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New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has revealed the extensive microbial life thriving beneath Earth's surface. The research led by Emil Ruff uncovers diverse ecosystems at depths of up to 4,375 metres, challenging previous assumptions about energy limitations in deep environments. It also suggests that Earth's subsurface microbes ...
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Binary Star System D9 Found Orbiting Sagittarius A* Near Milky Way’s Core
Astronomers have detected a young binary star system, D9, orbiting Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's centre. This challenges previous assumptions about star survival near intense gravitational forces. The discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. Future research with advanced tel...
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Indian Ocean Study Reveals Bay of Bengal Defies Ekman’s Wind-Driven Current Theory
A study published in Science Advances has discovered that ocean currents in the Bay of Bengal deviate leftward, contrary to Ekman’s century-old theory. This anomaly, revealed through multi-year buoy data, suggests local factors influence wind-driven surface currents. Researchers highlight implications for climate models and propose a satellite sy...
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Bassist Mohini Dey Blasts "Baseless Claims" In Post: AR Rahman "Just Like My Father"
Mohini Dey wrote, "It is utterly unbelievable to see the amount of misinformation and baseless assumptions/claims against me"
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Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Passes Its Biggest Test After Observations From Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
A new study by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggests dark energy might not be constant over time, potentially altering cosmological models. Conducted at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the project’s 3-D galaxy map highlights the role of dark energy in shaping the universe’s expansion. Researchers found evidence that dark ...
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Human Sense of Smell Detects Scent Changes Faster Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
A recent study led by Dr Wen Zhou from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that humans can detect changes in smells much faster than previously believed. Participants demonstrated the ability to discern the order of scents with impressive accuracy, even at intervals as short as 40 milliseconds. This finding suggests that our olfactory system is...
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Karan Johar On "Gore Misinterpretation" Of Vasan Bala's Comments About Jigra Script: "Truly Annoying"
"I fold my hands and tell everyone please hear and read entire interviews before making clickbait assumptions," wrote Karan Johar
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NASA James Webb Space Telescope Challenges Assumptions Made by Standard Cosmological Model
The field of cosmology has faced growing challenges to its standard model in recent years. With new observations from the James Webb Telescope, many are wondering if we’re on the verge of discovering new physics that will reshape our understanding of the universe. From unexplained tensions to unresolved issues, the future of cosmology is both exc...
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Gravitational Waves Suggest Supercool Phase Transition After the Big Bang, Unveiling New Physics
In 2023, scientists detected faint ripples in spacetime, known as gravitational waves, which were initially attributed to a phase transition shortly after the Big Bang. This phase transition was thought to have occurred in the early universe and was believed to generate the low-frequency waves detected by pulsar timing arrays. However, recent resea...
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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Rocky Exoplanets May Be Holding Water in Deep Molten Iron Cores, Reveals Research
Recent research has shifted our understanding of water distribution on rocky exoplanets. The study reveals that up to 95 percent of a planet’s water could be sequestered deep within its molten iron core, challenging previous assumptions about water-rich worlds. This finding raises the possibility that much more water is hidden within the planet, ...
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Loyal Voters Went On Holiday: Eknath Shinde On NDA's Poor Maharashtra Show
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Saturday attributed the setback suffered by the NDA in recent Lok Sabha elections in the state to loyal voters going on holiday during voting, under the assumption that the alliance was set to win more than 400 seats.
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Google Confirms Authenticity of Over 2,500 Leaked Internal Documents Related to Search: Report
Google has confirmed the authenticity of the thousands of internal documents that were reportedly leaked earlier in May, according to a report. The issue reportedly came to light when SEO Rand Fishkin and Mike King published analyses of over 2500 leaked API documents related to Search.
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New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has revealed the extensive microbial life thriving beneath Earth's surface. The research led by Emil Ruff uncovers diverse ecosystems at depths of up to 4,375 metres, challenging previous assumptions about energy limitations in deep environments. It also suggests that Earth's subsurface microbes ...
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Binary Star System D9 Found Orbiting Sagittarius A* Near Milky Way’s Core
Astronomers have detected a young binary star system, D9, orbiting Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's centre. This challenges previous assumptions about star survival near intense gravitational forces. The discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. Future research with advanced tel...
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Indian Ocean Study Reveals Bay of Bengal Defies Ekman’s Wind-Driven Current Theory
A study published in Science Advances has discovered that ocean currents in the Bay of Bengal deviate leftward, contrary to Ekman’s century-old theory. This anomaly, revealed through multi-year buoy data, suggests local factors influence wind-driven surface currents. Researchers highlight implications for climate models and propose a satellite sy...
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Bassist Mohini Dey Blasts "Baseless Claims" In Post: AR Rahman "Just Like My Father"
Mohini Dey wrote, "It is utterly unbelievable to see the amount of misinformation and baseless assumptions/claims against me"
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Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Passes Its Biggest Test After Observations From Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
A new study by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggests dark energy might not be constant over time, potentially altering cosmological models. Conducted at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the project’s 3-D galaxy map highlights the role of dark energy in shaping the universe’s expansion. Researchers found evidence that dark ...
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Human Sense of Smell Detects Scent Changes Faster Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
A recent study led by Dr Wen Zhou from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that humans can detect changes in smells much faster than previously believed. Participants demonstrated the ability to discern the order of scents with impressive accuracy, even at intervals as short as 40 milliseconds. This finding suggests that our olfactory system is...
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Karan Johar On "Gore Misinterpretation" Of Vasan Bala's Comments About Jigra Script: "Truly Annoying"
"I fold my hands and tell everyone please hear and read entire interviews before making clickbait assumptions," wrote Karan Johar
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NASA James Webb Space Telescope Challenges Assumptions Made by Standard Cosmological Model
The field of cosmology has faced growing challenges to its standard model in recent years. With new observations from the James Webb Telescope, many are wondering if we’re on the verge of discovering new physics that will reshape our understanding of the universe. From unexplained tensions to unresolved issues, the future of cosmology is both exc...
-
Gravitational Waves Suggest Supercool Phase Transition After the Big Bang, Unveiling New Physics
In 2023, scientists detected faint ripples in spacetime, known as gravitational waves, which were initially attributed to a phase transition shortly after the Big Bang. This phase transition was thought to have occurred in the early universe and was believed to generate the low-frequency waves detected by pulsar timing arrays. However, recent resea...
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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Rocky Exoplanets May Be Holding Water in Deep Molten Iron Cores, Reveals Research
Recent research has shifted our understanding of water distribution on rocky exoplanets. The study reveals that up to 95 percent of a planet’s water could be sequestered deep within its molten iron core, challenging previous assumptions about water-rich worlds. This finding raises the possibility that much more water is hidden within the planet, ...
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Loyal Voters Went On Holiday: Eknath Shinde On NDA's Poor Maharashtra Show
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Saturday attributed the setback suffered by the NDA in recent Lok Sabha elections in the state to loyal voters going on holiday during voting, under the assumption that the alliance was set to win more than 400 seats.
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Google Confirms Authenticity of Over 2,500 Leaked Internal Documents Related to Search: Report
Google has confirmed the authenticity of the thousands of internal documents that were reportedly leaked earlier in May, according to a report. The issue reportedly came to light when SEO Rand Fishkin and Mike King published analyses of over 2500 leaked API documents related to Search.
