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Generating oxygen on Mars is an important goal for scientists to create a sustainable colony. The most effective way to generate oxygen on Mars is through the process known as…
Science story Astronomy
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE)is a mission launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) to explore Jupiter and its three large icy moons named Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. This mission…
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Humpback whales have clever techniques to hunt their food, like jumping to catch food or using one of their strategies called Bubble-net feeding. Humpback whales primarily feed by a method…
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Orcas are mainly known as the killer whales. They are the top predator of the oceans and are the largest member of the Delphinidae, or dolphins. This iconic species in…
Science story Physics
India has achieved a historic feat by landing its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023, becoming the first country to do so. The spacecraft’s rover,…
Science story Astronomy
The disappearance of the moon would have a devastating impact on life on Earth. It is likely that human civilization will collapse without the moon. There are countless consequences which…
Science story Biology
The beluga whale is a cetacean species that inhabits the Arctic and Sub-Arctic waters. It is well-known for its unusual white color. Its average lifespan in the wild is 35…
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The Polar bear is a species of bear indigenous to the Arctic and surrounding regions. It roams the ice sheets of the Arctic and swims in the coastal waters. It…
Science story Astronomy
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just captured magnificent new images of the Ring Nebula that are more detailed and provide insights that have never been seen before. The…
