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Unveiling the Milky Way’s Secrets: The First 3D Map of Interstellar Dust

14 March 2025

Scientists have developed the first comprehensive 3D map of interstellar dust in the Milky Way, enhancing astronomical observations and understanding of the galaxy. The map was created using data from over 130 million stars collected by China’s LAMOST and the European Space

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Soars Toward the Stars Amidst High Stakes and New Discoveries

14 March 2025

The SpaceX Crew-10 mission, launching from Cape Canaveral, highlights human exploration and scientific research, despite a minor delay due to a hydraulic glitch. The international team, including astronauts from NASA, Japan, and Russia, will conduct over 200 experiments on the ISS to

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The Enchanting Dance of the Blood Moon Mesmerizes the Skies Worldwide

14 March 2025

On March 13-14, a total lunar eclipse created a “Blood Moon,” captivating skywatchers globally with its fiery hue. The phenomenon occurs as Earth aligns between the sun and moon, allowing only red and orange wavelengths to illuminate the lunar surface. The March

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Unraveling the Secrets of Stellar Nursery: A 30-Million-Year Window for Planet Formation

14 March 2025

WISE J044634.16–262756.1B is a low-mass star in the constellation Columba with a protoplanetary disk lasting 30 million years, defying typical 10-million-year limits. Low-mass stars, cooler and smaller than our Sun, allow protoplanetary disks to persist longer, providing a nurturing environment for planet

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The Celestial Dance: Witnessing the Majestic ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse

14 March 2025

The “blood moon” occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth aligns perfectly between the sun and the moon, casting the moon in a striking red shade. This phenomenon is known as syzygy, where the alignment creates an ethereal glow on the

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Mission Ax-4: Revolutionizing Space Travel for Diabetics and Beyond

14 March 2025

Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) will send four diverse astronauts to the International Space Station, including India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, to conduct pioneering research. The “Suite Ride” experiment aims to enable diabetic individuals to experience space travel by obtaining precise glucose readings

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The Cosmic Dance of the “Blood Moon”: A Celestial Spectacle For the Ages

14 March 2025

On March 13-14, 2025, the “Worm Moon” transformed into a “blood moon” during a total lunar eclipse, captivating viewers worldwide with its copper-red hue. This eclipse was the first visible across North and South America since 2022, mirroring the historical “Columbus Eclipse”

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Stranded Among the Stars: The Unintended Odyssey of NASA Astronauts Aboard the ISS

14 March 2025

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore remain aboard the ISS due to a malfunctioning Boeing Starliner, extending their mission from an initial eight days to nine months. A thruster system failure on Boeing’s Starliner has delayed their return, illustrating the inherent

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Stellar Patience: Sunita Williams’ Unexpected Odyssey in Orbit

14 March 2025

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore experience an extended stay on the ISS due to Boeing’s Starliner delays. Originally an eight-day mission, their return is postponed to March 19, turning a brief sojourn into a nine-month journey. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission’s launch