Infrared

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  James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth

  Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...

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  NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals Firefly Sparkle, a Milky Way-Like Galaxy

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the Firefly Sparkle galaxy, existing 600 million years after the Big Bang. This rare discovery showcases a galaxy similar in mass to the Milky Way during its early years. Unprecedented details were revealed using gravitational lensing and infrared imaging, highlighting 10 distinct star clusters within Fir...

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  Safety First: Tips For Using Air Heaters During The Cold Season

  As the temperatures drop, air heaters become a winter essential, offering a quick way to stay warm and cosy. However, safety should always come first. Explore practical tips for using air heaters safely, ensuring comfort without compromising safety.

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  Astronomers Explore Moon as Vantage Point for Space Studies: Report

  A recent symposium at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru brought together over 60 scientists and researchers to discuss the Moon’s role as a vantage point for advanced astronomical studies. Organised by RRI and the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of ISRO, the three-day event focused on leveraging the Moon’s unique environment for ...

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  iQOO 13 With 50-Megapixel Triple Cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  iQOO 13 has been launched in India, and the flagship phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, paired with up to 16GB of RAM. It equipped with three 50-megapixel rear cameras, and packs a large 6,000mAh battery with 120W charging support. It also sports a 6.82-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and runs on Android 15-based Funtouc...

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  NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Nears Completion with New Assembly

  NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has taken a major step forward with the delivery of its Optical Telescope Assembly to Goddard Space Flight Center. Designed to enhance infrared observations of the cosmos, the assembly includes a primary mirror and supporting optics capable of capturing faint celestial phenomena. This milestone ensures the t...

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  NASA Captures Stream of Lava Flowing from Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption

  NASA’s satellite images have captured the ongoing volcanic eruption near Iceland's Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which started on 20 November, caused lava to flow from a fissure, with the nearby Blue Lagoon spa and Grindavík being evacuated. The infrared visuals reveal lava glowing brighter than Reykjavík. While the eruption is ongoing, lava flow ...

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  James Webb Telescope Uncovers First Possible Brown Dwarfs Beyond Milky Way

  The James Webb Space Telescope has possibly identified brown dwarfs beyond the Milky Way for the first time, offering new insights into how stars formed in the early universe. Located in the star cluster NGC 602 within the Small Magellanic Cloud, these “failed stars” may help explain star formation under early cosmic conditions. This discovery,...

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  Google Pixel 11 to Feature an Under-Display Infrared (IR) Camera for Face Unlock: Report

  Pixel 9 series was launched in August at Google's Made By Google event. The next generation Pixel 10 lineup isn't expected until the second half of next year but we are already starting to see leaks about the 2026 Pixel 11 lineup. A new leak from Google's chip division suggests that the tech giant plans to add an under-display infrared (IR) camera ...

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  James Webb Telescope Reveals Massive Westerlund 1 Super Star Cluster Hidden in Milky Way’s Dust

  The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled Westerlund 1, the Milky Way’s largest super star cluster, located 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Ara. This massive cluster, with stars up to 2,000 times larger than the Sun, has a total mass between 50,000 to 100,000 times that of the Sun. Previously hidden by cosmic dust, Westerlun...

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  PM Modi, US President Biden Announce Plans for New Chip Plant in India

  The US and India reached an agreement to work together on setting up a semiconductor fabrication plant in India. The proposed plant will make infrared, gallium nitride and silicon-carbide semiconductors, according to a White House readout that followed a meeting between the US President Joe Biden and PM Modi in Delaware on Saturday.

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  James Webb Space Telescope Corrects Misconceptions About Sizes of Early Galaxies

  The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided new insights into the size of early galaxies, revealing they are less massive than once believed. Previous observations suggested that these galaxies were much larger than the standard cosmological model predicted. However, by examining infrared light from these galaxies, scientists, including Dr S...

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  NASA Citizen Scientists Discover Mysterious Object Moving out of Milky Way at an Extremely High Speed

  On August 15, 2024, NASA’s Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project, featuring the contributions of dedicated citizen scientists, made a groundbreaking discovery: an object moving at an astonishing speed of 1 million miles per hour, which will soon escape the gravitational pull of the Milky Way. This hypervelocity object, catalogued as CWISE J124909.08+...

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  ISRO Reschedules SSLV-D3 Satellite Launch to August 16

  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new launch date for its SSLV-D3 mission. The launch, which was initially scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been rescheduled to August 16, 2024. This delay applies to the EOS-08 satellite, which will be launched aboard the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launc...

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  James Webb Telescope Captures First Image of Aligned Protostellar Outflows

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has made a significant discovery with its latest image of the Serpens Nebula, taken on June 20, 2024. This image showcases aligned protostellar outflows—jets of gas expelled by newborn stars—all pointing in the same direction. Serpens Nebula, a reflection nebula, reflects light from nearby stars rather than e...