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Over 100 dead dolphins wash ashore in Amazon due to rising water tempratures

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An alarming ecological crisis has unfolded in the Brazilian Amazon, with over a hundred dolphins found dead in Lake Tefé within the past week.

The Mamirauá Institute, a research institution funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Science, made this distressing discovery as the region grapples with an unprecedented drought and record-breaking water temperatures, exceeding 102 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.

The sheer number of dolphin deaths is highly unusual and has raised concerns among experts. The institute suggests that the extreme mortality event may be linked to the historic drought and soaring lake temperatures in the Amazon.

Climate scientists have long expressed worry over the impact of human activities and extreme weather events on the Amazon region. The drought’s severity and its correlation with rising temperatures further emphasise the environmental challenges facing this critical ecosystem.

The Amazon River, the world’s largest waterway, is currently experiencing its dry season, leading to unusually high water temperatures. Several species of river fauna are also suffering due to these elevated temperatures.

In an effort to save surviving dolphins, researchers and activists are working to transfer them from lagoons and ponds in remote areas to the main body of the river, where the water is cooler. 

However, this operation is fraught with challenges, particularly regarding potential toxins or viruses that could affect the dolphins when released into the wild.

André Coelho, a researcher at the Mamirauá Institute, highlighted the need for caution when relocating river dolphins, emphasising the importance of ensuring a safe environment for their release.

The severe drought in the Amazon has not only devastated its ecosystem but also had economic consequences. Reduced water levels have hindered transportation and fishing activities in 59 municipalities in Amazonas State, causing disruptions and economic strain on local communities.

Authorities anticipate that the drought will intensify in the coming weeks, potentially leading to more dolphin fatalities and exacerbating the environmental and economic challenges facing the region.

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Moon train operations are planned by NASA.

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The goal is to construct the first lunar train system, which will enable safe, independent, and effective cargo transportation on the moon, according to robotics specialist Ethan Schaler of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.

He went on, “The day-to-day functioning of a sustainable lunar base in the 2030s will depend heavily on a robust, long-lasting robotic transport system.”

The Flexible Levitation on a Track, or FLOAT, is the name of the proposed lunar rail system. According to NASA, the establishment of a railway system on the moon is “critical to the daily operations.”

According to the space agency, the primary objective of FLOAT is to offer transportation services in regions of the moon where astronauts are engaged in activities. To do this, cargoes of lunar soil and other materials will need to be transported to various regions of the moon.

Each robot will be able to transport cargo of various sizes and shapes at a pace of roughly 1 mph (1.61 km/h), according to Dr. Schaler.

Notably, NASA also declared new initiatives last month to create and test new vehicle models intended for moon exploration.

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Pakistan’s lunar mission ‘ICUBE-Q’ reaches the moon orbit.

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Pakistan’s lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) entered orbit around the moon on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s historic lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) launched from Hainan, China, on Friday aboard China’s Chang’E6 spacecraft.

According to the IST, the satellite ICUBE-Q was planned and developed in partnership with China’s Shanghai University SJTU and Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO.

The ICUBE-Q orbiter is equipped with two optical cameras to image the lunar surface. ICUBE-Q has now been integrated into the Chang’e6 mission after successfully qualifying and testing it.

Chang’e6 is the sixth lunar exploration mission launched by China.

The launch event was streamed live on the IST website and social media platforms. Chang’6, China’s Lunar Mission, will land on the Moon’s far side to collect surface samples before returning to Earth for further research.

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The establishment of IT labs in Islamabad’s educational establishments

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SIFC was established to improve the ease of doing business for potential investors through a “Whole of Government”Approach”—achieving optimal horizontal-vertical synergy and facilitation by the Pakistan Army—and to attract investments from friendly countries in selected sectors through an empowered organisation that serves as a “single-window” platform for facilitation.

The children will learn the newest skills in these state-of-the-art IT labs, expanding their employment prospects.

These IT laboratories will be constructed in sixteen degree colleges spread throughout various parts of Islamabad.

Students will take six-month courses in artificial intelligence (AI), game development, data science, and block chain in these IT labs.

Approximately 1,000 students will have access to courses in the first phase, which is being implemented in response to market demand.

The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission has worked with esteemed universities such as NUST, National Skills University, COMSATS, and NUML to produce these courses.

The second week of this month will mark the start of these classes. For these courses, about 3,600 students have signed up.

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