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Crystalline Ice Discovered in Space: New Study Reveals Hidden Order in Cosmic Ice
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A groundbreaking study from University College London and the University of Cambridge reveals that water ice in space, long believed to be completely amorphous due to extreme cold, may actually contain up to 25% crystalline structure. Simulations and X-ray diffraction experiments confirm the presence of nanocrystals in so-called low-density amorpho...
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Meteorite From Outer Solar System Challenges Planet Formation Timeline in Early Solar System
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A meteorite from the outer solar system may upend long-held beliefs about planetary formation. New research shows rocky planets like Earth may have formed at the same time as those beyond Jupiter. The findings challenge previous models and suggest a more synchronised origin for rocky worlds across the solar system, with major implications for plane...
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New Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Could Reveal Secrets of Distant Worlds
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have confirmed the arrival of 3I/ATLAS, only the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. First seen on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey team in Chile, it was quickly identified by its unusual hyperbolic orbit and comet-like tail. Larger and brighter than either 1I/ʻOumuamua or 2I/Borisov, 3I/ATLAS is estimated to b...
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"Mushroom" On Mars: Is This A Sign Of Life On Red Planet?
- Thursday June 19, 2025
- Science | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
While there's currently no definitive evidence of life on the Red Planet, scientists continue to explore the possibility.
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www.ndtv.com
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James Webb Telescope Maps Fiery Atmosphere of Turbulent Exoplanet WASP-121b
- Sunday June 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled the turbulent history of WASP-121b, a scorching exoplanet distorted by its star’s gravity. New atmospheric data reveals unusual molecules like silicon monoxide and methane, shedding light on the planet’s violent migration and extreme climate. These findings challenge current models and enhance un...
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Strange Planet Confirmed in Binary Star System Nu Octantis
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a massive planet in the Nu Octantis binary star system, first suspected in 2004. Using advanced tools like the HARPS spectrograph, researchers found that the planet orbits in the opposite direction of one of the stars—a retrograde motion that keeps the system stable. The discovery of a white dwarf in th...
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Jupiter Was Once Twice Its Size - And Its Magnetic Field Could Fry Spacecraft
- Thursday May 22, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Jupiter's early evolution and gravitational influence played a crucial role in shaping the solar system's structure and planetary orbits, earning it the title of the solar system's "architect."
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www.ndtv.com
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Asteroid Vesta May Be a Fragment of a Lost Planet, Say Scientists
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Vesta, once believed to be a stalled protoplanet, may be a fragment of a long-lost differentiated planet. Using refined gravity data from NASA’s Dawn mission, scientists found it lacks a dense core, suggesting it was ejected during a primordial impact. This revised view may apply to other asteroids and reshape planetary formation theories.
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Hubble Captures Mars, Cosmic Nebulae, and Distant Galaxies in Spectacular 35th Anniversary Photos
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
To celebrate 35 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope has released breathtaking new images of Mars, a planetary nebula, and a distant spiral galaxy. Since its 1990 launch, Hubble has captured nearly 1.7 million observations and continues to awe scientists and stargazers alike with vivid cosmic scenes that reveal the ever-changing beauty of our...
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Bizzare 'Failed Star' Planet Orbiting Double Star System in Milky Way Discovered by Researchers
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet 90 degrees tilted around a special pair of eclipsing brown dwarfs. This uncommon "polar planet" challenges accepted wisdom on planet creation by presenting new insights on the dynamics of binary stars and the range of Milky Way planetary orbits.
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JWST Captures Unseen Details of Exoplanets in HR 8799 and 51 Eridani Systems
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured groundbreaking images of exoplanets in the HR 8799 and 51 Eridani systems. By modifying its coronagraphs, astronomers allowed more starlight to pass through, revealing clearer planetary details. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, highlights the first successful detection of ...
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3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Massive megaripples, formed by the tsunami after the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago, have been mapped deep beneath Louisiana using 3D seismic data. The formations, averaging 52 feet in height and spanning 900 square miles, offer new insights into the force of the ancient tsunami and its global impact. Scientists suggest these findin...
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Mysterious Planetary-Mass Objects May Form in Young Star System Clashes
- Wednesday March 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research challenges traditional views on planetary-mass objects, suggesting they may form through violent interactions between young star systems rather than standard planetary or stellar processes. Simulations indicate these clashes create dense gas filaments that evolve into free-floating objects, often in binary pairs. This discovery expl...
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Primordial Helium-3 May Be Locked in Earth’s Core, Study Finds
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Helium-3, an isotope formed during the solar system's birth, may be trapped in Earth's core, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Tokyo found that helium can mix with iron at extreme heat and pressure, allowing it to remain in Earth's solid core. This discovery could help determine how quickly the planet formed, with a rapid formation...
