Scientists at the University of Oulu in Finland have uncovered what they believe is a 14300-year-old solar storm — the most powerful one documented so far. They analysed carbon-14 from preserved fossil tree rings and simulated Earth’s upper atmosphere using a chemistry-climate model under ice-age conditions. The storm appears to have 500 times the power of the Halloween…
The origin of Recurring Slope Linea, the long, dark markings that stretches across the slopes of Martian surface for hundreds of feet, has been a topic of debate for a long time. They appear during warmer season and they were seen as one of the most compelling signs that liquid water might still exist on…
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is now exploring a new region on the lower slope of Jezero Crater’s rim. This region “Krokodillen,” named after a mountain ridge on the island of Prins Karls Forland, Norway, Krokodillen (which means “the crocodile” in Norwegian) is a 73-acre (about 30-hectare) plateau of rocky outcrops located downslope to the west…
Imagine being told a storm is approaching, but you won’t know how dangerous it truly is until minutes before impact. That’s the reality scientists face with solar storms. Although scientists have improved our ability to monitor coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun and project their arrival at Earth, the most important consideration — the…
Polaris has been the constant guide for explorers and navigators in the northern hemisphere for thousands of years, hence its other name, the famous North Star. It is significant where it is located near the north rotational axis of Earth, and the whole sky appears to spin about it. But that’s not always been the case, and it…
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SpaceX marked its 60th Falcon 9 flight of 2025 by successfully launching a brand-new Falcon 9 booster rocket on the 20th of May. This rocket carries 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. Among those, 13 feature Direct to Cell capabilities. Originally, it was targeting 11:58 p.m. EDT on May 19 (0358 UTC…
Devika & Danny is one of the most highly anticipated web series of the Telugu industry. Since its trailer launch, the audience has been waiting for its digital screening. Finally, the wait is over – Devika & Danny is set to land on your screens on next month. The plot of this series revolves around…
The US is currently prioritising a stablecoin-focused bill as part of its broader effort to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry. Known as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, the proposed legislation seeks to introduce clear guidelines for the issuance and management of stablecoins—cryptocurrencies that are pegged…
Motorola has finally confirmed a launch date for its Razr 60 in India. The company has also revealed the colourways and RAM and storage options of the Indian variant. The Motorola Razr 60 will go on sale through Flipkart in the country. It was unveiled in global markets last month and is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity…