areas with 600-700 Gbps bandwidth, serving 30,000-50,000 customers. Plans may start at $10 per month, offering high-speed internet, especially benefiting underserved regions, with aims to expand to 3 Tbps by 2027.
A new study suggests a massive meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago, far larger than the dinosaur killer, may have acted as a "giant fertilizer bomb" on early Earth. This impact, releasing vital nutrients like phosphorus and mixing ocean layers, potentially spurred a microbial explosion. The event highlights how catastrophic events could foster biological innovation and diversification in early life.
Chinese scientists have engineered a laser-based imaging system capable of reading millimetre-sized text from 1.4 kilometres away, overcoming atmospheric distortion through active intensity interferometry. This breakthrough, achieving a 14-fold resolution improvement, could revolutionise archaeology, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspection. Researchers are now focused on enhancing usability and integrating AI for real-time image rendering.
Scientists have made a surprising discovery: penguin droppings in Antarctica may contribute to cooling the continent. Ammonia released from penguin guano combines with compounds from phytoplankton, boosting the formation of cloud-seeding aerosols. These aerosols then create low-lying clouds that reflect sunlight, potentially offsetting some warming effects, highlighting the intricate link between ecosystems and climate.
An asteroid, 2025 KX8, will closely approach Earth on June 4, 2025. NASA is monitoring the space rock, which is about 36 meters in diameter. It poses no immediate threat. Scientists track such near-Earth objects to understand potential future collisions. ISRO is preparing for future asteroid threats. They are planning collaborations for planetary defense and asteroid landing missions.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to become the first Indian astronaut to journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This mission signifies India's return to human spaceflight after four decades, highlighting its increasing role in global space exploration.