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Chinese Man Rescued Twice In One Week From Mount Fuji After He Returns To Retrieve Phone
The man was airlifted the first time while on the Fujinomiya trail, about 3,000m above sea level, on the mountain's Shizuoka Prefecture side.
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Suzuki Access Is The Fastest Scooter In India To Gain Altitude: Here's Why
Suzuki Access has become the fastest scooter to ride from India's lowest region to the highest altitude village, as it registers a feat in India Book of Records for successfully covering 3,696 km in 103 hours and 45 minutes.
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NASA to Launch Three Rockets in Alaska to Study Auroral Substorms’ Impact
NASA is conducting a rocket experiment from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Three rockets will launch within a three-hour window to study how auroral substorms influence the Earth's upper atmosphere. Scientists will observe whether auroras drive vertical convection or if acoustic-buoyancy waves spread their energy over a wider region. Vapour t...
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Avalanche Alert Issued For High Altitude Areas In Himachal Pradesh
An avalanche alert has been issued for some high-altitude areas in Himachal Pradesh for the next 24 hours, the Met office said on Tuesday, as it predicted a wet spell in the state until Friday.
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NASA's MMS Mission Marks 10 Years of Magnetic Reconnection Discoveries
NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission has completed a decade of discoveries, advancing the study of magnetic reconnection—a crucial process in space physics. The four-satellite fleet has enabled over 1,500 research papers, refining theories and revealing unexpected reconnection locations. The mission has also set records for GPS tracking...
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"Eyes Are Tricking Me" - Viral Video Capturing Landscape Of Pamir Plateau Leaves Internet Awestruck
A reel showing the famous Pamir Plateau, also sometimes called the "Roof of the World" has left social media amazed by its distinctive appearance.
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Everest Base Camp Trek: All You Need to Know About The Biggest Expedition Of Your Life
From altitude struggles to packing the right gear, here's everything you need to know before taking on the legendary trek to the Everest Base Camp.
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Curiosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New Insights
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured rare iridescent clouds drifting across the Martian sky, observed at high altitudes in twilight conditions. These carbon dioxide ice clouds were seen forming between 60 and 80 kilometres above the surface before evaporating as they descended. Scientists believe their presence hints at unknown cooling mechanisms ...
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUVs Join Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Maruti Suzuki has deployed 60 Jimny SUVs for the safeguarding of the country. The SUV is known for its performance at higher altitudes and tough terrains. Check the details below.
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Planes Have High-Tech Systems To Stop Crashes: What Went Wrong In Washington?
A passenger jet and US Army helicopter collided at a low altitude near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and crashed into the Potomac River.
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
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These Nutritionist-Recommended Foods Can Keep Altitude Sickness At Bay
Pooja Makhija recommends having anti-oxygen-rich foods like berries, nuts and green tea when visiting mountainous regions.
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Statue Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Installed At 14,300 Feet Near India-China Border
The Indian Army has installed a statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji on the bank of Pangong lake at an altitude of 14,300 feet, a region that is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the eastern Ladakh sector.
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Watch: For First Time, Israel Uses THAAD System To Intercept Houthi Missile
The American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system was used to intercept a ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen yesterday. The missile was reportedly fired by the Houthi rebels, a group backed by Iran.
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Chinese Man Rescued Twice In One Week From Mount Fuji After He Returns To Retrieve Phone
The man was airlifted the first time while on the Fujinomiya trail, about 3,000m above sea level, on the mountain's Shizuoka Prefecture side.
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Suzuki Access Is The Fastest Scooter In India To Gain Altitude: Here's Why
Suzuki Access has become the fastest scooter to ride from India's lowest region to the highest altitude village, as it registers a feat in India Book of Records for successfully covering 3,696 km in 103 hours and 45 minutes.
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NASA to Launch Three Rockets in Alaska to Study Auroral Substorms’ Impact
NASA is conducting a rocket experiment from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Three rockets will launch within a three-hour window to study how auroral substorms influence the Earth's upper atmosphere. Scientists will observe whether auroras drive vertical convection or if acoustic-buoyancy waves spread their energy over a wider region. Vapour t...
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Avalanche Alert Issued For High Altitude Areas In Himachal Pradesh
An avalanche alert has been issued for some high-altitude areas in Himachal Pradesh for the next 24 hours, the Met office said on Tuesday, as it predicted a wet spell in the state until Friday.
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NASA's MMS Mission Marks 10 Years of Magnetic Reconnection Discoveries
NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission has completed a decade of discoveries, advancing the study of magnetic reconnection—a crucial process in space physics. The four-satellite fleet has enabled over 1,500 research papers, refining theories and revealing unexpected reconnection locations. The mission has also set records for GPS tracking...
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"Eyes Are Tricking Me" - Viral Video Capturing Landscape Of Pamir Plateau Leaves Internet Awestruck
A reel showing the famous Pamir Plateau, also sometimes called the "Roof of the World" has left social media amazed by its distinctive appearance.
-
Everest Base Camp Trek: All You Need to Know About The Biggest Expedition Of Your Life
From altitude struggles to packing the right gear, here's everything you need to know before taking on the legendary trek to the Everest Base Camp.
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Curiosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New Insights
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured rare iridescent clouds drifting across the Martian sky, observed at high altitudes in twilight conditions. These carbon dioxide ice clouds were seen forming between 60 and 80 kilometres above the surface before evaporating as they descended. Scientists believe their presence hints at unknown cooling mechanisms ...
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUVs Join Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Maruti Suzuki has deployed 60 Jimny SUVs for the safeguarding of the country. The SUV is known for its performance at higher altitudes and tough terrains. Check the details below.
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Planes Have High-Tech Systems To Stop Crashes: What Went Wrong In Washington?
A passenger jet and US Army helicopter collided at a low altitude near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and crashed into the Potomac River.
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
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These Nutritionist-Recommended Foods Can Keep Altitude Sickness At Bay
Pooja Makhija recommends having anti-oxygen-rich foods like berries, nuts and green tea when visiting mountainous regions.
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Statue Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Installed At 14,300 Feet Near India-China Border
The Indian Army has installed a statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji on the bank of Pangong lake at an altitude of 14,300 feet, a region that is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the eastern Ladakh sector.
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Watch: For First Time, Israel Uses THAAD System To Intercept Houthi Missile
The American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system was used to intercept a ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen yesterday. The missile was reportedly fired by the Houthi rebels, a group backed by Iran.
