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FAST Telescope Detects New Pulsar PSR J1922+37 in Open Cluster NGC 6791
Astronomers, using China's FAST telescope, have detected a new pulsar, PSR J1922+37, in the direction of the open cluster NGC 6791. This 1.92-second spin pulsar may become the first-ever identified within an open cluster, offering exciting opportunities for understanding stellar dynamics. Its position and dispersion measures closely align with the ...
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New Research Explains Zebra Pattern in Radio Waves from Crab Nebula
A new model by Mikhail Medvedev from the University of Kansas offers an explanation for the zebra-like pattern in high-frequency radio waves emitted by the Crab Pulsar. The pattern, first discovered in 2007, is likely caused by diffraction and interference of waves in the pulsar's plasma-rich environment. Medvedev’s model could also provide a met...
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Bajaj Pulsar N125 First Ride Review: Third Time's A Charm?
Will the third launch from Bajaj in its 125 cc Pulsar range be a charm? Yes, there are now 3 125 cc Pulsars in the offing! We rode the newest Pulsar N125 briefly and here's how our first impression of the motorcycle shaped up to be.
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ISRO and IIT Guwahati Discover New Challenges in Theories of X-Ray Pulsar
Researchers from IIT Guwahati and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have made a surprising discovery that could reshape our understanding of X-ray pulsars. They found that the X-rays emitted by Swift J0243.6+6124, the first known Galactic Ultraluminous X-ray Pulsar, exhibit an unexpectedly low level of polarization. This pulsar, which i...
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Teenage Pulsar Reveals Itself to Astronomers, Possibly the Strongest Ever to Be Identified
Astronomers have made an exciting new discovery, identifying a newborn pulsar that may possibly be only 14 years old. Scientists were finally able to observe the pulsar after the dense debris and bright energy emissions from the supernova explosion that created the pulsar finally thinned enough.
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Rare X-Ray Emitting Cosmic Object Found in Milky Way Galaxy
In the latest and fascinating find, astronomers have detected a rare kind of cosmic object in the Milky Way galaxy. The object named MAXI J1816-195 is found to be emanating X-ray light that was first detected on June 7. The discovery was brought to light by astrophysicist Hitoshi Negoro of Nihon University, Japan, and his team.
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New-Generation Bajaj Pulsar N160 Spotted For The First Time
The all-new Bajaj Pulsar N160 will be one of the newer Pulsars that will be based on the Pulsar 250's platform and the motorcycle is expected to arrive with a host of changes, most notably borrowing the new design language and an updated engine.
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NASA Shares Stunning Images Created by Combining Data From Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray Observatory
NASA has shared stunning new images that show how the universe looks when the data Hubble Space Telescope date is combined with that of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.
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2021 Bajaj Pulsar F250, Pulsar N250 First Ride Review
The all-new Bajaj Pulsar 250 has been described as the "best Pulsar ever." Is it good enough to re-boot Bajaj Auto's fortunes in the quarter-litre segment?
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Bajaj Pulsar 250 Teased Ahead Of Launch This Month
The Bajaj Pulsar 250 range will arrive on October 28, 2021, and ahead of the launch, the company has dropped the first teaser for the semi-faired motorcycle.
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Bajaj Auto Profit Drops 19 Per Cent Y-o-Y In Q2 FY2021; Registers Highest-Ever Volumes For Pulsar & KTM
Bajaj Auto posted an 18.84 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in net profit at Rs. 1,138.29 crore for the quarter between July and September this year, while domestic sales recovered thanks a strong turnaround in the first half of the quarter between July and September 2020.
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All-New Hero Xtreme 160R Unveiled; Launch In March 2020
Hero MotoCorp today unveiled the all-new Hero Xtreme 160R naked bike in India. It's the first 160 cc motorcycle from the company and the third model to join the Xtreme family after the Xtreme 200R naked bike and the Xtreme 200S full faired motorcycle.
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Bajaj Pulsar Celebrates 18th Anniversary As Sales Cross 1.2 Crore Units
The Bajaj Pulsar nameplate is an icon. It revolutionised the Indian entry-level sports commuter segment and continues one of the most popular nameplates for the bike maker in India and across the globe. The Pulsar brand was introduced in 2001 and come 2020, Bajaj Auto is celebrating the 18th anniversary of the legend. In fact, the Pune-based bike m...
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Bajaj Pulsar 125 First Ride Review
We spend some time with the newest member of the Bajaj Pulsar family - the all-new Bajaj Pulsar 125. It's the entry-level model of the Pulsar family, and we spend a few hours to see what it has to offer.
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Hero XPulse 200T First Ride Review
While the Hero XPulse 200 ADV has an off-road bent of mind, the XPulse 200T is more suited for riding in the city and possibly go touring as well. Between the two, along with a few changes, there are some carryovers too. Here's our first ride review!
