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This strange exoplanet behaves like 'Planet Nine'
The exoplanet called "HD106906 b" occupies an unlikely orbit around a double star 336 light-years away, according to the study published in the Astronomical Journal. This is the first time that astronomers have been able to measure the motion of a massive Jupiter-like planet that is orbiting very far away from its host stars and visible debris disc.
NASA, Boeing Starliner finishes parachute tests ahead of crewed flight
The tests mark an end to a reliability campaign that will help strengthen the spacecraft's landing system, NASA said on Tuesday. The campaign, developed by both Boeing and NASA, used six balloon drop tests of a Starliner test article to gather supplemental performance data on the spacecraft's parachutes and landing system.
Covid-19 may trigger recurrent Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Study
Researchers have reported the first instance of Covid-19 triggering a recurrence of Guillain-Barre Syndrome - a rare disorder where the body's immune system attacks nerves and can lead to respiratory failure and death.
NASA identifies science goals for Artemis astronauts
The Artemis III Science Definition Team team prioritised investigations that will help NASA understand the risks and potential resources of the Moon's South Pole, where the agency hopes to establish its Artemis Base Camp concept by the end of the decade, said the report.
Covid-19 antibodies may fade very quickly: Study
SARS-CoV-2 virus antibodies likely persist for longer, but the research team from the Stanford University in the US, documented a slow, inexorable decline in this antibody class as well, even in severely ill patients who mounted very strong initial antibody responses.
Researchers develop AI helmet to prevent seizure disorders
According to the researchers, the helmet will enable clinicians to monitor brain activity in real-time, rather than rely on current bulky brain monitoring systems that only exist within hospital environments.
Covid responsible for decrease in Hepatitis C testing: Study
The study, published in the Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, highlights the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on hospital-wide and ambulatory HCV testing, and the ramifications of this decrease in identification of the virus.
New model shows promise to treat lung fibrosis in Covid patients
Experiments in mouse models of lung fibrosis showed that administering blockers of an epigenetic regulator called MBD2 via intratracheal inhalation protected the mice against fibrotic lung injury, highlighting a potential viable therapy.
SpaceX, NASA launch upgraded cargo Dragon spacecraft to ISS
Dragon is filled with supplies and payloads, including critical materials to deliver more than 6,400 pounds of science investigations and cargo to the orbiting laboratory. The mission marks the first launch for SpaceX under NASA's CRS-2 contract.
New data reveals early origins of solar system, life on Earth
In a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment, researchers at the University of Rochester were able to use magnetism to determine, for the first time, when carbonaceous chondrite asteroids — asteroids that are rich in water and amino acids — first arrived in the inner solar system.
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