Science-&-Innovation
Making ‘space bricks’ on moon
A team of Indian scientists claims to have found a sustainable process to make brick-like structures on the lunar surface which could be a significant step forward in space exploration.
Alpacas could help COVID-19 treatments: Aussie scientists
Researchers from Australia's nuclear science agency have suggested that the unique immune system of alpacas could help in curing coronavirus.
Aussie scientists make seawater drinkable using sunlight
Australian researchers have developed a technology that can turn seawater safe to drink in less than 30 minutes by using only a high-tech filter and direct sunlight.
NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight
The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part of their test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
NASA launches Mars rover to find signs of ancient life
NASA has launched its new Mars rover, Perseverance, on a six-month journey to the Red Planet as part of an ambitious, long-range project to bring the first Martian rock samples back to Earth to be analysed for evidence of ancient life, reports AP.
Researchers 'successfully test' drug for children with autism
An international research group, led by Israeli experts, claimed to have successfully tested a drug for children with autism that was originally developed for Alzheimer's disease.
Israeli researchers develop method to turn watermelon waste into fuel
Israeli researchers have invented a method to utilize watermelons for fuel production, according to the Israeli news website Ynet.
China launches ambitious Mars mission
In a bold attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet, China launched its most ambitious Mars Tianwen-1 mission yet on Thursday.
Israeli researchers develop method for 30-second blood test analysis
Israeli researchers have developed a new method for rapid and inexpensive analysis of the chemical composition of blood samples, Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) said on Tuesday.
China prepares two relay satellites for Mars mission
China has completed the modification of two relay satellites to prepare them for country's Mars exploration mission Tianwen-1.