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FAST Telescope Detects New Pulsar PSR J1922+37 in Open Cluster NGC 6791
Astronomers, using China's FAST telescope, have detected a new pulsar, PSR J1922+37, in the direction of the open cluster NGC 6791. This 1.92-second spin pulsar may become the first-ever identified within an open cluster, offering exciting opportunities for understanding stellar dynamics. Its position and dispersion measures closely align with the ...
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New Research Explains Zebra Pattern in Radio Waves from Crab Nebula
A new model by Mikhail Medvedev from the University of Kansas offers an explanation for the zebra-like pattern in high-frequency radio waves emitted by the Crab Pulsar. The pattern, first discovered in 2007, is likely caused by diffraction and interference of waves in the pulsar's plasma-rich environment. Medvedev’s model could also provide a met...
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Bajaj Pulsar N125 First Ride Review: Third Time's A Charm?
Will the third launch from Bajaj in its 125 cc Pulsar range be a charm? Yes, there are now 3 125 cc Pulsars in the offing! We rode the newest Pulsar N125 briefly and here's how our first impression of the motorcycle shaped up to be.
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ISRO and IIT Guwahati Discover New Challenges in Theories of X-Ray Pulsar
Researchers from IIT Guwahati and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have made a surprising discovery that could reshape our understanding of X-ray pulsars. They found that the X-rays emitted by Swift J0243.6+6124, the first known Galactic Ultraluminous X-ray Pulsar, exhibit an unexpectedly low level of polarization. This pulsar, which i...
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Teenage Pulsar Reveals Itself to Astronomers, Possibly the Strongest Ever to Be Identified
Astronomers have made an exciting new discovery, identifying a newborn pulsar that may possibly be only 14 years old. Scientists were finally able to observe the pulsar after the dense debris and bright energy emissions from the supernova explosion that created the pulsar finally thinned enough.
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Rare X-Ray Emitting Cosmic Object Found in Milky Way Galaxy
In the latest and fascinating find, astronomers have detected a rare kind of cosmic object in the Milky Way galaxy. The object named MAXI J1816-195 is found to be emanating X-ray light that was first detected on June 7. The discovery was brought to light by astrophysicist Hitoshi Negoro of Nihon University, Japan, and his team.
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New-Generation Bajaj Pulsar N160 Spotted For The First Time
The all-new Bajaj Pulsar N160 will be one of the newer Pulsars that will be based on the Pulsar 250's platform and the motorcycle is expected to arrive with a host of changes, most notably borrowing the new design language and an updated engine.
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NASA Shares Stunning Images Created by Combining Data From Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray Observatory
NASA has shared stunning new images that show how the universe looks when the data Hubble Space Telescope date is combined with that of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.
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2021 Bajaj Pulsar F250, Pulsar N250 First Ride Review
The all-new Bajaj Pulsar 250 has been described as the "best Pulsar ever." Is it good enough to re-boot Bajaj Auto's fortunes in the quarter-litre segment?
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Bajaj Pulsar 250 Teased Ahead Of Launch This Month
The Bajaj Pulsar 250 range will arrive on October 28, 2021, and ahead of the launch, the company has dropped the first teaser for the semi-faired motorcycle.
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Bajaj Auto Profit Drops 19 Per Cent Y-o-Y In Q2 FY2021; Registers Highest-Ever Volumes For Pulsar & KTM
Bajaj Auto posted an 18.84 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in net profit at Rs. 1,138.29 crore for the quarter between July and September this year, while domestic sales recovered thanks a strong turnaround in the first half of the quarter between July and September 2020.
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All-New Hero Xtreme 160R Unveiled; Launch In March 2020
Hero MotoCorp today unveiled the all-new Hero Xtreme 160R naked bike in India. It's the first 160 cc motorcycle from the company and the third model to join the Xtreme family after the Xtreme 200R naked bike and the Xtreme 200S full faired motorcycle.
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Bajaj Pulsar Celebrates 18th Anniversary As Sales Cross 1.2 Crore Units
The Bajaj Pulsar nameplate is an icon. It revolutionised the Indian entry-level sports commuter segment and continues one of the most popular nameplates for the bike maker in India and across the globe. The Pulsar brand was introduced in 2001 and come 2020, Bajaj Auto is celebrating the 18th anniversary of the legend. In fact, the Pune-based bike m...
-
Bajaj Pulsar 125 First Ride Review
We spend some time with the newest member of the Bajaj Pulsar family - the all-new Bajaj Pulsar 125. It's the entry-level model of the Pulsar family, and we spend a few hours to see what it has to offer.
-
Hero XPulse 200T First Ride Review
While the Hero XPulse 200 ADV has an off-road bent of mind, the XPulse 200T is more suited for riding in the city and possibly go touring as well. Between the two, along with a few changes, there are some carryovers too. Here's our first ride review!
