Light Years

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  Indian Cinema 2024: The Ten Best Films Of The Year

  From All We Imagine as Light to Maharaja - here's NDTV's top picks for you

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  A World-First Discovery - Twin Stars Trapped Orbiting Galactic Black Hole

  At the centre of the Milky Way is a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*. It is roughly 27,000 light years from Earth and 23.5 million kilometres in diameter.

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  Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature

  Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...

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  5,700-Year-Old House Fire in Ukraine Reveals Mysterious Cucuteni-Trypillia Remains

  Archaeological findings in Kosenivka, Ukraine, reveal the burned remains of seven individuals from the Cucuteni-Trypillia societies, dated to approximately 5,700 years ago. The victims, including children and adults, showed signs of violent head trauma, suggesting possible intergroup conflict. One skull fragment placed atop the burial a century lat...

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  Scientists From India, A Telescope In Chile, And An Astronomical Discovery

  Astronomers from India have made an intriguing discovery in a unique tri-star solar system located 489 light years from Earth. The discovery will help astrophysicists get a better understanding of planetary formations.

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  37,000-Year-Old Ritual Gathering Space Discovered in Israel’s Manot Cave

  Researchers have uncovered a 37,000-year-old chamber in Israel's Manot Cave, believed to have hosted ritual gatherings. The space features a carved boulder and deer antler linked to spiritual practices during the Aurignacian period. Natural acoustics and ash traces suggest torch-lit ceremonies involving up to 100 participants. Radiometric dating co...

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  James Webb Telescope Breaks Record with Discovery of Early Galaxies Dating 200 Million Years After Big Bang

  The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted five galaxy candidates dating back to 200 million years after the Big Bang. These findings could transform our understanding of early cosmic evolution. Discovered via gravitational lensing, these galaxies, if confirmed, predate known formations and offer vital insights into the universe’s infancy. Scient...

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  James Webb Telescope Discovers Star Formation Regions in Sombrero Galaxy

  A new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided a fresh perspective on the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), located 30 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. Captured in mid-infrared wavelengths by JWST’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), this detailed view reveals star-forming clumps in the galaxy’s outer dust rings...

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  Expert's Advice On How Australia's Social Media Ban For Under-16 Kids Can Transform Their Health

  Dr. Sanjay Chugh, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in New Delhi, sheds light on the transformative potential of Australia's social media ban for under-16 kids.

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  Powerful Cosmic Rays Believed To Be From Nearby Pulsar Discovered

  A pulsar which can be at most a few thousand light years away, could be the source of the cosmic rays.

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  Evidence of Hot Water on Mars Found in Ancient Meteorite From Early Days of Solar System

  Evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars has been found in a 4.45-billion-year-old zircon grain from the NWA7034 meteorite. The findings, detailed in Science Advances, reveal that hydrothermal systems were active on Mars during the Pre-Noachian period. Researchers suggest these systems, essential for life on Earth, could have made Mars habita...

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  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Tipped to Launch in 2025 Alongside Flagship Foldable Model

  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to launch next year as the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 which debuted in July. However, a supply chain analyst now suggests that it will not be the only clamshell-style foldable smartphone to see the light of day and will be joined by a new model which could be easier on the pockets.

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  Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?

  An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...

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  Moon Rocks Brought From the Far Side Confirm Ancient Volcanic Activity

  Researchers analysing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of ancient volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side. The mission, which returned nearly two kilograms of lunar soil in June, landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the Moon’s oldest craters. Studies published in Science and Nature revealed volc...

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  Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time

  The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...