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NASA Research Reveals Shift in Stubble Burning Timing Worsens North India's Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 16, 2025 05:44 pm CST
NASA scientists have identified a significant shift in stubble burning patterns across northern India, with farmers now setting fires later in the evening rather than afternoon. This timing change complicates pollution monitoring efforts and may worsen air quality as evening conditions allow pollutants to accumulate more efficiently overnight. Satellite data shows this pattern shifting from 1-2 PM to 4-6 PM burning times, contributing to hazardous air quality levels across the Indo-Gangetic Plain during post-harvest seasons.
Global Transformations of 2025: From Trumponomics to AI Revolution and Climate Crisis
Dec 08, 2025 01:18 am CST
The year 2025 brought profound global changes across political, technological, and environmental domains. From Donald Trump's return as US President implementing protectionist economic policies to the integration of AI in everyday life, the rise of Gen Z as a political force, escalating climate disasters, and renewed space exploration efforts, these ten trends have fundamentally reshaped our world and set the course for future developments.
NASA Discovers Tryptophan on Asteroid Bennu: Crucial Clues to the Origins of Life in Our Solar System
Nov 28, 2025 05:53 pm CST
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has discovered tryptophan, a complex amino acid essential for life, on Asteroid Bennu. This 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid contains 14 of 20 amino acids used by Earth life, suggesting asteroids may have delivered key ingredients for life to early Earth. The findings provide unprecedented insights into the chemistry of the early solar system and potential origins of life.
NASA and Boeing Postpone Crewed Starliner Missions Following Technical Challenges
Nov 25, 2025 10:18 am CST
Following technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft that left astronauts stranded at the ISS for nine months, NASA announces plans to conduct an uncrewed cargo mission before resuming human flights. The revised strategy reduces planned Starliner missions from six to four as engineers work to resolve propulsion system problems before potential flights in 2024.
NASA Prepares to Release New Images of Ancient Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Nov 19, 2025 09:04 pm CST
NASA is set to unveil new images of 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet estimated to be over 8 billion years old - predating our own solar system. Discovered in July by an ATLAS telescope in Chile, this is only the third confirmed interstellar object observed passing through our solar system. While some have speculated about potential alien origins, scientists confirm its behavior is consistent with a natural comet. The object poses no threat to Earth and is now exiting our solar system.
Is 3I/ATLAS an Extraordinary Interstellar Object? Harvard Astronomer Challenges Conventional Classification
Nov 18, 2025 08:31 pm CST
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb questions the conventional classification of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS as a standard comet, highlighting its unusual chemical composition, massive size, and extraordinary jets extending toward the Sun. As it approaches Earth on December 19, scientists and amateur astronomers prepare for unprecedented observation opportunities that may reveal more about this mysterious object's true nature.
Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Space Weather Concerns
Nov 13, 2025 12:09 am CST
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, has delayed the launch of its New Glenn rocket carrying NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission due to severe space weather conditions. This second postponement comes amid intensifying competition with SpaceX, as Blue Origin attempts to achieve the critical milestone of booster recovery that would advance its reusable rocket technology.
Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Weather: Mars Mission and Booster Recovery Attempt Rescheduled
Nov 10, 2025 10:13 am CST
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has postponed the second launch of its New Glenn rocket due to unfavorable weather conditions. The mission, carrying NASA's ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars, aims to achieve booster recovery - a technical feat only accomplished by SpaceX so far. The launch has been rescheduled for Wednesday as competition intensifies between the two billionaire-owned space companies amid growing pressure for accelerated space exploration.
NASA Refutes Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Denial: Historical Facts vs. Celebrity Claims
Oct 31, 2025 08:12 pm CST
NASA acting administrator Sean Duffy has publicly rejected Kim Kardashian's claim that the 1969 Moon landing "didn't happen." The reality TV star made the controversial statement on her series "The Kardashians," citing alleged quotes from Buzz Aldrin. NASA reaffirmed that humans have visited the Moon six times and invited Kardashian to witness the upcoming Artemis mission launch.
Elon Musk Clashes With Acting NASA Administrator Over Moon Mission Delays and Competition
Oct 22, 2025 04:10 am CST
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly criticized NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy after the agency announced it would seek new bids for its lunar missions due to Starship rocket delays. The dispute highlights growing tensions over NASA's leadership and the race against China to return humans to the Moon, with Musk insisting SpaceX remains the fastest option despite schedule setbacks.