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  Once Every 20 Years: Lunar Eclipse preceded by rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly

  July 05, 2020 9:42 IST

  The Lunar Eclipse on the US Independence Day was preceded by a rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly that takes place only once every 20 years. When people looked up at the sky from the Western Hemisphere, along with the full moon, they saw two prominent members of our solar system -- Jupiter and Saturn.

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  The final punumbral lunar eclipse of current cycle ends | Highlights

  July 05, 2020 12:33 IST

  Lunar Eclipse on July 5 will mark the last eclipse of the current cycle that saw a lunar eclipse on June 5 as well as the historic Solar Eclipse on June 21. The Eclipse today will be a 'buck moon' eclipse and will be visible from several major cities across the world. The Eclipse on July 5 will be partial because only part of the moon will dip into the penumbra. IndiaTvnews.com brings to you all the live updates, photos videos and more.

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  Lunar Eclipse 2020: Major cities with best view of the 'Buck Eclipse'

  July 04, 2020 15:07 IST

  Lunar Eclipse 2020 will be the final eclipse of the current cycle. Earlier, we saw the historic Solar Eclipse on June 21 and before that a lunar eclipse on June 5. The eclipse which the world will witness on the night of July 4th and morning of July 5th will be a buck eclipse and will be visible from several major cities across the world.

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  Rare Jupiter-Saturn conjunction which happens once every 20 years to be seen tonight. Check Details

  July 04, 2020 8:26 IST

  The full moon on July 4 and 5 will be enhanced by two shining planets, Jupiter and Saturn. According to Native American traditions, this full moon is termed as Buck Moon or the Thunder Moon.

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  Lunar Eclipse 2020: Chandra Grahan on July 5 - Timing, Significance and Where to Watch

  July 05, 2020 7:49 IST

  Lunar Eclipse 2020 will be visible in the skies on July 5, tomorrow morning. This will be the third lunar eclipse of the current cycle which saw the first lunar eclipse on June 5 and the historic Solar Eclipse on June 21.

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  ISRO's Mars Orbiter sends photos of red planet's biggest moon

  July 03, 2020 20:04 IST

  Indian space agency on Friday released an image of Phobos, the closest and biggest moon of Mars clicked on July 1 by the Mars Colour Camera on board the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).  

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  Scientists decode how smell, taste sensation loss in COVID-19 patients improves with time

  July 03, 2020 16:02 IST

  Scientists have assessed the evolution of sudden-onset altered sense of smell or taste in people with confirmed COVID-19, and have found that in nearly half of the patients the symptom may disappear within four weeks.

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  'Happy hypoxia' condition in COVID-19 patients decoded

  July 03, 2020 12:49 IST

  Scientists have found a possible explanation for why some COVID-19 patients experience extremely low, otherwise life-threatening levels of oxygen, known as happy hypoxia, but no signs of difficulty in breathing. 

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  Has coronavirus mutated? Study shows more infectious strain of coronavirus prevails across the world

  July 03, 2020 12:12 IST

  The novel coronavirus has been infecting people across the world for about 6 months now. Close to 11 million cases have been seen across the globe while the death toll has crossed half a million. Though several studies have suggested that the virus has mutated and a more infectious strain of the virus exists all over the planet.

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  Lunar Eclipse, Jupiter and Saturn — All can be visible in the sky on July 5. Check Details

  July 03, 2020 9:50 IST

  The final eclipse of the current cycle which saw a lunar eclipse on June 5 and then the historic Solar Eclipse on June 21, will take place day after tomorrow (July 5). Lunar eclipses can be visible from everywhere on the night side of the Earth, if the sky is clear. From some places, the entire eclipse will be visible, while in other areas the Moon will rise or set during the eclipse.

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  Scientists develop stamp-sized wearable device to monitor COVID-19 patients

  July 02, 2020 16:48 IST

  Researchers have developed a stamp-sized device, comprising a suite of sensors, including ones that record body temperature and blood oxygen levels, an advance that can be used to catch early signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and help monitor patients as the illness progresses. 

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  This Hungriest black hole can eat one sun a day. Check deets

  July 02, 2020 9:23 IST

  The supermassive black hole, J2157, will soon become the largest black hole in the universe--Abell 85--which has a mass of 40 billion suns. The black hole is 1.2 billion light-years away from Earth and 8,000 times bigger than the black hole Sagittarius A*, which is at the centre of the Milky way.

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  Scientists identify molecules that may block key COVID-19 drug target

  July 01, 2020 17:18 IST

  Researchers have identified a library of molecules that can potentially shut down a protein involved in the novel coronavirus genome replication process, an advance that may lead to the development of new therapeutics for COVID-19.

