The US space agency NASA has achieved a new milestone. The agency’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft briefly touched down on asteroid Bennu. According to NASA, the spacecraft successfully collected rubble from the surface of Bennu. OSIRIS-REx is a van-sized spacecraft. The agency said that it unfurled its 3.4-meter arm to collect rocks…
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft To Collect Samples From Asteroid Bennu
The US space agency NASA has announced that it will touchdown on Bennu. It said that the OSIRIS-REx will land on the asteroid to collect a sample. OSIRIS-REx is an asteroid-study and sample-return mission by NASA. It was launched in 2016. The spacecraft circled the asteroid for almost two years.…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX To Launch Uncrewed Mission To Mars In 2024
Private aerospace company SpaceX has finally announced an uncrewed mission to Mars. According to SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, the company will launch the mission in 2024. This will be SpaceX’s first uncrewed mission. Musk said that the company will use the 2024 window to make it to the Red Planet.…
Volkswagen Subsidiary Traton To Acquire Navistar For Around USD 3.7 Billion
After almost 10 months of negotiations, Volkswagen subsidiary Traton has reached a deal to buy Navistar for nearly USD 3.7 billion. The deal comes at a time after the industry witnessed a record slump in truck order for two consecutive months. Traton, the commercial truck business of Volkswagen, has closed…
Google To Move Hangouts Users To New Free Chat Service Early Next Year
Search engine giant Google has announced to launch a new chat service soon. The company said that it will move Hangout users to its new chat service. The new service will be called Google Chat. It will be absolutely free. Google said that it will integrate the new chat service…
NASA Study Finds Moon Shared Its Magnetic Field With Earth, Protected Planet’s Atmosphere
A new study has revealed that Moon once played a pivotal role in the Earth’s evolution. The NASA-led findings said that Moon even shared a magnetic field with the planet. The magnetic field of Earth’s only natural satellite protected the planet from harmful solar radiation. It is believed that the…
Experts Warn People About Second Wave Of Mental Health Desolation Due To The COVID19 Pandemic
People around the world have been struggling to manage the initial wave of death and disrupted mental health. Now, some new shreds of evidence have emerged hinting at the second wave linked to the growing rate of mental health disruption and substance use disorder. This report has been published in…
Twilio Buys Customer Data Company Segment For USD 3.2 Billion
The pandemic has not only forced the common people to change the way they think but has also compelled businesses to adopt new ways to interact with their customers. Most of the customers are now giving preference to digital platforms for their daily needs. To some extent, this is probably…
Johnson & Johnson Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Trials After Unexplained Illness In Participants
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson has halted the advanced clinical trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine because a participant developed an unexplained illness. The company has issued a statement saying that trials have been paused and guidelines are being followed to review the illness of the participants by internal clinical and…
Delta Air Lines Loss Increases To USD 11 Billion During COVID-19 Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the loss of Delta Air Lines has widened to USD 11 billion so far. The carrier said that though travelers have started to return, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic likely to continue on the aviation industry for years. Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian said that…
Study Says Electric Shock To The Tongue Might Be Able To Treat People Suffering From Tinnitus
Nearly 15 percent of people are usually affected by a condition called tinnitus. It is a condition where people hear a constant ringing or buzzing in the ear. It has been quite difficult for experts to understand the reason behind this condition and treat it. However, now a team of…
New Study Says Air Pollution Can Impact Young Brains In The Same Way As Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s Disease
A group of experts has revealed that air pollution particles accumulated in the brains of young people can cause the same damage to the brain as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Experts have observed the brains of 186 late young people including small children from Mexico City. Experts have found tiny…
Scientists Reveal Rhinovirus Can Help Immune System Ward Off The COVID19 Infection
Some scientists believe that the common cold can provide certain protection from COVID19 infection. Experts at Yale University have said that people who catch rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, might help fight off the COVID19 infection easily. Rhinovirus kick starts the body’s antiviral defense, which allows the immune system…
Researchers Claim Resistance Training Can Be Advantageous For Long-Term Weight Loss
People have been practicing resistance training or weight lifting for centuries to build up muscle strength. A new study says that weight lifting, which is done by bodyweight, resistance machines, free weight, and dumbbells is beneficial for people who are trying to lose weight. It helps in building muscle strength,…
NASA To Fund Texas-Based ICON To Develop 3D Printing Construction Systems For Moon, Mars
The US space agency NASA is working on a plan of a 3D printing construction system for the Moon and Mars. According to the agency, it is working with ICON to conduct research and develop the system. The space-based construction system will support future exploration missions of the Moon and…
Elon Musk Announces Tesla Finally Coming To India In 2021
Electronic car maker Tesla has announced to expand its footprints. Its CEO Elon Musk said that the company will enter the Indian market. This fulfills Musk’s dreams which he has been seen for a couple of years. Musk has been moving back and forth on his dream of launching the…