Can life survive on Mars? Scientists use ‘water bears’ to test red planet habitability |

Penn State researchers are taking the unique resilience of tardigrades or ‘water bears’ as a basis for evaluation into how living organisms will respond and protect Martian resources. These microscopic extremophiles are known for their ability to survive in the vacuum of space; however, this study primarily focuses on their molecular response to Martian-like conditions…

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‘Disease in Indian cricket’: R Ashwin raises concerns over fan armies ‘ecosystem’ | Cricket News

India’s spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the growing influence of “fan armies” on social media, suggesting that some of these narratives may not be entirely organic. The veteran off-spinner described the trend as a “disease”, linking it to the rise of an intense, superstar-driven culture in Indian cricket.Ashwin’s remarks echo similar concerns…

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PM Modi to embark on 3-country tour: Will visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from Dec 15-18; aims to boost bilateral ties | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18, following invitations from the leaders of the three nations.The visit will begin in Jordan from December 15 to 16 at the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. During his…

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Why Rupee@91 is a kitchen table issue

Here are 5 ways a 5% currency depreciation has quietly squeezed Indian households India’s rupee lost over 5% against the US dollar in 2025. By mid-Dec, it had slipped past Rs 91 to the dollar, marking one of its sharpest moves in years. Volatility was equally striking. By year-end, the currency was swinging by more…

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RSSB Lab Assistant recruitment 2026: Registration for 804 posts to begin January 27 onwards, details here

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially announced the Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026, opening a major government job opportunity for candidates with a science background. As per RSSB Chairman Alok Raj, the online registration process for Lab Assistant posts will be conducted from January 27 to February 25, 2026. A total of 804 vacancies…

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Bank fraud case: CBI arrests 2 senior executives of Anil’s Reliance Communications | India News

NEW DELHI: The CBI has arrested two senior executives of Reliance Communications (RCOM) as part of its deepening investigation into allegations of financial irregularities.Joint president D Vishwanath and vice president Anil Kalya were arrested following allegations of fund misutilisation that allegedly caused substantial losses to public sector lenders.CBI registered the case based on a formal…

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