Isro, IN-SPACe, and Nsil have achieved a milestone by signing 75 Transfer of Technology agreements with private companies since mid-2020. These agreements aim to provide private players access to Isro's advanced technologies, promoting innovation across multiple sectors. This effort supports India's space reforms by enhancing private sector participation and strengthening its global space industry position.

US oncologists are alarmed by the rising cancer cases linked to sexually transmitted diseases like HPV. Although vaccines have proven effective in reducing cervical cancer, their adoption in the US is poor. Increasing public awareness and vaccination efforts could significantly reduce these preventable cancers.

PM Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved major space missions: Chandrayaan-4 for lunar sample return, Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, and a Venus Orbiter Mission. Additionally, the development of the Soorya rocket, a reusable next-generation launch vehicle with enhanced payload capacity, has been sanctioned to bolster India's space capabilities.

NASA has announced that Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025 on a SpaceX Falcon 9, after Boeing’s Starliner was deemed unsafe for re-entry. SpaceX Crew-9 commander Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are in quarantine ahead of their ISS mission in Florida on September 20.

A partial lunar eclipse was observed across several continents as the 'harvest moon' entered Earth's shadow for over an hour. This celestial event will be followed by an annular solar eclipse on October 2, visible from places such as Easter Island and Patagonia.

A partial lunar eclipse named Chandra Grahan is set for September 18, 2024. Visible in North America, Europe, Africa, and South America but not in India due to the Moon being below the horizon. The event can be watched safely with the naked eye or via live streams from NASA and ESA.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have confirmed that supermassive black holes can prevent star formation in their host galaxies by expelling vital gas and dust. An international team led by Cambridge University discovered this phenomenon in a distant galaxy, providing important insights into how black holes influence galaxy evolution and development.

Australia and India are expanding their space collaboration, focusing on supporting India's Gaganyaan mission and launching joint satellites. Australian Space Agency Head Enrico Palermo outlines future cooperation in areas like deep space exploration and climate monitoring. He emphasizes the mutual benefits and challenges of this strategic alliance, aiming to enhance regional cooperation and technological advancement.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been in space for nearly four months. Williams misses her dogs and New England's autumn foliage, while Wilmore regrets missing key moments in his daughters' lives. Despite these challenges, Williams finds joy in journaling about their unique experiences on the International Space Station.

According to a study published in The Lancet, antibiotic-resistant infections could result in over 39 million deaths globally within the next 25 years. This increasing threat is driven by the overuse of antibiotics. Researchers call for urgent strategies like vaccines, new drugs, and improved healthcare practices to mitigate this public health risk.

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed the first map of a human brain during pregnancy, showing significant changes in gray and white matter. This study reveals the brain's remarkable adaptability and may help understand postpartum depression. The findings challenge traditional views on women's fragility during pregnancy, offering new insights into neuroplasticity.

The article features captivating space images of Earth's natural beauty and disasters. Highlights include photos of the Northern Lights over Norway, Sahara desert's patterns, Great Barrier Reef's vibrant corals, and Himalayas' peaks. Disasters like Hawaii wildfires, Hurricane Idalia's impact, Turkey earthquake damage, and Libya flooding are also documented.

The international day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on September 16, with India participating since 1995. The theme for World Ozone Day 2024 is “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Actions.” This highlights the protocol's role in protecting the ozone layer and advancing climate action by phasing out harmful substances like CFCs and HCFCs.

A team at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has found that the enzyme protein kinase N (PKN) plays a role in cardiac fibrosis linked to heart failure. In mice models, deleting PKN reduced ventricular dysfunction and tissue buildup. These findings suggest that anti-PKN therapies could potentially protect against heart failure. The research was published in Nature Communications.

Researcher Sasha Luccioni highlights the significant energy consumption of generative AI compared to traditional search engines. Technologies like ChatGPT require vast computing power, contributing to higher greenhouse gas emissions. She advocates for transparency and energy efficiency in AI development, urging governments and companies to make informed decisions to mitigate the technology's environmental impact.

From September 29 to November 25, Earth will temporarily capture a new mini-moon named asteroid 2024 PT5. This small asteroid, about 10 meters wide and discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System, will orbit Earth once before continuing its journey through space. These events underscore Earth's ongoing interactions with Near-Earth Objects.

Iran launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit using a rocket developed by the Revolutionary Guard. The satellite aims to test space hardware and software. This is Iran's second launch this year, raising Western concerns about potential ballistic missile development, which Iran denies. The launch coincides with heightened regional tensions.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore shared their relief after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft safely landed in New Mexico. During a live press conference from the ISS, they discussed their extended mission, lessons learned, and upcoming handover to Expedition 72 astronauts Nick and Alex. The astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February.