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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Shubhanshu Shukla completes 7 experiments on ISS: ISRO
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Crewmates -- veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson (US) as commander, Polish engineer Slawosz Uznanski, and Hungarian researcher Tibor Kapu pose for a picture ahead of undocking. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully concluded all microgravity experiments during the Axiom-4 mission, marking a significant achievement for ISRO. The experiments included studies on Tardigrades, Myogenesis, seed sprouting, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, and Voyager Display. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all seven microgravity experiments and other planned activities, achieving a significant milestone in the Axiom-4 mission, ISRO said on said that experiments on the Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of methi and moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds and Voyager Display have been completed as July 13, 2025, the Expedition 73 Crew members onboard International Space Station ( ISS ) joined Axiom-4 crew members, including ISRO's Gaganyatri, for a farewell ceremony ahead of the departure of the Axiom-4 mission crew from ISS."Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla, while speaking at the farewell ceremony, thanked Expedition 73 crew members for their support along with team ISRO for developing a scientific research portfolio, associated protocols as well as designing student outreach activities with national participation," ISRO and three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission began their return journey to Earth on Monday as the Dragon Grace spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station after an 18-day a series of orbital manoeuvres after undocking, the Dragon spacecraft is expected to splash down near the coast of California on Tuesday at 3.01 pm Industry Association-India Director General Anil Prakash said Shukla's 18-day mission aboard the ISS isn't just a milestone; it heralds India's leap into the space-biotech frontier."This mission, made possible through strategic private-sector engagement, showcases a powerful public-private partnership, transforming space research into sustainable biotech innovation," Prakash said."SIA-India applauds this collaborative breakthrough in propelling India from space exploration to global space-driven biotech leadership," Prakash his stay at the ISS, Shukla interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, school students, and also connected with ISRO centres using amateur radio.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Group Captain Shukla has completed all seven microgravity experiments onboard ISS: ISRO
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is headed back to earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS), has completed all seven microgravity experiments. 'Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all seven microgravity experiments and other planned activities, achieving a significant milestone in the mission. Experiments on Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of methi and moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds and Voyager Display have been completed as planned,' ISRO said on Monday (July 14, 2025). Group Captain Shukla is the first Indian to reach space in the last 41 years. ISRO had assigned to him several microgravity research experiments proposed by Indian Principal Investigators (PIs) from various national R&D laboratories and academic institutions. During his stay in ISS, Group Captain Shukla also spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and had a couple of interactions with the student community back home via ham radio. The Ax-4 research complement includes around 60 scientific studies and activities representing 31 countries, including the U.S., India, Poland, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Nigeria, UAE, and nations across Europe. NASA has said that the Dragon spacecraft is returning with more than 580 pounds of cargo, including NASA hardware and data from over 60 experiments conducted during the mission.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chicopee Councilor Tim Wagner resigns, moving to Boston area
CHICOPEE — Tim Wagner, the Chicopee at-large city councilor who previously said he would not seek reelection, announced he would leave before the end of his term. Wagner, who sat on the Chicopee City Council since January 2024, told The Republican Wednesday he's moving to the greater Boston area for a new job opportunity and 'to be closer to the people I care about.' He said he had submitted his resignation with the City Clerk's Office, and is looking at ways to donate his pay from July and August. He will officially leave the council by the end of August, he said. 'I don't think it's fair to take the full pay if I am unable to fully help my constituents,' he said. Wagner said he would donate two months of his pay to Lorraine's Soup Kitchen and Pantry, the Boys and Girls Club and the senior center. In a social media post on June 19, Wagner asked residents to contact other city councilors for assistance, but 'I will still do my best to assist those who reach out,' he wrote, adding that he planned to continue to attend City Council meetings. Earlier this year, Wagner announced he would not be running for re-election come November. The 22-year-old directed that decision at having 'a lot of life left to live.' Wagner was elected to the council in the 2023 municipal election. Before that, he served on the School Committee representing Ward 1. The young politician said he was proud of a lot of the work he has done while on the council, including restoring an economic development position to the city, adopting a 'long needed' master plan for Chicopee and proposing significant reforms. 'These were substantial efforts, but there is still more to do,' he said in a statement at a January council meeting. Wagner is asking constituents to reach out to the other at-large councilors, Frank LaFlamme and Jerry Roy, or to their ward representatives for any assistance. 'I'm grateful to the residents for this opportunity to serve on the council,' Wagner said. When reached by phone Wednesday, LaFlamme, who is also council president, said Wagner 'always did what he believed was right as an at-large councilor.' 'Sometimes we agreed and sometimes we disagreed, but he always did what he thought was right,' LaFlamme said. The council president said he heard the news about Wagner wanting to resign over the weekend. The young at-large councilor will continue to serve until the end of August, LaFlamme said. After that, LaFlamme will put a question about filling the vacancy to a vote with the other councilors, he said. In March, after Robert Zygarowski, who was vice president of the council, died, the council voted not to fill his vacant position. Judge: Case for Pittsfield woman suing car repo company can move to trial Red, white and blue: The Republican's top movie recommendations for the Fourth of July New Valley Bank sues Springfield after eminent domain taking at DPW's landlocked warehouse Cyanobacteria bloom prompts warning about this Western Mass. pond Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Dublin firefighter charged with rape to be retried in October after hung jury
A firefighter from Ireland accused of raping a woman in a Boston hotel room on St. Patrick's Day weekend in 2024 will go to trial for the second time in six months in October, prosecutors confirmed. Terence Crosbie is charged with one count of rape in connection with the incident at the Omni Parker House in Boston on March 15, 2024. His first trial ended in a mistrial last week after four days of jury deliberations and five days of testimony, court records show. Crosbie's second trial will begin Oct. 14 in Suffolk Superior Court. A member of the Dublin Fire Brigade, Crosbie and other firefighters were visiting the city over St. Patrick's Day weekend. He is accused of raping a 28-year-old woman in the hotel room he was sharing with a fellow firefighter, who the woman had previously had consensual sex with after a day of drinking. The woman told police she and the other man fell asleep in separate beds after having sex. Around 2 a.m. on the morning of March 15, she said she awoke to a stranger raping her. She told him to stop and eventually managed to push him off. The woman recalled the man saying, 'This guy is sleeping. I know you want this,' according to the report. He also tried to kiss her and push her against the wall several times as she tried to leave. The woman then texted her friend to say she had been assaulted, the report said. Hotel security footage matched the woman's story, and she identified a man who'd shared a hotel room with Crosbie as the man she'd had consensual sex with, police said in a report. In an interview with police, Crosbie said he'd seen the man he was staying with come into the room with the woman and left to give them privacy, the report said. Hours later, he entered the room after knocking and saw the woman leave but didn't interact with her, he told police. Massachusetts State Police arrested Crosbie on the tarmac at Logan Airport just before the plane he was on was set to depart for Ireland, the district attorney's office said previously. He'd changed his flight to an earlier day after an interview with police. World leader is 'humiliating' Trump amid ceasefire, conservative influencer says Cyanobacteria bloom prompts warning about this Western Mass. pond 2 Mass. girls in critical, serious condition after rescue from Gloucester river Worcester brewing company acquired by largest New England craft beer collective Chicopee Councilor Tim Wagner resigns, moving to Boston area Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Harmful algae blooms pop up in Utah Lake, Zion National Park
PROVO, Utah () — As we head into the summer months, Utahns will be getting out to enjoy the several bodies of water and reservoirs the Beehive State has to offer. But with warmer temperatures and abundant sunlight comes the risk of harmful algae blooms growing on the water. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has about harmful algae in Utah's water, particularly on Utah Lake and in Zion National Park. Harmful algae have reportedly been found in the middle of Provo Bay at Utah Lake, prompting officials to warn residents not to drink the water. Residents are also advised not to swim, paddle or water ski in areas of algae and to keep dogs and other pets away from the blooms. It is OK to fish in the water, but be sure to throw away any skin and guts. The North Creek and Virgin River areas in Zion National Park have also seen an increased bloom of harmful algae, according to the Utah DEQ. 'Avoid touching or disturbing algae mats. Avoid primary contact recreation (swimming and submerging the head) when recreating in [these areas],' the DEQ warns. 'Do not drink in-stream water anywhere in the park. If you must filter water, do so directly from a spring source.' Also known as blue-green algae, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality said the blooms are not actually algae at all. It is an aquatic bacterium known as Cyanobacteria that photosynthesizes like a plant. The DEQ said these harmful blooms occur naturally in bodies of water all over the world, particularly when nutrient levels are high, there is abundant sunlight, warm temperatures and stagnant waters. If the conditions are right for several days or even months, cyanobacteria can multiply and form large blooms that can cover an entire lake. Blooms generally die and disappear after about a week or two, according to the DEQ, but toxins can linger for days after a bloom dissipates. Harmful algal blooms can cause irritations and illnesses if you come into contact with them. In the worst cases, harmful blooms have been known to cause permanent organ damage or even death. Humans and pets that come into contact with harmful algal blooms can experience irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, throat and respiratory systems. Accidental ingestion of harmful algae can lead to abdominal pain, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney or liver damage and neurological symptoms. If your pet has been exposed to harmful algal blooms, the DEQ advises looking for symptoms such as excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, stumbling or muscle tremors, loss of appetite, rashes, difficulty breathing and in serious cases, seizures or paralysis. DEQ said if you or your pet comes into contact with a harmful algal bloom, rinse off with clean fresh water as soon as possible and remove yourself from the source. You are also encouraged to call the Utah Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222, as experts trained in toxicology can answer any questions and advise you on medical or veterinary treatment. To stay up to date on the latest reports of harmful algal blooms in Utah's bodies of water, visit the Thune threatens to nix July 4 recess to finish work on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' EXCLUSIVE: Utah man who underwent 120 surgeries advocates for rare disease awareness in Washington, D.C. Motorcylist seriously injured in crash near major I-15 exit in Salt Lake City Harmful algae blooms pop up in Utah Lake, Zion National Park – what to know Speaker Johnson to address Israeli Knesset Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
