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Russian plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress

Members of the United States Congress have raised warnings about Russia's plans to develop and deploy a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable satellites in orbit.

Space

Einstein's predictions mean rare 'gravitational lasers' could exist throughout the universe, new paper claims

A new study combining two of Albert Einstein's famous predictions suggests that ripples in space-time can combine into 'gravitational lasers', firing out of black holes in random directions across the cosmos.

LiveScience

Chernobyl wolves may have developed cancer-resistent abilities, study suggests

Scientists identified specific regions of the wolf genome that seem resilient to increased cancer risk

Evening Standard

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Wolves in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone show increased resilience to cancer

A new study reveals that wolves in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have become more resilient to cancer due to their adaptation to high levels of radiation.

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Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies at 62

Keith announced on social media in 2022 that he had been having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for stomach cancer. He is behind such hits as "Red Solo Cup" and "Beer For My Horses."

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What a 64-year-old movie can tell us about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Here's what you need to know about one of Hideo Kojima's favorite movies

GamesRadar

When the Cooum turned radioactive

The major flap in the 1990s when radioactive material was dumped in the Cooum river and the subsequent retrieval efforts.

The Hindu

Throat Cancer: A guide to early detection and timely intervention

Throat cancer, encompassing cancers of the larynx, pharynx, and tonsils, manifests through a range of symptoms that demand attention and swift action. Linked to factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain viral infections, early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or…

The Times of India

How the weather department uses satellites to track North India’s fog | Explained

The article explains how the INSAT 3D satellite uses different signals to prepared false-colour images denoting various weather phenomena over India, and track weather patterns.

The Hindu

India asks U.S. to permit domestic labs for fruit irradiation to cut trade cost

India has asked the U.S. to allow domestic labs also for irradiation of certain fruits like mangoes with a view to helping exporters cut additional trade costs.

The Hindu

How to increase your vitamin D levels in winter

Vitamin D is necessary for your body to fight infections and maintain health. Although vitamin D can be obtained in a variety of ways, most of it is created by the body when UVB rays from the sun are absorbed. Wintertime makes it harder to receive enough vitamin D because…

The Times of India

Ayrshire radiation highlighted as Scottish Labour attacked for nuclear support

SCOTTISH Labour have been called out for their support of nuclear energy as an MP warned of the risks of radioactivity in parts of the country.

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'She is forever four': Imogen loses battle with brain cancer

'I was able to hold her and cuddle her to sleep for the last time.'

Roll Call

Victims of nuclear weapon development plan Hill barrage - Roll Call

A lobbying blitz is expected this month from advocates for Americans harmed by radiation from government nuclear projects.

The Hindu

Kerala highly vulnerable to UV radiation, finds study

Prolonged exposure to UV radiation beyond 8 will cause acute and chronic health impacts on the skin, eye, and immune system

Space

Private Peregrine lander launches to the moon: What science could it do?

Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander launched today (Jan. 8) with five NASA science payloads aboard. Here's what the experiments are designed to do.

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The Conversation

Sunscreen: why wearing it even in winter could be a good idea

Sunscreen has taken centre stage in many skincare routines, especially among those hoping to prevent visible signs of ageing. But while it makes sense to wear sunscreen every day in the summer when the sun’s rays are most powerful, many may wonder whether there’s any benefit of wearing sunscreen daily…

Space

'Cooling glass' could fight climate change by reflecting solar radiation back into space

To combat increasing global temperatures, scientists have developed a new cooling glass paint which effectively uses space as a heat sink.

The Conversation

Radiation therapy takes advantage of cancer's poor DNA repair abilities – an oncologist and physicist explain how

Nearly half of all cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their care. Ionizing radiation, or the emission of high-energy waves or particles, works as a therapy by damaging a cancer cell’s DNA. It’s an effective tool for killing cancer cells because they are generally much less adept at…

LiveScience

Monstrous X5 solar flare launched on New Year's Eve could bring auroras to Earth tonight

In the final hours of Dec. 31, 2023, the sun launched its most powerful solar flare in 6 years. On Jan. 2, radiation from the blast may bring auroras to Earth's skies.

The Conversation

Privatised Moon landings: the two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration

Two commercial spacecraft are scheduled to launch to the Moon early in 2024 under a Nasa initiative called the Commercial Lunar Payload Service CLPS. This programme is intended to kickstart a commercial transportation service that can deliver Nasa experiments and other payloads to the lunar surface.

The Hindu

What Is It: XPoSat: ISRO’s X-ray eye in the sky

The Hindu

ISRO XPoSat | A thrilling New Year day for Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology for Women in Kerala capital

Students of Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology for Women (LBSITW) in Thiruvananthapuram develop a nanosatellite used aboard ISRO mission. WESAT, the first Indian satellite designed and developed by women, is set to study UV radiation and its impact.

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