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  Exclusive: Ground report from Patanjali's Coronil lab with Swami Ramdev

  July 01, 2020 14:13 IST

  India TV takes you inside Patanjali Research Centre where yoga guru Swami Ramdev showcases the lab where research and manufacturing of Coronil is being conducted by Patanjali.

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  Lunar Eclipse 2020: All you need to know about Chandra Grahan on July 5

  June 30, 2020 15:45 IST

  The year 2020 has already witnessed two penumbral lunar eclipses so far. The third penumbral eclipse or Chandra Grahan of the year is all set to take place on 5 July.

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  Study traces origin of domestic chicken

  June 30, 2020 15:22 IST

  A study, undertaken by a Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researcher along with three other scientists from reputed global institutes, has sought to throw light on the origin and domestication of chicken over thousands of years. 

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  Scientists develop new method to detect regions at risk of spreading COVID-19

  June 29, 2020 11:52 IST

  Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive strategy to use data from existing cellular wireless networks to pinpoint potential hotspots for increased COVID-19 spread, an advance that may help contain the pandemic.

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  COVID-19 linked to increased risk of stroke: Study

  June 28, 2020 15:01 IST

  COVID-19 is significantly associated with an increased risk of strokes, according to a study which says patients infected with the novel coronavirus should undergo aggressive monitoring for the neurological condition. 

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  Scientists record spectacular flares produced by collisions of two black holes

  June 28, 2020 10:43 IST

  A spectacular discovery of light flares produced by a collision between 2 black holes has been made by scientists of US universities. The discovery is groundbreaking because black holes are regions of spacetime where the gravitational force is so strong that not even light can escape, this means that if two black holes collide they should not emit light. 

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  Will Lunar Eclipse of July 5 be visible from India? What time is the 'Red Moon Eclipse'?

  June 28, 2020 8:06 IST

  The third and the final eclipse of the current cycle, which included a lunar eclipse on June 5th, a historic solar eclipse on June 21, will come to pass on July 5 when the Earth would come between the Sun and the Moon making for a 'Red Moon Eclipse'. But will this eclipse be visible from India? What time is the Eclipse? And where can you see the eclipse? Here are the answers to all your questions. 

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  Start-ups showing interest in space, big cos yet to come: ISRO chief

  June 27, 2020 23:11 IST

  The land acquisition for India's second rocket launch centre at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin is progressing and further work will progress after this is done, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan said on Saturday.

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  Immune cells involved in protection against COVID-19 identified

  June 27, 2020 14:22 IST

  Patients suffering from severe respiratory symptoms due to the novel coronavirus infection can rapidly generate an immune response in the form of virus-attacking T cells, suggests a new study which may lead to new vaccine development strategies against COVID-19. 

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  Interesting Fact: An eclipse never occurs alone, they come in pairs

  June 27, 2020 10:15 IST

  An eclipse never comes alone. A solar eclipse always occurs about two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse. Usually, there are about 2 to 3 eclipses in a row in the same eclipse season. 

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  Lunar Eclipse 2020: Everything you need to know about the 'Blood Moon Eclipse'

  June 27, 2020 7:28 IST

  After the world witnessed the extraordinary Solar Eclipse 2020 last Sunday, we are all set to welcome the third Lunar Eclipse of the year. Lunar eclipses can be visible from everywhere on the night side of the Earth, if the sky is clear. From some places, the entire eclipse will be visible, while in other areas the Moon will rise or set during the eclipse.

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  NASA is offering Rs 26.5 lakh prize for best design of a loo on Moon

  June 26, 2020 20:45 IST

  Under its Artemis mission, NASA is planning to set up a base on the moon by 2024, for which it is seeking design innovations for a lunar loo.

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  Antibody tests may help detect COVID-19 infection if used at right time: Scientists

  June 26, 2020 16:39 IST

  The timing of COVID-19 antibody test is critical to detect the infection in a patient, scientists have found in the most comprehensive review of the coronavirus testing to date. 

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  6 potential drug targets for COVID-19 identified, say scientists

  June 26, 2020 12:19 IST

  Based on the analysis, published in the journal Critical Care Explorations, the scientists found top six molecules in the blood of COVID-19 positive patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), which distinguished them from those without the disease.

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  NASA names HQ after Mary Jackson, its first black female engineer

  June 25, 2020 23:41 IST

  NASA has decided to name its headquarters building in Washington, DC, after Mary W. Jackson, the first African-American female engineer at the US space agency.