US space agency Nasa is gearing up to launch its $964-million Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on 7 February. The spacecraft, which will provide valuable insights about Earth’s health, is set to launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. After its …
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on – Jan 24, 2024, 15:50 IST Dinosaurs once ruled the Earth Dinosaurs were the dominant animals on Earth for about 160 million years, from the Triassic to the Cretaceous periods. They evolved into a diverse range of shapes and sizes, adapting to various environments and ecological niches. However, 66 million …
Premature greying is a common phenomenon. Dr DM Mahajan, senior consultant, dermatology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, says greying is impacted by a mix of genetic, environmental and lifestyle variables. Genetics is a crucial component, since those with a family history of premature greying are more likely to develop it themselves. Specific genes control the production of …
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is likely to usher in the New Year, with the launch of its first polarimetry mission XPoSat likely on January 1, according to persons in the know of the matter. It will become the country’s third space-based observatory after the recently launched solar mission Aditya-L1 and AstroSat launched in 2015. …