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New Study Finds Active Lunar Tectonics, Challenges Moon’s Dormancy
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study published in The Planetary Science Journal reveals that the moon is still experiencing tectonic activity. Scientists identified 266 small ridges on the far side of the moon, formed within the last 160 to 200 million years. The study suggests these ridges result from geological forces like lunar shrinking and orbital shifts. The findi...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small but Notable Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA scientists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered 55-metre-wide object with a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. If it collides, it could release energy equivalent to eight megatons of TNT, enough to cause serious regional damage. Currently ranked as a Level 3 threat on the Torino Scale, its classificati...
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Unusual White Streaks in Northern Lights Raise Questions About Atmospheric Phenomenon
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
White streaks have been observed weaving through the northern lights, presenting a new atmospheric puzzle. Captured by the TREx mission, these eerie white glows appear alongside traditional red and green auroras or in areas where colourful displays have faded. The phenomenon is not considered an aurora, but its emission pattern shares similarities ...
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Scientists Discover Hidden Clues to the Dark Universe in 3D Galaxy Maps
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A breakthrough study has revealed new insights into the "dark universe," which consists of dark matter and dark energy. By using a novel technique called field-level inference (FLI), scientists have discovered previously hidden details in 3D galaxy maps. This method preserves the three-dimensional nature of the data, unlike traditional compression ...
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'Chirping Bird' Sounds Detected 150,000 Km From Earth, Baffling Scientists
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
This discovery has opened new avenues for the understanding of complex behavior of space radiation and its effects on our dear planet.
- www.ndtv.com
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ISRO's 100th Rocket Launch A Trial By Fire For Its New Chief
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
As ISRO gears up for a milestone 100th rocket launch, scientists at the Indian space agency are carefully monitoring the health of the 50-metre tall rocket that stands at the second launch pad at Sriharikota.
- www.ndtv.com
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory to Detect Millions of Exploding Stars
- Wednesday January 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, set to begin its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) later this year, will track millions of Type Ia supernovae to advance our understanding of dark energy. These supernovae, resulting from white dwarf stars in binary systems, will be studied in detail to provide crucial data on the universe’s acceleratin...
- www.gadgets360.com
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New Supercomputer Set to Propel Electric Spacecraft Technology Forward
- Wednesday January 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Electric propulsion technology, powered by ion engines, is gaining traction for its efficiency in space travel. However, challenges such as back-scattered electrons from the ion plume threaten spacecraft components like solar arrays and antennas. Recent research by scientists from the University of Virginia and the University of Southern California...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
- Thursday January 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
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Hubble Telescope Observes Young Stars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153 in Orion Nebula
- Wednesday January 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two young stars, HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, in the Orion Nebula, which is located about 1,300 light-years from Earth. The binary system HOPS 150 glows in bright golden red, while HOPS 153 emits a colorful jet. These stars are still in their early stages of development, feeding from their surrounding dus...
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NASA's TESS Discovers Fastest Disintegrating Planet Ever Seen: What You Need to Know
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s TESS has observed the closest and fastest disintegrating planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, located 141 light-years away. The planet loses a moon’s mass every million years as it is bombarded by its host star. Scientists are examining its massive dust trails, offering rare insights into the composition of terrestrial exoplanets. Researchers from MIT...
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Study Finds Coronal Loop Flickers Could Predict Solar Flares Hours in Advance
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has revealed a potential breakthrough in predicting solar flares. Scientists observed brightness fluctuations in coronal loops—plasma structures in the Sun's atmosphere—that intensify hours before solar flares occur. This discovery, with a prediction accuracy of 60–80%, may provide 2–6 hours of advance warn...
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ESA Uses Solar Orbiter to Turn Solar Flares into Sound, Offering New Insights
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with NASA, has used data from the Solar Orbiter mission to convert solar flares into audible sound. By mapping solar flare data into blue circles and pairing them with tones, a new way to experience solar activity has been created. This process is linked to the sun’s 11-year solar cycle, with curr...
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Supermassive Black Hole Flashed Twice in a Rare Event, Scientists Explain the Reason
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a galaxy 408 million light-years away, the black hole ASASSN-22ci consumed a star from a binary system, producing a rare double-flash tidal disruption event (TDE). First observed in February 2022, a second flare occurred 720 days later, possibly caused by Hills capture. Researchers anticipate a third flare in early 2026, offering unprecedented i...
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White Dwarf’s Unexplainable Rapid Spin Finally Decoded by Scientists
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The white dwarf star RX J0648.0–4418, 1,700 light-years away, spins at a rapid pace of 13 seconds per rotation. Part of a binary system with a helium-burning hot subdwarf star, it continues to shrink while accreting material. This rare and short-lived system provides a unique view into stellar evolution. Approaching the Chandrasekhar limit, RX J0...
