5 min read NASA’s Hubble Finds Bizarre Explosion in Unexpected Place This is an artist’s concept of one of brightest explosions ever seen in space. Called a Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (LFBOT), it shines intensely in blue light and evolves rapidly, reaching peak brightness and fading again in a matter of days, unlike … Read more
A planet, almost the same size of the Earth, which co-exists in our galaxy and orbits a dim star, is presenting compelling evidence of volcanic activity beyond our solar system. Scientists have inferred that this rocky world is likely covered in volcanoes, resembling Jupiter’s moon Io, known for its high volcanic activity. Although direct observation … Read more
A new study has found that rocket launches into space by commercial companies like Space X, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin can negatively impact the climate and ozone layer. It also pointed out that routine launches “may undermine progress made by the Montreal Protocol in reversing ozone depletion.” The study was published by researchers from … Read more
The US-based space agency NASA and the country’s Department of Energy (DOE) have joined hands to create feasible space nuclear technologies. Both agencies also have three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system design. According to NASA, the system could be completed by the end of the decade for launch on the moon. … Read more
A statement by ICRAR cited lead author Jessica Thorne, who is a PhD student, as saying that active black holes are typically located among the largest galaxies. Detecting black holes: A new way of detecting active black holes and measuring the amount of matter they suck in has been determined by astronomers. Researchers at the … Read more
Notably, carrying out observations to detect such elusive gravitational waves is what the InPTA is involved in. (Representational image) Millisecond pulsar: Astronomers in India are being said to have observed a stream of signals that are out of sync. The signals are emerging from a millisecond pulsar and indicate a large undetected event that might … Read more
Scientists believe that the universe, soon after its formation, went through a phase where it expanded at a rapid pace, before slowing down. (Representational image) PASIPHAE: As the scientific community across the world is looking to find answers behind the origin of the universe, an Indian astronomer is leading the development of an important instrument … Read more
KXIP batsman Chris Gayle, who played his first match of the IPL 2020 season on Thursday against RCB in Sharjah, was elated after his match-winning 45-ball 53 run knock. When asked if he was nervous, ever-smiling Gayle question, “how can Universe Boss get nervous.” KXIP batsman Chris Gayle (BCCI Image) HIGHLIGHTS Chris Gayle said that … Read more