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Ancient Martian Ocean Shoreline Discovered Beneath Surface by Zhurong Rover
- Monday March 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China's Zhurong rover has uncovered evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars, with ground-penetrating radar detecting a buried shoreline beneath the Utopia Basin. The rover’s scans revealed sloping sand layers similar to those found on Earth’s beaches, reinforcing theories of long-term water presence. Experts highlight that these formations are not...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Crystalline Ice Discovered in Space: New Study Reveals Hidden Order in Cosmic Ice
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A groundbreaking study from University College London and the University of Cambridge reveals that water ice in space, long believed to be completely amorphous due to extreme cold, may actually contain up to 25% crystalline structure. Simulations and X-ray diffraction experiments confirm the presence of nanocrystals in so-called low-density amorpho...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meteorite From Outer Solar System Challenges Planet Formation Timeline in Early Solar System
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A meteorite from the outer solar system may upend long-held beliefs about planetary formation. New research shows rocky planets like Earth may have formed at the same time as those beyond Jupiter. The findings challenge previous models and suggest a more synchronised origin for rocky worlds across the solar system, with major implications for plane...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Could Reveal Secrets of Distant Worlds
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have confirmed the arrival of 3I/ATLAS, only the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. First seen on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey team in Chile, it was quickly identified by its unusual hyperbolic orbit and comet-like tail. Larger and brighter than either 1I/ʻOumuamua or 2I/Borisov, 3I/ATLAS is estimated to b...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Mushroom" On Mars: Is This A Sign Of Life On Red Planet?
- Thursday June 19, 2025
- Science | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
While there's currently no definitive evidence of life on the Red Planet, scientists continue to explore the possibility.
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www.ndtv.com
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James Webb Telescope Maps Fiery Atmosphere of Turbulent Exoplanet WASP-121b
- Sunday June 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled the turbulent history of WASP-121b, a scorching exoplanet distorted by its star’s gravity. New atmospheric data reveals unusual molecules like silicon monoxide and methane, shedding light on the planet’s violent migration and extreme climate. These findings challenge current models and enhance un...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Strange Planet Confirmed in Binary Star System Nu Octantis
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a massive planet in the Nu Octantis binary star system, first suspected in 2004. Using advanced tools like the HARPS spectrograph, researchers found that the planet orbits in the opposite direction of one of the stars—a retrograde motion that keeps the system stable. The discovery of a white dwarf in th...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jupiter Was Once Twice Its Size - And Its Magnetic Field Could Fry Spacecraft
- Thursday May 22, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Jupiter's early evolution and gravitational influence played a crucial role in shaping the solar system's structure and planetary orbits, earning it the title of the solar system's "architect."
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www.ndtv.com
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Asteroid Vesta May Be a Fragment of a Lost Planet, Say Scientists
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Vesta, once believed to be a stalled protoplanet, may be a fragment of a long-lost differentiated planet. Using refined gravity data from NASA’s Dawn mission, scientists found it lacks a dense core, suggesting it was ejected during a primordial impact. This revised view may apply to other asteroids and reshape planetary formation theories.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Captures Mars, Cosmic Nebulae, and Distant Galaxies in Spectacular 35th Anniversary Photos
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
To celebrate 35 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope has released breathtaking new images of Mars, a planetary nebula, and a distant spiral galaxy. Since its 1990 launch, Hubble has captured nearly 1.7 million observations and continues to awe scientists and stargazers alike with vivid cosmic scenes that reveal the ever-changing beauty of our...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bizzare 'Failed Star' Planet Orbiting Double Star System in Milky Way Discovered by Researchers
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet 90 degrees tilted around a special pair of eclipsing brown dwarfs. This uncommon "polar planet" challenges accepted wisdom on planet creation by presenting new insights on the dynamics of binary stars and the range of Milky Way planetary orbits.
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www.gadgets360.com
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JWST Captures Unseen Details of Exoplanets in HR 8799 and 51 Eridani Systems
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured groundbreaking images of exoplanets in the HR 8799 and 51 Eridani systems. By modifying its coronagraphs, astronomers allowed more starlight to pass through, revealing clearer planetary details. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, highlights the first successful detection of ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Massive megaripples, formed by the tsunami after the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago, have been mapped deep beneath Louisiana using 3D seismic data. The formations, averaging 52 feet in height and spanning 900 square miles, offer new insights into the force of the ancient tsunami and its global impact. Scientists suggest these findin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Mysterious Planetary-Mass Objects May Form in Young Star System Clashes
- Wednesday March 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research challenges traditional views on planetary-mass objects, suggesting they may form through violent interactions between young star systems rather than standard planetary or stellar processes. Simulations indicate these clashes create dense gas filaments that evolve into free-floating objects, often in binary pairs. This discovery expl...
-
www.gadgets360.com
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Primordial Helium-3 May Be Locked in Earth’s Core, Study Finds
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Helium-3, an isotope formed during the solar system's birth, may be trapped in Earth's core, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Tokyo found that helium can mix with iron at extreme heat and pressure, allowing it to remain in Earth's solid core. This discovery could help determine how quickly the planet formed, with a rapid formation...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ancient Martian Ocean Shoreline Discovered Beneath Surface by Zhurong Rover
- Monday March 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China's Zhurong rover has uncovered evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars, with ground-penetrating radar detecting a buried shoreline beneath the Utopia Basin. The rover’s scans revealed sloping sand layers similar to those found on Earth’s beaches, reinforcing theories of long-term water presence. Experts highlight that these formations are not...
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www.gadgets360.com