- www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Finds Active Lunar Tectonics, Challenges Moon’s Dormancy
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study published in The Planetary Science Journal reveals that the moon is still experiencing tectonic activity. Scientists identified 266 small ridges on the far side of the moon, formed within the last 160 to 200 million years. The study suggests these ridges result from geological forces like lunar shrinking and orbital shifts. The findi...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small but Notable Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA scientists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered 55-metre-wide object with a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. If it collides, it could release energy equivalent to eight megatons of TNT, enough to cause serious regional damage. Currently ranked as a Level 3 threat on the Torino Scale, its classificati...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Unusual White Streaks in Northern Lights Raise Questions About Atmospheric Phenomenon
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
White streaks have been observed weaving through the northern lights, presenting a new atmospheric puzzle. Captured by the TREx mission, these eerie white glows appear alongside traditional red and green auroras or in areas where colourful displays have faded. The phenomenon is not considered an aurora, but its emission pattern shares similarities ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Scientists Discover Hidden Clues to the Dark Universe in 3D Galaxy Maps
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A breakthrough study has revealed new insights into the "dark universe," which consists of dark matter and dark energy. By using a novel technique called field-level inference (FLI), scientists have discovered previously hidden details in 3D galaxy maps. This method preserves the three-dimensional nature of the data, unlike traditional compression ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
'Chirping Bird' Sounds Detected 150,000 Km From Earth, Baffling Scientists
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
This discovery has opened new avenues for the understanding of complex behavior of space radiation and its effects on our dear planet.
- www.ndtv.com
-
ISRO's 100th Rocket Launch A Trial By Fire For Its New Chief
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
As ISRO gears up for a milestone 100th rocket launch, scientists at the Indian space agency are carefully monitoring the health of the 50-metre tall rocket that stands at the second launch pad at Sriharikota.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Vera C. Rubin Observatory to Detect Millions of Exploding Stars
- Wednesday January 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, set to begin its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) later this year, will track millions of Type Ia supernovae to advance our understanding of dark energy. These supernovae, resulting from white dwarf stars in binary systems, will be studied in detail to provide crucial data on the universe’s acceleratin...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
New Supercomputer Set to Propel Electric Spacecraft Technology Forward
- Wednesday January 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Electric propulsion technology, powered by ion engines, is gaining traction for its efficiency in space travel. However, challenges such as back-scattered electrons from the ion plume threaten spacecraft components like solar arrays and antennas. Recent research by scientists from the University of Virginia and the University of Southern California...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
- Thursday January 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Hubble Telescope Observes Young Stars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153 in Orion Nebula
- Wednesday January 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two young stars, HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, in the Orion Nebula, which is located about 1,300 light-years from Earth. The binary system HOPS 150 glows in bright golden red, while HOPS 153 emits a colorful jet. These stars are still in their early stages of development, feeding from their surrounding dus...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's TESS Discovers Fastest Disintegrating Planet Ever Seen: What You Need to Know
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s TESS has observed the closest and fastest disintegrating planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, located 141 light-years away. The planet loses a moon’s mass every million years as it is bombarded by its host star. Scientists are examining its massive dust trails, offering rare insights into the composition of terrestrial exoplanets. Researchers from MIT...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Study Finds Coronal Loop Flickers Could Predict Solar Flares Hours in Advance
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has revealed a potential breakthrough in predicting solar flares. Scientists observed brightness fluctuations in coronal loops—plasma structures in the Sun's atmosphere—that intensify hours before solar flares occur. This discovery, with a prediction accuracy of 60–80%, may provide 2–6 hours of advance warn...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
ESA Uses Solar Orbiter to Turn Solar Flares into Sound, Offering New Insights
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with NASA, has used data from the Solar Orbiter mission to convert solar flares into audible sound. By mapping solar flare data into blue circles and pairing them with tones, a new way to experience solar activity has been created. This process is linked to the sun’s 11-year solar cycle, with curr...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Supermassive Black Hole Flashed Twice in a Rare Event, Scientists Explain the Reason
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a galaxy 408 million light-years away, the black hole ASASSN-22ci consumed a star from a binary system, producing a rare double-flash tidal disruption event (TDE). First observed in February 2022, a second flare occurred 720 days later, possibly caused by Hills capture. Researchers anticipate a third flare in early 2026, offering unprecedented i...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
White Dwarf’s Unexplainable Rapid Spin Finally Decoded by Scientists
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The white dwarf star RX J0648.0–4418, 1,700 light-years away, spins at a rapid pace of 13 seconds per rotation. Part of a binary system with a helium-burning hot subdwarf star, it continues to shrink while accreting material. This rare and short-lived system provides a unique view into stellar evolution. Approaching the Chandrasekhar limit, RX J0...
- www.gadgets360.com