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NASA flags rising risk as Starlink-type constellations threaten 40% of hubble photos
Simulations show two satellites per Hubble exposure. China’s Xuntian telescope may see 92 satellites. Its wide view makes it more vulnerable now.
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Cornell researchers mimic riflebird feathers to make ultrablack cloth
Cornell researchers have created the darkest fabric yet, inspired by the ultrablack plumage of the riflebird. Their new textile traps light from multiple angles and stays consistently black.
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Researchers reveal targeted cannibalism of Neandertal women and children at Goyet
The study places these findings within the late Middle Palaeolithic, a time marked by wide cultural diversity among Neandertal groups.
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When two hot stars brushed by: Ancient stellar flyby left its mark near our Solar System
For decades, astronomers have detected an unusual mix of ionised gas in the local clouds. Roughly 20% of hydrogen and 40% of helium appear ionised.
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Red Planet clock unlocked: NIST physicists crack what time it is on Mars and the answer is here
Einstein explained that gravity affects each passing second. Clocks slow down where gravity grows stronger. Clocks speed up where gravity becomes weaker.
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Bat besties match voices: Study shows vampires copy close companions
Bats communicate in high ultrasonic frequencies. Humans cannot hear these contact calls naturally. Special audio equipment captured each call clearly.
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Miners discover 37.4-carat half-pink, half-colourless diamond in Botswana
Most pinks gain colour from lattice distortion. The crystal then absorbs light differently. Too much strain shifts the tone brown. Too little strain leaves the diamond clear.
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Teen unearths 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossil on first day of Montana dig
A teenager’s summer dig in Montana led to an unexpected scientific moment, offering a rare glimpse into ancient history and highlighting a student’s growing passion for discovery.
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Scientists revisit old theory: Are tiny ancient black holes passing through our bodies unseen?
A provocative theory is gaining new support today. Scientists suggest atom-sized black holes may move through Earth. These primordial black holes likely formed after the Big Bang.
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From Titan to Europa: 8 most stunning Moons of the Solar System
Eight distant worlds hold secrets that still puzzle scientists and spark endless curiosity. Each moon offers a strange allure, inviting questions about what lies beneath, beyond, and waiting to be discovered.
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Lightning detected on Mars for the first time by NASA’s Perseverance Rover; here’s what it is
The rover has explored Jezero Crater since 2021. Its SuperCam instrument recorded audio and electromagnetic signals. These signals revealed tiny electrical discharges on Mars.
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World’s oldest little penguin, Lazzie, turns 25 at Cincinnati Zoo
Lazzie hatched at Cincinnati Zoo in 2000. She became the first little penguin born there. The zoo now holds North America’s largest colony.
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ISRO satellite captures Cyclone Ditwah barrelling towards Sri Lanka in high-precision view from space
ISRO released clear images showing strong bands building. The satellite followed Ditwah as it moved northwest. Its sensors mapped rain clusters reaching nearby coasts.
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World’s most expensive satellite Nisar sends first sharp look at India as science phase begins
Nisar’s S-Band radar captured the Godavari River Delta with striking detail, showing mangroves, fields, arecanut crops and aquaculture ponds.
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Russian launch pad damaged during Soyuz liftoff to Space Station
Roscosmos confirmed damage at the Baikonur Cosmodrome after launch. The Soyuz MS 28 mission reached the International Space Station safely.
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Kerala on Mars: Periyar, Thumba and Varkala claim new cosmic addresses on the Red Planet
Kerala now joins earlier Indian names found on Mars. Ganga and craters named after Devendra Lal remain important examples.
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Earth on alert: 3I/Atlas raises big questions over interstellar object dangers
We have seen three interstellar objects in recent years. Oumuamua appeared first during 2017. The comet 2I/Borisov arrived during 2019. The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas is passing now. Many more may have crossed our skies before.
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Moss spores survived nearly a year in harsh space conditions, scientists confirm
Scientists report moss spores stayed viable after nearly 1 year in space, showing remarkable resilience to radiation, temperature shifts and microgravity.
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Tiger numbers climb in Odisha with 32 majestic cats logged in Similipal survey
Odisha confirmed increased tiger numbers in its latest assessment. The Forest Department recorded 32 individual tigers in Similipal.
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PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s new infinity campus and Vikram-I Rocket
The newly constructed site spans nearly 200,000 square feet total. It supports designing, developing and testing several launch vehicles. The campus can produce one orbital rocket each month.
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Global mammal count rises: The World gains 1,300 new species
The Mammal Diversity Database lists 1,579 additions since 2005. These include 805 new descriptions and 774 species splits.
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NASA’s Osiris-Apex flyby: Watch the spacecraft capture a stunning view of Earth
The probe flew 3,438 kilometres above Earth during its swing. It moved closer than several high-orbit satellites circling the planet.
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Scientists report possible first glimpse of dark matter, the most elusive ingredient of the universe
Researchers now believe dark matter forms 85% of all matter. This makes it heavier than stars, planets and humans combined.
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Inside the satellite: X-Rays uncover hidden stories inside a satellite back from space
X-rays allowed a safe internal view without harm. Researchers saw cracks across some composite struts. They also found fractures inside sensitive instruments.
