Stars Are Cleaners of the Universe - Dispatch Weekly

July 5, 2016 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Stars have been mopping up galaxies and clearing off the dust in massive galaxies, a new study by British researchers has revealed.

NASA’s New Horizons Gets Kuiper Belt Object Flyby Nod - Dispatch Weekly

July 5, 2016 - Reading time: 2 minutes

NASA has waved a green flag at the extension of New Horizons mission wherein the spacecraft will be flying towards an object deeper in the Kuiper Belt, known as 2014 MU69.

Antarctic Sea Ice Increase Linked to Natural Variability - Dispatch Weekly

July 5, 2016 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Researchers have shown through a new study published in journal Nature Geoscience that there is a link between the recent increase in Antarctic sea ice and natural climate variability.

Major Boost Required to Meet with Climate Targets - Dispatch Weekly

July 1, 2016 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Countries around the world won’t be able to meet with their climate targets as set out through the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted in preparation for the 2015 climate talks in Paris, a new study has shown.

El Niño Could Cause Intense Fire Season in the Amazon - Dispatch Weekly

June 30, 2016 - Reading time: 4 minutes

The dangers of El Niño aren’t over yet as its long lasting effects are yet to be seen and one of the major worries is the possibility of intense fire season in the Amazon.

Brexit Shakes Up EU Energy and Climate Landscape - Dispatch Weekly

June 29, 2016 - Reading time: 7 minutes

Brexit brings with it many questions to answer in the international landscape and one among them is climate change and EU’s climate policy.

Meteorite Found in Antarctic has Opal of Extraterrestrial Origin - Dispatch Weekly

June 29, 2016 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Opal is a mineral that hints at presence of water and while it is found on Earth, there have been almost no instance wherein it was found in a celestial objects – asteroid, meteorite or comet.

Origin of Mercury Traced to Rare Meteorite 'Enstatite Chondrite' - Dispatch Weekly

June 28, 2016 - Reading time: 4 minutes

Researchers have traced the origin of Mercury to a rare meteorite ‘enstatite chondrite’ with scientists arriving at the conclusion based on history of planet and its cooling.

Feathers, Hair and Scales Have a Common Reptilian Ancestor - Dispatch Weekly

June 27, 2016 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Based on extensive analysis of molecular and micro-anatomical signatures, researchers have settled an age old controversy surrounding the origins of feathers, hair and scales.

Arctic Snow Turns Red - Dispatch Weekly

June 27, 2016 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Scientists have taken a look at the role of red pigmented snow algae in increased melting of ice in the Arctic and have found that this algae is playing a rather aggressive role compared to previous estimates and that it is a factor that can’t be ignored.