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Perseverance Rover Examines Serpentine Lake on Mars, Seeking Clues on Past Water Presence
NASA’s Perseverance rover has closely studied the rock formation known as Serpentine Lake on Mars, which reveals serpentine minerals that typically form in water-rich environments. The analysis aims to uncover clues about Mars' geological history and potential past habitability. Despite challenges in extracting samples from other sites, such as C...
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"Stop Me If You Can": Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas Challenges Elon Musk
An Indian-origin CEO has waded into the ongoing controversy over the future of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Dark Matter Mass Limits Linked to Higgs Boson Interactions
Efforts to unravel dark matter's mysteries have revealed a potential mass limitation due to its interaction with the Higgs boson. A new study suggests that dark matter particles exceeding a few thousand giga-electron volts (GeV) could disrupt the Higgs boson, altering fundamental physical laws. This finding challenges the Standard Model and prompts...
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Coma Cluster’s Distance Closer Than Predicted, Amplifying Hubble Tension Crisis
A new study led by Dan Scolnic and Adam Riess reveals that the Coma Cluster is 38 million light-years closer than predicted by standard cosmological models, intensifying the ongoing Hubble tension. This discrepancy, involving measurements of type Ia supernova explosions, challenges the universe's expansion rate as predicted by the Hubble–Lemaîtr...
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Watch: RCB Fan Dips Jersey In Water, Performs Special Ritual At Maha Kumbh
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed an unusual act of devotion involving a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fan, who performed a special ritual for his favourite IPL team.
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Hightown Season 3 Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play in India
Hightown Season 3, which premiered in the West in January 2024, is now available to Indian audiences on Lionsgate Play. The final season follows Jackie Quiñones, portrayed by Monica Raymund, as she tackles both personal and professional challenges, including a high-stakes investigation into a missing person linked to a murdered sex worker. The sea...
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Scientists Uncover 'Sunken Worlds' Deep in Earth’s Mantle, Defying Geological Expectations
A new study has uncovered unusual anomalies deep within Earth's mantle, resembling sunken crustal slabs in unexpected locations. Using advanced full-waveform inversion, scientists were able to map these structures, revealing hidden patterns that challenge current geological understanding. These anomalies were discovered far from tectonic activity z...
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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India Squad For Champions Trophy: RCB Star Surpasses Virat Kohli With Elite Feat, Makes Selection Case
Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal is in the form of his life in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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NASA's Solar Observatories Resume Data Operations After Flood Disruption
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) have resumed data operations following a flood at Stanford University on November 26, 2024. The incident damaged systems at the Joint Science Operations Center (JSOC), impacting access to critical solar data. Despite challenges, partial database restoration h...
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Nearly 2,000 Manipur Police Recruits Finish Gruelling Course In Assam, Set For High-Risk Deployment
Nearly 2,000 recruits from Manipur have finished intensive training at a top Assam police academy, and will return to serve their home state amid the ongoing challenges, officials have said.
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Explores Mars' Texoli Butte Amid New Challenges
NASA's Curiosity Rover is navigating the northern end of Texoli Butte on Mars, uncovering ancient sedimentary layers. Recent challenges forced the rover to stop its drive earlier than planned, delaying some imaging tasks. Despite this, scientific efforts continued, focusing on "Avalon," a dark bedrock vein, long-range imaging, and environmental obs...
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Apple's AR Smart Glasses Could Be ‘3 to 5 Years’ Away Due to Ongoing Challenges: Report
Apple is reportedly developing augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, a product that its rivals like Google, Meta Platforms, and Samsung have already shown progress towards in recent years. But despite its efforts to foray into AR smart glasses with steps taken including the Vision Pro launch and a new initiative called 'Atlas’, Apple’s device c...
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Harbhajan Singh Discusses Impact Of Gap Between Tests On India's Momentum
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his thoughts on the challenges both teams are facing in the ongoing series, particularly highlighting the impact of the extended gap between the first two Tests on India's momentum.
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Supreme Court Pauses Surveys Of Places Of Worship, Orders Centre To Reply
Ongoing surveys of places of worship, including mosques, will be paused, the Supreme Court said Thursday as it began hearing petitions challenging certain provisions of the Places of Worship Act.
