Science & Innovation
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Proposed Nuclear Engine Could Send Humans to Mars in Just 45 Days
A pioneering concept suggests future crews could reach Mars in as little as 45 days using a nuclear thermal or nuclear electric propulsion system....
Infinity Fuel Cell Poised to Power NASA Missions
(USA/Space Exploration Context): Infinity Fuel Cell, a US-based hydrogen technology company, is gaining attention for its innovative power systems...
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Completes Key Moon-Mission Simulation Ahead of 2026 Launch
Houston, Texas, USA: NASA’s four-person Artemis II crew finished a 48-hour “practice flight” inside an Orion capsule mock-up, simulating...
Gene-Editing Breakthrough Cures Infant’s CPS1 Deficiency in World First
Boston, USA: Doctors announced the first successful personalized CRISPR treatment for a baby with CPS1 deficiency—a fatal metabolic disorder...
Astrocytes, Not Just Neurons, Found to Steer Brain’s Alertness Wiring
St. Louis, Missouri, USA: Neuroscientists at Washington University discovered astrocytes—glial cells historically seen as mere support—play a key...
“Cat1” CRISPR Immune Weapon Halts Viruses by Draining Cells’ Fuel
New York, USA: Researchers revealed a novel CRISPR-associated protein named “Cat1,” allowing bacteria to thwart viral invasions by rapidly...
Microparticle Drug Delivery Could Revolutionize Multi-Dose Vaccines
Boston, USA: Researchers unveiled a microparticle system capable of releasing multiple vaccine doses at scheduled intervals...
Genetic Mutation Reveals Why Most Orange Cats Are Male
San Diego, California, USA: Researchers identified the specific gene on the X chromosome responsible for producing orange fur in cats, explaining...
NASA’s PUNCH Mission Unveils 3D Solar Wind ‘Rainbow’ Maps
Low Earth Orbit: NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission started sending back breathtaking polarized images of the...
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