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Indian-origin scientist Deep Jariwala secures prestigious Tennessee Governor’s Chair role bridging top university and national lab research

6 hours 32 min ago
Indian-origin scientist Deep Jariwala will join the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices in January 2027. This prestigious joint appointment will allow him to lead cutting-edge quantum research, combining academic leadership with access to advanced scientific infrastructure.

Artemis II nears historic lunar flyby as Nasa tests path back to the Moon

06/04/2026
Four astronauts are currently en route to the Moon for NASA's Artemis II mission, a crucial rehearsal for future lunar landings. This historic 10-day journey marks humanity's return beyond Earth orbit since 1972. The crew will test vital systems and human performance in deep space, with a close lunar flyby scheduled for April 7.

Artemis 2 crew nears farthest distance ever flown by humans; Moon flyby to begin soon - latest updates

06/04/2026
Nasa's Artemis 2 astronauts are making history by flying around the moon, becoming the first humans in over 50 years to witness its surface up close. The four-member crew will observe lunar poles and a solar eclipse, gathering crucial data for future missions. This historic flyby marks a significant milestone for human space exploration.

Nasa's Artemis II crew reaches Moon, nears farthest distance ever flown by humans

06/04/2026
Nasa's Artemis II astronauts entered lunar orbit Monday, approaching a record-breaking distance from Earth as they prepare to fly around the moon's far side. This historic mission, the first crewed test flight of the Artemis program, will see the crew capture unique images of Earth and the moon, marking a significant step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.

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