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Perseverance Rover Examines Serpentine Lake on Mars, Seeking Clues on Past Water Presence
NASA’s Perseverance rover has closely studied the rock formation known as Serpentine Lake on Mars, which reveals serpentine minerals that typically form in water-rich environments. The analysis aims to uncover clues about Mars' geological history and potential past habitability. Despite challenges in extracting samples from other sites, such as C...
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"Stop Me If You Can": Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas Challenges Elon Musk
An Indian-origin CEO has waded into the ongoing controversy over the future of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
-
Dark Matter Mass Limits Linked to Higgs Boson Interactions
Efforts to unravel dark matter's mysteries have revealed a potential mass limitation due to its interaction with the Higgs boson. A new study suggests that dark matter particles exceeding a few thousand giga-electron volts (GeV) could disrupt the Higgs boson, altering fundamental physical laws. This finding challenges the Standard Model and prompts...
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Coma Cluster’s Distance Closer Than Predicted, Amplifying Hubble Tension Crisis
A new study led by Dan Scolnic and Adam Riess reveals that the Coma Cluster is 38 million light-years closer than predicted by standard cosmological models, intensifying the ongoing Hubble tension. This discrepancy, involving measurements of type Ia supernova explosions, challenges the universe's expansion rate as predicted by the Hubble–Lemaîtr...
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Watch: RCB Fan Dips Jersey In Water, Performs Special Ritual At Maha Kumbh
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed an unusual act of devotion involving a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fan, who performed a special ritual for his favourite IPL team.
-
Hightown Season 3 Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play in India
Hightown Season 3, which premiered in the West in January 2024, is now available to Indian audiences on Lionsgate Play. The final season follows Jackie Quiñones, portrayed by Monica Raymund, as she tackles both personal and professional challenges, including a high-stakes investigation into a missing person linked to a murdered sex worker. The sea...
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Scientists Uncover 'Sunken Worlds' Deep in Earth’s Mantle, Defying Geological Expectations
A new study has uncovered unusual anomalies deep within Earth's mantle, resembling sunken crustal slabs in unexpected locations. Using advanced full-waveform inversion, scientists were able to map these structures, revealing hidden patterns that challenge current geological understanding. These anomalies were discovered far from tectonic activity z...
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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India Squad For Champions Trophy: RCB Star Surpasses Virat Kohli With Elite Feat, Makes Selection Case
Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal is in the form of his life in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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NASA's Solar Observatories Resume Data Operations After Flood Disruption
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) have resumed data operations following a flood at Stanford University on November 26, 2024. The incident damaged systems at the Joint Science Operations Center (JSOC), impacting access to critical solar data. Despite challenges, partial database restoration h...
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Nearly 2,000 Manipur Police Recruits Finish Gruelling Course In Assam, Set For High-Risk Deployment
Nearly 2,000 recruits from Manipur have finished intensive training at a top Assam police academy, and will return to serve their home state amid the ongoing challenges, officials have said.
-
NASA's Curiosity Rover Explores Mars' Texoli Butte Amid New Challenges
NASA's Curiosity Rover is navigating the northern end of Texoli Butte on Mars, uncovering ancient sedimentary layers. Recent challenges forced the rover to stop its drive earlier than planned, delaying some imaging tasks. Despite this, scientific efforts continued, focusing on "Avalon," a dark bedrock vein, long-range imaging, and environmental obs...
-
Apple's AR Smart Glasses Could Be ‘3 to 5 Years’ Away Due to Ongoing Challenges: Report
Apple is reportedly developing augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, a product that its rivals like Google, Meta Platforms, and Samsung have already shown progress towards in recent years. But despite its efforts to foray into AR smart glasses with steps taken including the Vision Pro launch and a new initiative called 'Atlas’, Apple’s device c...
-
Harbhajan Singh Discusses Impact Of Gap Between Tests On India's Momentum
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his thoughts on the challenges both teams are facing in the ongoing series, particularly highlighting the impact of the extended gap between the first two Tests on India's momentum.
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Supreme Court Pauses Surveys Of Places Of Worship, Orders Centre To Reply
Ongoing surveys of places of worship, including mosques, will be paused, the Supreme Court said Thursday as it began hearing petitions challenging certain provisions of the Places of Worship Act.
