ISRO’s LVM3 M6 mission will launch the US-based AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24, aiming to deliver high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones worldwide. The satellite is part of AST’s plan to build the first space-based mobile network, expanding coverage beyond its earlier BlueBird 1–5 satellites launched in 2024. Read more…
A team from INST Mohali, NIPER Raebareli, and Gujarat Biotechnology University has pioneered a multifunctional nanoparticle-based therapy for Alzheimer’s, raising damaged brain cell survival from 40–50% to nearly 90%. Published in Small, the approach targets toxic protein buildup, inflammation, and brain repair, offering renewed hope for tackling this complex neurodegenerative disease. Read more…
The Ursids meteor shower, active from December 17–26, will peak on December 22–23, offering skywatchers up to 10 meteors per hour. Originating from comet 8P/Tuttle, the shower coincides with the winter solstice. In Delhi, the best viewing time is around 10:30 PM, marking 2025’s final cosmic spectacle. Read More…