Asteroid 2025 OL1, about the size of a small plane, will safely pass Earth on July 30, 2025, at a distance of 1.29 million kilometers. NASA assures it poses no threat, but the event underscores the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects. ISRO is collaborating with global agencies to enhance detection and deflection capabilities, focusing on potential threats like asteroid Apophis.
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NASA and ISRO are set to launch the NISAR satellite on July 30, 2025, aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket. This collaborative mission will employ advanced radar technology to monitor Earth's environmental changes, including land deformation, glacier movement, and ecosystem health. NISAR's data will benefit global climate research, disaster management, and agricultural planning.
Brain scans in your 40s might reveal lifespan. Duke University research shows brain structure changes indicate biological aging. The DunedinPACE tool analyzes these changes. It helps predict cognitive decline and diseases. Early detection enables preventative care. This promotes longer, healthier lives. Brain imaging could become a routine health assessment. It helps in slowing age-related decline.
A recent 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, forcing cruise ships into emergency mode. While deep ocean waters offer relative safety, ships near coastlines face significant risks. Some ships evacuated ports immediately, leaving passengers behind, highlighting the difficult decisions made during natural disasters and the importance of passenger awareness.
A viral rumour about total darkness on August 2, 2025, is creating panic. NASA clarifies no such event is scheduled. The rumour is a confusion with the August 2, 2027, total solar eclipse. This eclipse will be visible across Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is expected to last over six minutes.
The joint NASA-ISRO mission, NISAR, is set to launch, revolutionizing Earth observation with its advanced radar technology. Scanning the planet every 12 days, it will detect subtle changes, aiding in flood warnings, coastal erosion monitoring, and disaster response. This collaboration, fifty years after the SITE project, marks a significant advancement in Indo-US space cooperation, providing invaluable data to scientists worldwide.
Germany explores bio-robotics for defence. Cyborg cockroaches are the new surveillance bots. Swarm Biotactics develops these insect-based robots. They carry cameras and sensors for real-time data. These robots can operate individually or in swarms. The aim is to gather intelligence from enemy areas. This reduces risk to human soldiers. Germany is embracing innovative military technology.
A recent study, analyzing the Newall Boulder fragment, reinforces the theory that Stonehenge's builders transported massive stones from Wales using human effort and basic tools. Dismissing the glacial transport theory, geochemical evidence links the stones to quarries over 200 kilometers away. This highlights the ingenuity and endurance of Neolithic people in constructing the iconic monument.
Elon Musk says orbital refuelling is a hurdle for Starship. Two Starships will dock in space for fuel transfer. This is important for missions to Mars. Musk wants a reusable heat shield. He aims to cut spaceflight costs. The next Starship launch is in August. SpaceX wants to reshape space travel. Political tensions are rising for SpaceX.
Scientists in Switzerland are cryogenically freezing human feces in a Microbiota Vault, aiming to safeguard microbial diversity for future generations. This initiative addresses the alarming decline in gut microbes due to modern lifestyles, which is linked to increased health issues. The vault seeks to preserve these microbes for potential medical and ecological restoration applications.
NASA faces significant upheaval as nearly 20% of its workforce departs following funding cuts under the Trump administration's downsizing plan. The Deferred Resignation Program, intended to streamline the agency, sparks widespread protests and concerns over a critical loss of expertise. With mission readiness threatened and leadership in question, the future of U.S. space exploration hangs in the balance.