As space agencies have been doing several research based on Mars and are planning on sending human crews as well, scientists also have to find a way to avoid and protect the dangers posed by the high energy radiations caused by solar storms. [Source: Space.com] Mars lacks a protective magnetosphere and is wrapped in thin air that is almost 1% of the thickness of Earth’s atmosphere. Because of this, it lets in high-energy radiation, like protons, neutrons, ions and gamma rays. The sun also churns out intense bursts of radiation which are solar energetic particles or SEPs. Therefore, the astronauts…
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NASA has announced five asteroids would pass close to Earth between 27th August to 1st September. [Source: Forbes] The Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA actively always tracks foreign objects that approach Earth or near Earth. They have issued a major alert regarding 5 asteroids coming towards Earth this week. Asteroids are rocky, ice and the left over debris from the formation of Earth which happened almost 4.6 billion years ago. NEAs (Near Earth asteroids) are usually seen in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars which helps them in the protection from sun’s radiation. The asteroids might have retained their…
Scientists claim that poor sleep elevates triglycerides and abdominal fat which increases the risk of stroke, heart diseases as well as other health problems. [Source: Business Standard] Risk of fatty triglycerides are likely to occur more in a human body with lack of sleep. It is a type of blood cholesterol which increases the risk of heart diseases and risk of stroke. A study by Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in the US states that maintaining sleep hygiene is extremely important to have good health. Going to bed early and putting the phone away at night, helps in relaxing…
An Indian tourist bus drove off the highway and fell 150 meters into the Marsyangdi River in central Nepal on Friday killing 14 people and 16 more injured according to the reports. [Source: Firstpost] The bus was heading towards Kathmandu from the resort town of Pokhara when it drove off the highway in Aina Pahara in the Tanahun district. There were 43 people in the bus, including the driver and the co-driver. 14 bodies were retrieved from the incident site, meanwhile 16 people who were injured were immediately taken to the nearest local hospital. 11 people were still missing at…
Sunita Williams and her fellow astronaut Barry Butch Wilmore are facing extreme health conditions since they have been stuck in space for more than 60 days now. What was supposed to be a 10 day mission, turned out to be one of the most worrying horrors as Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow mate Barry Butch Wilmore have been stuck since June. Health concerns in space Prolonged stays in space have elevated extreme health concerns such as increased red blood cell destruction, DNA damage, and cardiovascular issues along with concerning cognitive health issues due to space radiation. Experts stated…
Thane protests update: MVA calls for Maharashtra Bandh on 24th August to protest against the sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls at a Badlapur school in Thane district. The recent Badlapur horror came into limelight since people showed up at the Thane railway station to conduct a protest for the two four-year-old sexual abuse. The girls studying in pre-primary classes at a co-ed school in Badlapur were allegedly sexually abused by a 23-year old male cleaner at school. The incident took place in the female washroom whi9ch did not have enough female staff supervision. One of the girls complained to…
Cardiovascular health and Alzheimer’s disease are inter-connected. A recent study identifies a genetic link between heart diseases/cholesterol levels and dementia. [Source: Hindustan Times] The latest research claims that the evidence links people having heart conditions with a much quicker cognitive decline as well as an increasing rate of dementia with 26% which affects one’s memory, attention span and daily routine practices. The blood flow to the heart is restricted due to narrowing of blood vessels in a coronary heart disease condition. The researchers of Edith Cowan University, Australia claimed that the processes underlying the link is still unclear but abnormal…
India has an extensive coastline lined up with countless scenic beaches starting from Lakshadweep island to Andaman and Nicobar Island and from Pondicherry to Goa. These places are mostly famous for travel destinations which offer various picturesque spots, activities and some of the best views of the sea. However, the Indian travelers are now looking for more new places to explore and to enjoy. Here are 10 different destinations outside of India which aren’t known widely and are also visa free for the Indian passport holders: Mauritius beach offers a perfect tropical escape along with its stunning beaches and beautiful…
A final-year degree student was allegedly sexually assaulted by a biker while returning from a get together party in Bengaluru. [Source: Times of India] The Additional Commissioner of Police (East Zone), Raman Gupta released his statement and stated that the girl was assaulted by an unknown biker at the early hours of Sunday, 18th August in Bengaluru. The victim was a third year undergraduate student and was not a localite of Karnataka. She was returning home from Hebbagodi after a get-together in Koramangala pub. The police claim that the victim had been drinking at the pub. She took an auto-rickshaw…
The recent Kolkata murder-rape case has shook the whole country. People have been demanding justice from the higher authorities since the silence of Kolkata’s CM Mamata Banerjee has angered everyone. The TMC party has been in constant limelight because of their mis-steps on this case. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her leading party Trinamool Congress are facing extreme resentment since the case has occurred. The mishandling of the case is spreading utmost outrage among the general public, blaming the government for not taking effective measures to prevent as well as to bring justice to the case. PM Modi’s statement: Mamata…
