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The ocean’s depths pose significant challenges for human exploration, with the record for the deepest unassisted human dive standing at 332.35 meters. Yet, some marine life thrives in these extreme conditions, enduring the immense pressure, minimal light, and freezing temperatures found thousands of feet below the surface. Dr. Yasunori Kano from the University of Tokyo undertook an exceptional deep-sea exploration …

Alzheimer’s disease, known for its significant impact on cognitive abilities and brain health, presents a challenge not only for patients but also for their caregivers. Traditionally, detecting Alzheimer’s involves costly brain scans or uncomfortable lumbar punctures. However, a recent study suggests that a simple blood test, already available in the market, could be just as effective in diagnosing the disease. …

Attending school and college, often seen as a tedious task, may have more benefits than we realize. A groundbreaking study has established a direct link between education and increased life expectancy, revealing that each additional year of education can significantly improve our chances of living longer. The study, titled ‘Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and …

Researchers have raised concerns about the potential danger posed by viruses long buried beneath Arctic permafrost and other frozen regions. According to a report in The Guardian, scientists warn that melting Arctic permafrost, accelerated by global warming, could unleash ‘zombie viruses’, posing serious global health risks. This heightened concern about these ancient viruses comes in the wake of rising global …

On Sunday morning, a small asteroid entered Earth’s atmosphere, causing a bright spectacle in the sky above eastern Germany. This event quickly gained widespread attention on social media, with videos showing a luminous object descending over Europe, later identified as a disintegrating meteorite. The asteroid, initially known as Sar2736 but later designated 2024 BX1, reportedly fell near Nennhausen, just outside …

A study in The Astrophysical Journal suggests that a mid-sized black hole or a pulsar within one of the brightest globular clusters in our Milky Way galaxy may be the source of enigmatic radio signals. This potential discovery of a black hole emitting radio signals is unprecedented. The signal was detected during observations of the 47 Tucanae cluster, using the …

The global community held its breath when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reported a temporary loss of communication with Ingenuity, the pioneering helicopter that achieved the first powered flight on another planet. The concern was that Ingenuity, which has impressively surpassed its original mission objectives, might have met its end in Mars’ thin atmosphere. However, NASA has successfully …

Iran successfully launched a satellite into orbit on Saturday, January 20, marking a significant achievement for its space program. The satellite, named Soraya, was propelled by the Qaem 100 satellite carrier, a development of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This launch, as reported by the official IRNA news agency, represents Iran’s first successful placement of a satellite in orbits exceeding …