India’s first Mars-Moon analogue mission kicks off in Ladakh’s space-like terrain | India News – Times of India

India’s first Mars-Moon analogue mission kicks off in Ladakh’s space-like terrain | India News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Isro on Friday said India’s first Analogue space mission kicks off in Leh, in a collaborative effort by its Human Spaceflight Centre, Aaka Space Studio, University of Ladakh, IIT Bombay, and supported by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.“…This mission will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat to tackle the challenges of a base station…

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‘Beetlejuice’ director Tim Burton says he’s disturbed by AI, ‘scary feeling’

‘Beetlejuice’ director Tim Burton says he’s disturbed by AI, ‘scary feeling’

Tim Burton is known for spooky movies like “Beetlejuice,” “Sleepy Hollow” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” but what scares him? According to the filmmaker, artificial intelligence. At a preview for “The World of Tim Burton” exhibition at London’s Design Museum this week, the acclaimed gothic horror and fantasy director said he’s no fan of the…

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India commits to 30 per cent protected areas in updated biodiversity plan | India News – Times of India

India commits to 30 per cent protected areas in updated biodiversity plan | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India has launched its updated biodiversity action plan with a goal to protect at least 30 percent of its terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas by 2030, in line with global biodiversity targets. The updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), unveiled at the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali,…

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‘Waiting in vain’: Year on from pledge, world clings to fossil fuels – Times of India

‘Waiting in vain’: Year on from pledge, world clings to fossil fuels – Times of India

Many are promising policies within agreed warming limits, but are approving new oil and gas fields (Representative Image) PARIS: One year after world leaders issued the landmark call for a global move away from fossil fuels, nations are failing to turn that promise into action, say climate diplomats, campaigners and policy experts.Countries are being urged…

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What happens if US election ends up in tie?

What happens if US election ends up in tie?

Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a presidential debate hosted by ABC as Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump, listens, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024. — Reuters The US election has only been tied once. In 1800, the fourth presidential election was held and candidates Thomas Jefferson…

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