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Sunita Williams still stuck in space, no return date yet for Boeing Starliner

26/07/2024
Nasa announced astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will spend extra time on the ISS due to Boeing Starliner thruster issues. Boeing is analyzing data to ensure safe return. Multiple landing dates available in August. This was Boeing's first manned test flight, unlike SpaceX, which has been flying astronauts since 2020.

'Most used rocket' SpaceX's Falcon 9 gets green light to return to Space

26/07/2024
​​The FAA said on Friday that it found no public safety concerns related to the anomaly that occurred during the unsuccessful launch on July 11, allowing the rocket to return to flight operations while the comprehensive investigation proceeds.

Researchers at Khalifa University, University of Manchester lead breakthrough with Graphene in next-generation technologies

24/07/2024
The research shows that the properties of a graphene sheet can be fine-tuned with the help of electric fields to independently host proton and electron currents, thus setting the stage for a device that serves both computer memory and logic functions.

Moon to 'occult' Saturn: When, where it will be visible in India

23/07/2024
A rare astronomical event is scheduled to occur on July 25, when the Moon will traverse the face of Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in our solar system. This phenomenon, known as an occultation, will temporarily obscure the planet from view, providing a unique opportunity for stargazers and astronomers to observe.

New 'vaccine-like' HIV drug could cost just $40: researchers

23/07/2024
Gilead's HIV drug Lenacapavir could reduce costs from $40,000 to $40, aiding high-risk groups. UNAIDS and Byanyima urge licensing via the Medicines Patent Pool. Hill's research supports affordability. Awaiting phase 3 results, Gilead aims for low-cost generics and voluntary licensing in low-income nations, partnering with manufacturers in China and India to fight HIV worldwide.

Study finds how plastic waste can be converted to electronic devices

20/07/2024
University of Delaware and Argonne scientists, led by Kayser and Kaphan, converted Styrofoam to PEDOT: PSS using 1,3-Disulfonic acid imidazolium chloride. They optimized reactions using various conditions, verified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Their eco-friendly polymer matched commercial equivalents, using stoichiometric ratios, offering broader sustainability applications.