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  Rescuers search rubble after two S-300 missiles hit the centre of Ukraine’s second-biggest city. • Missile Strike in Kharkiv: At least 17 people injured, two seriously, as Russian missiles hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s second-largest city. • S-300 Missile Impact: Two S-300 missiles hit the center of Kharkiv, causing damage to multiple buildings. • Injuries and Casualties: Regional Governor reports 17 injuries, with two women in serious condition; 14 people sent to the hospital. • Civilian Impact: Mayor highlights missiles striking areas without military infrastructure, causing damage to residences. • Search and Rescue Efforts: Rescue teams continue to sift through rubble in the affected areas, with at least 10 buildings damaged. • Specific Target: Missiles hit a three-story building, formerly a medical center, as per Ukraine’s Emergency Services. • Proximity to Russia: Kharkiv, located 30km from the Russian border, experiences frequent bombardment since the start of Russ...

  US missile strikes came after a bulk carrier was hit by Houthi drones in the Gulf of Aden • US Launches Fourth Round of Strikes: The US military has initiated a fourth round of missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen. • Gulf of Aden Incident Triggers Strikes: The missile strikes were a response to a Houthi drone attack on a US-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden. • Multiple Sites Targeted in Red Sea: More than a dozen Houthi-controlled sites were hit in the Red Sea during the missile strikes. • Houthi-Controlled Areas Hit: Hodeidah, Taiz, Dhamar, al Bayda, and Saada were among the areas targeted, as reported by the Houthi-controlled Saba news agency. • US Military Targets Houthi Missiles: The US military states it targeted 14 Houthi missiles, loaded and posing an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships. • Houthi Drone Hits US-Owned Vessel A drone launched by the Houthis hit the Genco Picardy bulk carrier in the Red Sea, prompting the US response. • Bid...

Hubble's newly discovered supernova is located in constellation Leo • NASA Hubble telescope captures detailed image of supernova in galaxy UGC 5189A, 150 million light-years away. • Supernova, named SN 2010jl, found to be 2.5 billion times brighter than the Sun. • Galaxy UGC 5189A located in the constellation Leo is the host of this extraordinary supernova event. • Scientists have been researching the galaxy since 2010 using the Hubble Space Telescope, examining it in the infrared since 1990. • Investigation aims to understand the supernova that occurred in UGC 5189A around 150 million years ago. • SN 2010jl, a Type II supernova, signifies the demise of a massive star, at least 40–50 times the mass of the Sun during its lifetime. • Supernova events like SN 2010jl occur when massive stars can no longer sustain nuclear fusion, leading to a dramatic release of energy. • Hubble's observation helps astronomers study not only the supernovas but also the debris and alterations they l...

  JWST Reveals Young Star Beta Pictoris Has a Surprising Second Disk • Beta Pictoris Surprise: James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) uncovers unexpected features in Beta Pictoris, the second brightest star in the southern constellation Pictor.   • Youthful Star: Beta Pictoris, approximately 20 million years old and just 63 light years away, is a young star considered a planetary birthplace. • Hubble's Past Reveals: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) previously identified a second, previously unseen disk around Beta Pictoris. • JWST's Enhanced View: With increased sensitivity and instrumentation, JWST provides a more detailed examination of Beta Pictoris' disks. • Cat's Tail Structure: JWST reveals a surprising structure in the second disk, resembling a cat's tail, previously unnoticed by other telescopes. • Different Temperatures: MIRI data from JWST indicates that the secondary disk and Cat's Tail have higher temperatures than the main disk, suggesting different material...

  Green Monster’ discovered in distant supernova • Unprecedented Discovery: Astronomers reveal the mystery of a 'Green Monster' hidden within the remnants of a distant supernova, using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope. • Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant: The 'Green Monster' is found within the well-known Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, located a staggering 11,000 light-years away from Earth and spanning 10 light-years. • Collaborative Research: Combining Chandra and Webb telescopes, researchers explore the debris unusual structure, providing fresh insights into the explosion that gave birth to Cas A approximately 340 years ago from Earth's perspective. • Chandra's Panorama of Hot Gas: Chandra's data reveals a panorama of hot gas from the supernova's debris, heated to tens of millions of degrees by shock waves, showcasing the cataclysmic event. • Webb Telescope's 'Pristine' Debris: James Webb Space Te...

  SpaceX readies Falcon 9 for commercial flight to International Space Station • SpaceX prepares Falcon 9 for a commercial mission to the International Space Station (ISS). • Four-member crew, including retired NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría, undergoes dress-rehearsal countdown at Kennedy Space . • Crew Dragon spacecraft crew, composed of European astronauts, conducts launch-day procedures and engine test firing. • Falcon 9's first stage engines verified for readiness during Tuesday's engine test firing. • Last-minute fixes addressed parachute issue and replaced connectors on Crew Dragon spacecraft. • Benji Reed, SpaceX's senior director of human spaceflight programs, assures readiness for flight after precautionary measures. • Axiom Space sponsors the mission, marking the third piloted flight to the ISS as part of NASA-sanctioned efforts to boost private-sector . • Axiom aims to gain experience for launching and operating a commercial space station post the ISS ret...

  Astronauts cosmic sniff, unveiling unique smells of space • Aromatic Space: Astronauts share surprising findings about unique smells encountered in space, contrary to the belief that it's scentless due to the lack of air. • Lunar Fragrances: Apollo mission participants and ISS astronauts report distinct smells in spacecrafts and on the moon, describing lunar aroma as a mix of gunpowder and "burnt steak." • Ozone Chemistry: Spacewalks lead to single oxygen atoms adhering to spacesuits; upon repressurization, they combine to form ozone, contributing to a sour and metallic scent. • PAHs and Burnt Odor: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in space cause a burnt smell akin to charred food items, enhancing the olfactory experience for space explorers. • Cosmic Alcohol: Surprising discovery of ethyl alcohol in a gas cloud near the Milky Way's , emitting a boozy aroma, prompting the creation of a space-inspired perfume Eau de Space.• • Eau de Space Perfume: Former NASA ...