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In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravity
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way for future Mars exploration. This remarkable blue-green algae can generate oxygen and produce biomass, allowing astronauts to grow food and breathable air independently of Earth. With its high nutritional value and small ecological footprint, spirulina could revolutionize space travel and even enhance disaster relief efforts back on our planet.
In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?
In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The facility studies how the human body responds to microgravity-like conditions. Its bedrest studies help researchers examine changes in bones, muscles, balance, vision and coordination and test measures that could protect astronauts during space missions.
In 2025, SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer running at room temperature in Germany. 2 years later, the startup opened orders for 128-qubit and 512-qubit systems that fit inside ordinary server racks
In 2025, German startup SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer that worked at room temperature. Now, the company is moving much further. It has opened orders for 128-qubit and 512-qubit quantum computers designed to fit inside standard server racks. That matters because quantum machines have long depended on complex cooling systems. SAXON Q’s approach could make quantum computing easier to install, access and use in real-world computing environments.
Japan aims for the moons of Mars
Japan's MMX mission will blast off soon to collect Martian moon samples. The spacecraft will orbit Mars for three years and land on Phobos. This mission aims to understand Solar System origins and life's emergence. A rival Chinese mission also plans to return Mars samples around 2031. The Japanese mission could also prepare for future human exploration of Mars.
Foxconn vendor Agile Robots acquires majority stake in XNG Automation to scale up local production
"We have acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based XNG Automation to expand our local production of automation solutions," Agile India managing director Saravanan Solaiappan said without sharing financial details of the deal.
Germany's Agile Robots acquires majority stake in Bengaluru's XNG Automation to expand India footprint
The acquisition comes months after Munich-based Agile Robots announced a strategic research partnership with Google DeepMind to integrate the latter's Gemini Robotics foundation models into its industrial robots.
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Strikes to disrupt travel in London from Tuesday
London Underground train drivers will strike for two 24-hour periods, beginning May 19 and May 21, over proposed changes to working hours. All Underground lines are expected to be affected, with disruption continuing into evenings. Other Transport for London services will run but are anticipated to be busier.
World Bank to release another $200 million for Amaravati capital project by December
The World Bank is set to release another $200 million for Amaravati's first phase development by year-end. This follows an initial $207 million disbursement. The World Bank and ADB are jointly funding $1600 million for the project. The Centre will also contribute Rs 1400 crore. Regular inspections by funding agencies are ongoing.
Sleep to get rich: NASA & ESA project will give people Rs 13 lakh to lie in bed for 60 days
The scientists want to study how weightlessness affects the human body.
NASA's InSight will decode how mountains formed on Mars
Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) NASA's InSight spacecraft, that has passed the halfway mark to Mars, carries a unique instrument that will enable scientists to understand what geological processes created the massive mountains on the Martian surface.
NASA's flying observatory to explore Saturn's moon
This will be the fourth year of full operations for Sofia, with observations planned between February 2018 and January 2019, the US space agency said.
NASA's flying telescope to study Saturn's moon, comets
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) NASA has said its flying observatory Sofia is preparing for its 2018 campaign, which will include, among others, observations of celestial magnetic fields, star-forming regions, comets and Saturn's giant moon Titan.
Giant planet orbiting a small star find stuns scientists
London, Nov 1 (IANS) An international team of astronomers has found a gas giant the size of Jupiter orbiting a star half the size of the Sun, a discovery that challenges theories of planet formation which state that a planet of this size could not be formed by such a small star.
NTPC ties up with German bodies for research in solar energy
In a bid to consolidate presence in renewable energy, state-run power generator NTPC Ltd has tied up with German institutions DLR Cologne and Institute of Solar Energy.
RBI review fineprint: Pay commission report to add fiscal stimulus to demand
Besides the 50 bps rate cut, RBI’s bimonthly policy review contained a lot of insights into the state of the domestic economy.
Robert Vadra owned excess land in Haryana: Report
Haryana's director, land records and consolidation of holdings (DLR) have told the govt that Vadra's company owned 79 acres in the state in 2008.
New steering system makes helicopters easy to control
Researchers have developed a new steering system that makes helicopters as easy to control as cars, an advance that could make flying vehicles an integral part of the transportation network.
Delhi Metro to become 7th largest network in 2016
It will have more than 241 stations after Phase III which will make it only the seventh city in the world to have more than 200 metro stations.
Delhi Metro ranked 2nd among 18 international metro systems
DMRC is a member of the NOVA group of Metros which is a benchmarking community comprising of 17 metro systems from around the world.
NTPC signs 55-mn euro loan agreement with Germany's KfW
NTPC has tied up a loan facility for 55-mn euro with German developmental financial institution KfW to part finance the capital expenditure of its Mouda thermal power project.
Rail strike to hit London's financial district
Staff on London's Docklands Light Railway (DRL) are to strike over pay and working conditions, a rail union said on Friday, adding to disruption already planned by maintenance staff on the Underground subway.
Yen up as Citi next step eyed
Yen edges up as caution returns among investors following Friday's surge on Wall St on reports that NY Fed's Geithner will be nominated for US Treasury secretary.
RBI fixes dlr and Euro rates
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday fixed the Reference rate for the dollar at Rs 40.27 per dollar and the single European unit at Rs 55.23 per Euro from Rs 40.30 per dollar and Rs 55.64 respectively on Wednesday.
Kirloskar to raise Rs 500 cr via asset mortgage
Kirloskar Brothers, manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps, on Wednesday said it will borrow Rs 500 crore through mortgage of its assets and properties.
Zmanda gets dlr 8 mn funding
Zmanda on Wednesday said it has secured $8 million in funding from various investors.
Rs appreciates against dlr in early trade
The Rupee on Monday opened sharply higher and improved further to Rs 40.97/99 against the dollar in late morning deals on the back of firm equity markets and weak dollar overseas.
Dlr ends dearer against Rs
The Dollar ended dearer against the Rupee at Rs 40.92/93 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also turned higher at Rs 81.50/52 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market here on Wednesday.
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