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‘Alien’ 3I/ATLAS hurtling towards solar system: What we know about the interstellar comet that has piqued curiosity

The pictures were taken by Tianwen-1, China’s ongoing Mars exploration mission. (Image credit: CNSA)
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) defies odds, glows golden after close encounter with the Sun

C2025/K1 (ATLAS) will be closest to the Earth on November 25.
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This map lets you explore the Roman Empire’s ancient transport network

According to Brughmans, the Roman road system had an impact on the spread of early Christianity, mass migration, and pandemics throughout the continent. (Image: itiner-e)
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Startup plans to light up the night sky, but experts warn of major risks

The EARENDIL-1 satellite is planned to operate in a sun-synchronous orbit, aiming to redirect sunlight from day to night for brief periods. (Image: reflect orbital)
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into space using Falcon 9 rocket: WATCH

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NASA is retiring the ISS: What happens after it’s gone

Over 280 astronauts from 26 nations have visited the station, with 170 hailing from the United States. Spanning 356 feet in length, the ISS is larger than a six-bedroom house, offering amenities like six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym, and a unique bay window with a 360-degree view. (Image: NASA)
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‘Unlike any we’ve ever seen’: astronomers detect largest, most distant black hole flare ever

The flare intensified by a factor of 40 over several months, peaking at 30 times the brightness of any previous black hole flare and releasing energy equivalent to 10 trillion suns. (Image: Caltech)
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Your gold was forged in exploding stars — and the Universe is still making more

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36 people ‘buried’ alive to test device that can be crucial for survival during an avalanche in snowy regions

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Unprecedented brightening of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS reported in new research

The unusual event was detected by several space-based observatories, including the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), the GOES-19 meteorological satellite, and NASA’s twin spacecraft, STEREO-A and STEREO-B (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory).(Image for representation: Unsplash)
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What happens in your brain when the lights go out: Why we can’t see true black

When you close your eyes or sit in a pitch-black room, you don’t actually see black — you see a murky, shifting grey. This color is known as eigengrau, or “intrinsic grey." (Image for representation: Freepik)
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November 2025 Stargazing Guide: Full Beaver Supermoon, Taurids & Leonids Meteor Showers, and Saturn’s Ring Plane Crossing

Whether you’re an avid astronomer or a casual stargazer, this month’s night sky promises plenty of wonders to behold. (Image for representation: FreePik)
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Magnetic waves may explain the sun’s super-hot atmosphere, new study finds

The study suggests that Alfven waves may account for at least half of the energy needed to heat the corona, though accurately quantifying their energy remains challenging. (Image for representation: Unsplash)
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Comet 3I/ATLAS to reach closest point to the Sun today; NASA to monitor peak outgassing activity

According to Nasa, this is a comet. It will stay at least 1.6 astronomical units away from Earth and is not a threat. About 150 million miles separate them. (Image: Nasa Science)
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Pristine 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg unearthed in Patagonia; hints at ancient breeding ground

Researchers think it holds embryonic remnants. If accurate, it would signify a pivotal point in palaeontology, potentially assisting scientists in understanding how dinosaurs developed and matured. It might also reveal details about their origin. (Image: El Pais)
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Clues to life’s origins spotted in a galaxy 160,000 light-years from Earth

The findings suggest dust grains can spark sophisticated chemistry even in metal-poor settings. The researchers plan to hunt for these molecules around other protostars in the Milky Way and beyond. (Image for representation: FreePik)
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From Quantum frontiers to Life 2.0: Meet the 14 young scientists shaping India’s scientific future Subscriber Only

quantum computers, quantum computing, Indian science, Life 2.0, Finest GenNext in Indian science, tracking cancer cells, science and technology, science and technology news, Indian express news, current affairs
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Space junk menace: How it could crash into our future tech Subscriber Only

Every day, thousands of dead satellites and rocket fragments turn Earth's orbit into a high-speed junkyard. (AI-generated Image: DALLE)
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Do you really need a 4K screen? This is what science says

In the experiment, volunteers observed a specialized screen showing different patterns in grayscale and color. Participants indicated the moment they could differentiate the individual lines as the screen was repositioned for close-up, distance, and peripheral vision tests. (Image: FreePik)
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3 Earth-sized exoplanets may have Star Wars-like double sunsets, researchers find

One of the exoplanets orbiting the two “failed stars”, about 120 light-years away from Earth, is similar to the legendary desert planet Tatooine from Star Wars, which is well-known for its double sunsets. (AI-generated image: DALLE)
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Ice that doesn’t melt when it’s warm: Meet Ice XXI

Scientists have developed an ice using pressure and X-rays.
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Sam Altman’s Merge Labs may use ultrasound and magnetic field to read your mind

Merge Labs aims to develop brain-computer interfaces using ultrasound and gene therapy instead of invasive implants.
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Jupiter saved Earth from spiralling into the Sun, scientists say

The image of Jupiter captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows vivid auroras and the famous Great Red Spot. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, and J. Nichols (University of Leicester))
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NASA’s Europa clipper could soon cross the tail of a comet. Why scientists are watching closely

Hubble captured this image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on July 21, 2025, when the comet was 277 million miles from Earth. Hubble shows that the comet has a teardrop-shaped cocoon of dust coming off its solid, icy nucleus. (Image: NASA)
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Why this Harvard professor says boredom might be the key to happiness

The acclaimed author argues that smartphones are rewiring the brain to avoid reflection. (Image: FreePik)
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