Chinese satellite reportedly beats Starlink by transferring data 5x faster using a tiny laser | – The Times of India

Chinese satellite reportedly beats Starlink by transferring data 5x faster using a tiny laser | – The Times of India

In a pioneering advance for satellite communications, Chinese scientists have stunned the global space community by transmitting data from a staggering altitude of 36,000 kilometres using a laser no more powerful than a nightlight. This 2-watt laser, part of a cutting-edge satellite experiment, achieved an extraordinary 1 Gbps data rate, outperforming Starlink’s network by fivefold….

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Tiny fossils reveal how water flow shaped the early marine ecosystem | – The Times of India

Tiny fossils reveal how water flow shaped the early marine ecosystem | – The Times of India

Source: University of Missouri In a recent study, researchers studied ancient reefs built by sponge-like creatures called archaeocyathids in Nevada, 514 million years ago. They found that early reefs did not appear to boost biodiversity in the same way as modern coral reefs do. Modern coral reefs are known as biodiversity hotspots, supporting the entire…

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The Territory Is Tiny and So Is the Newborn Caterpillar Defending It

The Territory Is Tiny and So Is the Newborn Caterpillar Defending It

When territorial animals are confronted by intruders, they instinctively protect their turf — no matter how small. For warty birch caterpillars, that means patrolling one of the tiniest territories on Earth: the tips of birch leaves. Scientists observed the caterpillars warding off intruders with loud vibrations that advertise they are in command of a domain…

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Tiny endangered Chilean froglets are born in London after a mission to save them from extinction – The Times of India

Tiny endangered Chilean froglets are born in London after a mission to save them from extinction – The Times of India

Newborn Darwin’s frog is pictured at London Zoo (Image credits: AP) LONDON: It was quite the journey for such tiny froglets: traveling thousands of miles from the forests of southern Chile to London, carried and brooded inside their fathers’ vocal sacs for safety. London Zoo said Monday that 33 endangered Darwin’s frogs, named after scientist…

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