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In 2017, scientists discovered a new species of giant rat that can reportedly crack open coconuts. Now, this extremely rare creature has been captured in the wild on camera for the first time.Locals living on the Solomon Islands have long told stories of huge rats that scurry around in the trees, and it was even claimed they could chew into coconuts with their teeth. Whether or not such animals really existed, or whether people were misidentifying known rat species, remained a mystery.That is until 2017, when a team of…

New research highlights the risks posed by space radiation to lunar and Martian exploration, focusing on a recent Solar Energetic Particle event. It underscores the varying levels of natural protection against such radiation on Earth, the Moon, and Mars, and stresses the importance of developing effective shielding for astronaut safety in future space missions.Space radiation poses a significant challenge to humanity’s ambitions in space exploration, particularly in missions to the Moon and Mars. This radiation, primarily…

Last Updated: November 15, 2023, 12:17 ISTMalayalam Star Dulquer Salmaan Cruises Chennai Streets in His First-Ever Ferrari. (Photo: Cartoq)Dulquer Salmaan Redefines Glamour in Mollywood: Unveils First Ferrari with Dazzling Red Elegance. A Sneak Peek into the Star's Exquisite Car Collection.Mollywood heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan has once again taken the town by storm, this time with his latest automotive acquisition, a dazzling Ferrari 296 GTB supercar.Renowned for his passion for four-wheeled wonders, the Malayalam…

November 14, 20234 min readBy The Conversation & Ivan ErillThis colorized transmission electron microscope image shows a newly discovered satellite virus latched onto its helper virus. This research represents the first time scientists have observed one virus attached to another. Out of 50 observed helpers, 40 had a satellite bound. Bioinformatic analysis of the satellite and helper viruses’ genomes provides clues as to why the satellite may have evolved to attach to the helper, and suggests this pair may have been…

November 13, 20233 min readThe National Weather Service has launched the first flood forecasting system with precise, real-time data showing spots that are at imminent risk of inundationBy Minho Kim & E&E NewsFloodwater from the Mississippi River surrounds homes and covers streets on May 3, 2023, in Rapids City, Illinois. CLIMATEWIRE | A new government forecasting system shows for the first time roads, streets and properties that are likely to be flooded by ongoing or upcoming rainstorms, providing unprecedented…

Last updated: July 28th, 2023 at 14:12 UTC+02:00 BTS’ Suga is now an honorary Samsung Electronics employee, the Korean star revealed through an Instagram post on Wednesday along with the caption “first-ever employee ID card in my life.” The Instagram post from Suga also showed a letter from Samsung, which welcomed the prolific songwriter, rapper, and producer. Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, held at COEX on July 26, kicked off with Agust D’s “Daechwita” single (released in 2020 along with the D-2…

Image Source : INDIA TV Amazon India unveils unique floating store on Srinagar's Dal Lake Amazon India has made a significant announcement, introducing its first-ever floating store on the serene Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, as part of its pioneering last-mile delivery initiative known as "I Have Space." The unique concept involves Murtaza Khan Kashi, the owner of the…

In the historic quest to bring samples from across the solar system back to Earth, the best mantra for success may be a simple, familiar phrase: “practice makes perfect.” At least, that’s the feeling from recent dry runs of the grand finale of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx, an acronym for the megamouthful Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer. Launched in September 2016, OSIRIS-REx is the first U.S. mission to snare a sample from an asteroid. In October 2020 the spacecraft dutifully…

The US Department of the Interior announced today that it will hold the first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The Biden administration announced in July 2022 that it would pursue the development of offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico, which is already a hub for oil and gas production, and now it’s officially happening. The sale includes a 102,480-acre lease area offshore Lake Charles, Louisiana, and two areas offshore Galveston, Texas, one comprising…

Invincible, the hit comic book series that was later adapted into a popular animated series on Prime Video, is getting its first-ever video game later this year. Coming to iOS and Android, Invincible: Guarding the Globe is a free-to-play "idle" squad-based RPG from Ubisoft's Barcelona Mobile studio. While you won't be taking direct control of Invincible himself, you will be able to recruit, manage, and deploy heroes to defend against criminal attacks on various locations across the planet. The…