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ISRO Drafts Its First 'POEM' To Study How Life Works In Space
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Debanish Achom
India for the very first time is flying biological experiments into space using a homegrown rocket. The next launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will see not one, but three biological experiments rocketed into space.
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Popular Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Could Increase Risk Of Blindness, Study Says
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Research reveals a link between Ozempic and Wegovy, popular weight loss and diabetes medications, and an increased risk of blindness.
- www.ndtv.com
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FAST Telescope Detects New Pulsar PSR J1922+37 in Open Cluster NGC 6791
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal has shed light on how the Sun’s magnetic field influences solar wind acceleration. Using data from the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that sharp magnetic switchbacks smooth out into gentler waves as they travel further from the Sun. This relaxation process transfers magnet...
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Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisati...
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Shark Gut Design Enables Valve-Free Pipes for Efficient Fluid Flow, New Study Suggests
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and...
- www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Challenges Presence of Intermediate-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics revises earlier claims of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri. Observed stellar velocities in the dense star cluster are now attributed to stellar-mass black holes. Pulsar data enabled scientists to refine their methods for detecting gravitational fields, offering deeper insights into the...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Finds Black Hole Rotating at Unexpected Angle in NGC 5084 Galaxy
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA researchers have uncovered a black hole in the NGC 5084 galaxy that rotates at an unexpected angle, revealed through re-analysed Chandra X-ray data. The black hole is surrounded by unusual X-shaped plasma plumes, indicating disruptions in the galaxy's past. A tipped dusty disk further supports this, confirming the black hole's unique sideways ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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 ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...
- www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Challenges Planet Formation Models with PDS 70b’s Chemical Mystery
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study on PDS 70b, a forming exoplanet located 400 light-years away, reveals a significant mismatch between its atmospheric composition and the surrounding protoplanetary disk. This discovery casts doubt on existing planet formation models, suggesting that more research is needed to understand how planets gather materials and elements during t...
- www.gadgets360.com
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TRAPPIST-1b Could Have Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere, Study Reveals
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study published in Nature Astronomy proposes that TRAPPIST-1b, the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, might have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. This discovery comes from new data showing a reflective haze in the planet's upper atmosphere. Scientists are also investigating the possibility of volcanic activity based on the planet’s...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Develop New Approach to Capture Gravitational Wave Memory from Supernovae
- Wednesday December 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in Physical Review Letters highlights new methods to detect the gravitational wave memory effect, a unique phenomenon predicted by Einstein's general relativity. Core-collapse supernovae (massive stellar explosions) generate these low-frequency gravitational waves, offering a rare glimpse into stellar interiors. Despite their weak...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Binary Star System D9 Found Orbiting Sagittarius A* Near Milky Way’s Core
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO Drafts Its First 'POEM' To Study How Life Works In Space
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Debanish Achom
India for the very first time is flying biological experiments into space using a homegrown rocket. The next launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will see not one, but three biological experiments rocketed into space.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Popular Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Could Increase Risk Of Blindness, Study Says
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Research reveals a link between Ozempic and Wegovy, popular weight loss and diabetes medications, and an increased risk of blindness.
- www.ndtv.com
-
FAST Telescope Detects New Pulsar PSR J1922+37 in Open Cluster NGC 6791
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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 ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal has shed light on how the Sun’s magnetic field influences solar wind acceleration. Using data from the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that sharp magnetic switchbacks smooth out into gentler waves as they travel further from the Sun. This relaxation process transfers magnet...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisati...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Shark Gut Design Enables Valve-Free Pipes for Efficient Fluid Flow, New Study Suggests
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
New Study Challenges Presence of Intermediate-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics revises earlier claims of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri. Observed stellar velocities in the dense star cluster are now attributed to stellar-mass black holes. Pulsar data enabled scientists to refine their methods for detecting gravitational fields, offering deeper insights into the...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Finds Black Hole Rotating at Unexpected Angle in NGC 5084 Galaxy
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA researchers have uncovered a black hole in the NGC 5084 galaxy that rotates at an unexpected angle, revealed through re-analysed Chandra X-ray data. The black hole is surrounded by unusual X-shaped plasma plumes, indicating disruptions in the galaxy's past. A tipped dusty disk further supports this, confirming the black hole's unique sideways ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
New Study Reveals Incredible Microbial Life Deep Under Earth’s Surface
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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 ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
New Study Challenges Planet Formation Models with PDS 70b’s Chemical Mystery
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study on PDS 70b, a forming exoplanet located 400 light-years away, reveals a significant mismatch between its atmospheric composition and the surrounding protoplanetary disk. This discovery casts doubt on existing planet formation models, suggesting that more research is needed to understand how planets gather materials and elements during t...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
TRAPPIST-1b Could Have Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere, Study Reveals
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study published in Nature Astronomy proposes that TRAPPIST-1b, the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, might have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. This discovery comes from new data showing a reflective haze in the planet's upper atmosphere. Scientists are also investigating the possibility of volcanic activity based on the planet’s...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Scientists Develop New Approach to Capture Gravitational Wave Memory from Supernovae
- Wednesday December 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in Physical Review Letters highlights new methods to detect the gravitational wave memory effect, a unique phenomenon predicted by Einstein's general relativity. Core-collapse supernovae (massive stellar explosions) generate these low-frequency gravitational waves, offering a rare glimpse into stellar interiors. Despite their weak...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Binary Star System D9 Found Orbiting Sagittarius A* Near Milky Way’s Core
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com