President Trump unveiled the Golden Dome, a $175 billion missile defense program integrating ground- and space-based technologies. Led by General Michael Guetlein, the system aims to neutralize threats at all stages, offering unprecedented security. While initial costs range from $25 billion to $35 billion, long-term expenses could reach $831 billion, potentially nearing $1 trillion within two decades.
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ISRO Chairman Dr. N. Narayanan declared 2025 as 'Gaganyaan Year,' highlighting India's ambitious human spaceflight program. The uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, featuring the Vyommitra robot, is set for December 2025, paving the way for a manned mission in early 2027. ISRO is also advancing lunar exploration with Chandrayaan-4, aiming to return lunar samples, and Chandrayaan-5, a collaborative mission with Japan.
Scientists are using satellite data to monitor tree health near volcanoes. Trees absorb volcanic carbon dioxide, which makes them greener. NASA's AVUELO project and other satellites track these changes. This helps detect early signs of volcanic activity. The goal is to improve volcano early warning systems, especially in remote areas. Ground observations are crucial for verifying satellite data.
Challenging conventional wisdom, modern science explores concepts that redefine life and death, suggesting death might be a mental illusion. Biocentrism posits that consciousness shapes the universe, supported by quantum physics' observation-dependent reality. The concept of time as a construct and parallel universes further implies consciousness continuity, potentially easing death anxiety and reshaping our understanding of existence.
In a global scientific race, US and Japan are exploring the universe's existence mystery. The US-led Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) in South Dakota and Japan's Hyper-Kamiokande are constructing detectors to study neutrinos. These elusive particles may explain why matter exists despite the theoretical annihilation with antimatter after the Big Bang.
NASA and SpaceX have rescheduled the undocking of the Dragon cargo capsule from the ISS to May 23 due to adverse weather. Part of the CRS-32 mission, the Dragon will return scientific experiments and supplies to Earth. The mission delivered 6,700 pounds of cargo to the ISS. NASA will livestream the undocking, but the splashdown will not be webcast.
A recent European study involving over 349,000 participants reveals a strong link between urban environments and asthma development. High air pollution, limited green spaces, and concrete-dominated areas significantly elevate asthma risk, especially in children. The research highlights that almost 12% of asthma cases can be attributed to these urban environmental factors, emphasizing the need for healthier urban planning.
Scientists have engineered innovative contact lenses that grant humans the ability to see in the dark by converting infrared light into visible images. These nanoparticle-infused lenses offer potential applications in rescue operations, security, and medicine, eliminating the need for bulky, powered goggles.
A large asteroid, 2003 MH4, will pass by Earth on May 24. It is about the size of the Eiffel Tower. The asteroid will travel at 30,060 kilometers per hour. NASA considers this a close encounter. Continuous monitoring of near-Earth objects is important. Even small gravitational changes can alter an asteroid's path.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is preparing for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, now launching no sooner than June 8, 2025. This joint ISRO, NASA, and ESA mission marks a significant step for India's space program. Shukla will conduct experiments, including space agriculture research, and engage with Indian students via live broadcast.